Walla Walla County, Washington

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Walla Walla County, Washington
Seal of Walla Walla County, Washington
Seal
Map of Washington highlighting Walla Walla County
Location in the U.S. state of Washington
Map of the United States highlighting Washington
Washington's location in the U.S.
Founded April 25, 1854
Named for Walla Walla people
Seat Walla Walla
Largest city Walla Walla
Area
 • Total 1,299 sq mi (3,364 km2)
 • Land 1,270 sq mi (3,289 km2)
 • Water 29 sq mi (75 km2), 2.2%
Population (est.)
 • (2014) 59,844
 • Density 46/sq mi (17.8/km²)
Congressional districts 4th, 5th
Time zone Pacific: UTC-8/-7
Website www.co.walla-walla.wa.us

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 is included in the Walla Walla, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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]

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Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 1,318
1870 5,300 302.1%
1880 8,716 64.5%
1890 12,224 40.2%
1900 18,680 52.8%
1910 31,931 70.9%
1920 27,539 −13.8%
1930 28,441 3.3%
1940 30,547 7.4%
1950 40,135 31.4%
1960 42,195 5.1%
1970 42,176 0.0%
1980 47,435 12.5%
1990 48,439 2.1%
2000 55,180 13.9%
2010 58,781 6.5%
Est. 2014 59,844 [5] 1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 55,180 people, 19,647 households, and 13,242 families residing 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 85.32% White, 1.69% Black or African American, 0.84% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 8.24% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 15.68% 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.

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Footnotes

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