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Whitman County

Washington · 44,776 residents · 2,159.262 sq mi
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Whitman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,500. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,776
+10%since 2000
from 40,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.4
−1%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K41K44K47K50K1990201020202024Whitman County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,368
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,584 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,506
+28%since 2000
from $15,298 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+30%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(35,317)
Black1.5%(613)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,219)
Asian5.5%(2,247)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(9,773)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(36,760)
Black1.6%(721)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,040)
Asian7.7%(3,449)
Other3.3%(1,497)
Diversity Score38.4%(17,188)
Diversity Score
38
+60%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitman County, Washington?

Whitman County, Washington has about 44,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitman County, Washington earns about $36,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitman County, Washington expensive?

In Whitman County, Washington, the median home is worth about $182,500, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Whitman County, Washington?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whitman County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitman County, Washington?

About 27.6% of people in Whitman County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitman County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitman County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,001 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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