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Finley, Washington
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Finley shown with industrial complexes along Columbia River and orchards in the foreground
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Location of Finley, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km2) |
| • Land | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,152 |
| • Density | 501.2/sq mi (193.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99337
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-23865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504879 |
Finley is a community located in Benton County, Washington, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the United States Census Bureau uses for collecting statistics. However, it is not a formally incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 6,152 people lived in Finley. It is found to the southeast of the larger city of Kennewick.
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History of Finley
The community of Finley was named after an early settler, George E. Finley. A post office was opened in Finley in 1906. It served the community for many years, until it closed in 1935. The area also includes a smaller community known as Hedges.
Geography and Location
Finley is located at 46°10′32″N 119°3′26″W / 46.17556°N 119.05722°W. This means it is in the southeastern part of Washington state.
Area and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Finley covers a total area of about 14.6 square miles (37.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.5 square miles (29.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.0 square miles (7.9 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 20.88% of Finley's total area is covered by water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Finley has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,897 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,770 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,012 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,152 | 2.3% | |
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Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 5,770 people living in Finley. These people lived in 1,987 households, with 1,585 of them being families. On average, there were about 2.90 people in each household and 3.19 people in each family.
Many households, about 39.1%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 62.7%, were married couples living together. About 10.5% of households had a female head without a husband present.
Age Distribution
The population of Finley includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.8% of the population. Finally, about 8.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Finley was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Finley (Washington) para niños
