Pullman, WA
Leans Democratic — 47K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 73.5% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(15) | 8.1% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 1.5% |
▶Asian(6) | 6.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(5) | 0.8% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.6% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 9.2% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 14.2% | 45.2% |
| Catholic | 6.6% | 20.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.1% | 12.9% |
| Non-religious | 68.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+8.9 |
| 2020 | Biden+10.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+4.1 |
| 2012 | Romney+2.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+5.5 |
| 2004 | Bush+6.2 |
| 2000 | Bush+15.4 |
| 1996 | Clinton+3.3 |
| 1992 | Clinton+6.9 |
Pullman, WA is a metro area that has a population of 47,003. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+8.9. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3% | 43.4% | D+8.9 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 52.9% | 42.9% | D+10.0 | D+5.9 |
| 2016 | 45.2% | 41.1% | D+4.1 | D+6.8 |
| 2012 | 46.5% | 49.3% | R+2.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2008 | 51.6% | 46.1% | D+5.5 | D+11.7 |
| 2004 | 46.0% | 52.2% | R+6.2 | D+9.2 |
| 2000 | 40.1% | 55.4% | R+15.4 | R+18.7 |
| 1996 | 45.7% | 42.4% | D+3.3 | R+3.6 |
| 1992 | 43.7% | 36.8% | D+6.9 | D+8.7 |
| 1988 | 48.3% | 50.1% | R+1.8 | D+18.4 |
| 1984 | 39.3% | 59.5% | R+20.2 | R+3.1 |
| 1980 | 33.6% | 50.7% | R+17.1 | R+4.0 |
| 1976 | 41.1% | 54.2% | R+13.1 | D+7.2 |
| 1972 | 38.4% | 58.7% | R+20.3 | R+1.8 |
| 1968 | 38.0% | 56.5% | R+18.5 | R+18.5 |
| 1964 | 49.9% | 50.0% | Even | D+19.2 |
| 1960 | 40.3% | 59.6% | R+19.3 | D+8.4 |
| 1956 | 36.1% | 63.8% | R+27.7 | D+4.0 |
| 1952 | 34.0% | 65.7% | R+31.7 | R+28.6 |
| 1948 | 47.2% | 50.3% | R+3.1 | — |
What defines Pullman, WA?
Pullman, WA has been won by both parties in the last 6 presidential elections (4D, 2R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a predominantly white, college-educated electorate that has shifted sharply toward Democrats in the Trump era.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Pullman, WA
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman | 47K | D+8.9 | 10,480 | 8,699 | 20,027 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- College attainment is 50% — 17pp above the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Democratic lean nationally
- Turnout decreased by 3.3 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | Pullman, WA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 73.5% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 9.2% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(15) | 8.1% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(6) | 6.9% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 1.5% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(5) | 0.8% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.6% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -28.9pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.2% | 45.2% | — | — | |
| 6.6% | 20.8% | — | — | |
| 6.5% | 20.8% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 5.6% | 17.7% | — | — |
| 4.1% | 12.9% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 68.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Pullman, WA metro area? 47,003 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 17pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+16 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Pullman, WA
How competitive is Pullman, WA?
Do voters in Pullman, WA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | D+9.4 | D+2.4 | 7.0pp |
| President vs Governor | D+8.9 | D+2.4 | 6.5pp |
| President vs Senate | D+8.9 | D+9.4 | 0.5pp |