Wapato, Washington
Wapato: city in Washington
About
Wapato is a city located in the county of Yakima in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,997. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,980 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Wapato
| Population | 4,980 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Yakima County |
| Postal code | 98951 |
| Phone Area Codes | 509 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.4476,-120.4203 |
| Altitude | 2,808 feet / 856, 261 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1885 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 16:06:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -0.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Wapato is located at 46°26'51"N 120°25'13"W (46.4476300, -120.4203400).
Wapato map
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Weather
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rain...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wapato decreased by 0.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,997 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,079 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,061 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,046 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,036 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,034 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,047 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,040 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,030 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,010 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,980 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Wapato
1US Agricultural Research Services
5230 Konnowac Pass Rd, Wapato, WA 98951, United States View details
Phone: +15094546550 | Website available
People born in Wapato (5)
People born in Wapato, including actor Larry Hovis, judge Tom Chambers, politician Forrest Baugher, .
More notable people
- Momoko Iko (American playwright) she was born in 01/01/1940
- Nathan Hale Olney (Yakima artist) he was born in 30/01/1937
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wapato, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235422 | Heritage University | Toppenish (WA) | 98948 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wapato, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIH | Wishram | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| QUC | Quincy, Washington | 102 B St NE | BUS |
| PSC | Pasco Intermodal Train Station | 535 North 1st Avenue | RAIL |
| WEN | Columbia Station | Kittitas & South Columbia Sts. | RAIL |
| THD | The Dalles, Oregon | 201 East Federal Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Wapato.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wapa Post Office | Wapato (WA) | 98951 |
Other cities in Yakima County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yakima County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima | 94,322 | The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington. |
| Sunnyside | 16,325 | City in Washington, United States |
| Grandview | 11,029 | City in Washington, United States |
| Toppenish | 8,766 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Selah | 8,138 | City of the United States |
| Terrace Heights | 6,937 | Census designated place |
| Union Gap | 6,160 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Granger | 3,882 | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America |
| Ahtanum | 3,601 | Census designated place |
| Zillah | 3,135 | City in Washington |
| Gleed | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Mabton | 2,267 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Tieton | 1,316 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Naches | 841 | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America |
| White Swan | 793 | CDP in Washington, United States |
| Harrah | 638 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wapato distances to largest Washington cities