Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

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2020 Population

108,928

0.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.9

0.949% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20%

4.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,808

3.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$199,400

7.73% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

46,134

2.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 109k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $49,808. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew from 108,042 to 108,928, a 0.82% increase and its median household income grew from $48,296 to $49,808, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.97%), Other (Hispanic) (6.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.34%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%).

17.6% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Washington State University (8,678 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $199,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA borders Bonner, Latah, Shoshone, Boundary, Benewah & Kootenai (Southeast) Counties PUMA, ID, Lewiston City & Nez Perce Reservation PUMA, ID, Umatilla, Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, Cheney City PUMA, WA, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, and Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 109k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.5% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2020, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.5k people) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.59k White (Hispanic) and 7.17k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (11,917 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,100 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (454 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,771

Women

49.4%

55,152

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 108,923 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.2%

2020 Citizenship

92.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.2% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.5k ± 252
White (Hispanic)
7.59k ± 819
Other (Hispanic)
7.17k ± 774

16%

Hispanic Population

17.5k people

16% of the people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (17.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,944 ± 1,687 people
China
1,309 ± 883 people
Vietnam
369 ± 471 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,944 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by China with 1,309 and Vietnam with 369.

Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

10.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

As of 2020, 10.5% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,917 households (11.6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,100 households (2.04%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
454 households (0.44%)

17.6% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 11.6% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,165 ± 229
Gulf War (2001-)
1,174 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
827 ± 153

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,957 people), Farming (3,437 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,184 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($122,465), Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($119,388), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($89,703).

Males in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,723. The income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,714

Women

44.9%

25,420

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 46,134 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

46.1k

2020 Value

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 2.25%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 45.1k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Postsecondary teachers (2,376 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,116 people), and Teaching assistants (1,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington and Idaho.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2020 Value

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 2.25%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 45.1k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,957 people), Farming (3,437 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,683

Median earning men ± $1,499

$24,734

Median earning women ± $1,218

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,491), Public Administration ($52,576), and Manufacturing ($48,765).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($40,430), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,532), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington and Idaho.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Washington and Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Idaho product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $44.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($40.4B) and Electronics ($40.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington and Idaho.

$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington and Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Washington and Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$37.5B
California
$30.7B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $37.5B, followed by California with $30.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington and Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA awarded 8,678 degrees. The student population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27,268 male students and 32,418 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (5,198 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,180 and 14.6%), Asian (517 and 6.39%), and Two or More Races (501 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (8,678 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are General Psychology (504 and 5.81%), Registered Nursing (403 and 4.64%), and Teacher Education (353 and 4.07%).

The median tuition cost in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $10,457 for in-state students and $25,773 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 59,686 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 59,686 students enrolled in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 35,642 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
486 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
348 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
337 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was General Psychology with 486 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Washington State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,678 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 8,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,736 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.756 times less than the 4,942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,198 degrees mean that there were 4.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,180 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,457) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.453% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.502% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 were Some college (27.2k), High School or Equivalent (20.3k), and Bachelors Degree (13.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $199,400 in 2020, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $185,100 to $199,400, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is 58.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is $49,808. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

Housing

Property

$199,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,792

$24,187

Median Property Taxes

±$913

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.7%

Homeownership

2020

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.7% of the housing units in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,808

Median Household Income

± $1,697

41.2k

Number of Households

± 1,342

In 2020, the median household income of the 41.2k households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew to $49,808 from the previous year's value of $48,296.

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

0.471

2019 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

In 2020, the income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.71% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (68%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Walked (9.21%)

In 2020, 68% of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who walked to work (9.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (20.3k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Idaho see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington and Idaho.

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,528 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington and Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 29.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.86%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined by 24.4% from 10.4% to 7.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.