Bingen, Washington facts for kids
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Bingen
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Incorporated | April 18, 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) 11.43% |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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774 |
| • Density | 1,191.01/sq mi (460.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98605
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-06085 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1503378 |
Bingen is a small city in Klickitat County, Washington, USA. In 2020, about 778 people lived there. It is known for its location near the Columbia River.
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History of Bingen
Bingen was started by P.J. Suksdorf in 1892. He named the city after a place in Germany called Bingen am Rhein. The city of Bingen officially became a town on April 18, 1924.
The name Bingen is pronounced "BIN-jen" (like "bin" and "jen"). This is different from how its German namesake is pronounced.
Geography and Location
Bingen is located in Washington state at coordinates 45.715311 degrees North and -121.466790 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Bingen
Bingen has a climate called a Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers. Its winters are cold, chilly, and often rainy or snowy.
Compared to places closer to the coast, Bingen's summers are much warmer. However, it still gets a lot of rain in winter, similar to coastal areas. Summer days can be very hot, but the nights are cool. This causes a big difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
Average temperatures are around 39°F (4°C) in January. In July, the average temperature is about 80°F (27°C). Temperatures above 90°F (32°C) are common in the summer.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.0 (7.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
56.0 (13.3) |
61.0 (16.1) |
68.0 (20.0) |
73.0 (22.8) |
80.0 (26.7) |
79.0 (26.1) |
74.0 (23.3) |
64.0 (17.8) |
53.0 (11.7) |
46.0 (7.8) |
62.4 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.0 (3.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
48.0 (8.9) |
52.0 (11.1) |
58.0 (14.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
68.0 (20.0) |
68.0 (20.0) |
63.0 (17.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
46.0 (7.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
53.7 (12.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.0 (1.1) |
36.0 (2.2) |
39.0 (3.9) |
42.0 (5.6) |
48.0 (8.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
57.0 (13.9) |
57.0 (13.9) |
52.0 (11.1) |
46.0 (7.8) |
40.0 (4.4) |
36.0 (2.2) |
45.4 (7.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.2 (160) |
4.4 (110) |
3.8 (97) |
2.0 (51) |
1.4 (36) |
1.1 (28) |
0.3 (7.6) |
0.5 (13) |
1.0 (25) |
2.9 (74) |
6.4 (160) |
7.1 (180) |
37.1 (941.6) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.3 (36) |
7.5 (19) |
3.0 (7.6) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
4.8 (12) |
16.4 (42) |
46.5 (117.85) |
| Average rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 112 |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 365 | — | |
| 1940 | 600 | 64.4% | |
| 1950 | 736 | 22.7% | |
| 1960 | 636 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 671 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 644 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 645 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 672 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 712 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 778 | 9.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 774 | 8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Recent Population Counts
In 2020, the census counted 778 people living in Bingen. There were 284 households in the city at that time.
In 2010, there were 712 people and 286 households. The city had about 1148 people per square mile. About 35% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.46 people.
The average age in Bingen in 2010 was 35.2 years. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 9% of residents were 65 years or older.
Getting Around Bingen
Bingen is located along State Route 14. This road connects Bingen to other towns along the north side of the Columbia River.
The Hood River Bridge is west of Bingen. It links State Route 14 to Hood River, Oregon, and Interstate 84. Bingen is also the end point of State Route 141. This highway goes to White Salmon, Trout Lake, and the base of Mount Adams.
The city has a train station called Bingen–White Salmon station. Amtrak trains stop here daily on the Empire Builder route. This route goes between Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. You can also find bus service provided by Mount Adams Transportation Service.
See also
In Spanish: Bingen (Washington) para niños
