Whitman County, Washington Population 2022
Whitman County, Washington's estimated population is 51,367 with a growth rate of 0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whitman County, Washington is the 23rd largest county in Washington. The 2010 Population was 44,796 and has seen a growth of 14.67% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 7,014 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 19,109 | 12,095 | 172.44% |
| 1900 | 25,360 | 6,251 | 32.71% |
| 1910 | 33,280 | 7,920 | 31.23% |
| 1920 | 31,323 | -1,957 | -5.88% |
| 1930 | 28,014 | -3,309 | -10.56% |
| 1940 | 27,221 | -793 | -2.83% |
| 1950 | 32,469 | 5,248 | 19.28% |
| 1960 | 31,263 | -1,206 | -3.71% |
| 1970 | 37,900 | 6,637 | 21.23% |
| 1980 | 40,103 | 2,203 | 5.81% |
| 1990 | 38,775 | -1,328 | -3.31% |
| 2010 | 44,796 | 6,021 | 15.53% |
| 2011 | 45,056 | 260 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 46,633 | 1,577 | 3.50% |
| 2013 | 46,792 | 159 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 46,918 | 126 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 48,164 | 1,246 | 2.66% |
| 2016 | 48,824 | 660 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 49,382 | 558 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 49,683 | 301 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 50,104 | 421 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 50,525 | 421 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 50,946 | 421 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 51,367 | 421 | 0.83% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,111 | 80.91% |
| Black or African American | 975 | 1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 200 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 4,182 | 8.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 984 | 1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3,067 | 6.19% |
Whitman County, Washington Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,485 | 2.31 | 44.2 |
| Married | 7,154 | 3.06 | 70.5 |
| Male | 521 | 3.14 | 43 |
| Female | 958 | 3.18 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 9,852 | 1.63 | 24.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 1.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 748 | 3.00% |
| High School Graduate | 3,946 | 15.83% |
| Some College | 5,222 | 20.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,632 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,206 | 24.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,816 | 23.33% |
Whitman County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,003 | 1,855 | 1,455 |
| Black | 371 | 337 | 250 |
| Other Race | 581 | 474 | 305 |
| 2+ Races | 1,184 | 1,124 | 567 |
| White | 20,185 | 19,458 | 9,219 |
| Native American | 96 | 86 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 1,221 | 1,056 | 515 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.64%.
$37,941
Average Earnings
$43,595
Average Male
$30,044
Average Female
Whitman County, Washington Language by Age
Whitman County, Washington Language
85.45% of Whitman County, Washington residents speak only English, while 14.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
Whitman County, Washington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 58 | 55 | 94.83% |
| Black | 742 | 407 | 54.85% |
| Native | 175 | 68 | 38.86% |
| Asian | 3,490 | 1,271 | 36.42% |
| White | 33,917 | 8,116 | 23.93% |
| Other | 314 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,224 | 642 | 28.87% |
| Multiple | 2,330 | 523 | 22.45% |
26.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.28%
Male Poverty Rate
26.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whitman County, Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitman County, Washington is Islander, with 94.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitman County, Washington is Multiple, with 22.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.06%.
Whitman County, Washington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Whitman County, Washington Married by Age and Sex
Whitman County, Washington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Whitman County, Washington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,767 | 5.15% |
| Black | 59 | 6.75% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 1.18% |
Whitman County, Washington Veterans by Education
9.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
49.95%
Born in Whitman County, Washington
88.96%
Native Born
11.04%
Foreign Born
8.04%
Non Citizen
3.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.96% of Whitman County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 49.95% having been born in Washington. 8.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990