Moxee, Washington facts for kids
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Moxee
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Location of Moxee, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,326 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,405 |
| • Density | 1,734.57/sq mi (669.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98936
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-47665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512489 |
Moxee is a small city located southeast of Yakima, Washington. Both Moxee and Yakima are in Yakima County, Washington, United States. They are also north of the Yakama Indian Reservation.
In 2020, the population of Moxee was 4,326 people. Moxee has been growing quickly. Between 2000 and 2005, it was the 5th fastest-growing community in Washington state.
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History of Moxee
Moxee was first settled in 1867 by Mortimer Thorp and some French-Canadian farmers. There was a special warm spring on Thorp's ranch that steamed all year and never froze. Native people called this spring "Moxee," which means an edible root in the Sahaptin language. The settlement adopted this name.
Over the years, Moxee has been known by different names. These include "Artesian," "Moksee," "Moxie," and "Moxee City."
Farming and French Heritage
The soil in the Moxee area is sandy, and the climate is mild. This made it perfect for growing hops, which are used to make beer. It was also good for growing grapes.
Around 1900, the Northern Pacific Railroad built a railway line nearby. New irrigation systems were also created. This made the farmland even richer and attracted more settlers. Many of these new settlers were French and French-Canadian farmers. They had first moved to places like northern Minnesota and northern Michigan.
Because of these new settlers, French culture became very important in Moxee. A French school was started on La Framboise Road. Church services at Holy Rosary Parish were even held in French until World War I.
Moxee Becomes a City
The town of Moxee City officially became a city on April 27, 1921. You can still see Moxee's French-Canadian history in the street names today. Some examples are Charron, Faucher, Rivard, and Beaudry.
Even though it has a strong French past, nearly one-third of Moxee's residents today are of Hispanic descent.
Recent Events: Range 12 Fire
In 2016, a large wildfire called the Range 12 fire happened near Moxee. Some homes had to be evacuated for safety. The fire burned over tens of thousands of acres in Yakima County.
Geography and Climate
Moxee is located at 46°33′23″N 120°23′14″W / 46.55639°N 120.38722°W. This is its exact spot on the map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.69 square miles (4.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Moxee's Climate
Moxee has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of climate is called "BSk."
| Climate data for Moxee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–2018) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
68 (20) |
76 (24) |
87 (31) |
99 (37) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
72 (22) |
61 (16) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.8 (12.1) |
57.6 (14.2) |
67.9 (19.9) |
77.2 (25.1) |
86.9 (30.5) |
92.4 (33.6) |
99.1 (37.3) |
97.4 (36.3) |
90.2 (32.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
61.6 (16.4) |
52.6 (11.4) |
100.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.8 (3.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
54.3 (12.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
71.9 (22.2) |
78.8 (26.0) |
88.0 (31.1) |
86.7 (30.4) |
77.4 (25.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
47.2 (8.4) |
36.8 (2.7) |
62.4 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.3 (−0.4) |
36.1 (2.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
49.0 (9.4) |
57.3 (14.1) |
63.7 (17.6) |
71.1 (21.7) |
70.1 (21.2) |
62.1 (16.7) |
50.0 (10.0) |
38.4 (3.6) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.8 (−4.0) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
35.7 (2.1) |
42.8 (6.0) |
48.5 (9.2) |
54.2 (12.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
46.8 (8.2) |
37.7 (3.2) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
38.0 (3.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.8 (−12.9) |
14.3 (−9.8) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
37.0 (2.8) |
43.0 (6.1) |
43.1 (6.2) |
34.5 (1.4) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
2.8 (−16.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−20 (−29) |
3 (−16) |
18 (−8) |
19 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
29 (−2) |
32 (0) |
24 (−4) |
8 (−13) |
−7 (−22) |
−23 (−31) |
−23 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.94 (24) |
0.62 (16) |
0.61 (15) |
0.74 (19) |
0.86 (22) |
0.63 (16) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.18 (4.6) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.83 (21) |
0.84 (21) |
1.08 (27) |
7.84 (199) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.2 (8.1) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.7 (4.3) |
3.4 (8.6) |
9.9 (25) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.7 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 58.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 6.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: WRCC | |||||||||||||
Moxee's Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 283 | — | |
| 1940 | 335 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 543 | 62.1% | |
| 1960 | 499 | −8.1% | |
| 1970 | 600 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 687 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 814 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 821 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,308 | 302.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,326 | 30.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,405 | 33.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Moxee had 3,308 people living in 1,014 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were 809 families.
The population density was about 1,957 people per square mile. This means that many people live close together in Moxee. There were also 1,032 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in Moxee?
In 2010, the people of Moxee came from many different backgrounds:
- 70.9% were White.
- 0.6% were African American.
- 2.3% were Native American.
- 1.2% were Asian.
- 21.2% were from other races.
- 3.8% were from two or more races.
About 39.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
More than half of the households (57.2%) in Moxee had children under 18 living there. Most households (56.5%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average household had about 3.26 people. The average family had about 3.59 people.
The median age in Moxee was 27.7 years old. This means half the people were younger than 27.7, and half were older.
- 36.5% of residents were under 18.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 32.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 16.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.3% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Notable People from Moxee
- Jeremiah Green (1977–2022), a musician.
See also
In Spanish: Moxee (Washington) para niños
