Washington

Asotin

22,285
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Asotin

Asotin, Washington, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 1,580. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,285.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,285
201021,623
200020,551
199017,605
198016,823
197013,799
196012,909
195010,878
19408,365
19308,136
19206,539
19105,831
19003,366
18901,580
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Asotin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Asotin, Washington.

US Post Office-Clarkston Main
Clarkston
Clarkston Public Library
Clarkston
Cloverland Garage
Cloverland
Indian Timothy Memorial Bridge
Pomeroy
Grande Ronde River Bridge
Asotin
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Frequently asked about Asotin

When does Asotin first appear in the US census?
Asotin, Washington first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 1,580.
What is the population of Asotin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Asotin had a recorded population of 22,285.
How many historic places are in Asotin?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Asotin, Washington.
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