Kettle Falls, Washington
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Kettle Falls | |
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| Kettle Falls, Washington | |
 Welcome sign at the northern end of the city | |
 Location of Kettle Falls, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′21″N 118°3′35″W / 48.60583°N 118.05972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,636 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (590/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 99141 |
| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-35485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1530955[2] |
| Website | City of Kettle Falls |
Kettle Falls is a city in Stevens County, Washington, United States, named for the nearby Kettle Falls on the Kettle River. The city itself is located on the Colville River immediately upstream from its confluence with the Columbia River. The population of the city was 1,636 at the 2020 census.[3]
History
[edit]The original Kettle Falls was officially incorporated on December 17, 1891, on the bank of the Columbia.[4] Before it was flooded by the Grand Coulee Dam in 1940, city planners relocated the town at a community called Meyers Falls, near the railroad lines, helping to ensure its success as a trans-shipment point for the logging, agriculture, and paper industries.[5] This is its present location, eight miles northwest of Colville and roughly 80 miles northwest of Spokane.[6]
Geography
[edit]It is 30 miles (48 km) south of the Canada–United States border at Laurier and adjacent to Lake Roosevelt, the reservoir of the Columbia River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 square miles (2.77 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 377 | 26.9% | |
| 1920 | 276 | −26.8% | |
| 1930 | 414 | 50.0% | |
| 1940 | 560 | 35.3% | |
| 1950 | 714 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 905 | 26.8% | |
| 1970 | 893 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,087 | 21.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,272 | 17.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,527 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,595 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,636 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2015 Estimate[9] | |||
2010 census
[edit]As of the 2010 census,[10] there were 1,595 people, 676 households, and 419 families living in the city. The population density was 1,490.7 inhabitants per square mile (575.6/km2). There were 726 housing units at an average density of 678.5 units per square mile (262.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.9% White, 0.1% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 676 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband/wife present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife/husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 census, there were 1,527 people, 632 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 1,631.1 people per square mile (629.8 people/km2). There were 686 housing units at an average density of 732.8 units per square mile (282.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.29% White, 0.07% African American, 3.86% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 3.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population.
There were 632 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,031, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,614. About 15.1% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit]- Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. representative for Washington's 5th congressional district since 2005
- James Darling, NFL player from 1997 to 2006
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Kettle Falls, Washington". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Poor's Directory of Railway Officials ... Poor's Railroad Manual. 1891.
- ^ Kirk, Ruth; Alexander, Carmela (1995). Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History. University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0-295-97443-9.
- ^ Fairfax, Sally K.; Russell, Edmund (August 14, 2014). Guide to U.S. Environmental Policy. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-4833-5932-8.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Official City of Kettle Falls website
- Stevens County Heritage From the Libraries of Stevens County. Includes a collection of materials depicting early Kettle Falls and Meyers Falls.
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