Metaline, Washington facts for kids
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Metaline
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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 | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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183 |
| • Density | 598.04/sq mi (231.17/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 | 1523022 |
Metaline is a town in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. The population was 173 at the 2010 census.
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History
Metaline was officially incorporated on October 6, 1948.
Geography
Metaline is located at 48°51′7″N 117°23′21″W / 48.85194°N 117.38917°W (48.851978, -117.389141).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all of it land.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Metaline has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 183 | 5.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 86 households, and 44 families residing in the town. The population density was 558.1 inhabitants per square mile (215.5/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 332.3 per square mile (128.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.0% White, 2.3% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 86 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.8% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the town was 50.2 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 39.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Metaline (Washington) para niños
