Whitman County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Whitman County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53075
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 2159.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2177.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.905944
- Longitude
- -117.535390
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,727
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,497
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,200 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,526 | 7.9% |
| White | 35,405 | 79.2% |
| Black | 523 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2,020 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 159 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 560 | 1.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,739 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,762 | 7.4% |
| White | 30,061 | 80.2% |
| Black | 1,044 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2,593 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 540 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 453 | 1.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,003
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,450
- Poverty Rate
- 19.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,271
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,796 | 76.2% |
| Black | 685 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3,228 | 6.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,555
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,483 | 48.8% |
| Republican | 7,876 | 30.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,196 | 20.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,564 | 49.2% |
| Female | 12,978 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,984 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 5.2% |
| Black | 156 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 883 | 3.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,302
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,607 | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 36.0% |
| Black | 49 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 381 | 43.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,405 | 58.9% |
| Female | 7,893 | 60.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,323 (11.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12,231 (52.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,091
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $388,330
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,114
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 62.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.8%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 37.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.