Waitsburg Population

2010–2026

1,185

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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 Waitsburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,185+10.08%
20251,184+131.11%
20241,171+70.60%
20231,164+50.43%
20221,159-100.86%
20211,169+30.26%
20201,166+110.95%
20191,155+110.96%
20181,144+60.53%
20171,138-30.26%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

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

Waitsburg is growing faster than Walla Walla County, and slower than Washington and the U.S.

  • Washington+3.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Waitsburg+1.6%
  • 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.

Waitsburg Demographics

46.2median age

Median age

Female52.5 yrs
Male40.3 yrs

Adults

816
208 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults608 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 525Male 51.5% · 558

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 11 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

Waitsburg Income

$67,917median household income

Median household income

$67,917

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$60,769

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.4%

About 1 in 8 residents

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

Waitsburg Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%58%51%
Never married20%26%15%
Divorced17%14%20%
Widowed6%<1%11%
Separated2%1%3%

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