Palouse, Washington
Palouse: city in Washington, USA
About
Palouse is a city located in the county of Whitman in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 998. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,055 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Palouse
| Population | 1,055 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whitman County |
| Postal code | 99161 |
| Phone Area Codes | 509 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9102,-117.0757 |
| Altitude | 2,434 feet / 742, 2434 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 16:15:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Palouse is located at 46°54'37"N 117°4'33"W (46.9101700, -117.0757300).
Palouse map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Palouse increased by 5.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 998 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,014 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,022 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,016 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,015 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,026 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,051 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,063 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,074 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,075 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,055 | -1.9% | estimation process |
People born in Palouse (3)
People born in Palouse, including geographer Donald W. Meinig, football player and coach Mouse Davis, Charles Morris Ankcorn, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Palouse, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142285 | University of Idaho | Moscow (ID) | 83844-2282 |
| 142416 | Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow | Moscow (ID) | 83843 |
| 236939 | Washington State University | Pullman (WA) | 99164-5910 |
| 440396 | New Saint Andrews College | Moscow (ID) | 83843-1525 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Palouse, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUL | Pullman, Washington | 1002 Northwest Nye St. | BUS |
| MOC | Moscow, Idaho | 120 West 6th St. | BUS |
| CFX | Colfax, Washington | 610 South Main St. | BUS |
| LWN | Lewiston, Idaho | 1920 Highway 128 | BUS |
| SPK | Spokane Intermodal Center | 221 W. 1st Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Palouse.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palou Post Office | Palouse (WA) | 99161 |
Other cities in Whitman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitman County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 34,336 | City in eastern Washington |
| Colfax | 2,787 | City in Washington, United States |
| Tekoa | 773 | City in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Garfield | 591 | City in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Albion | 588 | Town in Whitman County, Washington |
| Rosalia | 545 | Town in Washington |
| Colton | 443 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States of America |
| Oakesdale | 425 | Town of the United States |
| Uniontown | 335 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Endicott | 295 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Malden | 199 | Town of Washington state |
| Farmington | 147 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Lamont | 72 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Palouse distances to largest Washington cities