Walla Walla, WA Demographics

A map of Walla Walla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,037	22,237	65.0%	65.3%
Hispanic	8,731	8,290	25.7%	24.3%
Multiracial	1,341	1,721	4.0%	5.1%
Black	807	742	2.4%	2.2%
Asian	663	606	2.0%	1.8%
Native American/Other	346	464	1.0%	1.4%

Walla Walla, Washington has an estimated population of 33,925, a less than 1% change from the 34,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 2.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walla Walla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walla Walla is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Walla Walla, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walla Walla is ranked the 41st 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). Walla Walla was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walla Walla's White Population

22,037 residents of Walla Walla, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walla Walla is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Walla Walla ranks 473rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Walla Walla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.0%.

Walla Walla is more White than neighboring Milton-Freewater (54.8% White), and Umapine (45.5% White). Walla Walla is less White than neighboring Walla Walla East (75.8% White), College Place (71% White), and Garrett (86.9% White).

Walla Walla's Black Population

807 residents of Walla Walla, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walla Walla is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Walla Walla ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Walla Walla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Walla Walla is more Black than neighboring Walla Walla East (0% Black), College Place (0.9% Black), Garrett (0.5% Black), Milton-Freewater (0% Black), and Umapine (0% Black).

Walla Walla's Asian Population

663 residents of Walla Walla, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walla Walla is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Walla Walla ranks 266th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Walla Walla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Walla Walla is more Asian than neighboring Walla Walla East (1.3% Asian), Garrett (0% Asian), Milton-Freewater (0% Asian), and Umapine (0% Asian). Walla Walla is less Asian than neighboring College Place (3% Asian).

Walla Walla's Hispanic Population

8,731 residents of Walla Walla, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walla Walla is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Walla Walla ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Walla Walla's population has increased from 24.3% to 25.7%.

Walla Walla is more Hispanic than neighboring Walla Walla East (19.2% Hispanic), College Place (19.3% Hispanic), and Garrett (9.5% Hispanic). Walla Walla is less Hispanic than neighboring Milton-Freewater (41.2% Hispanic), and Umapine (54% Hispanic).

Walla Walla's Native American/Other Population

346 residents of Walla Walla, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walla Walla is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Walla Walla ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walla Walla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Walla Walla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walla Walla East (0% Native American/Other), Garrett (0.3% Native American/Other), Milton-Freewater (0.5% Native American/Other), and Umapine (0% Native American/Other). Walla Walla is less Native American/Other than neighboring College Place (1.7% Native American/Other).

Walla Walla's Multiracial Population

1,341 residents of Walla Walla, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walla Walla is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Walla Walla ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walla Walla's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Walla Walla's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%.

Walla Walla is more Multiracial than neighboring Walla Walla East (3.6% Multiracial), Garrett (2.8% Multiracial), Milton-Freewater (3.5% Multiracial), and Umapine (0.5% Multiracial). Walla Walla is less Multiracial than neighboring College Place (4.1% 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.