College Place Population

1940–2026

9,895

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K19401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for College Place. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,895-280.28%
20259,923+740.75%
20249,849+1231.26%
20239,726-1111.13%
20229,837-350.35%
20219,872-300.30%
20209,902+1341.37%
20199,768+1371.42%
20189,631+120.12%
20179,619+2392.55%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

College Place has a population change about the same as Walla Walla County, and lower than Washington and the U.S.

  • Washington+3.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • College Place−0.4%
  • Walla Walla County−0.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

College Place Demographics

32.3median age

Median age

Female34 yrs
Male29.1 yrs

Adults

7,761
2,083 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults5,678 other adults

Sex

Female 50.8% · 5,005Male 49.2% · 4,849

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 99 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

College Place Income

$61,914median household income

Median household income

$61,914

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$55,469

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.3%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

College Place Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%47%44%
Never married41%46%36%
Divorced8%4%12%
Widowed4%1%6%
Separated1%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201