Walla Walla County, WA population by race
The table below shows Walla Walla County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,197 | 77.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,194 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 877 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 1,132 | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.25% |
| Some other race | 5,298 | 8.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,297 | 8.52% |
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Walla Walla County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Walla Walla County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Walla Walla County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Walla Walla County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 77.55% are white, 1.92% are Black or African American, 1.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.82% are Asian, 0.25% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.52% are some other race and 8.52% are multiracial.
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Walla Walla County, WA population by race.
The largest racial group in Walla Walla County is White with a population of 48,197 (77.55% of the total population).
Walla Walla County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Walla Walla County is White with a population of 48,197 (77.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,297 (8.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Walla Walla County, WA
By ethnicity, 13,857 (22.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 48,293 (77.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Walla Walla County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 43,543 (90.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Walla Walla County, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Walla Walla County's Non-Hispanic population.
Walla Walla County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 43,543 | 90.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,158 | 2.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 202 | 0.42% |
| Asian alone | 1,081 | 2.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 117 | 0.24% |
| Some other race alone | 86 | 0.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,106 | 4.36% |
Among the Hispanic population in Walla Walla County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11,136 (80.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Walla Walla County, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Walla Walla County's Hispanic population.
Walla Walla County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11,136 | 80.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 348 | 2.51% |
| Cuban | 52 | 0.38% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,321 | 16.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Walla Walla County, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 22.30% of Walla Walla County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Walla Walla County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11,136 (80.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Walla Walla County, WA have?
Walla Walla County, WA has 1,194 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Walla Walla County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Walla Walla County, WA?
With 77.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Walla Walla County.
That being said, with a 8.52% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Walla Walla County.
What is the majority race in Walla Walla County, WA?
With a population of 48,197 (77.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Walla Walla County.
Some other races are second largest race in Walla Walla County, with 8.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
