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 $89,649 with a poverty rate of 10.75%. The median age in College Place is 29.9 years: 30.9 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of College Place was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,797 | 79.33% |
| Other race | 895 | 9.11% |
| Two or more races | 764 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 280 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.08% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,184 | 2.69 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 1,616 | 3.6 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 1,189 | 1.31 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 273 | 3.34 | 25.3 | 74.7 |
| Male | 106 | 2.68 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 7.5% |
| Associates Degree | 617 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,165 | 21.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 798 | 14.49% |
| High School Graduate | 892 | 16.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 1,419 | 25.77% |
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 | 4,406 | 4,063 | 1,775 |
| Hispanic | 831 | 580 | 107 |
| Other Race | 472 | 306 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 313 | 138 |
| Asian | 58 | 42 | 13 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Native American | 17 | 13 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,369 | $65,469 | $60,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,357 | $97,083 | $61,827 |
| High School Graduate | $37,218 | $56,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,865 | $29,865 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,250 | $52,149 | $47,311 |
| Some College | $44,219 | $49,792 | $33,889 |
$49,250
Average Earnings
$52,149
Average Male
$47,311
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.59% of College Place residents speak only English, while 16.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,355 | 561 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,832 | 323 | 17.63% |
| Other | 852 | 160 | 18.78% |
| Multiple | 609 | 61 | 10.02% |
| Native | 17 | 14 | 82.35% |
| Asian | 102 | 1 | 0.98% |
10.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.92%
Male Poverty Rate
13.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in College Place is Native, with 82.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in College Place is Asian, with 0.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.66% |
| Some College | 11.84% |
| High School | 6.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,493 | $109,669 |
| Households | $59,768 | $89,649 |
| Married Families | $94,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,943 | $52,548 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
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
610
Number of Veterans
569
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 199 |
| Korea | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 8.42% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 18.56% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 8.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
50.92%
Born in College Place
90.34%
Native Born
9.66%
Foreign Born
3.61%
Non Citizen
6.04%
Naturalized
90.34% of College Place residents were born in the United States, with 50.92% having been born in Washington. 3.61% 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% |