Albion, Washington facts for kids
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Location of Albion, Washington
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 Albion, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Albion, Washington
Location in the United States
Albion, Washington
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
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| • Total | 550 |
| • Density | 1,540.82/sq mi (594.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99102
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-01010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511954 |
Albion is a small town in Whitman County, Washington, USA. In 2020, about 550 people lived there.
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History of Albion
Albion was first settled in 1871 by Levi Reynolds. The town was officially planned out in 1883. For a while, the town was called Guy.
In 1901, its name changed to Albion. This was to honor Sir Francis Drake. He had named a larger area "Nova Albion" (New England). Albion became an official town on March 4, 1910.
Geography and Climate
Where is Albion?
Albion covers a total area of about 1.02 square kilometers (0.39 square miles). All of this area is land.
Albion's Weather
The weather in Albion is usually warm and dry in the summer. It does not get extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures stay below 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Albion has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
People of Albion
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 276 | — | |
| 1920 | 252 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 236 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 256 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 291 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 687 | 136.1% | |
| 1980 | 631 | −8.2% | |
| 1990 | 632 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 616 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 579 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 550 | −5.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 579 people living in Albion. There were 271 homes in the town. About 154 of these were families.
Most people in Albion were White (92.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.5% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (40.6%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 34.7% of homes were single people living alone. About 7% of people living alone were 65 or older.
The average age in Albion was 37.2 years old. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. About 9.5% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Albion (Washington) para niños
