Palouse, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palouse
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Aerial view of Palouse looking north
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Location of Palouse, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,015 |
| • Density | 967/sq mi (374.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99161
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-52950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1531058 |
| Website | www.visitpalouse.com |
Palouse is a small city located in Whitman County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,015 people lived there. The city is named after the beautiful farmland region where it is found.
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History of Palouse
Palouse was first settled in 1869 by a person named William Ewing. The official town area was started in 1875 by W.P. Breeding. The city was officially formed, or "incorporated," in 1888.
In 1974, Palouse made national news for something really cool. The local school allowed its students to create, film, and broadcast their own TV shows! These shows were shown on Channel 9 of the Palouse cable TV system.
On August 27, 2019, Palouse adopted its very own city flag. A local resident started a campaign to make this happen. The flag is green and features a gold and blue knot. This knot represents the city's people, its businesses, and the nearby Palouse River.
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Where is Palouse?
Palouse is a small city. It covers about 1.08 square miles (2.71 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Palouse Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,119 | 656.1% | |
| 1900 | 929 | −17.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,549 | 66.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,179 | −23.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,151 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,028 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,036 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 926 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 948 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,005 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 915 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,011 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 998 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,015 | 1.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 998 people living in Palouse. About 429 homes were in the city at that time. Most people living in Palouse were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
The average age of people in Palouse in 2010 was about 43.8 years old. About 21.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Palouse
Some notable people have come from Palouse:
- Raymond Alvah Hanson: An inventor and a business person.
- Donald W. Meinig: A well-known historian.
- Mouse Davis: A famous American football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Palouse (Washington) para niños
