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Walla Walla, WA
City in Walla Walla County, Washington.
Population
33,925
Land area
14.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,411
ZIP codes
0
Walla Walla and its ZIP codes
Walla Walla at a glance
- Walla Walla is about 21 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 41st most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $66,748 a year, 32% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,600 (30% below Washington) and median rent is $1,323 a month.
Local data for Walla Walla, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools18
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants115
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Walla Walla, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,748
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$393,600
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,699), German Americans (5,999), Irish Americans (3,933).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walla Walla County. PPP loans are for Walla Walla.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,136
28,319 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$527M
FY 2026, $8,423 per person
How people get to work
Walla Walla, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walla Walla, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
145
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
18.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walla Walla, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Walla Walla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla EastCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| College PlaceCity | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| GarrettCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Milton-Freewater, ORCity | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| Umapine, ORCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TouchetCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PrescottCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WaitsburgCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Weston, ORCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Athena, ORCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Helix, ORCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Adams, ORCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| DaytonCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| WallulaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| Cayuse, ORCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walla Walla, WA in?
- Walla Walla is in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- What is the population of Walla Walla, WA?
- About 33,925 people live in Walla Walla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walla Walla?
- Nearby places include Walla Walla East (2.1 mi), College Place (2.1 mi), Garrett (2.6 mi), Milton-Freewater, OR (9.1 mi), Umapine, OR (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023