Whitman County, Washington
Whitman County: county in the state of Washington, United States.
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Whitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,776 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,500 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colfax. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Whitman County at a glance
Whitman County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Washington counties
39
Open related pagesLargest city
PullmanPopulation 34,336
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Quick Facts about Whitman County
| Population | 49,500 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| Area | 5641 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9012,-117.5230 |
| Named for | Marcus Whitman |
| Altitude | 2,110 feet / 643 meters |
| Capital | Colfax |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 05:42:45 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Whitman County is located at 46°54'4"N 117°31'23"W (46.9011700, -117.5229900). It has 8 neighbors: Benewah County, Latah County, Nez Perce County, Adams County, Asotin County, Franklin County, Lincoln County and Spokane County.
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The largest city of Whitman County is Pullman with a population of 34,336. Other cities include, Colfax population 2,787 and Palouse population 1,055. See all Whitman County cities & populated places.
Whitman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 34,336 | City in eastern Washington |
| Colfax | 2,787 | City in Washington, United States |
| Palouse | 1,055 | City in Washington, USA |
Official website of Whitman County
Official Website- Colfax
Demographics
The population of Whitman County increased by 10.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,776 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,056 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,633 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,792 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,918 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,164 | 2.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,824 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,382 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,683 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,104 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,500 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Whitman County (3)
People born in Whitman County, including novelist Jean Hegland, astronomer Dinsmore Alter, actress and author Lorraine Huling, .
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Washington Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 2,274,315 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Pierce County | 913,890 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Snohomish County | 830,393 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Seattle | 769,714 | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. |
| Spokane County | 528,225 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Clark County | 496,865 | County in Washington, United States |
| Thurston County | 294,074 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Kitsap County | 272,787 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Yakima County | 251,879 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Whatcom County | 231,016 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Spokane | 222,050 | The second most populous city in Washington. |
| Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Benton County | 206,426 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Vancouver | 186,192 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Bellevue | 148,073 | The most populous city in Washington. |
| Skagit County | 130,789 | County in the state of Washington, United States |