Lind, Washington facts for kids
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East 2nd Avenue in Lind
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Location of Lind, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 509.50/sq mi (196.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99341
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-39510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512391 |
Lind is a small town located in Adams County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 535 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the number of people living there in 2010.
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History of Lind
Lind was first settled in 1888 by two brothers, James and Dugal Neilson. They chose a spot along the main railway line. The railroad had already picked this spot in 1881 for a station. They named it Lind, but no one knows for sure why.
In 1888, the Neilson brothers built the first house in Lind. Two years later, they opened a store and started postal service. Before this, mail was sent to Ritzville and just thrown off passing trains. James Neilson became the first postmaster. The first school opened in 1889 with six students.
The Neilson brothers officially mapped out the town on June 7, 1890. It started with only four square blocks. A tough economic time in 1893 slowed down the town's growth for a few years.
By 1899, things started to get better. The local wheat crops were doing well. Lind began to grow. A new post office, a saloon, and a lumber yard were built. By the end of that year, nearly 100 people lived in Lind.
By the end of 1901, many new buildings were going up, including a bank and other stores. Hundreds of temporary homes were built for new settlers. A new school and three churches were also constructed. Between 1898 and 1903, Lind grew a lot, reaching about 600 people. Many more stores, restaurants, and a newspaper called The Lind Leader opened.
Lind officially became a town on January 26, 1902. Dugal Neilson was elected mayor, and his brother James became the treasurer. Later, another railway, the Milwaukee Road, built tracks through the south side of town. This area is now part of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
The Neilson brothers had a fun idea when they planned the town. They named the north-to-south streets so that they would spell out their last name, "Neilson." However, the town only grew enough for the streets to spell "Neilso."
The local Jr./Sr. High School has changed its team mascots many times. Some of the past names include Lind Bulldogs and Lind-Kahlotus Blue Devils. Currently, the school teams are called the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos. Due to state funding, the high school will move to the nearby town of Ritzville. The middle school will stay in Lind.
Geography of Lind
Lind is located in the middle of Adams County. It sits in a shallow valley called Lind Coulee. This coulee is on the edge of a rich farming area and the Channeled Scablands, which are unique landforms.
Lind is about 5 miles west of Highway 395. It is near where Highway 395 meets Lind - Ralston and Lind - Kahlotus Road, also known as SR 21. This area is sometimes called East Lind on maps.
SR 21 goes through the center of town. It becomes East 2nd Avenue, then turns onto North I Street, and then onto North 1st Street. As the highway turns north, other roads like Lind - Hatton and Lind - Warden Roads branch off to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lind covers about 1.07 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the town limits.
Climate in Lind
Lind has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Lind | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
67 (19) |
76 (24) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
111 (44) |
113 (45) |
102 (39) |
91 (33) |
72 (22) |
60 (16) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.7 (2.1) |
43.1 (6.2) |
53.1 (11.7) |
62.8 (17.1) |
72.2 (22.3) |
79.7 (26.5) |
89.2 (31.8) |
87.6 (30.9) |
78.2 (25.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
36.4 (2.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
47.8 (8.8) |
53.2 (11.8) |
52.5 (11.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
37.1 (2.8) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
1 (−17) |
11 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
29 (−2) |
32 (0) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
4 (−16) |
−16 (−27) |
−20 (−29) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.09 (28) |
0.87 (22) |
0.88 (22) |
0.75 (19) |
0.83 (21) |
0.79 (20) |
0.28 (7.1) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.48 (12) |
0.89 (23) |
1.23 (31) |
1.34 (34) |
9.75 (248) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.7 (14) |
2.6 (6.6) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
4.7 (12) |
15.5 (39) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 81 |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 831 | — | |
| 1920 | 724 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 730 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 679 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 796 | 17.2% | |
| 1960 | 697 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 622 | −10.8% | |
| 1980 | 567 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 582 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 564 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 535 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 535 people living in Lind. There were 182 households and 108 families. The town had about 479 people per square mile.
Most people in Lind were White (86.6%). A small number were Native American (0.8%). About 12.6% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (37.9%) were married couples. Some households (21.4%) had a male head of household without a spouse. About 40.7% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Lind was 32.4 years. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. About 11.8% were 65 or older. The town was made up of 47.9% males and 52.1% females.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, 564 people lived in Lind. There were 234 households and 151 families. The town had about 527 people per square mile.
Most people were White (87.9%). There were also small numbers of African American (1.6%) and Asian (1.4%) residents. About 6.4% were from other racial groups, and 2.7% were from two or more groups. About 11.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.2% of households had children under 18. Many households (46.6%) were married couples. About 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 13.7% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in 2010 was 43.1 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. About 18.1% were 65 or older. The town was made up of 51.2% males and 48.8% females.
Arts and Culture in Lind
Lind is famous for its annual combine demolition derby, which happens every June. This event has even been shown on CMT.
The area around Lind is mostly covered in wheat fields. Many of these fields are owned by Russian-German Mennonite and Hutterites farmers.
See also
- In Spanish: Lind (Washington) para niños
