Lebam, Washington facts for kids
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Lebam, Washington
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Location of Lebam, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pacific |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (39.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98554
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-38880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512384 |
Lebam is a small community in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, about 160 people lived in Lebam. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 150 people. Many adults in Lebam have jobs, with about 45.6 percent of people working. Also, 16 percent of the adults have earned a college degree.
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History
Lebam has an interesting story behind its name. It was first called Half Moon or Half Moon Creek. This name likely came from a nearby stream or geographical feature.
Later, the town was renamed Lebam. This unique name comes from an early settler named J.W. Goodell. He simply spelled his daughter's name, Mabel, backward to create the town's new name.
Geography
Lebam is located in the state of Washington. You can find it at these coordinates: 46 degrees, 33 minutes, 42 seconds North and 123 degrees, 33 minutes, 7 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (which is about 3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 176 | — | |
| 2010 | 160 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −6.2% | |
| US Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 176 people living in Lebam. These people lived in 77 different homes, and 43 of these were families. The community was not very crowded, with about 120 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people make up Lebam. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Native American and Asian. Some people also came from other races or had mixed backgrounds. Many residents had family roots from countries like Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and England.
About 26 percent of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single female parent, and others were made up of individuals living alone. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Lebam are of different ages. About 26 percent were under 18 years old. About 20 percent were 65 years or older. The average age in Lebam was 40 years old. There were more males than females in the community.
Some last names are quite common in Lebam. For example, about 14 percent of the people living there have the last name Friese. Also, about 4 percent of the residents have the last name Camenzind.
See also
- Lebam (Washington) para niños (This link is to a Kiddle article about Lebam in Spanish.)
