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Walla Walla, WA · 1 counties · 62,361 residents (2025 est.) · 1,270.033 sq mi
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Walla Walla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $408,900. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,161
+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: 281
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62,361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K56K60K64K1990201020202024Walla Walla
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,202
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,208
+131%since 2000
from $16,509 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+4%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,900
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+81%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(42,088)
Black1.6%(994)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(14,816)
Asian1.8%(1,111)
Other5.1%(3,152)
Diversity Score60.2%(37,421)
Segregation Score17.8%(11,078)
Diversity Score
60
+53%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
−31%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 15.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

Walla WallaCENTRAL34,058
What's inside

1 component county

Walla Walla CountyCENTRAL62,361
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walla Walla, WA?

Walla Walla, WA has about 62,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walla Walla, WA earns about $74,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walla Walla, WA expensive?

In Walla Walla, WA, the median home is worth about $408,900, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.

How educated are people in Walla Walla, WA?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walla Walla, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walla Walla, WA?

About 12.1% of people in Walla Walla, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walla Walla, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Walla Walla, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,722 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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