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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
(2020)
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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/ ASOH-tin; is the county seat of the county of the same name, in the state of Washington, United States. The population of the city was 1,204 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The name Asotin is derived from a Nez Perce language term meaning "eel creek," founded in 1878 by Alexander Sumpster. A river ferry stop at Asotin was set up by 1881.
Geography
Asotin is located south of Clarkston, on the west bank of the Snake River. The elevation is 801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), of which, 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) is water.
Climate
This region experiences very warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Asotin has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,251 people, 500 households, and 352 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,191.4 inhabitants per square mile (460.0/km2). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 511.4 units per square mile (197.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 1.0% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 500 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
Notable people
- Franklin Lee Baldwin (1913–1987), weird fiction fan and Duane W[eldon] Rimel (1915–1996), author of weird & fantasy tales, as well as crime and 'adult' novels; both corresponded with horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
- Jesse Davis, an offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.
- Kenneth W. Ford (1908–1997), American businessman who established Roseburg Forest Products.
- Herbert Niccolls Jr., 12-year-old convicted murder of the Asotin County Sheriff
See also
In Spanish: Asotin (Washington) para niños
