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Whitman County, Washington

Whitman County, Washington. Whitman County had 48,512 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 17 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 53075.

Whitman County is the county of the Pullman, WA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

48,512

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,973 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,003

Median household income

$55,406

±$4,182 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141

Median home value

$359,600

±$15,378 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600

Median gross rent

$1,049

±$34 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760

How many people live in Whitman County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 47,973 residents in Whitman County. The Census Bureau estimates 48,512 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,003 over 2,159 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −4,559 (43,257)
2021→2022 +4,250 (47,507)
2022→2023 +61 (47,568)
2023→2024 +295 (47,863)
2024→2025 +649 (48,512)

Whitman County in Washington. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Whitman County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	47,003	7,816,116	−2,228
Households	18,721±472	3,064,820	+722
Average household size	2.18±0.05	2.50	−0.17
Housing units	22,091±55	3,306,620	+1,250

Whitman County's population since 2000

From 40,740 in 2000 to 48,512 in 2025: up 19.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 40,740
2005 (estimate) 42,836
2010 Census 44,776
2015 (estimate) 48,224
2020 Census 47,973
2025 (estimate) 48,512

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Whitman County?

Whitman County holds 17 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pullman with 33,756 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Whitman County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Pullman	city	32,901	32,229±45	$46,812	$424,800	30.4%	100%
Colfax	city	2,782	2,708±24	$61,914	$245,300	15.1%	100%
Palouse	city	1,015	1,147±213	$88,750	$286,200	3.1%	100%
Tekoa	city	817	690±159	$46,250	$211,900	12.2%	100%
St. John	town	599	607±159	$46,250	$208,300	15.7%	100%
Rosalia	town	598	513±111	$50,938	$197,700	19.8%	100%
Garfield	town	562	475±127	$70,625	$221,200	17.2%	100%
Albion	town	550	495±212	$56,833	$230,700	6.5%	100%
Colton	town	401	323±77	$123,750	$344,700	2.5%	100%
Oakesdale	town	395	396±108	$78,750	$258,300	2.5%	100%
Uniontown	town	389	400±122	$71,563	$337,500	7.3%	100%
Endicott	town	312	425±109	$45,625	$163,000	9.9%	100%
LaCrosse	town	297	357±164	$33,621	$112,700	19.2%	100%
MaldenGEOID 5342275	town	216	100±42	$26,250	$49,500	24.0%	100%
SteptoeGEOID 5367805	CDP	160	162±63	$51,136	$251,900	2.5%	100%
FarmingtonGEOID 5323340	town	131	140±46	$53,750	$334,600	21.4%	100%
LamontGEOID 5338215	town	79	170±70	not published	$102,100	55.3%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Whitman County?

The median resident of Whitman County is 26.4 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.6%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Whitman County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	26.4±0.4	38.3	+1.7
Under 18 years	15.8%±0.1 pts	21.4%	–
65 years and over	11.9%±0.2 pts	16.6%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	8.1%	14.4%	+1.8 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	73.5%±1.0 pts	63.1%	−5.1 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	1.4%±0.3 pts	3.8%	−0.7 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	6.8%±0.7 pts	9.7%	−1.6 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.1 pts	0.8%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.2 pts	0.7%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	8.6%±1.2 pts	6.8%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	1.0%±0.5 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	7.5%±1.2 pts	15.4%	−3.8 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	10.5%±1.1 pts	21.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	4.2%±0.6 pts	7.8%	–
With a disability	14.6%±1.3 pts	13.6%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.5%±1.0 pts	6.3%	+1.5 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	96.0%±1.0 pts	92.3%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	49.8%±2.8 pts	39.6%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	22.4%±2.3 pts	15.6%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	7.3%±1.1 pts	2.9%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Whitman County earn?

Half of Whitman County's 18,721 households earn less than $55,406 a year (±$4,182), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $52,606 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Whitman County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$55,406±$4,182	$98,141	no clear change
Mean household income	$84,165±$5,353	$134,588	–
Per capita income	$34,326±$2,034	$53,744	+$5,331
People below the poverty line	22.7%±1.9 pts	9.9%	−3.8 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	11.8%±2.8 pts	11.6%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	10.9%±1.5 pts	11.5%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	85.4%±2.1 pts	93.6%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Whitman County?

Owners occupy 46.8% of Whitman County's occupied homes and renters 53.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $359,600 by its owner (±$15,378). The median renter pays $1,049 a month including utilities, and 56.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Whitman County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$359,600±$15,378	$564,600	+$91,801
Median gross rent	$1,049±$34	$1,760	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	56.9%±5.0 pts	40.1%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,858±$101	$2,445	–
Owner-occupied homes	46.8%±2.1 pts	63.8%	+3.2 pts
Housing units	22,091±55	3,306,620	+1,250
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.1%±0.8 pts	0.7%	–
Rental vacancy rate	16.6%±3.6 pts	4.5%	–
Single-family detached homes	44.7%±1.7 pts	61.9%	–
Mobile homes	6.2%±0.9 pts	5.5%	–
Built 2020 or later	1.0%±0.5 pts	2.3%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	15.8%±1.1 pts	9.6%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Whitman County building?

Builders took permits for 26 new housing units across Whitman County in 2025 (22 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.

2019 415 units
2020 98 units
2021 420 units
2022 279 units
2023 258 units
2024 44 units
2025 26 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Whitman County get to work?

62.8% of Whitman County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Whitman County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	62.4%±2.0 pts	64.5%	–
Unemployment rate	7.0%±1.3 pts	5.1%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	62.8%±3.2 pts	63.4%	–
Carpooled	10.7%±2.1 pts	8.5%	–
Public transportation	3.1%±0.9 pts	3.4%	–
Walked	10.2%±1.6 pts	3.0%	–
Worked from home	10.3%±1.4 pts	19.8%	+5.9 pts
Mean travel time to work	16.5 min±0.7	26.6 min	no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Whitman County's census tracts?

Whitman County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,457 (Tract 6.02) to $107,163 (Tract 3).

Census tracts of Whitman County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 153075000100	Pullman	6,684	5,439±504	$23,886	$345,500	$946	47.4%
Tract 2.0153075000201	Pullman (33%)	4,576	5,118±668	$79,702	$380,200	$1,007	15.8%
Tract 2.0253075000202	Pullman (87%)	2,563	2,108±269	$67,009	$375,700	$979	17.5%
Tract 353075000300	Pullman (56%)	6,049	6,945±645	$107,163	$455,600	$1,730	6.6%
Tract 453075000400	Pullman (76%)	4,160	4,287±479	$50,906	$449,600	$969	20.9%
Tract 553075000500	Pullman	2,896	3,013±230	$31,250	not published	$1,086	60.0%
Tract 6.0153075000601	Pullman	4,574	3,903±777	$21,970	$465,200	$1,065	57.8%
Tract 6.0253075000602	Pullman (59%)	3,486	3,771±752	$21,457	$582,900	$1,164	52.3%
Tract 753075000700	Palouse (15%)	3,517	3,380±325	$82,500	$292,700	$991	5.6%
Tract 853075000800	Colfax (45%)	3,503	3,457±348	$70,057	$280,200	$946	11.8%
Tract 953075000900	Tekoa (10%)	3,841	3,532±296	$57,616	$214,200	$868	14.3%
Tract 1053075001000	LaCrosse (10%)	2,124	2,050±261	$81,667	$315,000	$1,146	5.9%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Whitman County compare with Washington's other counties?

Whitman County's rank among Washington's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	24th of 39
Growth 2020-2025	36th of 39
Residents per square mile	26th of 39
Median household income	39th of 39
Median home value	27th of 39
Median gross rent	28th of 39
Poverty rate	1st of 39
Bachelor's degree or higher	3rd of 39
Median age	39th of 39

Every county in Washington

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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