Metaline, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Metaline, Washington
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Geologic map of the Metaline area, and Metaline Mine location
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Location of Metaline, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 415/sq mi (160.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99152
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-45285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412989 |
Metaline is a small town in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 162 people lived there.
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Metaline's Story: A Look Back
Metaline has an interesting past, especially with mining. In 1906, the Pend Oreille River was made deeper at a place called Box Canyon. This helped boats travel to Metaline more easily.
Soon after, the Metaline Mine began to operate. It produced lead from a type of rock called limestone. This limestone is part of the Metaline Formation, which was formed a very long time ago. By 1951, the mine had produced a lot of lead and also a good amount of zinc. In 1955, Metaline had a population of 400 people.
Metaline officially became a town on October 6, 1948.
Where is Metaline?
Metaline is located in Washington state. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.31 square miles (0.79 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Metaline's Weather
Metaline has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
Who Lives in Metaline?
The number of people living in Metaline has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 563 | — | |
| 1960 | 299 | −46.9% | |
| 1970 | 197 | −34.1% | |
| 1980 | 190 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 198 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 162 | −18.2% | |
| 2010 | 173 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 162 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Metaline in 2010
In 2010, there were 173 people living in Metaline. These people lived in 86 different homes, and 44 of those were families. The town had about 558 people per square mile.
Most people in Metaline were White (96.0%). A smaller number were Native American (2.3%), and some were from two or more races (1.7%). About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 23.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (40.7%) were married couples living together. About 44.2% of all homes were individuals living alone. Around 15.1% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Metaline in 2010 was 50.2 years old.
- 20.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the town's population (53.2%) was male, and 46.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Metaline (Washington) para niños
