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Wapato, WA

City in Yakima County, Washington.

Population

4,538

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,926

ZIP codes

0

Wapato and its ZIP codes

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Wapato at a glance

  • Wapato is about 33 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $52,019 a year, 47% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,100 (67% below Washington) and median rent is $957 a month.

Local data for Wapato, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wapato, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,019

Poverty rate

24.5%

Median home value

$185,100

Median rent

$957/mo

Homeownership

52.4%

Bachelor's or higher

6.0%

Median age

26.9

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,934), Filipino Americans (104), German Americans (43).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Wapato.

Details

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

Yakima County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wapato, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled21.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home1.6%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wapato, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 24°F

7.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wapato, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.9%

U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

31.9%

U.S. 11.1% +20.8 pts

Cities near Wapato

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DonaldCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.1
ParkerCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.1
BuenaCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.9
HarrahTown6.2 mi0.3
ToppenishCity6.9 mi2.2
ZillahCity7.7 mi1.8
MoxeeCity8.5 mi2.4
Union GapCity8.7 mi5.6
Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place11 mi10.5
AhtanumCensus-designated place12 mi7.7
YakimaCity12 mi28.1
GrangerCity13 mi1.7
SelahCity15 mi4.6
SummitviewCensus-designated place16 mi4.4
White SwanCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
GleedCensus-designated place17 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wapato, WA in?
Wapato is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the population of Wapato, WA?
About 4,538 people live in Wapato, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wapato?
Nearby places include Donald (2.5 mi), Parker (4.5 mi), Buena (5.2 mi), Harrah (6.2 mi), Toppenish (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023