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

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2021 Population

117,183

0.774% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.1%

2.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$71,882

9.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$274,900

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,605

0.423% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 117k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $71,882. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA grew from 116,283 to 117,183, a 0.774% increase and its median household income grew from $65,910 to $71,882, a 9.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.4%), Other (Hispanic) (12%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%).

25.2% 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 (967 degrees awarded in 2021), Walla Walla University (462 degrees), and Whitman College (345 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was $274,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 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 Umatilla, Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, The Dalles City PUMA, OR, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, Pasco, Richland (North) & West Richland Cities PUMA, WA, Kennewick & Richland (South) Cities PUMA, WA, Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, Sunnyside & Grandview Cities PUMA, WA, and Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.2% of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (14.2k people).

In 2021, there were 5.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.4k people) in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Other (Hispanic) and 13.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (24,754 households), Russian (390 households), and Arabic (347 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,938

Women

47.7%

61,389

Men

52.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 117,327 inhabitants, with 52.3% men, and 47.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.1%

2021 Citizenship

91.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.1% of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
75.4k ± 1.68k
Other (Hispanic)
14k ± 2.13k
White (Hispanic)
13.8k ± 1.57k

29.1%

Hispanic Population

34.1k people

29.1% of the people in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (34.1k 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
10,740 ± 2,425 people
Canada
580 ± 590 people
El Salvador
369 ± 471 people

In 2021, 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 10,740 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Canada with 580 and El Salvador with 369.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

As of 2021, 12.2% of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA residents (14.2k 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 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,754 households (22.5%)
Russian
390 households (0.355%)
Arabic
347 households (0.316%)

25.2% 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, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 22.5% of the households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,525 ± 362
Gulf War (2001-)
1,283 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
1,103 ± 277

Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA employs 47.6k people. The largest industries in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are Farming (4,266 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,569 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,209 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($169,971), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($168,720), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($114,092).

Males in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,085. The income inequality in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,346

Women

46.7%

25,461

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 47,807 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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

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Occupations

47.6k

2021 Value

−0.423%

1 Year decline

± −0.423%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.423%, from 47.8k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (3,378 people), Cooks (1,441 people), and Other managers (1,253 people). 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

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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.

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

47.6k

2021 Value

−0.423%

1 Year decline

± −0.423%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.423%, from 47.8k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, are Farming (4,266 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,569 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,209 people). 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

$47,774

Median earning men ± $2,675

$31,179

Median earning women ± $1,759

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,375), Public Administration ($73,140), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,141).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($66,758), Public Administration ($55,170), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,957).

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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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 Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington 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 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA awarded 1,774 degrees. The student population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,961 male students and 3,266 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are White (1,053 and 61.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (336 and 19.6%), Two or More Races (129 and 7.51%), and Asian (69 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Walla Walla Community College (967 and 54.5%), Walla Walla University (462 and 26%), and Whitman College (345 and 19.4%).

The most popular majors in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (223 and 12.6%), Registered Nursing (158 and 8.91%), and General Business Administration & Management (106 and 5.98%).

The median tuition costs in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA are $42,524 for private four year colleges, and $4,850 and $6,350 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,227 (47.6% men and 52.4% 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 6,227 students enrolled in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,469 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 37 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

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walla Walla Community College
967 degrees awarded
Walla Walla University
462 degrees awarded
Whitman College
345 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walla Walla Community College with 967 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 770 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.767 times less than the 1,004 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 1,053 degrees mean that there were 3.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 336 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,524) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($733) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,210) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.44% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% 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 2021 were Some college (23.1k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Primary Education (15.8k).

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 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was $274,900 in 2021, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $245,300 to $274,900, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18 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 $71,882. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$274,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,418

$27,630

Median Property Taxes

±$1,180

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 Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.6% of the housing units in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

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.

$71,882

Median Household Income

± $2,816

39.7k

Number of Households

± 1,507

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA grew to $71,882 from the previous year's value of $65,910.

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

0.451

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

0.444

2020 Wage GINI in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.56% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (9.79%)
Worked At Home (8.91%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who worked at home (8.91%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.999% 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

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA (11.1k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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

89.8% of the population of Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA declined by 1.84% from 10.3% to 10.2%.

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.