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Tampico, WA
Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
604
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Tampico and its ZIP codes
Tampico at a glance
- The median household income is $110,375, 12% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,000 (35% below Washington).
Housing and community stats
Tampico, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,375
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$366,000
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (169), Mexican Americans (124), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Tampico.
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
Tampico, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tampico, 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° / 27°F
8.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tampico, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Tampico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| CowicheCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| TietonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| White SwanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| NachesTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| YakimaCity | 16 mi | 28.1 |
| Union GapCity | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| SelahCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| HarrahTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| NileCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10.5 |
| WapatoCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tampico, WA in?
- Tampico is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Tampico, WA?
- About 604 people live in Tampico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tampico?
- Nearby places include Summitview (11 mi), Cowiche (12 mi), Ahtanum (13 mi), Tieton (12 mi), White Swan (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023