College Place is a city located in Walla Walla County Washington. College Place has a 2024 population of 9,705. College Place is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,931 in 2020.
The average household income in College Place is $84,064 with a poverty rate of 11.74%. The median age in College Place is 32.2 years: 33.3 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of College Place was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,977 | 81.43% |
| Two or more races | 761 | 7.77% |
| Other race | 723 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 219 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.28% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,347 | 2.58 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 1,693 | 3.38 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 1,227 | 1.37 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 314 | 2.84 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Male | 113 | 3.01 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 513 | 8.99% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 11.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,227 | 21.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 997 | 17.47% |
| High School Graduate | 885 | 15.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 1,285 | 22.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,658 | 4,269 | 2,019 |
| Hispanic | 746 | 496 | 117 |
| Other Race | 351 | 202 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 323 | 120 |
| Asian | 83 | 83 | 37 |
| Native American | 38 | 22 | 4 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $62,143 | $42,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,493 | $90,250 | $56,743 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $55,726 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,245 | $28,245 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,406 | $51,903 | $38,477 |
| Some College | $38,675 | $46,402 | $32,917 |
$46,406
Average Earnings
$51,903
Average Male
$38,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.65% of College Place residents speak only English, while 16.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,535 | 672 | 10.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,647 | 207 | 12.57% |
| Multiple | 625 | 143 | 22.88% |
| Other | 656 | 142 | 21.65% |
| Native | 38 | 26 | 68.42% |
| Asian | 129 | 14 | 10.85% |
11.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in College Place is Native, with 68.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in College Place is White, with 10.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.87% |
| Some College | 12.57% |
| High School | 6.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.7% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,884 | $99,755 |
| Households | $60,417 | $84,064 |
| Married Families | $93,878 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,250 | $54,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
627
Number of Veterans
564
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 248 |
| Second Gulf War | 220 |
| Korea | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 176 |
| 75+ | 171 |
| 18 to 34 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 515 | 8.27% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 17.89% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 5.5% |
| Islander | 10 | 37.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.98%
Born in College Place
91.22%
Native Born
8.78%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
5.67%
Naturalized
91.22% of College Place residents were born in the United States, with 47.98% having been born in Washington. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,423 | -57 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 9,480 | -56 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 9,536 | -56 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 9,592 | -57 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 9,649 | -56 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 9,705 | -57 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 9,762 | -52 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 9,814 | -13 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 9,827 | -104 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 9,931 | 566 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 9,365 | 93 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9,272 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 9,304 | 196 | 2.15% |
| 2016 | 9,108 | 96 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 9,012 | 49 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 8,963 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8,963 | 61 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 8,902 | 30 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 8,872 | 44 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,828 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,818 | 1,510 | 23.94% |
| 1990 | 6,308 | 537 | 9.31% |
| 1980 | 5,771 | 1,261 | 27.96% |
| 1970 | 4,510 | 479 | 11.88% |
| 1960 | 4,031 | 857 | 27% |
| 1950 | 3,174 | -6,249 | -66.32% |