Pullman, WA Demographics

A map of Pullman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,930	22,044	68.0%	67.0%
Multiracial	3,385	2,221	10.5%	6.8%
Asian	3,032	3,500	9.4%	10.6%
Hispanic	2,970	3,556	9.2%	10.8%
Black	511	1,101	1.6%	3.3%
Native American/Other	401	479	1.2%	1.5%

Pullman, Washington has an estimated population of 32,229, a slight decrease from the 32,901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.0% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 9.4% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pullman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pullman has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pullman, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pullman is ranked the 44th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pullman was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pullman's White Population

21,930 residents of Pullman, or 68.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pullman is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Pullman ranks 459th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pullman's population has increased from 67.0% to 68.0%.

Pullman is less White than neighboring Albion (95.6% White), Moscow (81.4% White), Colton (95.7% White), Viola (100% White), and Palouse (84.1% White).

Pullman's Black Population

511 residents of Pullman, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pullman is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pullman ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Black residents' share of Pullman's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.

Pullman is more Black than neighboring Albion (0% Black), Moscow (1.4% Black), Colton (0% Black), Viola (0% Black), and Palouse (0% Black).

Pullman's Asian Population

3,032 residents of Pullman, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pullman is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Pullman ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Pullman's population has decreased from 10.6% to 9.4%.

Pullman is more Asian than neighboring Albion (0.8% Asian), Moscow (2.7% Asian), Colton (0% Asian), Viola (0% Asian), and Palouse (0.3% Asian).

Pullman's Hispanic Population

2,970 residents of Pullman, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pullman is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pullman ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pullman's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.2%.

Pullman is more Hispanic than neighboring Albion (0% Hispanic), Moscow (6.8% Hispanic), Colton (2.2% Hispanic), Viola (0% Hispanic), and Palouse (6.5% Hispanic).

Pullman's Native American/Other Population

401 residents of Pullman, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pullman is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pullman ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pullman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Pullman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albion (0.8% Native American/Other), Colton (0% Native American/Other), and Viola (0% Native American/Other). Pullman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palouse (7.1% Native American/Other).

Pullman's Multiracial Population

3,385 residents of Pullman, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pullman is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pullman ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pullman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pullman's population has increased from 6.8% to 10.5%.

Pullman is more Multiracial than neighboring Albion (2.8% Multiracial), Moscow (6.4% Multiracial), Colton (2.2% Multiracial), Viola (0% Multiracial), and Palouse (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.