Whitman County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Whitman County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Whitman County, Washington has a population of 47,003, the 24th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $55,406 and the median home value is $359,600. The poverty rate is 22.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Whitman County Quick Facts

Population 47,003

Median Household Income $55,406

Median Home Value $359,600

Poverty Rate 22.7%

Unemployment Rate 7.0%

Median Age 26.4 years

Homeownership Rate 46.8%

Affordability Ratio 6.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 49.8%

High School Graduation 96.0%

Cities/Places 17

Population 47,003 24th of 39

Median Income $55,406 44% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.7%

Unemployment 7.0%

How Whitman 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	47,042	47,003	-0.1%
Median household income	$52,893	$55,406	+4.8%
Median home value	$323,300	$359,600	+11.2%

Median Household Income

Whitman

$55,406

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Whitman

$359,600

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.0%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 23.3%

$100K+ 29.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.0%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

8.2%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 46.8%

Renter 53.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,049/mo 22.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.8%

18-34

45.8%

35-54

18.0%

55-74

15.5%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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 Whitman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pullman	32,229	$46,812	30.4%	$424,800
Colfax	2,708	$61,914	15.1%	$245,300
Palouse	1,147	$88,750	3.1%	$286,200
Tekoa	690	$46,250	12.2%	$211,900
St. John	607	$46,250	15.7%	$208,300
Rosalia	513	$50,938	19.8%	$197,700
Albion	495	$56,833	6.5%	$230,700
Garfield	475	$70,625	17.2%	$221,200
Endicott	425	$45,625	9.9%	$163,000
Uniontown	400	$71,563	7.2%	$337,500
Oakesdale	396	$78,750	2.5%	$258,300
LaCrosse	357	$33,621	19.2%	$112,700
Colton	323	$123,750	2.5%	$344,700
Lamont	170	N/A	55.3%	$102,100
Steptoe	162	$51,136	2.5%	$251,900
Farmington	140	$53,750	21.4%	$334,600
Malden	100	$26,250	24.0%	$49,500

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Population Overview

Whitman County is located in Washington with a total population of 47,003. It is the 24th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitman County is 26.4 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitman County is $55,406. This is 44% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 129% 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 unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $359,600. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Whitman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.9%.

Education

49.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Whitman County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher 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 96.0%. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Whitman 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 Whitman County, Washington?

Whitman County has a population of 47,003, making it the 24th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Whitman County?

The median household income in Whitman County is $55,406 with a poverty rate of 22.7%.

How many cities are in Whitman County, Washington?

Whitman County contains 17 Census-designated places.