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Pullman, Washington

Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 33,543 in 2024. Originally founded as Three Forks, the city was renamed after industrialist George Pullman in 1881.

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Area code
509
Country
United States
County
Whitman
Elevation
2,513 ft (766 m)
FIPS code
53-56625
GNIS feature ID
2411502

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Pullman, Washington

Nodes126
Edges125
Triples21
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.015873
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Pullman, Washington

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• Total · 2
Pullman, Washington → 11.12 sq mi (28.81 km2), 32,901
Area code · 1
Pullman, Washington → 509
Country · 1
Pullman, Washington → United States
County · 1
Pullman, Washington → Whitman
Elevation · 1
Pullman, Washington → 2,513 ft (766 m)
FIPS code · 1
Pullman, Washington → 53-56625
GNIS feature ID · 1
Pullman, Washington → 2411502
Incorporated · 1
Pullman, Washington → April 11, 1888
Named after · 1
Pullman, Washington → Was named Three Forks, for the three creeks which form South Fork Palouse River. Renamed Pullman in 1881 after the railroad-car manufacturer and engineer George Pullman.
State · 1
Pullman, Washington → Washington

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pullman washington city palouse state university wsu age years 18 km2 school population 65 idaho census high 11 area college

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Pullman, WashingtonArea code5091.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonCountryUnited States1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonCountyWhitman1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonElevation2,513 ft (766 m)1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonFIPS code53-566251.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonGNIS feature ID24115021.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonIncorporatedApril 11, 18881.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonNamed afterWas named Three Forks, for the three creeks which form South Fork Palouse River. Renamed Pullman in 1881 after the railroad-car manufacturer and engineer George Pullman.1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonStateWashington1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonTime zoneUTC–8 (Pacific (PST))1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonWebsitepullman-wa.gov1.00infobox
Pullman, WashingtonZIP Codes99163, 991641.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Density2,920/sq mi (1,128/km2)1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Estimate (2024)33,5431.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Land11.12 sq mi (28.81 km2)1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• MayorFrancis Benjamin1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Summer (DST)UTC–7 (PDT)1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Total11.12 sq mi (28.81 km2)1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Total32,9011.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• TypeStrong Mayor–Council1.00infobox
Pullman, Washington• Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)1.00infobox

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