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
67th
Median Household Income $55,406 -26.3% #2,442 / 3,222
24th
Median Age 26.4 years -32.1% #3,207 / 3,222
0th
Median Home Value $359,600 +27.6% #386 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $1,049 -9.8% #847 / 3,222
74th
Poverty Rate 22.7% +79.9% #2,881 / 3,222
11th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.5%
Native Born
7.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$55,406 −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,442 of 3,222
24th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,326 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,706 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
22.7% +79.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,881 of 3,222
11th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.9% +31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,789 of 3,222
13th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.8% +47.7% vs nat'l
Rank #101 of 3,222
97th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.6 min −32.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,954 of 3,222
8th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$359,600 +27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #386 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,049 −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #847 of 3,222
74th percentile
Homeownership Rate
46.8% −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,188 of 3,222
1th percentile
46.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Whitman County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #830 of 3,222
74th percentile

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.