Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA

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2023 Population

119,697

0.783% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.8

0.279% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.1%

4.32% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,242

7.58% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,808

4.63% 1-year growth

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The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.3%), Other (Hispanic) (13.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.31%), White (Hispanic) (7.65%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%).

None of the households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.1% of the residents in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are Walla Walla Community College (813 degrees awarded in 2022), Walla Walla University (422 degrees), and Whitman College (389 degrees).

Most people in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA borders Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, Umatilla (East & South), Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR, Benton County (East Central)--Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, Franklin & Benton Counties--Pasco, Richland (North) & West Richland Cities PUMA, WA, and Yakima County (Outer)--Sunnyside & Grandview Cities PUMA, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 120k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.4% of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (14.8k people).

In 2023, there were 4.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.6k people) in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.8k Other (Hispanic) and 9.95k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.1%

2023 Citizenship

91.7%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
74.6k ± 1.55k
Other (Hispanic)
15.8k ± 2.02k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.95k ± 1.39k

30.2%

Hispanic Population

36.1k people

30.2% of the people in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (36.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,719 ± 2,425 people
Canada
525 ± 561 people
Sudan
332 ± 447 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 10,719 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Canada with 525 and Sudan with 332.

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.8k people

13.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,316 ± 355
Gulf War (2001-)
1,634 ± 306
Gulf War (1990s)
1,063 ± 246

Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,374. The income inequality in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Men

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The workforce of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

49.8k

2022 Value

4.63%

1 Year growth

± 4.63%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2022 Value

4.63%

1 Year growth

± 4.63%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,417), Public Administration ($85,741), and Information ($80,573).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($73,506), Public Administration ($67,813), and Information ($53,527).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA awarded 1,624 degrees. The student population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,711 male students and 2,876 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are White (1,023 and 64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (290 and 18.3%), Two or More Races (96 and 6.06%), and Asian (54 and 3.41%).

The largest universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Walla Walla Community College (813 and 50.1%), Walla Walla University (422 and 26%), and Whitman College (389 and 24%).

The most popular majors in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (199 and 12.3%), Registered Nursing (160 and 9.85%), and General Business Administration & Management (113 and 6.96%).

The median tuition costs in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are $44,436 for private four year colleges, and $4,965 and $6,306 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,587 students enrolled in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, 48.5% men and 51.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,086 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walla Walla Community College
813 degrees awarded
Walla Walla University
422 degrees awarded
Whitman College
389 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walla Walla Community College with 813 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 686 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.731 times less than the 938 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,023 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 290 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.4k), Some college (22.5k), and Primary Education (15.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is $82,242. In N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,242

Median Household Income

± $3,233

40.8k

Number of Households

± 1,474

The following chart displays the households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2022 Wage GINI in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.26% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2023, 71.7% of workers in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA (12.6k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.3% of the population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.74%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.