Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pullman, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,229

Median Agei

23.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68%21,930

Two or More

10.5%3,385

Asian

9.4%3,032

Hispanic/Latino

9.2%2,970

Black

1.6%511

Other

0.7%222

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%89

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%198

High School Diploma

9.6%1,331

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%746

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%1,764

Associate's Degree

6.6%914

Bachelor's Degree

32.3%4,490

Master's Degree

16.8%2,336

Professional Degree

2%281

Doctorate

10.3%1,428

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

61.4%

Graduate+

29.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$424,800

Median Renti

$1,062

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

32%4,059

Renter-Occupied

68%8,623

Total Units

15,131

Homeownership

32%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%175

$50K–$100K

2.6%105

$100K–$150K

2.1%84

$150K–$200K

3.3%132

$200K–$300K

11.8%477

$300K–$500K

45.3%1,839

$500K–$1M

27.8%1,127

$1M+

3%120

Rent Distribution

Under $500

164

$500–$750

967

$750–$1,000

2,413

$1,000–$1,250

2,445

$1,250–$1,500

718

$1,500–$2,000

785

$2,000+

811

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%180

2010–2019

11.9%1,802

2000–2009

15.9%2,403

1990–1999

13.2%2,001

1980–1989

13.6%2,059

1970–1979

18.4%2,783

1960–1969

12%1,811

1950–1959

6.1%930

1940–1949

2.2%329

1939 or earlier

5.5%833

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.7%7,825

Utility Gas

36.8%4,662

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%114

Other

0.5%61

No Fuel

0.1%18

Wood

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,812

Mean Household Incomei

$78,024

Per Capita Incomei

$31,584

Poverty Ratei

24.8%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

18,608

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.2%1,923

$10K–$15K

5.7%729

$15K–$20K

5.4%687

$20K–$25K

7.3%931

$25K–$30K

5%640

$30K–$35K

5%638

$35K–$40K

2%257

$40K–$45K

2.1%262

$45K–$50K

5.7%720

$50K–$60K

5.8%735

$60K–$75K

5.1%643

$75K–$100K

8.9%1,124

$100K–$125K

5.7%722

$125K–$150K

4.4%552

$150K–$200K

9%1,145

$200K+

7.7%974

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,1599.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

587

India

223

Philippines

199

Korea

192

Canada

170

United Kingdom

119

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,702

Avg. Commutei

14.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,959

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

737(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured