Wapato is a city located in Yakima County Washington. Wapato has a 2024 population of 4,450. Wapato is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Wapato is $66,804 with a poverty rate of 21.98%. The median age in Wapato is 24.6 years: 25.1 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wapato was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,651 | 36.07% |
| Other race | 1,365 | 29.82% |
| White | 1,168 | 25.52% |
| Native American | 278 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 105 | 2.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.17% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,196 | 3.74 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 545 | 4.24 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 312 | 4.04 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.23 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 108 | 5.78 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 322 | 14.39% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 4.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 4.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 738 | 32.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 709 | 31.68% |
| Some College | 234 | 10.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,918 | 935 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 765 | 356 | 23 |
| Other Race | 680 | 337 | 34 |
| Native American | 139 | 108 | 13 |
| White | 135 | 118 | 13 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 19 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,172 | $31,042 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,821 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,060 | $38,281 | $32,763 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,601 | $31,201 | $27,500 |
| Overall | $31,914 | $34,448 | $29,673 |
| Some College | $41,207 | $42,292 | $40,924 |
$31,914
Average Earnings
$34,448
Average Male
$29,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.63% of Wapato residents speak only English, while 79.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,096 | 934 | 22.8% |
| Multiple | 1,651 | 408 | 24.71% |
| Other | 1,353 | 294 | 21.73% |
| Native | 273 | 21 | 7.69% |
| White | 77 | 16 | 20.78% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Islander | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.93%
Male Poverty Rate
21.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wapato is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wapato is Native, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.54% |
| High School | 13.21% |
| Some College | 8.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.86% |
| Male Employed | 11.3% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,609 | $70,443 |
| Households | $51,341 | $66,804 |
| Married Families | $68,807 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,061 | $35,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 10 | 4.59% |
| White | 8 | 1.16% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.66% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.18%
Born in Wapato
68.12%
Native Born
31.88%
Foreign Born
23.9%
Non Citizen
7.97%
Naturalized
68.12% of Wapato residents were born in the United States, with 54.18% having been born in Washington. 23.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,270 | -36 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 4,306 | -36 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 4,342 | -36 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 4,378 | -36 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 4,414 | -36 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 4,450 | -36 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 4,486 | -37 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 4,523 | -34 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 4,557 | -37 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 4,594 | -426 | -8.49% |
| 2019 | 5,020 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 5,029 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 5,036 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 5,044 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,029 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 5,031 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 5,042 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,057 | -19 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 5,076 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 5,072 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,582 | 787 | 20.74% |
| 1990 | 3,795 | 488 | 14.76% |
| 1980 | 3,307 | 466 | 16.4% |
| 1970 | 2,841 | -296 | -9.44% |
| 1960 | 3,137 | -48 | -1.51% |
| 1950 | 3,185 | -1,085 | -25.41% |