Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

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2021 Population
107,877
0.965% 1-year decline
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
32.1
0.627% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
19%
4.99% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$52,430
5.26% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$217,900
9.28% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
46,041
0.202% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 108k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $52,430. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined from 108,928 to 107,877, a −0.965% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,808 to $52,430, a 5.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.8%), Other (Hispanic) (6.74%), White (Hispanic) (6.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%).

17% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Washington State University (8,678 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $217,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

Most people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 108k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (11k people).

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.6k people) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.27k Other (Hispanic) and 6.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (11,790 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,742 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (427 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
52,964
Women
49.1%
54,949
Men
50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,913 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

92.6%
2021 Citizenship
92.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    78.6k ± 280
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    7.27k ± 971
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.9k ± 748
16.7%
Hispanic Population
18.1k people

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.6k people) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.27k Other (Hispanic) and 6.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.7% of the people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (18.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    4,933 ± 1,684 people
  2. China
    1,211 ± 850 people
  3. India
    402 ± 491 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,933 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by China with 1,211 and India with 402.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
11k people
10.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
11.5k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents (11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    11,790 households (11.6%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,742 households (1.71%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    427 households (0.419%)

17% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 11.6% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,173 ± 214
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,185 ± 246
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    931 ± 186

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA employs 46k people. The largest industries in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,768 people), Farming (3,470 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,080 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($163,490), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($113,116), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($92,179).

Males in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,714
Women
44.9%
25,420
Men
55.1%

The workforce of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 46,134 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

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Occupations

46k
2021 Value
−0.202%
1 Year decline
± −0.202%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.202%, from 46.1k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,440 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,383 people), and Teaching assistants (1,062 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

46k
2021 Value
−0.202%
1 Year decline
± −0.202%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.202%, from 46.1k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,768 people), Farming (3,470 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,080 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,867
Median earning men ± $1,388
$26,083
Median earning women ± $1,218

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,130), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,050), and Manufacturing ($53,420).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($42,264), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,494), and Public Administration ($35,306).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Washington and Idaho.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $44.2B
  2. $40.4B
  3. $40.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Idaho product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $44.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($40.4B) and Electronics ($40.3B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B
2020 Value in Idaho
$123B
Projected 2050 Value in Idaho
74.6% growth
$416B
2020 Value in Washington
$982B
Projected 2050 Value in Washington
136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Washington and Idaho.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $37.5B
  2. $30.7B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington and Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $37.5B, followed by California with $30.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA awarded 8,678 degrees. The student population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,634 male students and 16,209 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (5,198 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,180 and 14.6%), Asian (517 and 6.39%), and Two or More Races (501 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (8,678 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are General Psychology (504 and 5.81%), Registered Nursing (403 and 4.64%), and Teacher Education (353 and 4.07%).

The median tuition cost in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $10,457 for in-state students and $25,773 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,843 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,843 students enrolled in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,821 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 337 degrees awarded
  2. 486 degrees awarded
  3. 348 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was General Social Sciences with 337 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
8,678 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 8,678 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,736 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.756 times less than the 4,942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,198 degrees mean that there were 4.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,180 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,457) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.508% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.576% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 were Some college (26.3k), High School or Equivalent (20.2k), and Bachelors Degree (12.8k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $217,900 in 2021, which is 0.89 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $199,400 to $217,900, a 9.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is 59.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is $52,430. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Property

$217,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,619
$24,093
Median Property Taxes
±$921

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

59.1%
Homeownership
2021
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.1% of the housing units in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$52,430
Median Household Income
± $2,008
40.7k
Number of Households
± 1,328

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.7k households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew to $52,430 from the previous year's value of $49,808.

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.474
2021 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA
0.463
2020 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.41% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Carpooled (10.4%)
  3. Walked (9.14%)

In 2021, 68% of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who walked to work (9.14%).

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Commute Time

18.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.927% of the workforce in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (19.1k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92.8% of the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Idaho see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington
1,517 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,528 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington and Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 29% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.18%
Uninsured
45.6%
Employer Coverage
20.1%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
1.45%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew by 3.98% from 6.9% to 7.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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