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Walla Walla County

Washington · 62,584 residents · 1,270.033 sq mi
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Walla Walla County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,584
+13%since 2000
from 55,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K56K60K64K1990201020202024Walla Walla County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,615
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,306
+84%since 2000
from $16,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+33%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(42,580)
Black1.6%(981)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(14,206)
Asian1.5%(918)
Other3.7%(2,326)
Diversity Score57.1%(35,733)
Segregation Score25.8%(16,155)
Diversity Score
57
+45%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla County, Washington?

Walla Walla County, Washington has about 62,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walla Walla County, Washington earns about $60,615 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 $244,400, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla County, Washington?

About 28.6% 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 11.4% 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 14,145 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9200Census Tract 9209.02Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9208.01Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9209.01Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9207.02Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9207.01Census Tract 9208.02Census Tract 9205Census Tract 9204
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 99362ZIP 99324ZIP 99323ZIP 99361ZIP 99348ZIP 99360ZIP 99363ZIP 99329
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