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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walla Walla

Washington · 29,686 residents · 14.04 sq mi
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Walla Walla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,855. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $97,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,686
+13%since 1990
from 26,367 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.8
+2%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(1,787)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.2%(1,839)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(1,945)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199%(2,673)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2410.2%(3,036)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(4,008)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414%(4,155)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.3%(3,637)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.2%(2,137)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.2%(1,828)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(1,778)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.9%(863)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,855
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,301 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,792
+40%since 1990
from $11,247 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
40.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(23,408)
Black2%(540)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,667)
Asian1.6%(416)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(22,458)
Black2.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(5,170)
Asian1.2%(357)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.7%(6,699)
Spaniard1.5%(523)
Salvadoran1.5%(502)
Puerto Rican0.7%(221)
Ecuadorian0.3%(86)
Colombian0.2%(66)
Peruvian0.2%(58)
Guatemalan0.1%(27)
Costa Rican0.1%(19)
Dominican0.1%(17)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Cuban0%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(220)
Chinese0.6%(215)
Asian Indian0.2%(69)
Vietnamese0.2%(62)
Korean0.1%(26)
Japanese0.1%(22)
Taiwanese0%(16)
Hmong0%(4)
+ 2 more asian origin groups with data
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.4%(122)
Samoan0.2%(74)
Fijian0.1%(42)
Ancestry
German17.7%(5,999)
English13.2%(4,463)
Irish11.6%(3,933)
American5.3%(1,783)
Scottish2.8%(938)
Italian2.8%(934)
Norwegian2.6%(870)
French2.5%(842)
Swedish2.4%(799)
Dutch1.4%(476)
Polish1.1%(388)
Finnish1%(335)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1%(333)
Welsh0.8%(273)
Russian0.8%(256)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(225)
Czech0.6%(216)
Austrian0.6%(193)
Swiss0.5%(156)
British0.4%(150)
Ukrainian0.4%(143)
Canadian0.3%(117)
Slovak0.2%(76)
Greek0.2%(71)
Portuguese0.2%(67)
Ethiopian0.2%(53)
Latvian0.1%(28)
Hungarian0.1%(27)
Arab0.1%(23)
Croatian0.1%(21)
West Indian0.1%(21)
Lithuanian0.1%(17)
Nigerian0.1%(17)
Belgian0%(13)
Iranian0%(12)
Lebanese0%(10)
Syrian0%(5)
Kenyan0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(3,431)
Married62.6%(7,886)
Widowed3%(376)
Divorced7.1%(896)
Women 15+
Never married26%(3,027)
Married49.1%(5,712)
Widowed12.8%(1,484)
Divorced12.2%(1,415)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla, Washington?

Walla Walla, Washington has about 29,686 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walla Walla, Washington?

The typical household in Walla Walla, Washington earns about $31,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walla Walla, Washington expensive?

In Walla Walla, Washington, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla, Washington?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walla Walla, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walla Walla, Washington?

About 18.0% of people in Walla Walla, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walla Walla, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Walla Walla, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,319 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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