Starbuck, Washington facts for kids
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Welcome sign in Starbuck
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Location of Starbuck, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 595/sq mi (233/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99359
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-67490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1508695 |
Starbuck is a small town located in Columbia County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 119 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Starbuck Town
Starbuck was named after a railroad official named W. H. Starbuck. The town began as a meeting point for the main train line of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company.
The town's layout was planned in 1894. Ten years later, in 1904, its first bank was built. In 1886, the railroad finished a line that went east from Starbuck to Pomeroy and Pataha City. This train line was used until 1981.
Starbuck officially became a town on September 18, 1905. A large brick school was built in 1910.
Changes in Transportation and Economy
In 1914, a bridge was finished over the Snake River. This bridge was built downstream from Lyon's Ferry. It meant that fewer trains traveled through Starbuck.
Because of this, the town's economy changed. It started to focus more on farming. However, in 1929, the town's bank closed down. The number of people living in Starbuck slowly became smaller until the middle of the 1900s.
The high school in Starbuck closed in 1956. After that, students had to take buses to Dayton for school. The train station also closed in 1961.
Modern Developments
In 1968, a bridge called the Snake River Bridge was put back together in the area. This bridge was first built over the Columbia River in Vantage in 1927. It was taken apart in 1963 and then rebuilt near Starbuck. This made it easier to cross the Snake River.
In 1970, the Little Goose Dam was finished. It is about nine miles northeast of Starbuck. Today, Starbuck is a quiet town focused on agriculture. Its population is around 130 people.
Geography and Climate
Town Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Starbuck covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Climate
Starbuck has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. This climate is often shown as "BSk" on climate maps, based on the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 761 | — | |
| 1920 | 524 | −31.1% | |
| 1930 | 346 | −34.0% | |
| 1940 | 251 | −27.5% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −22.7% | |
| 1960 | 161 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 216 | 34.2% | |
| 1980 | 198 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 130 | −23.5% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 119 | −7.8% | |
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Starbuck's Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 129 people living in Starbuck. There were 73 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 38 were families.
The population density was about 614 people per square mile (237 people per square kilometer). There were 91 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in the town (90.7%) were White. About 0.8% were Native American. Some people (4.7%) reported another race, and 1.6% were from two or more races. About 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age
Out of the 73 households:
- 13.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- 42.5% were married couples living together.
- 5.5% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 4.1% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 47.9% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives).
About 42.5% of all households were made up of just one person. Also, 20.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 1.77 people, and the average family had 2.32 people.
The median age in Starbuck was 58.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 58.1 and half were older.
- 10.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 0.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 16.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 38% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 34.1% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females: 50.4% were male and 49.6% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Starbuck (Washington) para niños
