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Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the
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region of the
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. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 32,508 in 2022. Originally founded as Three Forks, the city was renamed after industrialist
George Pullman George Mortimer Pullman (March 3, 1831 – October 19, 1897) was an American engineer and industrialist. He designed and manufactured the Pullman (car or coach), Pullman sleeping car and founded a Pullman, Chicago, company town in Chicago for t ...
in 1884. Pullman is noted as a fertile agricultural area known for its many miles of rolling hills and the production of
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and
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s. It is home to
Washington State University Washington State University (WSU, or colloquially Wazzu) is a Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest Land-grant uni ...
, a public research
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, and the international headquarters of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Pullman is from
Moscow, Idaho Moscow ( ) is a city and the county seat of Latah County, Idaho. Located in the North Central Idaho, North Central region of the state along the border with Washington (state), Washington, it had a population of 25,435 at the 2020 United States ...
, home to the
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, and is served by the
Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport is a public airport in the Northwestern United States, northwest United States, located in Pullman, Washington, west of Moscow, Idaho. The airport is near Washington State Route 270, State Route 270, and has a ...
.


History

In 1876, about five years after European-American settlers established Whitman County on November 29, 1871, Bolin Farr arrived in Pullman. He camped at the confluence of Dry Flat Creek and Missouri Flat Creek on the bank of the Palouse River. Within the year, Dan McKenzie and William Ellsworth arrived to stake claims for adjoining land. They named the first post office here as Three Forks. In the spring of 1881, Orville Stewart opened a general store and Bolin Farr platted about of his land for a town. Pullman was incorporated on April 11, 1888, with a population of about 250–300 people. It was originally named Three Forks, after the three small rivers that converge there: Missouri Flat Creek, Dry Fork, and the South Fork of the Palouse River. In 1884, Dan McKenzie and Charles Moore (of Moscow) replatted the site and named it for American industrialist
George Pullman George Mortimer Pullman (March 3, 1831 – October 19, 1897) was an American engineer and industrialist. He designed and manufactured the Pullman (car or coach), Pullman sleeping car and founded a Pullman, Chicago, company town in Chicago for t ...
. On March 28, 1890, the Washington State Legislature established the state's land grant college, but did not designate a location. Pullman leaders were determined to secure the new college and offered of land for its campus. Idaho Territory had established its land grant college in 1889; the University of Idaho was to be in neighboring Moscow. On April 18, 1891, the site selection commission appointed by Washington's governor chose Pullman. On January 13, 1892, the institution opened with 59 students under the name Washington Agricultural College and School of Science. It was renamed the State College of Washington in 1905, more commonly known as "Washington State College," and became
Washington State University Washington State University (WSU, or colloquially Wazzu) is a Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest Land-grant uni ...
in 1959. In 1961, Pullman became a non-chartered code city under the mayor–council form of government. The city has an elected mayor with an elected seven-member council and an appointed administrative officer, the city administrator.


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Pullman has a total area of , all land. The city is in the eastern part of Whitman County in southeastern Washington, approximately south of Spokane and north of Lewiston, Idaho. The city is situated across several
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hills which characterize the Palouse Prairie, formed from windblown sediment over an estimated period of over one million years.Busacca, A.J., 1989
''Long Quaternary record in eastern Washington, U.S.A., interpreted from multiple buried paleosols in loess.''
Geoderma. 45:105-122.
This prairie region, the
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, is noteworthy for its fertile rolling hills where winter and spring wheat,
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,
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,
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s, and
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are grown. These hills provide a variety of elevations across the city, from above sea level. Downtown Pullman is situated in a valley between these hills. Within the Pullman city limits, the Missouri Flat Creek and Paradise Creek both join the South Fork of the Palouse River. Pullman sits in the watersheds of the
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and the
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. Pullman is situated across four major hills which divide the city into nearly equal quarters. These are: * Military Hill, north of the Palouse River and west of North Grand Avenue * Pioneer Hill, south of Main Street and the downtown area, and east of South Grand Avenue * Sunnyside Hill, south of Davis Way and west of South Grand Avenue * College Hill, north of Main Street and east of North Grand Avenue Military Hill is named for the Pullman Military College that opened its doors in 1891 and burned down in 1893.


Climate

Pullman has a
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(
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''Csb''). This climate is typified by hot, dry summers followed by cold, wet winters with short transitional seasons in between. Due to the rain shadow effect of the
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to its west, clear skies occur regularly throughout the year and rainfall is drastically less frequent in comparison to cities west of the mountains. Clouds of any variety are especially scant between June and September, which contributes to a
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that is much higher during the summer compared to winter. Pullman has an annual average of of precipitation.


Demographics

In 2011, ''
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'' selected Pullman as the "Best Place to Raise Kids" in Washington. Factors included affordability, safety, a family-friendly lifestyle, the quality of Pullman High School, the presence of Washington State University, and the natural environment of the area.''Bloomberg Businessweek,'' December 14, 2010


2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 32,901 people, 12,185 households, and 4,640 families in Pullman. The population density was . There were 13,645 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 69.61% (22,903)
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or
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(67.0%
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), 3.45% (1,134)
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or
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, 0.68% (225) Native American or
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, 10.73% (3,529) Asian, 0.41% (134)
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or
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, 4.13% (1,359) from other races, and 10.99% (3,617) from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race was 10.81% (3,556) of the population. Of the 12,185 households, 19.5% had children under the age of 18; 27.9% were married couples living together; 31.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.7% of households consisted of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. 13.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 45.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 10.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.6 males.


2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 29,799 people, 11,029 households, and 3,898 families living in the city. The
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was . There were 11,966 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 79.3%
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, 2.3%
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, 0.7% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.3%
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, 1.9% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races.
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or Latino residents of any race were 5.4% of the population. There were 11,029 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.5% were
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living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 64.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age in the city was 22.3 years. 11.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 51.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 10.5% were from 45 to 64; and 4.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.


2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 24,675 people, 8,828 households, and 3,601 families living in the city. The population density was . The racial makeup of the city was: * 83.10%
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* 8.48% Asian * 3.40% Mixed race * 2.40%
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* 1.58% from other races * 0.67% Native American * 0.38%
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or Latino of any race were 3.86% of the population. The 2000 Census found 9,398 housing units at an average density of . There were 8,828 households, out of which: * 59.2% were non-families * 33.0% were married couples living together * 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals * 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them * 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present * 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older (included in the 31.1% of households made up of individuals) The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city, the age distribution of the population was as follows: * 13.1% under the age of 18 * 49.4% from 18 to 24 * 22.8% from 25 to 44 * 10.3% from 45 to 64 * 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there are 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $20,652, and the median income for a family was $46,165. Males had a median income of $36,743 versus $29,192 for females. The
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for the city was $13,448. About 15.3% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the
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, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.


Economy

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is the largest employer in both Pullman and Whitman County. As part of the Palouse Knowledge Corridor, companies associated with an expanding high-tech industry are at the city's north end, anchored by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), the largest private employer in the region. The lab company was founded by Edmund Schweitzer, a Ph.D. graduate of WSU. SEL and other firms are within the Pullman Industrial Park, run by the Port of Whitman County. Pullman Regional Hospital opened on Bishop Boulevard in late 2004; its predecessor, Pullman Memorial Hospital, was on the WSU campus and shared facilities with the student health center.


Agriculture

* Dumas Seed Company warehouse


Culture

Since 1989, Pullman has been home to the National Lentil Festival, a major community event celebrating the
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legume Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consum ...
grown in the surrounding
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region. The festival includes a lentil cook-off, Friday night street fair, Saturday parade and music in the park, and more. It is held in Reaney Park on the August weekend before fall semester classes start at WSU.


Sports

College sports are popular in Pullman; most support is centered on the
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who compete in the
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in NCAA Division I. The
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team plays at Martin Stadium, and their in-state rivals are the Washington Huskies with whom the Cougars play an annual rivalry game, the Apple Cup. The women's and
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teams play at Beasley Coliseum, and the
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team at Bailey–Brayton Field. Moobery Track hosts track and field, and historic Bohler Gymnasium (1928) is the home of women's volleyball. The challenging 18-hole Palouse Ridge Golf Club opened in 2008, an overdue upgrade of the nine-hole WSU course. The Greyhounds of Pullman High School compete in WIAA Class 2A in District Seven. Historic rivals are the Clarkston Bantams to the south and the Moscow Bears, in adjacent Idaho.


Theatre

* Regional Theatre of the Palouse * Pullman Civic Theatre


Music

There are several concert series and performing arts organizations based in Pullman. The Washington Idaho Symphony performs approximately six symphonic concerts each season with three chamber concerts through the Silverthorne Chamber Series. The Palouse Choral Society services the greater Palouse region and has approximately five concerts per year. The Washington State University School of Music provides over 100 concerts throughout the school year that feature guest artists, faculty, and students. The larger events include the Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music, the Holiday Celebration, and the outdoor summer music series Fridays at the Clock.


Education

The Pullman School District consists of the following schools: * Franklin Elementary School * Jefferson Elementary School * Sunnyside Elementary School * Kamiak Elementary School * Lincoln Middle School * Pullman High School The city's only public high school, Pullman High School (PHS) has about 700 students. It is on Military Hill. Its mascot for its athletic teams is the
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. PHS offers honors and advanced placement courses, along with Running Start course work through WSU and
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.


Washington State University

Pullman is the site of the flagship campus of Washington State University (WSU), a member of the
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(Pac-12) in
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. WSU is the second-largest university in the state of Washington, and is well known for its veterinary medicine, business, architecture, engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, and communications schools.


Transportation

Pullman is located near the junction of U.S. Route 195 (US 195) and State Route 27, which both travel north towards the
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area and serve towns in the Palouse. US 195 also continues south towards Lewiston, Idaho. State Route 270 provides east–west connections between Pullman and
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, and shares the same corridor as the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. The city is also served by Pullman Transit, which provides bus service for residents and WSU students who do not live on campus. WSU students are able to ride without fares by presenting their student ID card, as the university includes a transit fee in tuition. The agency has also provided additional shuttle services during major events at the Washington State University campus, including home football games. Pullman is also served by intercity buses to Spokane. An inter-campus shuttle bus between WSU and the
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in Moscow was operated by a private company until 2011; proposals for a publicly-run replacement have been discussed by Pullman Transit and Smart Transit, the public transit service in Moscow. Pullman is served by the
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, situated east of Pullman and west of Moscow.
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has two daily flights from the airport to Seattle–Tacoma year-round and five flights a week to
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during the school year. The nearest major airport is
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, which is also used by travelers to and from the Pullman area.


Political structure and political figures

The City of Pullman is classified as a code city, organized under a mayor-council form of government. The longest-serving mayor in Pullman's history was Glenn Johnson who served five terms as mayor. Those 20 years began January 2004, following his election in November 2003. He served through the end of December 2023.


Notable people

* Pat Beach, NFL tight end for eleven seasons for the Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and
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*
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,
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NFL quarterback for the
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, was a resident for four years and attended Pullman High School as a freshman * John M. Fabian, former
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astronaut, graduated from Pullman High School and WSU * Susan Fagan, politician. Member of
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. * Jean Hegland, novelist, born and raised in Pullman *
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, U.S. Congressman, lived in Pullman *
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, cartoonist, graduated from
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in Pullman * Young Jean Lee, playwright, raised in Pullman *
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, former
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general and the 26th Secretary of Defense * Ron C. Mittelhammer, former director of the School of Economic Sciences and former president of the American Agricultural Economics Association * Timm Rosenbach, NFL quarterback for the
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and
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; played at Pullman High School and
Washington State Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington State to distinguish it from the national capital, both named after George Washington ...
* Edmund O. Schweitzer III, founder of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories * Kirk Triplett, three-time winner on the
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and member of the 2000 President's Cup team, 1980 graduate of Pullman High School ''See Also'' List of Washington State University people


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* {{Authority control Cities in Washington (state) Cities in Whitman County, Washington Micropolitan areas of Washington (state) Populated places established in 1875