2023 ACS Census Data · Population 47,042
Whitman County is a small county in Washington with a population of 47,042. The median household income is $52,893, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.7%, median home value is $323,300, and 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 108% above the national average.
Population
47,042
2023 estimate
Rank #1054 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,893
Household
Rank #2498 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$323,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #410 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
50.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #88 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% below Washington avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
93% below Washington avg·58% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Washington avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,884
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% below Washington avg·55% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% below Washington avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
34% below Washington avg·36% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
34% below Washington avg·64% below national avg
Housing Units
21,232
Households
17,952
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,810
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
73% above Washington avg·108% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Washington avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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