Nespelem Community, Washington facts for kids
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Nespelem Community, Washington
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Location of Nespelem Community, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.1 sq mi (59.9 km2) |
| • Land | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 283 |
| • Density | 12.25/sq mi (4.725/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99155
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-48550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408915 |
Nespelem Community is a small place in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 283 people lived there.
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Geography of Nespelem Community
Nespelem Community is located in Washington state. You can find it on a map using these coordinates: 48 degrees, 9 minutes, 45 seconds North and 118 degrees, 59 minutes, 17 seconds West.
The total area of Nespelem Community is about 23.1 square miles (which is about 59.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Nespelem Community?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 291 | — | |
| 2000 | 290 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 253 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 283 | 11.9% | |
| US Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 290 people living in Nespelem Community. They lived in 84 different homes, and 58 of these were families.
The population density was about 12.6 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 12 or 13 people.
Most people living in Nespelem Community are Native American. A smaller number of people are White or from other backgrounds.
Homes and Families
Out of the 84 homes in 2000:
- About 33% had children under 18 living there.
- About 37% were married couples living together.
- About 25% were homes where a mom was raising children without a husband present.
- About 27% of homes had just one person living there.
- About 6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, there were about 3 to 4 people living in each home. For families, the average size was about 4 people.
Age Groups
The people in Nespelem Community were of different ages:
- About 37% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Nespelem Community was 30 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household was about $39,688. For families, the average yearly income was about $48,438.
About 11.9% of all the people in Nespelem Community lived below the poverty line. This means they had a lower income than what is needed to meet basic needs.
See also
In Spanish: Nespelem Community para niños
