Prescott, Washington facts for kids
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Prescott
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Main intersection in Prescott
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Location of Prescott, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
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| • Total | 372 |
| • Density | 930/sq mi (361.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99348
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-56240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1507623 |
Prescott is a city in central Walla Walla County, Washington. The population was 372 at the 2020 census.
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History
A post office called Prescott has been in operation since 1881. The city was named after C.H. Prescott, a railroad official.
Prescott was officially incorporated on March 13, 1903.
Geography
Prescott is located at 46°17′56″N 118°18′52″W / 46.29889°N 118.31444°W (46.298872, -118.314408).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Prescott has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 313 | — | |
| 1900 | 657 | 109.9% | |
| 1910 | 502 | −23.6% | |
| 1920 | 559 | 11.4% | |
| 1930 | 275 | −50.8% | |
| 1940 | 324 | 17.8% | |
| 1950 | 244 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 269 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 242 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 341 | 40.9% | |
| 1990 | 267 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 314 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 318 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 372 | 17.0% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 318 people in 136 households, including 84 families, in the city. The population density was 795.0 inhabitants per square mile (307.0/km2). There were 156 housing units at an average density of 390.0 per square mile (150.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 6.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4%.
Of the 136 households 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 9.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age was 44.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Prescott (Washington) para niños
