Whitman County, WA

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2022 Population

47,141

2.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

4% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

23.9%

3.34% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$49,345

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$298,500

21.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

22,847

0.379% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Whitman County, WA had a population of 47.1k people with a median age of 26 and a median household income of $49,345. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Whitman County, WA declined from 48,197 to 47,141, a −2.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,613 to $49,345, a 13.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitman County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.96%), White (Hispanic) (2.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Whitman County, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.3% of the residents in Whitman County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitman County, WA are Washington State University (9,043 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Whitman County, WA was $298,500, and the homeownership rate was 45.2%.

Most people in Whitman County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitman County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Whitman County, WA borders Benewah County, ID, Latah County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Columbia County, WA, Franklin County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, and Spokane County, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Whitman County, WA is home to a population of 47.1k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.44% of Whitman County, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.45k people).

In 2022, there were 9.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.8k people) in Whitman County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.76k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2022 Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.3% of Whitman County, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman County, WA was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whitman County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitman County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.8k ± 396
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.76k ± 316
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.81k ± 494

6.71%

Hispanic Population

3.16k people

6.71% of the people in Whitman County, WA are hispanic (3.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Whitman County, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

9.44%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.45k people

10.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

As of 2022, 9.44% of Whitman County, WA residents (4.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitman County, WA was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitman County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
610 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
524 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
310 ± 108

Whitman County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitman County, WA employs 22.8k people. The largest industries in Whitman County, WA are Educational Services (6,958 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,157 people), and Manufacturing (1,848 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,153), Manufacturing ($69,289), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,625).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.8k

2022 Value

± 1,115

−0.379%

1 Year decline

± 6.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Whitman County, WA declined at a rate of −0.379%, from 22.9k employees to 22.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman County, WA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,624 people), Management Occupations (2,685 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitman County, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.8k

2022 Value

± 1,115

−0.379%

1 Year decline

± 6.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Whitman County, WA declined at a rate of −0.379%, from 22.9k employees to 22.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitman County, WA, are Educational Services (6,958 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,157 people), and Manufacturing (1,848 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitman County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Whitman County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,257

Median earning men ± $5,446

$24,551

Median earning women ± $1,949

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($75,021), Construction ($52,545), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,635).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($57,500), Public Administration ($47,222), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,212).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

53
Other Services (except Public Administration)
53
Construction
43
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$201k
Manufacturing
$122k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$45k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Whitman County, WA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Whitman County, WA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Whitman County, WA awarded 9,043 degrees. The student population of Whitman County, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,687 male students and 14,852 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman County, WA are White (5,528 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,201 and 14.3%), Asian (607 and 7.25%), and Two or More Races (497 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Whitman County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (9,043 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman County, WA are General Business Administration & Management (578 and 6.39%), General Psychology (482 and 5.33%), and Registered Nursing (433 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in Whitman County, WA for a public four year colleges is $10,708 for in-state students and $26,392 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Whitman County, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,539 (46.1% men and 53.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 27,539 students enrolled in Whitman County, WA, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,190 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
265 degrees awarded
General Psychology
466 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
370 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman County, WA was Mechanical Engineering with 265 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitman County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Washington State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

9,043 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 9,043 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,924 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman County, WA, which is 0.767 times less than the 5,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,528 degrees mean that there were 4.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,201 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,708) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,993) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whitman County, WA was $298,500 in 2022, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $245,100 to $298,500, a 21.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman County, WA is 45.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Whitman County, WA have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitman County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Whitman County, WA is $49,345. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Whitman County, WA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $93,713, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $77,333 and $67,232.

In 2023, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.478%.

Housing

Property

$298,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$17,526

$8,123

Median Property Taxes

±$538

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whitman County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whitman County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.2%

Homeownership

2022

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 45.2% of the housing units in Whitman County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whitman County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 10

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitman County, WA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $93,713, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $77,333 and $67,232.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Whitman County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,345

Median Household Income

± $3,719

18k

Number of Households

± 936

In 2022, the median household income of the 18k households in Whitman County, WA grew to $49,345 from the previous year's value of $43,613.

The following chart displays the households in Whitman County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Whitman County, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (61.6%)
Walked (12.3%)
Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2022, 61.6% of workers in Whitman County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman County, WA have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.751% of the workforce in Whitman County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whitman County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitman County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitman County, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.478%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman County, WA (9.8k out of 41.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitman County, WA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Whitman County, WA has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 8.37% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Whitman County, WA see 1597 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.37% decrease from the previous year (1670 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2280 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 538 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,597 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Whitman County, WA

Primary care physicians in Whitman County, WA see an average of 1,597 patients per year. This represents a 4.37% decrease from the previous year (1,670 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Whitman County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 43.4% between 18 and 34 years, 25.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.53%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

8.37%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman County, WA grew by 2.76% from 4.41% to 4.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitman County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Whitman County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Whitman County, WA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Whitman County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Whitman County, WA.