Satus, Washington facts for kids
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Satus, Washington
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Location of Satus, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.3 sq mi (179 km2) |
| • Land | 68.6 sq mi (178 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 746 |
| • Density | 10.9/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-61385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511292 |
Satus is a small community in Yakima County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
Satus is located on the eastern edge of the Yakama Indian Reservation. In the year 2000, about 746 people lived there. It is also southwest of the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge, which is a protected area for animals. The community of Satus was first settled and had a post office in 1890. However, it was not officially counted as a CDP in the 2010 census.
Exploring Satus Geography
Satus is located at coordinates 46 degrees 14 minutes 22 seconds North and 120 degrees 7 minutes 5 seconds West. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Satus is about 69.3 square miles (179.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 68.6 square miles (177.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Satus?
In 2000, there were 746 people living in Satus. These people lived in 200 households, and 168 of these were families. The population was spread out, with about 10.9 people per square mile. There were also 215 homes in the area.
The people in Satus came from different backgrounds:
- About 33% were White.
- About 37% were Native American.
- About 24% were from other races.
- About 6% were from two or more races.
- A small number were African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
- About 27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Satus had children. About 41.5% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most households, 61%, were married couples. The average household had about 3.5 people, and families had about 3.8 people.
The population of Satus also included people of all ages:
- About 34.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 10.2% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.7% were between 25 and 44.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64.
- About 7.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Satus was 29 years old.
