Wapato, WA is a small town located in Yakima County with a population of 4,652 people. The population density in Wapato is 4,206 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. This makes Wapato an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Local businesses in Wapato include Perry’s Market Grocery Store, El Bocadillo Bakery & Deli, and La Palma Mexican Restaurant. For outdoor activities year-round, residents can enjoy camping at Fish Lake or Black Rock Park, fishing along the Yakima River or exploring nearby Rattlesnake Mountain Trail. Other organizations and activities include the Wapato Public Library as well as local sporting events like soccer and volleyball games at South Valley Middle School.
The population in Wapato is 4,652. There are 3,929 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wapato is 27.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wapato is 3.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wapato
- 45.8% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 34.8% are married with children
- 38.3% have children, but are single
Race in Wapato
- 6.7% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 12.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 79.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander