Thorp
Census-designated place in Kittitas County, Washington
Thorp is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kittitas County, Washington, with 232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,637 ft (499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ellensburg, 7.3 miles SE.
- 232residents (2020 Census)
- 1,637 ftelevation · 499 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 190 / sq mipopulation density
- 98946ZIP code
About Thorp
Thorp ( THORP) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. In 2020, the population was 232.
The town of Thorp is 100 miles (160 km) east of Seattle, 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Ellensburg, and 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Cle Elum. It is located at the narrow west end of the Kittitas Valley, where high elevation forests of the Cascade Range give way to cattle ranches surrounded by farmlands noted for timothy hay, alfalfa, vegetables, and fruit production.
Thorp is named for Fielden Mortimer Thorp, recognized as the first permanent white settler in the Kittitas Valley. He established a homestead at the approach to Taneum Canyon (, TAYN-əm) near the present-day town in 1868. Klála, an ancient Native American village and the largest indigenous settlement in the Kittitas Valley at the arrival of the first white settlers, was located about one mile above the current town site.
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Living in Thorp
- Median household income
- $120,739
- Median home value
- $372,700
- Median rent
- $1,433/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Thorp had 232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 190 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thorp at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kittitas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 232 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0655° N, 120.6708° W |
| ZIP code | 98946 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5371225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thorp
- Ellensburg7.3 mi SE
- Kittitas13.1 mi SE
- South Cle Elum15.7 mi NW
- Cle Elum16.0 mi NW
- Cliffdell20.1 mi SW
- Nile20.5 mi SW
- Ronald20.6 mi NW
- Naches23.5 mi S
- Tieton25.4 mi S
- Easton26.0 mi NW
- Roslyn26.2 mi NW
- Cowiche27.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Thorp
What county is Thorp in?
Thorp is in Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the population of Thorp, WA?
232 people lived in Thorp at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thorp, WA?
The ZIP code of Thorp is 98946.
What is the elevation of Thorp?
1,637 feet (499 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thorp?
Ellensburg (7.3 mi), Kittitas (13.1 mi), South Cle Elum (15.7 mi), Cle Elum (16.0 mi), Cliffdell (20.1 mi).
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