Population 32,218 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pullman
Household size in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Pullman is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.0 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Pullman is young: half of its residents are under 28.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.4, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pullman: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pullman
Renters in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Pullman: 66.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. Only three of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Pullman, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Pullman are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$472 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pullman costs $1,164 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $472 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pullman
Bachelor's degrees in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.8% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.1% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Pullman is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center. Only 18 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pullman: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pullman
| Period | Pullman | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Pullman: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pullman compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 2.13 | 28.6 | 8.1% | 66.8% | 15.8% | 1981 | $1,164 | 62.0% | 97.8% | 8.2% |
| Johnson | 2.44 | 27.9 | 11.4% | 53.8% | 11.9% | 2003 | $1,392 | 69.3% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| Albion | 2.33 | 52.6 | 6.0% | 29.1% | 7.8% | 1971 | $1,080 | 54.9% | 97.3% | 1.3% |
| Moscow | 2.31 | 32.1 | 9.4% | 53.5% | 9.8% | 1982 | $979 | 49.0% | 96.1% | 7.4% |
| Colton | 2.62 | 41.4 | 4.8% | 21.0% | 13.0% | 1961 | $1,500 | 44.4% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| Wawawai | 2.58 | 42.6 | 4.2% | 22.0% | 13.2% | 1970 | $1,202 | 45.7% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| Palouse | 2.42 | 43.2 | 3.6% | 17.6% | 9.1% | 1946 | $922 | 43.4% | 98.3% | 0.4% |
| Viola | 2.70 | 50.4 | 3.2% | 1.6% | 7.7% | 1996 | $701 | 41.9% | 99.3% | 1.9% |
| Uniontown | 2.62 | 41.5 | 4.9% | 20.3% | 13.1% | 1959 | $1,545 | 43.8% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Colfax | 2.33 | 43.7 | 5.8% | 27.4% | 10.6% | 1953 | $875 | 30.3% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| Potlatch Junction | 2.60 | 52.4 | 3.5% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 1992 | $697 | 36.7% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pullman. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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