Whitman County, WA

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2021 Population

48,197

2.78% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.794% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

24.7%

5.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,613

3.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$245,100

6.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

22,934

1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Whitman County, WA had a population of 48.2k people with a median age of 25 and a median household income of $43,613. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Whitman County, WA declined from 49,577 to 48,197, a −2.78% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,288 to $43,613, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitman County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.84%), White (Hispanic) (3.44%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%).

None of the households in Whitman County, 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.

92.7% of the residents in Whitman County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitman County, WA are Washington State University (8,678 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Whitman County, WA was $245,100, and the homeownership rate was 44.4%.

Most people in Whitman County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitman County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Whitman County, WA borders Benewah County, ID, Latah County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Columbia County, WA, Franklin County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, and Spokane County, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Whitman County, WA is home to a population of 48.2k people, from which 92.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.6% of Whitman County, WA residents were born outside of the country (5.1k people).

In 2021, there were 9.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.1k people) in Whitman County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.99k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

92%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.7% of Whitman County, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman County, WA was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whitman County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitman County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.1k ± 247
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.99k ± 255
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.33k ± 319

6.55%

Hispanic Population

3.16k people

6.55% of the people in Whitman County, WA are hispanic (3.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Whitman County, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,407 ± 11,894 people
India
95,173 ± 7,527 people
China
81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.47k people

As of 2021, 10.6% of Whitman County, WA residents (5.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitman County, WA was 11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitman County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
622 ± 115
Gulf War (2001-)
598 ± 164
Gulf War (1990s)
226 ± 84

Whitman County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitman County, WA employs 22.9k people. The largest industries in Whitman County, WA are Educational Services (7,217 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,990 people), and Retail Trade (1,926 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,452), Finance & Insurance ($63,229), and Manufacturing ($60,341).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.9k

2021 Value

± 1,060

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Whitman County, WA declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 23.2k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman County, WA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,576 people), Management Occupations (2,683 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,843 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitman County, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.9k

2021 Value

± 1,060

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Whitman County, WA declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 23.2k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitman County, WA, are Educational Services (7,217 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,990 people), and Retail Trade (1,926 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitman County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Whitman County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,224

Median earning men ± $2,232

$21,189

Median earning women ± $1,568

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,245), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,614), and Public Administration ($47,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,611), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,625), and Public Administration ($32,308).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

309
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
212
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
171
Wholesale Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$119k
Wholesale Trade
$118k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$46k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Whitman County, WA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Whitman County, WA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Whitman County, WA awarded 8,678 degrees. The student population of Whitman County, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,634 male students and 16,209 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman County, WA are White (5,198 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,180 and 14.6%), Asian (517 and 6.39%), and Two or More Races (501 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Whitman County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (8,678 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman County, WA are General Psychology (504 and 5.81%), Registered Nursing (403 and 4.64%), and Teacher Education (353 and 4.07%).

The median tuition cost in Whitman County, WA for a public four year colleges is $10,457 for in-state students and $25,773 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Whitman County, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,843 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,843 students enrolled in Whitman County, WA, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,821 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
337 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
486 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
348 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman County, WA was General Social Sciences with 337 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitman County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Washington State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,678 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 8,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,736 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman County, WA, which is 0.756 times less than the 4,942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,198 degrees mean that there were 4.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,180 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,457) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

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

The median property value in Whitman County, WA was $245,100 in 2021, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,200 to $245,100, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman County, WA is 44.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Whitman County, WA have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitman County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Whitman County, WA is $43,613. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Whitman County, WA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $86,645, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $72,009 and $57,785.

In 2022, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.468%.

Housing

Property

$245,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,917

$8,000

Median Property Taxes

±$505

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whitman County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whitman County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 44.4% of the housing units in Whitman County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whitman County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 8

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitman County, WA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $86,645, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $72,009 and $57,785.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Whitman County, 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.

$43,613

Median Household Income

± $3,334

18k

Number of Households

± 934

In 2021, the median household income of the 18k households in Whitman County, WA grew to $43,613 from the previous year's value of $42,288.

The following chart displays the households in Whitman County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Whitman County, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (59.9%)
Walked (15.7%)
Carpooled (9.33%)

In 2021, 59.9% of workers in Whitman County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.33%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman County, WA have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.794% of the workforce in Whitman County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whitman County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitman County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitman County, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.468%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman County, WA (10.2k out of 41.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitman County, WA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11% of the children was living in poverty in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 181 in Whitman County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 54.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.6% of the population of Whitman County, WA has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 8.18% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Whitman County, WA see 1670 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% increase from the previous year (1660 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2475 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 596 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,670 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Whitman County, WA

Primary care physicians in Whitman County, WA see an average of 1,670 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% increase from the previous year (1,660 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 43.3% between 18 and 34 years, 25.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.41%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

8.18%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman County, WA declined by 0.814% from 4.44% to 4.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitman County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Whitman County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Whitman County, WA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.3% in Whitman County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Whitman County, WA.

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