COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Walla Walla County

Washington · 48,439 residents · 1,270.033 sq mi

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Walla Walla County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,414. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $56,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.6

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 32%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

48,439

−12%vs 2000

vs 55,180 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

38 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 43 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.6

−4%vs 2000

vs 34.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202462K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,414

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,900 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,508

−30%vs 2000

vs $16,509 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.0%

+1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,200

−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $109,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$319

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $487 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.3%

−2.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 65.2% in 2000

37.7% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−24%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic78.8%(43,502)

Black1.6%(869)

Hispanic / Latino15.7%(8,654)

Asian1.1%(600)

Other0%

Diversity Score39.4%(21,760)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.5%(43,374)

Black1.4%(684)

Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,764)

Asian1.4%(676)

Other7.6%(3,705)

Diversity Score40.3%(19,507)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 39 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.8%

−4.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.1%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.1 min

+33%vs 2000

vs 11.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla County, Washington?

Walla Walla County, Washington has about 48,439 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Walla Walla County, Washington earns about $24,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walla Walla County, Washington expensive?

In Walla Walla County, Washington, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla County, Washington?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walla Walla County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walla Walla County, Washington?

About 16.0% of people in Walla Walla County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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