Pullman is a city located in Whitman County Washington. Pullman has a 2024 population of 32,865. Pullman is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Pullman is $72,461 with a poverty rate of 32.08%. The median age in Pullman is 22.8 years: 22.8 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pullman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,766 | 71.28% |
| Two or more races | 3,978 | 12.45% |
| Asian | 3,400 | 10.65% |
| Other race | 846 | 2.65% |
| Black or African American | 611 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 255 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.26% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,947 | 2.19 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Non Family | 7,341 | 1.63 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Married | 3,507 | 2.98 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 706 | 3.53 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 393 | 3.19 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
31.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 1.48% |
| Associates Degree | 947 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,261 | 31.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,120 | 30.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,400 | 10.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 2,395 | 17.87% |
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 | 9,205 | 9,149 | 5,763 |
| Asian | 1,605 | 1,519 | 1,323 |
| 2+ Races | 1,556 | 1,532 | 879 |
| Hispanic | 1,186 | 1,071 | 491 |
| Other Race | 429 | 316 | 152 |
| Black | 205 | 205 | 157 |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 16 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,686 | $56,851 | $31,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,301 | $82,048 | $47,147 |
| High School Graduate | $31,944 | $38,507 | $31,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,826 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,744 | $53,065 | $35,802 |
| Some College | $37,398 | $40,403 | $35,544 |
$46,744
Average Earnings
$53,065
Average Male
$35,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.14% of Pullman residents speak only English, while 14.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,659 | 5,644 | 31.96% |
| Asian | 2,767 | 1,083 | 39.14% |
| Multiple | 3,346 | 773 | 23.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,521 | 658 | 26.1% |
| Black | 432 | 245 | 56.71% |
| Other | 797 | 234 | 29.36% |
| Native | 177 | 131 | 74.01% |
| Islander | 82 | 35 | 42.68% |
32.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.63%
Male Poverty Rate
34.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pullman is Native, with 74.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pullman is Multiple, with 23.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.34% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 76.79% |
| Female Employed | 28.18% |
| Male Employed | 20.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,368 | $114,626 |
| Households | $45,097 | $72,461 |
| Married Families | $104,244 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,248 | $41,437 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
793
Number of Veterans
668
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 312 |
| Second Gulf War | 231 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 227 |
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
| 75+ | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 3.53% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
41.85%
Born in Pullman
89.16%
Native Born
10.84%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
3.58%
Naturalized
89.16% of Pullman residents were born in the United States, with 41.85% having been born in Washington. 7.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,878 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 32,876 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 32,873 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 32,870 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 32,868 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 32,865 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 32,863 | 398 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 32,465 | 4,294 | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 28,171 | -4,684 | -14.26% |
| 2020 | 32,855 | -1,668 | -4.83% |
| 2019 | 34,523 | 495 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 34,028 | 337 | 1% |
| 2017 | 33,691 | 434 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 33,257 | 465 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 32,792 | 1,038 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 31,754 | 180 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 31,574 | 218 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 31,356 | 1,423 | 4.75% |
| 2011 | 29,933 | 99 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 29,834 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,675 | 1,197 | 5.1% |
| 1990 | 23,478 | -101 | -0.43% |
| 1980 | 23,579 | 3,070 | 14.97% |
| 1970 | 20,509 | 7,552 | 58.29% |
| 1960 | 12,957 | 935 | 7.78% |
| 1950 | 12,022 | 7,605 | 172.18% |
| 1940 | 4,417 | 1,095 | 32.96% |
| 1930 | 3,322 | 720 | 27.67% |
| 1910 | 2,602 | -30,276 | -92.09% |