Walla Walla
City in Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla is a city in Walla Walla County, Washington, with 34,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walla Walla East, 2.2 miles SE.
- 34,060residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 14.1 sq miland area · 36.5 km²
- 2,417 / sq mipopulation density
- 99362main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Walla Walla
Walla Walla ( WAH-lə WAH-lə) is a city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It is one of the largest cities in Southeastern Washington with a population of 34,060 at the 2020 census, estimated to have decreased to 33,339 as of 2023. The combined population of the city and its two suburbs, the town of College Place and unincorporated Walla Walla East, is about 45,500. Walla Walla is located near the Palouse and Blue Mountains, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from the Oregon border to the south.
The city lies within the historic territory of several Indigenous Northwest Plateau peoples, among which were the Walawalałáma (Walla Walla). The settlement's name, Walla Walla, is derived from a Nez Perce word for "place of many waters". The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the Walla Walla Valley in 1806 and were followed by a trading post founded by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1818. The Whitman Mission was established in 1836 and closed after a massacre at the site in 1847. The modern settlement of Walla Walla was founded as Steptoeville in 1856 around Fort Walla Walla and incorporated as a city on January 11, 1862. Walla Walla became the most populous city in Washington Territory but was later eclipsed in the 1880s, remaining a regional hub.
Walla Walla is home to the Washington State Penitentiary, Whitman College, and Marcus Whitman Hotel. The surrounding area has a significant agricultural industry, including a wine-growing region with over 120 wineries. The city is located on U.S. Route 12, a major regional highway, and has a commercial airport.
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Living in Walla Walla
- Median household income
- $66,748
- Median home value
- $393,600
- Median rent
- $1,323/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Walla Walla had 34,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,417 per sq mi (933 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walla Walla at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Walla Walla County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.09 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0670° N, 118.3370° W |
| ZIP codes | 99362, 99324 |
| Official website | wallawallawa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5375775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walla Walla
- Walla Walla East2.2 mi SE
- College Place3.2 mi SW
- Garrett3.7 mi W
- Milton-Freewater, OR9.6 mi S
- Umapine, OR10.1 mi SW
- Dixie10.2 mi NE
- Prescott16.1 mi N
- Touchet16.2 mi W
- Waitsburg16.6 mi NE
- Weston, OR17.9 mi S
- Athena, OR19.1 mi SW
- Helix, OR21.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla
What county is Walla Walla in?
Walla Walla is in Walla Walla County, Washington.
What is the population of Walla Walla, WA?
34,060 people lived in Walla Walla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walla Walla, WA?
The main ZIP code is 99362. Other ZIP codes: 99324.
What is the elevation of Walla Walla?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walla Walla?
Walla Walla East (2.2 mi), College Place (3.2 mi), Garrett (3.7 mi), Milton-Freewater (9.6 mi), Umapine (10.1 mi).
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