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Walla Walla

Washington · 34,060 residents · 14.04 sq mi
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Walla Walla has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,060
+15%since 2000
from 29,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,426 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K33K35K1990201020202024Walla Walla
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,412
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,855 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,451
+67%since 2000
from $15,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(22,237)
Black2.2%(742)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(8,290)
Asian1.8%(606)
Other4.3%(1,452)
Diversity Score61.3%(20,870)
Diversity Score
61
+38%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla, Washington?

Walla Walla, Washington has about 34,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walla Walla, Washington earns about $54,412 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 $225,700, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla, Washington?

About 25.8% 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 14.2% 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 7,693 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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