Palouse
City in Whitman County, Washington

Palouse is a city in Whitman County, Washington, with 1,015 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,434 ft (742 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Viola, 5.6 miles SE.
- 1,015residents (2020 Census)
- 2,434 ftelevation · 742 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 969 / sq mipopulation density
- 99161ZIP code
About Palouse
Palouse is a city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Palouse
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $286,200
- Median rent
- $933/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Palouse had 1,015 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Density | 969 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palouse at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whitman County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,015 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9103° N, 117.0752° W |
| ZIP code | 99161 |
| Official website | visitpalouse.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5352950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palouse
- Viola, ID5.6 mi SE
- Garfield7.5 mi NW
- Potlatch, ID8.4 mi E
- Onaway, ID8.8 mi E
- Albion11.7 mi SW
- Princeton, ID11.8 mi E
- Colfax12.0 mi W
- Farmington12.4 mi N
- Pullman13.0 mi S
- Moscow, ID13.1 mi S
- Steptoe14.6 mi NW
- Oakesdale17.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palouse
What county is Palouse in?
Palouse is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the population of Palouse, WA?
1,015 people lived in Palouse at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palouse, WA?
The ZIP code of Palouse is 99161.
What is the elevation of Palouse?
2,434 feet (742 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palouse?
Viola (5.6 mi), Garfield (7.5 mi), Potlatch (8.4 mi), Onaway (8.8 mi), Albion (11.7 mi).
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