Walla Walla County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 62,161 #873 / 3,222
73th
Median Household Income $74,202 -1.3% #894 / 3,222
72th
Median Age 38.5 years -1.0% #2,493 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $408,900 +45.1% #272 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,218 +4.7% #513 / 3,222
84th
Poverty Rate 12.1% -4.3% #1,288 / 3,222
60th

Demographics

Walla Walla County has a population of 62,161, making it the #873 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.5%
Native Born
9.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Walla Walla County is $74,202, ranking #894 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.

Median Household Income
$74,202 −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #894 of 3,222
72th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,208 −7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,064 of 3,222
67th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.1% −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,288 of 3,222
60th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.2% +17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,597 of 3,222
19th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8% −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #779 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.2 min −37.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,065 of 3,222
5th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Walla Walla County is $408,900 (+45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,218/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.0%.

Median Home Value
$408,900 +45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #272 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,218 +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #513 of 3,222
84th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.0% +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,745 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Walla Walla County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,380 of 3,222
57th percentile

About Walla Walla County, Washington

Walla Walla County, Washington has a total population of 62,161, making it the 873rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walla Walla County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Walla Walla County is $74,202, which ranks #894 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.

The median home value in Walla Walla County is $408,900, 45.1% above the national median. Renters in Walla Walla County pay a median gross rent of $1,218 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Walla Walla County, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.

Walla Walla County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Walla Walla County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.