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Asotin, Washington
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Asotin viewed from the elevated land to the south. Land across the river is in Idaho.
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Location of Asotin, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Asotin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,204 |
| • Density | 905/sq mi (350.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99402
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-03075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1503074 |
| Website | cityofasotin.org |
Asotin /əˈsoʊtən/ is a small city in Washington state, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Asotin County. In 2020, about 1,204 people lived there. Asotin is part of a larger area that includes Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington.
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History
The name Asotin comes from the Nez Perce language. It means "eel creek." The city was started in 1878 by a person named Alexander Sumpster. By 1881, a ferry boat stop was set up in Asotin to help people cross the Snake River.
Geography
Asotin is located in Washington, just south of Clarkston. It sits on the west bank of the Snake River. The city is about 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. This means it is 801 feet higher than the ocean.
The city covers a total area of about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Climate
Asotin has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has very warm and dry summers. The average monthly temperature in summer does not go above 71.6°F (22°C).
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 470 | 135.0% | |
| 1910 | 820 | 74.5% | |
| 1920 | 852 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 697 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 686 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 740 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 745 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 637 | −14.5% | |
| 1980 | 943 | 48.0% | |
| 1990 | 981 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,095 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,251 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,204 | −3.8% | |
| source: U.S. Decennial Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,251 people living in Asotin. These people lived in 500 different homes. About 352 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Asotin were White (93.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 33% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (51.6%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 24% of all homes had only one person living in them.
- About 11.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Asotin was 41 years old.
- About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (53.2%) than males (46.8%).
Notable People
- Jesse Davis: He is an offensive tackle who plays for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL (National Football League).
- Kenneth W. Ford (1908–1997): He was an American businessman who started a company called Roseburg Forest Products.
See also
In Spanish: Asotin (Washington) para niños
