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Wapato

Washington · 4,997 residents · 1.156 sq mi
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Wapato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,000. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,997
+9%since 2000
from 4,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,323 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wapato
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,130
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,175
−3%since 2000
from $9,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(579)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino76.2%(3,492)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(1,553)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8%(401)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino84.2%(4,208)
Asian1%(48)
Other3.5%(172)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,474)
Diversity Score
30
−13%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
44.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapato, Washington?

Wapato, Washington has about 4,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapato, Washington?

The typical household in Wapato, Washington earns about $29,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapato, Washington expensive?

In Wapato, Washington, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Wapato, Washington?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wapato, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapato, Washington?

About 47.3% of people in Wapato, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapato, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapato, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,202 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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