Whitman County, WA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,422 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.8 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.13% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 27.0 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,948 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Whitman County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,678 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.70% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $253,569 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,002 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 46.6% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 13.6 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Whitman County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Whitman County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |