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Mabton, WA


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Mabton, Washington

Mabton, Washington, in Yakima county, is 36 miles SE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 137 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is located in the Yakima metropolitan area. Mabton has a population of 1,891.

The People and Families of Mabton

In Mabton, about 48% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Mabton. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Mabton compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mabton had a median family income of $26,198.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mabton gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mabton Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Mabton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Mabton?

Commuting

In Mabton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

Mabton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMabton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMabton Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mabton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mabton, WA

Comparing Mabton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime68
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