Walla Walla County is a county of 58,781 people in Washington. The average commute runs 15 minutes. That trails the Washington median by roughly 20%. 17.5% of people here live below the federal poverty line. About 24% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The median household earns $45,575, about 14% below the national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17.3%(664)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17%(653)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.2%(1,387)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War10.4%(399)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.1%(82)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,832 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Walla Walla County, Washington?
Walla Walla County, Washington has about 58,781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Walla Walla County, Washington?
The typical household in Walla Walla County, Washington earns about $45,575 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 $195,200, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.
How educated are people in Walla Walla County, Washington?
About 24.2% 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 17.5% of people in Walla Walla County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
Has Walla Walla County, Washington grown since 1990?
Yes, Walla Walla County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,342 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.
