Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla County is a county located in the state of Washington with about 55.180 inhabitants. The the county seat ( county seat ) is located in Walla Walla.
Geography
The county has an area of 3365 square kilometers, of which 3291 square kilometers of land and 74 square miles ( 2.21 percent ) of water.
Economy
The area around Walla Walla is one of the most important wine-producing areas of the United States, since produce nearly 30 wineries.
Demographic data
1900-1990 2000
According to the census of 2000, there were 55.180 people in the county. There were 19,647 households, and 13,242 families. The population density was 17 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 85.32 % White, 1.69 % African American, 0.84 % Native American, 1.11 % Asian, 0.22 % Pacific Islander residents from the 8.24 % from other races groups; 2.57% were descended from two or more races. 15.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 19,647 households out of which 32.10 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 54.00 % were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband. 32.60 % were non-families. 27.10% of all households and 12.40% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.
Based on the county the population was spread out with 24.60 % under the age of 18, 13.40 % from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44 years, 20.80% between 45 and 64 years and 14.80% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.80 males to 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.90 males.
The median income for a household was $ 35,900, and the median income for a family was $ 44,962. Males had a median income of $ 34,691, women $ 24,736. The per capita income was $ 16,509. 15.10% of the population and 10.20% of families are below the poverty line. 18.80% of those under age 18 and 8.20% were 65 years or older.