The Town FilesWalla Walla County, Washington
62,161 people. The median home is worth $408,900 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $74,202.
Towns in Walla Walla County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | 34,060 | $393,600 | $66,748 | 37.4 |
| College Place | 9,902 | $366,600 | $61,914 | 32.3 |
| Burbank | 3,499 | $412,900 | $93,158 | 31.8 |
People and housing
| Walla Walla County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $408,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,218 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $74,202 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
29,090 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,812 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 547 storm events in Walla Walla County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Walla Walla County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4309: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
| July 21, 2015 | Fire | FM-5090: Blue Creek Fire |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1825: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).