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Mabton, WA
City in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
2,536
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,010
ZIP codes
0
Mabton and its ZIP codes
Mabton at a glance
- Mabton is about 26 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,875 a year, 42% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,400 (63% below Washington) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for Mabton, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mabton, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
3.1%
Median age
23.3
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,301), Filipino Americans (70), German Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Mabton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
115,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
How people get to work
Mabton, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mabton, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
721
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
7.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mabton, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.0%
U.S. 11.1% +22.9 pts
Cities near Mabton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandviewCity | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| SunnysideCity | 7 mi | 7.6 |
| OutlookCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ProsserCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| GrangerCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ZillahCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| ToppenishCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| BickletonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| BuenaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Benton CityCity | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| WapatoCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| West RichlandCity | 29 mi | 22.1 |
| HarrahTown | 30 mi | 0.3 |
| Boardman, ORCity | 30 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mabton, WA in?
- Mabton is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Mabton, WA?
- About 2,536 people live in Mabton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mabton?
- Nearby places include Grandview (5.2 mi), Sunnyside (7 mi), Outlook (9.5 mi), Prosser (11 mi), Granger (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023