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Walla Walla

Washington · 31,731 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 $39,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,731
+7%since 2000
from 29,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,260 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K33K35K1990201020202024Walla Walla
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,397
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,855 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,324
+29%since 2000
from $15,792 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+52%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(22,458)
Black2.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(5,170)
Asian1.2%(357)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(13,172)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(22,329)
Black2.5%(795)
Hispanic / Latino22%(6,970)
Asian1.4%(444)
Other3.2%(1,006)
Diversity Score56%(17,779)
Diversity Score
56
+26%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla, Washington?

Walla Walla, Washington has about 31,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walla Walla, Washington earns about $39,397 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 $182,200, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla, Washington?

About 21.3% 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 22.2% 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 5,364 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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