Walla Walla County, Washington

Walla Walla County is a located in the  of Washington. As of the, its population was 58,781. The and largest city is Walla Walla.

Walla Walla County is included in the Walla Walla, WA.

Geography
According to the, the county has a total area of 1,299 sqmi, of which 1,270 sqmi is land and 29 sqmi (2.2%) is water.

Geographic features

 * Banana Belt
 * Banana Belt
 * Banana Belt
 * Banana Belt
 * Banana Belt
 * Banana Belt

Adjacent counties

 * Columbia County - east
 * Umatilla County, Oregon - south
 * Benton County - west
 * Franklin County - northwest

National protected areas

 * Umatilla National Forest (part)
 * Umatilla National Forest (part)

2000 census
As of the of 2000, there were 55,180 people, 19,647 households, and 13,242 families residing in the county. The was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 21,147 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.32% White, 1.69% Black or African American, 0.84% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 8.24% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 15.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.1% were of, 10.7% , 7.7% United States or and 7.3%  ancestry.

There were 19,647 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 13.40% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,900, and the median income for a family was $44,962. Males had a median income of $34,691 versus $24,736 for females. The for the county was $16,509. About 10.20% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the, including 18.80% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the The population density was 46.3 PD/sqmi. There were 23,451 housing units at an average density of 18.5 /sqmi. , there were 58,781 people, 21,719 households, and 14,132 families residing in the county. The was 46.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.9/km2). There were 23,451 housing units at an average density of 18.5 per square mile (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.5% white, 1.8% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 8.0% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 19.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.5% were, 13.3% were , 12.7% were , and 6.6% were American.

Of the 21,719 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.9% were non-families, and 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 36.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,575 and the median income for a family was $55,773. Males had a median income of $42,704 versus $35,586 for females. The for the county was $23,027. About 12.4% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

 * College Place
 * Prescott
 * Waitsburg
 * Walla Walla (county seat)

Census-designated places

 * Burbank
 * Dixie
 * Garrett
 * Touchet
 * Walla Walla East
 * Wallula

Unincorporated communities

 * Ayer
 * Lowden