Whitman County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,003 | — | #1,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,406 | -26.3% | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 26.4 years | -32.1% | #3,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $359,600 | +27.6% | #386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,049 | -9.8% | #847 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | +79.9% | #2,881 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whitman County has a population of 47,003, making it the #1,059 most populous county in the US. The median age is 26.4 years, which is 32.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Whitman County is $55,406, ranking #2,442 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.7% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Whitman County is $359,600 (+27.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,049/mo and the homeownership rate is 46.8%.
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94.5% of residents in Whitman County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Whitman County, Washington
Whitman County, Washington has a total population of 47,003, making it the 1,059th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whitman County is 26.4 years, which is 32.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whitman County is $55,406, which ranks #2,442 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Whitman County is $359,600, 27.6% above the national median. Renters in Whitman County pay a median gross rent of $1,049 per month. The homeownership rate is 46.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whitman County, 49.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Whitman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%).
All data for Whitman 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.