Mesa, Washington facts for kids
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Mesa
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Location of Mesa, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 231.9/sq mi (89.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99343
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-45180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512459 |
Mesa is a small city in Franklin County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history tied to railroads and farming.
History of Mesa
Mesa was once known by other names like Bluff Wells and Judson. It started as a stop on the Northern Pacific Railroad line in 1883. This railway connected towns like Pasco and Spokane. Mesa was an important stop between Eltopia and Palouse Junction (now Connell).
For many years, people in Mesa got their water from private wells or the railroad's well. But in 1948, the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project changed everything. This big project brought water to the area, which helped farming grow. Mesa officially became a city on June 23, 1955. Today, farming and raising livestock are still very important to the town.
Geography of Mesa
Mesa is located in a place called Esquatzel Coulee. A coulee is like a long, shallow valley or a depression in the land. This means Mesa sits a bit lower than the land around it. The city is found where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 395 and State Route 17.
Route 395 connects Mesa to bigger cities. It goes southwest to the Tri-Cities and northeast to Ritzville. The city covers about 1.64 square miles (4.25 square kilometers) of land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 263 | — | |
| 1970 | 274 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 425 | 68.7% | |
| 2010 | 489 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 385 | −21.3% | |
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Mesa's Population in 2010
In 2010, Mesa had 489 people living in 124 households. Most households were families. Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about four people.
The people in Mesa come from many different backgrounds. A large part of the population has Hispanic or Latino roots. The city is quite young, with many residents under 18 years old. The average age in Mesa in 2010 was about 23.8 years.
