Cities & Towns in Whitman County, WA

Whitman County, county in the state of Washington, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,500 inhabitants. The county was created 154 years ago in 1871. Its county seat is Colfax.

There are 2 city/town in Whitman County, WA. The largest city of Whitman County is Colfax with a population of 2,787. Other cities include and Colton population 443

Colfax
Colfax

Colfax, City in Washington, United States

Colton
Colton

Colton, Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States of America

Whitman County is located in southeastern Washington, along the Idaho border. The county seat is Colfax. Here are some details on Whitman County's cities and towns:

Pullman

  • With over 34,000 residents, Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County
  • Home to Washington State University, founded in 1890
  • Known for education, research, and culture related to WSU

Colfax

  • County seat with around 2,900 residents founded in 1873
  • Named for Schuyler Colfax, Vice President under Ulysses S. Grant
  • Home to the Whitman County Historical Museum

Palouse

  • Small town of around 1,000 residents established in 1878
  • Known for rolling hills and agriculture, especially wheat production
  • Hosts the annual Lentil Festival celebrating the legume

Rosalia

  • Town of over 500 people incorporated in 1892
  • Home to many historic brick buildings and houses from the late 1800s
  • Hosts the Rosalia Community Fair every summer

Tekoa

  • Rural farming town with under 1,000 residents
  • Founded as a railroad town along the route to the Pacific Northwest
  • Home to the Tekoa City Park and swimming pool

In summary, Whitman County spans college town Pullman, historic rural communities, and productive farmlands, showcasing eastern Washington's heritage.

All Whitman County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitman County.

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City Name Title Population
Colfax City in Washington, United States 2,787
Colton Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States of America 443
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Washington Counties (39)

King County (2,274,315) Pierce County (913,890) Snohomish County (830,393) Spokane County (528,225) Clark County (496,865) Thurston County (294,074) Kitsap County (272,787) Yakima County (251,879) Whatcom County (231,016) Benton County (206,426) Skagit County (130,789) Cowlitz County (111,371) Grant County (99,377) Franklin County (97,075) Island County (86,014) Lewis County (82,109) Clallam County (78,067) Chelan County (77,574) Grays Harbor County (75,950) Mason County (68,224) Walla Walla County (61,292) Whitman County (49,500) Kittitas County (49,204) Stevens County (46,360) Douglas County (43,560) Okanogan County (42,620) Jefferson County (32,700) Pacific County (22,984) Asotin County (22,820) Klickitat County (22,697) Adams County (20,027) San Juan County (17,492) Pend Oreille County (14,144) Skamania County (12,107) Lincoln County (11,090) Ferry County (7,759) Wahkiakum County (4,498) Columbia County (4,048) Garfield County (2,290)