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Whitman County, Washington, has 47,973 residents across 32,890 parcels and covers 2,159.3 square miles. The population grew 7.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Whitman County is 53075.
Pullman is the county's largest population center. Whitman County also includes 20 zip codes, 15 public school districts and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Whitman County Trends
- Population
- 47,973▴
- Median Home Value
- $323,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,792—
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Whitman County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Whitman County Parcels
Whitman County has 32,890 mapped parcels covering 1,351,883 acres. The median assessed value is $79,500. Assessed values reach 97.5%. Browse the interactive Whitman County Parcel viewer here.
Whitman County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 32,890 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 12,070 | 36.7% |
| Land use code | 32,225 | 98.0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 32,058 | 97.5% |
| Land value | 32,225 | 98.0% |
| Improvement value | 32,225 | 98.0% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 32,890 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Whitman County parcel records.
Whitman County Population
Whitman County had 47,973 residents in 2020. That was 7.1% higher than in 2010. Whitman County added 7,233 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 22 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Pullman, Colfax and Palouse.
Population Trend in Whitman County WA
Whitman County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Whitman County Zip Codes
Whitman County has 20 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Pullman (99163), Colfax (99111) and Palouse (99161). Pullman is the largest zip by population, with about 34,416 residents or 72% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Whitman County WA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99163 | Pullman | 34,416 | ▴ 9.6% |
| 99111 | Colfax | 4,029 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 99161 | Palouse | 1,450 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 99170 | Rosalia | 1,135 | ▴ 5.9% |
| 99171 | Saint John | 975 | ▴ 1.7% |
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Whitman County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Whitman County Demographics
Whitman County has a median age of 26.1, which makes the county a little younger than Washington overall. About 15.7% of residents are under 18, while 11.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 18 to 24 at about 32.5% of the population, which suggests a younger adult population than many counties. About 50.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Whitman County WA
Median Age
26.1
Under 18
15.7%
Age 65+
11.6%
Bachelor's+
50.2%
Whitman County School Districts
Whitman County is served by 15 public school districts with 12,792 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Cheney, Pullman and Clarkston. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Whitman County WA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney School District | 5,662 | 44.3% | ▴ 0.1% |
| Pullman School District | 2,731 | 21.3% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Clarkston School District | 2,495 | 19.5% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Colfax School District | 533 | 4.2% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Tekoa School District | 206 | 1.6% | ▴ 2.5% |
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Whitman County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Whitman County Housing & Real Estate
Whitman County has a median home value of $323,300 and a median gross rent of $1,002. About 47% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Washington median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $368,000 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Whitman County Housing Mix
Whitman County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Whitman County Housing Trends
Whitman County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Whitman County, WA
Whitman County has 1,703 business listings across 435 categories. The largest categories in Whitman County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (51, 3.0%), College University (40, 2.3%), and Parks & Recreation (39, 2.3%). The full Whitman County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Whitman County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Whitman County, WA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 51 | 3.0% |
| College University | 40 | 2.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 39 | 2.3% |
| Social Service Organizations | 39 | 2.3% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 29 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 26 | 1.5% |
| Apartments | 26 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 24 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 23 | 1.4% |
| Coffee Shops | 23 | 1.4% |
Whitman County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Palouse River Counseling | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Pullman |
| Washington State University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Pullman |
| The Retreat at Pullman | Accommodation | Pullman |
| Carmel Minogue CPA & Associates | Accountant | Pullman |
| Incline Equestrian Vaulting | Active Life | Pullman |
| Gentle Earth Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Pullman |
| Adam & Eve Stores | Adult Entertainment | Pullman |
| Image360 - Pullman, WA | Advertising Agency | Pullman |
| Inland Empire Milling Company | Agricultural Cooperatives | St John |
| Almota Elevator Co | Agricultural Service | Colfax |
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Whitman County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Whitman County Basemaps
Whitman County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Whitman County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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