Roosevelt, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roosevelt, Washington
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Location of Roosevelt in Klickitat County, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 40.13/sq mi (15.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99356
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-59705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1513196 |
Roosevelt is a small community in Klickitat County, Washington. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, even though it's not an official city. In 2020, about 152 people lived here.
One important thing in Roosevelt is the Roosevelt Regional Landfill. It's one of the biggest landfills in the whole United States. The community was named after President Theodore Roosevelt.
Where is Roosevelt Located?
Roosevelt is in the southeastern part of Klickitat County. It sits on the north side of the Columbia River. Across the river, you can see Arlington, Oregon.
A main road, State Route 14, goes through Roosevelt. This road connects Roosevelt to other towns. It goes about 34 miles (55 km) east to Paterson. It also goes about 32 miles (51 km) west to Maryhill.
The United States Census Bureau says that Roosevelt covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
Roosevelt has a climate that is warm and dry in the summer. The temperatures usually don't get super hot. The average monthly temperatures stay below 71.6°F (22°C).
This type of weather is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. On climate maps, it's often called "Csb".
Who Lives in Roosevelt?
The population of Roosevelt has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 79 | — | |
| 2010 | 156 | 97.5% | |
| 2020 | 152 | −2.6% | |
| US Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 79 people living in Roosevelt. By 2010, the population had grown to 156 people. In the most recent count in 2020, there were 152 people.
In 2000, there were 33 households in Roosevelt. A household is like a home where people live together. About 27% of these homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (54.5%) were married couples living together.
The people living in Roosevelt in 2000 had different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 16.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Roosevelt was 45 years.
See also
In Spanish: Roosevelt (Washington) para niños
