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Wapato, WA


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Wapato, Washington

Wapato, Washington, in Yakima county, is 11 miles S of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 120 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city is considered part of the Yakima metropolitan area. Wapato has a population of 4,582.

The People and Families of Wapato

In Wapato, about 45% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 74% of Wapato is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Washington, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Wapato is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wapato had a median family income of $26,378.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wapato ($1,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wapato Housing

About 54% of housing units in Wapato are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Wapato benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Washington.

Commuting

In Wapato, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wapato Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wapato Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wapato Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wapato, WA

Comparing Wapato 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime12

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