Opportunity, Washington facts for kids
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Opportunity, Washington
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Location of Opportunity, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,065 |
| • Density | 3,746.8/sq mi (1,446.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-51515 http://www.city-data.com/city/Opportunity-Washington.html#top |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512530 |
Opportunity is a place located in Spokane County, Washington, in the United States. It used to be a "census-designated place." This means it was an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data, but it wasn't an officially incorporated city. In 2000, about 25,065 people lived there.
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History of Opportunity
The name "Opportunity" was chosen in 1905. It was the winning name in a special contest. Since 2003, Opportunity has become a part of the city of Spokane Valley. It is now a neighborhood within that city.
Geography of Opportunity
Opportunity is located at coordinates 47°38′49″N 117°14′28″W / 47.64694°N 117.24111°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The area covers about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,928 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,278 | 70.0% | |
| 1930 | 5,280 | 61.1% | |
| 1940 | 7,342 | 39.1% | |
| 1950 | 14,240 | 94.0% | |
| 1960 | 12,465 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 16,604 | 33.2% | |
| 1980 | 21,241 | 27.9% | |
| 1990 | 22,236 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 25,065 | 12.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 25,065 people living in Opportunity. These people lived in 10,242 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 6,667 were families.
Most of the people in Opportunity were White (about 93.5%). Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 2.67% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 31.8% of the households had children under 18 years old. Nearly half (48.7%) were married couples living together. About 12.1% of households were led by a single mother.
The average household had 2.42 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Opportunity had a mix of ages. About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 91.5 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Opportunity was $38,658 per year. For families, the average income was $44,230 per year.
About 9.0% of all people in Opportunity lived below the poverty line. This included 10.7% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Opportunity (Washington) para niños
