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Pullman

Washington · 32,901 residents · 11.123 sq mi
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Pullman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,073. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,700. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,901
+33%since 2000
from 24,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,958 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.7
+1%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K29K32K35K1990201020202024Pullman
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,073
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,785
+62%since 2000
from $13,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
71.4% rent
Afford Score
9.0
+34%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(20,070)
Black2.4%(581)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(953)
Asian8.4%(2,083)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(8,393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(22,044)
Black3.3%(1,101)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(3,556)
Asian10.6%(3,500)
Other6.6%(2,158)
Diversity Score63.3%(20,832)
Diversity Score
63
+86%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pullman, Washington?

Pullman, Washington has about 32,901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pullman, Washington?

The typical household in Pullman, Washington earns about $32,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pullman, Washington expensive?

In Pullman, Washington, the median home is worth about $287,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Pullman, Washington?

About 62.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pullman, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pullman, Washington?

About 35.4% of people in Pullman, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pullman, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pullman, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,422 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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