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Rosalia, WA
Town in Whitman County, Washington.
Population
513
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
0
Rosalia and its ZIP codes
Rosalia at a glance
- Rosalia is about 6.9 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,938 a year, 48% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,700 (65% below Washington) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Rosalia, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosalia, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,938
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$197,700
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
86.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (147), Irish Americans (121), Norwegian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Rosalia.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
Rosalia, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosalia, 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
85° / 25°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosalia, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Rosalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaldenTown | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| OakesdaleTown | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyTown | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LatahTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SpangleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FairfieldTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TekoaCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| St. JohnTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SteptoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| FarmingtonTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RockfordTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| GarfieldTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| CheneyCity | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| Tensed, IDCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| De Smet, IDCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| ColfaxCity | 23 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosalia, WA in?
- Rosalia is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What is the population of Rosalia, WA?
- About 513 people live in Rosalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosalia?
- Nearby places include Malden (5.1 mi), Oakesdale (9.2 mi), Waverly (9.7 mi), Latah (11 mi), Spangle (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023