Pullman, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Whitman County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Pullman based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Pullman
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 65Income: 30Home Value: 40Safety: 100Education: 37Median Age: 38Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

31,939

2023 ACS

Median Income

$45,097

2023

Median Home Value

$401,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,010

2023

Median Age

22.8

Unemployment

7.5%

Cost of Living Index

102.6

100 = national avg

Pullman is a city in Whitman County, Washington, with a population of 31,939 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Pullman is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Pullman is $45,097, and the median home value is $401,700. The cost of living index is 102.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,010 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, and the median age is 22.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

31,939

Male

16,287

51.0%

Female

15,652

49.0%

Median Age

22.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

26.2%

High School or Higher

30.6%

Foreign Born

10.8%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

24.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.455

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

71.3%

Foreign Born

10.8%

White
71.3%
Black
1.9%
Asian
10.7%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
12.4%
Other
2.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%

3,066 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,077 (67.7%)
Puerto Rican
137 (4.5%)
Cuban
60 (2.0%)
Salvadoran
11 (0.4%)
Guatemalan
76 (2.5%)
Colombian
10 (0.3%)
Honduran
48 (1.6%)
Ecuadorian
126 (4.1%)
Other Hispanic
520 (17.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
516 (15.2%)
Chinese
1,508 (44.3%)
Filipino
260 (7.6%)
Vietnamese
175 (5.1%)
Korean
322 (9.5%)
Japanese
68 (2.0%)
Pakistani
19 (0.6%)
Cambodian
14 (0.4%)
Hmong
43 (1.3%)
Thai
51 (1.5%)
Laotian
31 (0.9%)
Taiwanese
45 (1.3%)
Other Asian
348 (10.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
1 (1.2%)
Samoan
82 (98.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
255 (99.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

30,700

English Only

85.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,216 speakers

Limited English

4.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,216 (4.0%)
Chinese
1,212 (3.9%)
Other Indo-European
696 (2.3%)
Other Asian
359 (1.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
240 (0.8%)
Korean
223 (0.7%)
Other Languages
161 (0.5%)
German
134 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
112 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
104 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.4%

Limited English Proficiency

4.6%

Spanish
15.8% limited English
Chinese
50.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
31.0% limited English
Other Asian
13.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
20.8% limited English
Korean
51.1% limited English
Other Languages
49.7% limited English
German
21.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
32.1% limited English
Vietnamese
33.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

793

2.5% of population

Disability Rate

24.5%

194 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$69,464

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
39.3%
Vietnam
11.3%
Korea
3.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.9%
35-54
27.2%
55-64
28.6%
65-74
17.3%
75+
13.0%

Male Veterans

668

84.2%

Female Veterans

125

15.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$69,464

Non-Veteran Income

$17,925

Difference

$51,539

287.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

194

Without Disability

599

Disability Rate

24.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

24,001

#1 Ancestry

German

17.8% (5,699)

#2 Ancestry

English

10.7% (3,423)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.6% (3,390)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.8%
English
10.7%
Irish
10.6%
European
4.9%
Norwegian
4.8%
Italian
4.2%
Scottish
3.2%
Swedish
2.9%
French
2.5%
American
2.0%
Polish
1.6%
Dutch
1.3%
British
1.2%
Russian
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Danish
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%
Czech
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Portuguese
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,947

Family Households

4,606

38.6%

Married Couples

3,507

29.4%

Non-Family Households

7,341

61.4%

Single Mother Households

706

5.9%

Single Father Households

393

3.3%

Living Alone

4,503

37.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,703

In Married Couple

2,636

71.2%

With Single Mother

757

20.4%

With Single Father

310

8.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$91,368

Married Couple Income

$104,244

Single Mother Income

$37,697

Single Father Income

$61,645

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

131

Grandparents Responsible

0

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$45,097

-38% vs national

Per Capita Income

$28,901

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

32.1%

+136% vs national

Gini Index

0.5510

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.5%

+45% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.6%

of households

How Pullman Compares

Pullman vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Pullman is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Pullman. The median household income here is $45,097.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
35.3%
$25-50K
19.9%
$50-75K
10.6%
$75-100K
10.0%
$100-150K
9.4%
$150-200K
9.5%
$200K+
5.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

+42% vs WA avg

Labor Force

18,377

Employed

16,863

Mean Commute

13 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

26.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

22.8

Work from Home

9.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

102.6

100 = national avg

+2.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$45,142

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$106,700

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
147.0
Food
84.5
Transportation
62.4
Healthcare
87.6
Utilities
100.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$891

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,169

per month

The median household income in Pullman, WA is $45,097, which is 38.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,901. The poverty rate of 32.1% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5510, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 18,377. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 13 minutes, with 9.8% working from home. About 57.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 102.6, which is 2.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 147.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,142 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$429,000

Median List Price

$507,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$193

Days on Market

52

Active Inventory

49

Months of Supply

3.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$414,619

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,481

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
13.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.4%
Listings with Price Drops
20.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 4.0%List Price ↑ 15.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

15

New Listings

38

Pending Sales

32

Homes Sold ↓ 6.3%New Listings ↑ 31.0%Pending ↑ 60.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$193

Median List $/SF

$223

Sale $/SF ↓ 10.2%List $/SF ↓ 4.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Pullman vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Pullman is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$401,700

Median Rent

$1,010

Total Housing Units

14,174

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Owner Occupied

31.3%

Renter Occupied

68.7%

Median Property Tax

$3,199

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,628

Housing Types

Single Family
31.8%
Multi-Family
65.3%
Mobile Home
3.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,199

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.80%

of home value

Median Home Value

$401,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,389

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,199) by the median home value ($401,700). In Pullman, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.80%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Pullman, WA is $429,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 52 days on the market. 13.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $193. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,481/month. About 31.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 14,174 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,199. The effective tax rate is 0.80%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.30

per 1,000 residents

-50% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.22

per 1,000 residents

-52% vs national

Total Crimes

315

2024

Violent Clearance

65%

cases solved

Property Clearance

40%

cases solved

YoY Change

-30.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Pullman Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Pullman vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Pullman is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 16.1%Property ↓ 18.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Pullman police solve 100% of robbery cases but only 18% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.0650.0%
RapeViolent140.4228.6%
RobberyViolent20.06100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent250.7684.0%
BurglaryProperty501.5148.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty2116.3739.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty110.3318.2%

Pullman, WA reported 43 violent crimes and 272 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.30 per 1,000 residents is 50.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 65% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 211 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024432721.308.22
2023613251.879.94
2022353141.079.56
2021372481.067.12
2020272590.777.39
2019422731.217.89
2018483791.4211.18
2017255170.7415.25
2016506761.4920.21
2015363251.1210.10

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

39.8

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

49.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

20.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

50.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

18

Public Assistance

$9.5M

Individual Assistance

$48K

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $9.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Wildfires β†’FireFeb 2024$203Kβ€”
Wildfires and Straight-line Winds β†’FireFeb 2021$7.8Mβ€”
Babb Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$994K$48K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Severe StormJan 2016$341Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$166Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
High Winds, Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1996β€”β€”
Fires β†’FireNov 1991β€”β€”
Heavy Rains, Flooding & Mudslides β†’FloodApr 1989β€”β€”
Volcanic Eruption, Mt. St. Helens β†’Volcanic EruptionMay 1980β€”β€”
Severe Storms,mudslides, & Flooding β†’FloodDec 1977β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtMar 1977β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Snowmelt & Flooding β†’FloodJan 1974β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1972β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodDec 1964β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

58

Total Claims Paid

$660,653

Avg Claim Payout

$11,391

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$715,003

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.84

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$526,441
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control2$87,785
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$48,750
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$12,269
601.2: Generators - Regular1$39,758

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Pullman has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 58 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,543,859 in public assistance recovery funding. $47,580 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.3%

7.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.6%

7.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.1%

6.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

0.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

22.8%

Arthritis

13.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

24.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.6%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.2%

Mobility

7.3%

Cognitive

22.4%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

11.3%

Pullman has an obesity rate of 28.3%, which is 7.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.6%, 7.1pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 64.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Pullman Regional Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Pullman Regional Hospital2.4 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes
Gritman Medical Center10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center15.8 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Tri-State Memorial Hospital25.4 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes
Garfield County Public Hospital District #128.8 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

51,196

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PULLMAN WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF29,6900
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY21,5060

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

59.4K MT

Top Emitter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

59.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
State Of Washington
Other59,448

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 59.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

13 min

-45% vs national

Drive Alone

57.8%

-27% vs national

Public Transit

4.8%

+433% vs national

Work From Home

9.8%

+5% vs national

Carpool

9.8%

Walk / Bike

16.8%

combined

How Pullman's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2020)

Fatalities

1

2020

1-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Pullman, WA is 13 minutes, which is 44.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 57.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.8% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 4.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.8% of workers carpool. 14.7% walk to work. 2.0% commute by bicycle. In 2020, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.8%

of households

No Internet

2.9%

of households

Total Households

11,947

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.8%
Cellular Data Plan
80.5%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
2.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

96.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.3%

of households

Tablet

64.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
96.4%
Desktop / Laptop
91.3%
Tablet
64.2%
Smartphone Only
5.1%
No Computer
2.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-38% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Pullman vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

51,196

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PULLMAN WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OFCommunityGround water29,6900
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYCommunityGround water21,5060

85.8% of households in Pullman have broadband internet access. 75.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.9% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 51,196 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Pullman is located in Whitman County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Pullman.

Election Overview

Source: Whitman County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

10,480

52.8%

GOP Votes

8,699

43.8%

Total Votes

19,845

Margin

D+9.0%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+9.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202410,4808,69919,84552.8%43.8%D+9.0
202011,1849,06721,12652.9%42.9%D+10.0
20165,5215,46212,12845.5%45.0%D+0.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Whitman County recorded 19,845 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.8% of the vote compared to 43.8% for Republicans, a margin of D+9.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Whitman County has shifted 8.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

136

Total Assets

$846.7M

Total Income

$366.7M

Per 10K Residents

42.6

nonprofits

-31.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$353K

Oldest Active

1930

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
15
Religion
11
Arts & Culture
10
Human Services
10
Philanthropy
9
Animal-Related
6
Recreation & Sports
5
International
5
Health Care
4
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Environment
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Civil Rights
3
Science & Tech
2
Public Benefit
2
Mental Health
1
Employment
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Unknown
1
98.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $830.4M of $846.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Pullman

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$777.2M$321.2M1979
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$16.4M$3.2M1999
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTERHuman Services$13.0M$8.8M2022
PALOUSE RIVER COUNSELING CENTERMental Health$6.1M$6.8M2003
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.3M$2.5M2014
STEFFENS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.1M$1.0M2005
LAUREN MCCLUSKEY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$2.8M$363K2019
COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CENTERβ€”$2.8M$3.4M1970
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$1.9M$812K2000
LEONARD AND IRENE BEREKSON PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$28K2000
FRIENDS OF GLADISHCommunity Improvement$1.7M$840K1997
BOOST COLLABORATIVEEmployment$1.5M$1.8M1971
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE INCHuman Services$1.5M$1.4M1980
NIMIIPUU PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTEnvironment$1.1M$525K2015
MULTIPLE DISTRICT 19 LIONS SERVICE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIOEducation$1.1M$140K2019
CIRCLES OF CARING ADULT DAY HEALTH FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$1.1M$730K2013
PALOUSE DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER INCArts & Culture$801K$287K2000
SPOKANE FAVSArts & Culture$785K$79K2015
PULLMAN ISLAMIC ASSOCIATIONReligion$611K$168K2014
REGIONAL THEATRE OF THE PALOUSEArts & Culture$537K$325K2007
PULLMAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN PULLMAN PUBLIC SCH DEducation$531K$189K1995
FAMILY PROMISE OF THE PALOUSE INCHuman Services$501K$529K2012
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL HEALTHInternational$474K$6.8M2019
PULLMAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATIONUnknown$412K$118K1992
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE PALOUSEHuman Services$385K$435K1950
TINY HEARTBEAT MINISTRIESCivil Rights$363K$1.2M2020
APPA-ASSOCIATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES OFFICERSβ€”$353K$91K1982
COUGAR PROPERTY HOLDINGSEducation$322K$8232001
STALEY MUSEUM FOUNDATIONβ€”$268K$17K1993
PULLMAN CIVIC TRβ€”$239K$16K1984
FRIENDS OF THE NEILL PUBLIC LIBRARYβ€”$228K$77K1984
PALOUSE COVE HOUSING GROUPHousing & Shelter$221K$66K1997
SAMOYED CLUB OF AMERICA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCAnimal-Related$176K$27K1998
PULLMAN ROTARY CHARITYPhilanthropy$155K$86K2000
UNITED WAY OF WHITMAN COUNTYPhilanthropy$141K$189K1972
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYβ€”$117K$150K1946
DOWNTOWN PULLMAN ASSOCIATIONCommunity Improvement$96K$148K2019
PULLMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARYHealth Care$91K$154K2010
COUGAR AQUATICSRecreation & Sports$90K$192K2023
METER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$88K$75K2020
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PULLMANβ€”$75K$500K1969
PALOUSE EDJECivil Rights$47K$76K2024
TERRY BUFFINGTON FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$46K$122K2023
PALOUSE CHORAL SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$33K$67K2001
PHOENIX CONSERVANCYEnvironment$28K$620K2016
BLACKBIRD RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND FARM SANCTUARYAnimal-Related$23K$67K2021
WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATIONβ€”$22K$237K1974
TED ELBRACHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INCEducation$22K$4K2014
GREYSTONE FOUNDATIONβ€”$18K$11K1990
ALWARD INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE SCIENCEScience & Tech$5K$26K2015

Pullman, WA has 136 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $846.7M. The most common category is Education, with 15 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 42.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1930.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

131

Total Approved

$43.7M

Jobs Supported

903

Per 10K Residents

41.0

SBA loans

-75.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

28

Top Lender

Columbia Bank

21 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

115

Total Amount

$29.6M

Avg Loan

$257,103

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$22.6M(76%)

Jobs Supported

697

50412% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$14.1M

Avg Loan

$882,125

Median Loan

$449,500

7(a) β€” 88%504 β€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

19

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$10.8M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$567,379

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services30 loans
NAICS 72
$16.6M
Retail Trade19 loans
NAICS 44
$11.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance17 loans
NAICS 62
$2.3M
Other Services10 loans
NAICS 81
$3.1M
Professional & Technical Services10 loans
NAICS 54
$1.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Quality Inn1$5.0M
Pullman Building Supply1$4.5M
The Hilltop Inn1$2.5M
Inter-state Aviation Inc.2$1.9M
Dissmore's Foods Llc1$1.8M
Ace Hardware-pullman Llc4$1.7M
Northwest Pharmacy Services Inc.1$1.4M
Openstay Pullman Llc2$1.3M
Sjs Properties, Llc1$1.2M
Quality Inn Paradise Creek1$927K

Pullman, WA has received 131 SBA loans totaling $43.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 115 loans (88% of the total), supporting 697 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $14.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Pullman is Columbia Bank with 21 loans. That works out to 41.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

37,685

Avg Median Income

-$222,188,172

Avg Home Value

-$222,027,722

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
838443,545N/AN/AN/A0.6
99102448$55,750$170,800$1,0240.3
9916333,692$46,401$412,700$1,011210.7

Pullman, WA has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 37,685. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$222,188,172. The average median home value is -$222,027,722. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,544.

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