Malone-Porter, Washington facts for kids
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Malone-Porter, Washington
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Location of Malone-Porter, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km2) |
| • Land | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 473 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98559 (Malone)
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-42355 |
Malone-Porter was a small community in Grays Harbor County, Washington, in the United States. It was once listed as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2000, about 473 people lived there.
Later, for the 2010 census, Malone-Porter was split into two separate CDPs: Malone and Porter. These two small towns are located just off U.S. Route 12. They are southeast of Elma and northwest of Oakville. They are also along a short railway line that is part of the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad.
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Discover Malone: Home of a Special Post Office
Malone is known for Red's Hop N' Market, a local mini-mart. This mini-mart is special because it hosts the first official "village post office" for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). This means you can find postal services right inside the store!
The mini-mart's owner is paid by the USPS to sell stamps and shipping supplies. They also allow the USPS to place mailboxes on-site. It's a convenient way for people in Malone to access postal services.
Explore Porter: A Town with a Fiery Past
Porter was named after Fairchild Porter, who settled in the area around 1860.
Much of Porter was destroyed by a big fire on January 31, 1924. However, the Porter Saloon was rebuilt later that same year. When it reopened in 1933, it was one of the first places in Washington State to get a license to sell alcohol again. This happened after a time called Prohibition ended.
Geography of Malone-Porter
The Malone-Porter CDP was located at specific coordinates: 46.957344 degrees north and 123.321008 degrees west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of the CDP was about 27.3 square kilometers (or 10.5 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 473 people living in Malone-Porter. These people lived in 172 households, and 124 of these were families. The area had about 17.3 people per square kilometer (or 44.9 people per square mile).
Most of the people living there were White (about 90.70%). There were also small numbers of Native American and Asian residents. About 6.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.8%) had children under 18 living with them. About 61.0% were married couples. The average household had 2.75 people, and the average family had 3.23 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 29.6% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was 36 years old.
The median income for a household in Malone-Porter was $37,875. For families, the median income was $43,036. About 8.7% of the total population lived below the poverty line.
