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Clarkston, WA
City in Asotin County, Washington.
Population
7,191
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,498
ZIP codes
0
Clarkston and its ZIP codes
Clarkston at a glance
- Clarkston is about 30 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,152, 45% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,500 (55% below Washington) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Clarkston, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkston, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,152
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$253,500
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
12.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,591), Irish Americans (754), Norwegian Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Asotin County. PPP loans are for Clarkston.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,299
6,693 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $9,038 per person
How people get to work
Clarkston, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkston, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkston, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Clarkston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Clarkston-HighlandCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Lewiston, IDCity | 1.9 mi | 17.5 |
| Clarkston Heights-VinelandCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 11.6 |
| AsotinCity | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| UniontownTown | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Genesee, IDCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ColtonTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lapwai, IDCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Sweetwater, IDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Culdesac, IDCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Juliaetta, IDCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| AnatoneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Moscow, IDCity | 22 mi | 6.9 |
| PullmanCity | 23 mi | 11.1 |
| Kendrick, IDCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Winchester, IDCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkston, WA in?
- Clarkston is in Asotin County, Washington.
- What is the population of Clarkston, WA?
- About 7,191 people live in Clarkston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkston?
- Nearby places include West Clarkston-Highland (1.2 mi), Lewiston, ID (1.9 mi), Clarkston Heights-Vineland (3.2 mi), Asotin (5.3 mi), Uniontown (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023