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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.
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.
In 2000, Wapato had a median family income of $26,378.
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.
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.
In Wapato, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wapato to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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