Walla Walla County, Washington Demographics 2026
Walla Walla County, Washington has a population of 62,161, the 21st most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $74,202 and the median home value is $408,900. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Walla Walla County Quick Facts
How Walla Walla County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,102 | 62,161 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $72,212 | $74,202 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $375,600 | $408,900 | +8.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Walla Walla County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | 14.3% | $393,600 |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | 11.3% | $366,600 |
| Burbank | 3,589 | $93,158 | 14.5% | $412,900 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | 3.5% | $607,900 |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | 6.4% | $372,000 |
| Waitsburg | 1,083 | $67,917 | 12.4% | $266,400 |
| Touchet | 558 | $89,792 | 0.2% | $378,900 |
| Prescott | 389 | $70,568 | 14.6% | $293,200 |
| Wallula | 145 | N/A | 77.9% | $253,300 |
| Dixie | 133 | N/A | 14.3% | $304,500 |
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Population Overview
Walla Walla County is located in Washington with a total population of 62,161. It is the 21st most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Walla Walla County is 38.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Walla Walla County is $74,202. This is 24% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $408,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Walla Walla County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.8% vs 14.4%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.
Education
29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Walla Walla County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Walla Walla County, Washington?
Walla Walla County has a population of 62,161, making it the 21st most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Walla Walla County?
The median household income in Walla Walla County is $74,202 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.
How many cities are in Walla Walla County, Washington?
Walla Walla County contains 10 Census-designated places.