Skamokawa Valley, Washington facts for kids
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Skamokawa Valley, Washington
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 Skamokawa Valley, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Wahkiakum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.410 sq mi (73.580 km2) |
| • Land | 28.193 sq mi (73.018 km2) |
| • Water | 0.217 sq mi (0.562 km2) 0.76% |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 401 |
| Population as of 2010 U.S. Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98647
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-64755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585038 |
Skamokawa Valley is a small community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, in the United States. It's located north of the town of Cathlamet. In 2010, about 401 people lived here.
This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town. The community of Sleepy Hollow is also part of Skamokawa Valley.
Kids in Skamokawa Valley go to schools in the Wahkiakum School District. This district teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The name "Skamokawa" comes from a Native American chief of the Wahkiakum tribe. He met with explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their famous Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805-1806. The name "Skamokawa" is a Chinook word. It means "smoke over the water," which describes the foggy weather often seen in the area.
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Geography of Skamokawa Valley
Skamokawa Valley covers an area of about 28.41 square miles (73.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers), is water.
People of Skamokawa Valley
The number of people living in Skamokawa Valley has changed over time.
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| 2010 | 401 | — | |
| 2020 | 487 | 21.4% | |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, there were 487 people living in Skamokawa Valley. There were 217 homes and 150 families.
Most people in the area were White. There were also people who identified as African Americans, Native Americans, and Asians. Some people were from other backgrounds or from two or more races. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many families in Skamokawa Valley have roots in different countries. The most common backgrounds were German, Irish, Scottish, and English.
The average age of people in Skamokawa Valley was about 64 years old. Many residents were older than 65.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, 401 people lived in Skamokawa Valley. There were 159 households, which means 159 homes where people lived.
About 26% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent, and others were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.1 people.
Looking at the ages of people in 2010:
- About 25.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 20.9% were between 25 and 44.
- About 33.7% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.5 males.
See also
You can find this article in Spanish for kids here: Skamokawa Valley (Washington) para niños
