Cusick, Washington facts for kids
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Cusick
čmq̓ʷoqnú
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| Cusick, Washington | |
Location of Cusick, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 206.8/sq mi (79.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99119
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-16340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412397 |
Cusick is a small town in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 153 people lived there. The town's name in the Salish language is čmq̓ʷoqnú.
Cusick is important because it is the main center for the Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation. This is a federally recognized tribe in the United States.
History of Cusick
Cusick is built on the land where a large village of the Pend d'Oreilles tribe once stood. Long ago, as many as 1,000 people lived in this area.
The modern town of Cusick was started in 1902 by a person named Joseph W. Cusick. The town officially became a recognized town on March 15, 1927.
Geography of Cusick
Cusick is located in Washington state. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.93 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Cusick (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 380 | — | |
| 1940 | 404 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 360 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 299 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 257 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 246 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 212 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 153 | −26.1% | |
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Cusick in 2010
In 2010, there were 207 people living in Cusick. These people lived in 86 households, and 56 of these were families.
The town had 101 housing units. Most people living in Cusick were White (73.4%). There were also many Native American people (19.8%). A smaller number of people were African American or from other races. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Other households included single mothers, single fathers, or people living alone. The average household had about 2.41 people.
The average age of people in Cusick was 42.8 years old. About 24.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13% of the residents were 65 years or older. More males lived in the town (57.5%) than females (42.5%).
