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Palouse, WA
City in Whitman County, Washington.
Population
1,147
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,095
ZIP codes
0
Palouse and its ZIP codes
Palouse at a glance
- Palouse is about 9.3 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 10% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,200 (49% below Washington) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Palouse, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palouse, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), German Americans (244), Ukrainian Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Palouse.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,510
18,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $9,456 per person
How people get to work
Palouse, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palouse, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
41
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 26°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palouse, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Palouse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Viola, IDCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| GarfieldTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Potlatch, IDCity | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Onaway, IDCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Princeton, IDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| AlbionTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FarmingtonTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Moscow, IDCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| PullmanCity | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| ColfaxCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| SteptoeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| OakesdaleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| De Smet, IDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Troy, IDCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Tensed, IDCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| TekoaCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palouse, WA in?
- Palouse is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What is the population of Palouse, WA?
- About 1,147 people live in Palouse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palouse?
- Nearby places include Viola, ID (5.4 mi), Garfield (7.5 mi), Potlatch, ID (8.3 mi), Onaway, ID (8.8 mi), Princeton, ID (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023