Quincy, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quincy, Washington
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Motto(s):
Where Agriculture Meets Technology
Motto: Opportunities Unlimited |
|
Location of Quincy, Washington
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Land | 6.05 sq mi (15.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 7,543 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
|
8,053 |
| • Density | 1,327.55/sq mi (512.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98848
|
| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-57115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512590 |
Quincy is a city in Grant County, Washington, in the United States. It is located east of the Columbia River. You can find it on State Route 28 and north of Interstate 90. In 2020, about 7,543 people lived there. Quincy is also one of the closest cities to The Gorge Amphitheatre, a famous outdoor concert venue.
Contents
History of Quincy
How Quincy's Land Was Formed
Quincy sits on top of ancient lava flows from the Columbia River Basalt Group. These flows are covered by deposits from huge floods that happened long ago. These floods, called the Missoula Floods, had powerful outlets near Quincy. You can even find large rocks called glacial erratics nearby. These rocks were carried all the way from Montana by glaciers! The area also has many rimrock formations, which are cliffs made of rock.
The Great Northern Railway Arrives
Quincy started as a camp for workers building the Great Northern Railway in 1892. It officially became a city on March 27, 1907. The city was named after Quincy, Illinois.
The Grand Coulee Dam's Impact
In 1952, water from the Grand Coulee Dam arrived in Quincy. This event brought big changes to the town, especially for farming.
Quincy's Location and Size
Quincy is located at 47°14′1″N 119°51′8″W / 47.23361°N 119.85222°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 5.04 square miles (13.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Quincy's Climate
Quincy has a cold desert climate. This means it's usually dry and can have very hot summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Quincy | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
92 (33) |
99 (37) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
100 (38) |
89 (32) |
75 (24) |
64 (18) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.2 (1.2) |
43 (6) |
54.2 (12.3) |
63.7 (17.6) |
72.5 (22.5) |
79.3 (26.3) |
87.5 (30.8) |
86.1 (30.1) |
77.8 (25.4) |
63.2 (17.3) |
45.7 (7.6) |
35.7 (2.1) |
61.9 (16.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.1 (−7.2) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
45.5 (7.5) |
52 (11) |
57.2 (14.0) |
55.9 (13.3) |
48.1 (8.9) |
37.3 (2.9) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
38.2 (3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −29 (−34) |
−25 (−32) |
0 (−18) |
14 (−10) |
23 (−5) |
33 (1) |
36 (2) |
37 (3) |
26 (−3) |
9 (−13) |
−15 (−26) |
−19 (−28) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
0.73 (19) |
0.61 (15) |
0.56 (14) |
0.67 (17) |
0.59 (15) |
0.24 (6.1) |
0.27 (6.9) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.58 (15) |
1.1 (28) |
1.17 (30) |
7.78 (198) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.8 (12) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
5 (13) |
12.8 (33) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 55 |
People of Quincy
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 264 | — | |
| 1920 | 285 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 266 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 318 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 804 | 152.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,269 | 306.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,237 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,525 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,738 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,044 | 34.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,750 | 33.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,543 | 11.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 8,053 | 19.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
|||
Quincy's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 6,750 people living in Quincy. They lived in 1,915 households, with 1,541 of these being families. The city had about 1,361 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people live in Quincy. About 55% of the people were White, and about 74% were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (55.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.51 people. The average family had about 3.87 people.
The average age in Quincy was 26.2 years old. About 36.6% of residents were under 18.
Quincy's Economy
Farming in Quincy
Farming has always been important to Quincy. The Grand Coulee Dam helped a lot by providing water for irrigation. Major crops grown here include potatoes, wheat, and timothy grass. More recently, people are also growing fruits in orchards and grapes in vineyards.
Technology Companies in Quincy
Since 2007, big technology companies like Microsoft, Yahoo!, Dell, and Intuit have built large data centers in the Quincy area. These companies are attracted to Quincy because it has lots of affordable hydroelectricity (power from water).
These data centers get tax credits from Washington state. This helps bring more jobs and economic growth to the city. New electrical substations are being built to support these companies as they grow.
Tourism and Fun in Quincy
Even though George is closer to The Gorge Amphitheatre, Quincy is the nearest city with hotels and a full grocery store. So, Quincy gets more visitors when concerts are happening at The Gorge.
Quincy's dry climate means it often has weeks or months without rain in the summer. This makes water activities popular at places like Crescent Bar. Quincy is the closest town with services to Crescent Bar. You can enjoy boating, water skiing, hunting, fishing, and even snow skiing during different times of the year.
Quincy's Culture
Every second Saturday in September, Quincy celebrates Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day. For a month before, roads are decorated with signs showing local crops. On the day of the celebration, there's a parade with floats from local schools and farm equipment. You can also go on free tours about farming and geology. There's a produce sale, a tractor pull, a fun run, and many other activities!
Parks and Recreation
Quincy has several parks for everyone to enjoy. One park has an aqua park with a waterslide that has two half-tubes, heated pools, and special areas for younger kids. The park also has a large field with a baseball diamond, a playground, a picnic area, and a small skate-park.
Famous People From Quincy
- Colleen Atwood, a well-known costume designer.
- Alex Ybarra, a State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Quincy (Washington) para niños
