Walla Walla County, Washington

Walla Walla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, its population was 58,781.[1] The county seat and largest city is Walla Walla.[2] The county was formed on April 25, 1854[3] and is named after the Walla Walla tribe of Native Americans.

Walla Walla County
U.S. county
Postcard featuring the Walla Walla Court House in 1906
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°14′N 118°29′W
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedApril 25, 1854
Named forWalla Walla people
SeatWalla Walla
Largest cityWalla Walla
Area
 • Total1,299 sq mi (3,360 km2)
 • Land1,270 sq mi (3,300 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  2.2%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total58,781
 • Estimate 
(2019)
60,760
 • Density46/sq mi (17.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional districts4th, 5th
Websitewww.co.walla-walla.wa.us

Walla Walla County is included in the Walla Walla, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Walla Walla MSA is the second smallest metropolitan area in the United States, after the Carson City, Nevada MSA.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,299 square miles (3,360 km2), of which 1,270 square miles (3,300 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (2.2%) is water.[4]

Geographic features

Major highways
  • U.S. Route 12

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,318—
18705,300302.1%
18808,71664.5%
189012,22440.2%
190018,68052.8%
191031,93170.9%
192027,539−13.8%
193028,4413.3%
194030,5477.4%
195040,13531.4%
196042,1955.1%
197042,1760.0%
198047,43512.5%
199048,4392.1%
200055,18013.9%
201058,7816.5%
2019 (est.)60,760[5]3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 55,180 people, 19,647 households, and 13,242 families living in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile (17/km2). There were 21,147 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 85.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. 15.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.1% were of German, 10.7% English, 7.7% United States or American and 7.3% Irish ancestry.

There were 19,647 households, out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 13.40% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,900, and the median income for a family was $44,962. Males had a median income of $34,691 versus $24,736 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,509. About 10.20% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.80% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 58,781 people, 21,719 households, and 14,132 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 46.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.9/km2). There were 23,451 housing units at an average density of 18.5 per square mile (7.1/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 84.5% white, 1.8% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 8.0% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 19.7% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 23.5% were German, 13.3% were English, 12.7% were Irish, and 6.6% were American.[13]

Of the 21,719 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.9% were non-families, and 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 36.7 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $45,575 and the median income for a family was $55,773. Males had a median income of $42,704 versus $35,586 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,027. About 12.4% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 52.5% 16,400 43.8% 13,690 3.7% 1,171
2016 52.1% 13,651 37.0% 9,694 11.0% 2,883
2012 57.9% 14,648 38.6% 9,768 3.5% 882
2008 57.0% 14,182 40.5% 10,081 2.5% 614
2004 62.5% 14,323 36.0% 8,257 1.5% 345
2000 62.3% 13,304 33.6% 7,188 4.1% 873
1996 46.6% 9,085 41.3% 8,038 12.1% 2,363
1992 39.7% 7,894 36.8% 7,325 23.5% 4,662
1988 55.6% 9,683 42.8% 7,448 1.6% 272
1984 63.7% 12,361 35.1% 6,804 1.2% 233
1980 59.1% 11,223 30.7% 5,825 10.2% 1,929
1976 59.2% 10,883 38.1% 7,012 2.7% 505
1972 67.9% 12,579 28.9% 5,364 3.2% 590
1968 59.3% 10,042 34.5% 5,841 6.1% 1,040
1964 46.1% 8,102 53.9% 9,481 0.1% 11
1960 63.6% 11,786 36.3% 6,721 0.1% 12
1956 66.0% 11,827 33.9% 6,076 0.0% 7
1952 67.3% 11,987 32.2% 5,738 0.5% 92
1948 52.0% 7,993 46.2% 7,102 1.8% 283
1944 55.6% 7,364 43.8% 5,793 0.6% 78
1940 57.0% 7,883 42.5% 5,875 0.5% 63
1936 39.3% 4,584 56.2% 6,562 4.5% 524
1932 44.0% 4,653 52.8% 5,578 3.3% 344
1928 70.1% 6,774 29.6% 2,859 0.3% 33
1924 58.8% 5,465 17.9% 1,662 23.3% 2,163
1920 67.6% 5,957 26.5% 2,338 5.9% 517
1916 48.0% 4,429 48.3% 4,456 3.7% 342
1912 25.3% 1,937 32.7% 2,507 42.0% 3,219
1908 60.7% 2,843 35.5% 1,660 3.8% 178
1904 72.0% 2,824 24.4% 956 3.7% 143
1900 57.4% 2,119 40.1% 1,480 2.4% 90
1896 47.6% 1,596 51.2% 1,716 1.2% 39
1892 47.1% 1,362 45.5% 1,313 7.4% 214

Walla Walla County is generally Republican; it has voted for that party in all but one presidential election since 1940, and has voted Democratic just five times since Washington's statehood in 1889. Like the state as a whole, third-party candidates often receive a larger share of the vote than they do nationally. The county is part of Washington's 5th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

See also

Footnotes
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  10. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  11. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  12. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  13. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  14. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

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