Wallula, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 145, Wallula's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wallula is a small community located in Washington, within Walla Walla County. The total population is 145. It ranks as the 579th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wallula is 6.2 years. This is 84% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 61.4% of the population under 18, Wallula has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 77.9%. This is 687% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wallula, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $253,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $564,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wallula has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (91.0% vs 14.4%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wallula, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.