Walla Walla, Washington Population 2022
Walla Walla is a city located in Walla Walla County Washington. Walla Walla has a 2020 population of 32,921. It is also the county seat of Walla Walla County. Walla Walla is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,505 in 2010.
The average household income in Walla Walla is $66,136 with a poverty rate of 14.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $994 per month, and the median house value is $225,700. The median age in Walla Walla is 35.7 years, 33.8 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Walla Walla Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walla Wallawas:
- White: 80.40%
- Other race: 7.65%
- Two or more races: 6.12%
- Asian: 2.69%
- Black or African American: 2.19%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.24%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,915 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 59,444 | 529 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 59,329 | -115 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 59,361 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 59,510 | 149 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 59,932 | 422 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 60,008 | 76 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 60,512 | 504 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 60,615 | 103 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 60,760 | 145 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 60,905 | 145 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 61,050 | 145 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,491 | 80.40% |
| Black or African American | 721 | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 233 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 887 | 2.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 2,522 | 7.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2,018 | 6.12% |
Walla Walla Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,414 | 2.33 | 57.9 |
| Married | 5,174 | 2.99 | 79.8 |
| Male | 570 | 3.21 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,436 | 3.25 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 5,234 | 1.32 | 38.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,018 | 4.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,638 | 7.61% |
| High School Graduate | 4,797 | 22.28% |
| Some College | 5,945 | 27.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,588 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,093 | 14.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,451 | 11.38% |
Walla Walla Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 471 | 470 | 241 |
| White | 15,956 | 14,973 | 4,830 |
| 2+ Races | 940 | 811 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 3,763 | 2,413 | 381 |
| Other Race | 1,424 | 991 | 103 |
| Black | 550 | 383 | 26 |
| Native American | 207 | 152 | 1 |
| Islander | 36 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.17%.
$37,018
Average Earnings
$40,253
Average Male
$35,449
Average Female
Walla Walla Language by Age
Walla Walla Language
80.04% of Walla Walla residents speak only English, while 19.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.36% of the population.
Walla Walla Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 287 | 100 | 34.84% |
| Native | 186 | 43 | 23.12% |
| Asian | 647 | 129 | 19.94% |
| Hispanic | 6,619 | 1,244 | 18.79% |
| White | 20,626 | 2,492 | 12.08% |
| Other | 518 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,360 | 184 | 13.53% |
14.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.85%
Male Poverty Rate
16.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walla Walla
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walla Walla is Black, with 34.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walla Walla is Multiple, with 13.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.39%.
Walla Walla Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Walla Walla Married by Age and Sex
Walla Walla Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Walla Walla Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 9.98% |
| Black | 60 | 9.06% |
| Native American | 22 | 9.87% |
| Other Race | 158 | 7.74% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 4.36% |
Walla Walla Veterans by Education
9.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.59%
Born in Walla Walla
91.59%
Native Born
8.41%
Foreign Born
4.30%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.59% of Walla Walla residents were born in the United States, with 50.59% having been born in Washington. 4.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 3,588 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 4,709 | 1,121 | 2.76% |
| 1900 | 10,049 | 5,340 | 7.87% |
| 1910 | 19,364 | 9,315 | 6.78% |
| 1920 | 15,503 | -3,861 | -2.20% |
| 1930 | 15,976 | 473 | 0.30% |
| 1940 | 18,109 | 2,133 | 1.26% |
| 1950 | 24,102 | 5,993 | 2.90% |
| 1960 | 24,536 | 434 | 0.18% |
| 1970 | 23,619 | -917 | -0.38% |
| 1980 | 25,618 | 1,999 | 0.82% |
| 1990 | 26,478 | 860 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 29,686 | 3,208 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 32,505 | 2,819 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 32,656 | 151 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 32,523 | -133 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 32,407 | -116 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 32,421 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 32,706 | 285 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 32,628 | -78 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 32,842 | 214 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 32,893 | 51 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 32,900 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 32,907 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 32,914 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 32,921 | 7 | 0.02% |