Endicott, Washington facts for kids
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Endicott
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Endicott from the north
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Location of Endicott, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 1,040/sq mi (405/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99125
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-21730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504757 |
Endicott is a small town in Whitman County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 312 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to farming and changes in technology.
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History of Endicott
How Endicott Started
Endicott was planned out in 1882. It was named after William Endicott Jr., who worked for a company called Oregon Improvement Company. The town officially became a recognized place on February 11, 1905.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Endicott was highest in 1920. Since then, the population has slowly gone down. This happened because new farm technology allowed fewer people to farm larger areas of land.
Impact on the Town's Economy
The decrease in population changed the town's economy. In the 1950s, Endicott had many different stores. By 2011, there was only a grocery store, a post office, and a gas station.
School Changes
In 1987, Endicott High School closed. The school district joined with the nearby community of St. John. The graduating class of 1986 had only one student! The elementary school in Endicott is still open. The town also hosts the middle school for both St. John and Endicott students.
Geography of Endicott
Endicott is located at 46°55′44″N 117°41′10″W / 46.928761°N 117.686030°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.29 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 474 | — | |
| 1920 | 634 | 33.8% | |
| 1930 | 512 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 495 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 397 | −19.8% | |
| 1960 | 369 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 333 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 290 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 320 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 621 | 94.1% | |
| 2010 | 289 | −53.5% | |
| 2020 | 312 | 8.0% | |
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Endicott's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 289 people living in Endicott. These people made up 141 households and 77 families. The town had about 996.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Endicott were White (96.2%). About 3.1% were Native American. A small number (0.7%) were from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of 141 households, 18.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 41.8% were married couples. Some households had a female head (9.2%) or a male head (3.5%) without a spouse. About 45.4% of households were not families.
Many households (43.3%) had only one person living in them. About 17.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.05 people, and each family had 2.81 people.
Age Groups in Endicott
The average age of people in Endicott was 51 years old.
- 19% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.8% were 65 years of age or older.
The town had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
Notable People from Endicott
- Mike Lowry: He was a former governor of Washington state and went to Endicott High School.
- Mariana Klaveno: She is an actress.
See also
In Spanish: Endicott (Washington) para niños
