Stevenson, Washington facts for kids
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Stevenson
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Main Street in Stevenson, October 2007
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Location of Stevenson, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Skamania |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,491 |
| • Density | 833.0/sq mi (321.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98648
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-67875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1509682 |
| Website | City of Stevenson |
Stevenson is a city in Washington, United States. It's located right along the Columbia River in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Stevenson is the main town, or county seat, for Skamania County. This means it's where the county government offices are, like the courthouse and sheriff's office.
In 2020, about 1,491 people lived in Stevenson. The city is also home to the Columbia Gorge Museum. This museum teaches visitors about the different Native American tribes who used to live near the Columbia River.
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History of Stevenson
Stevenson is named after an early settler named George H. Stevenson. His family moved to the Columbia River Gorge from Missouri in the 1800s. They started the town on land that used to be a farm.
In 1893, George Stevenson bought the land where the town now stands for $24,000. He built the town on the flat area near the river. Settlers made the dock bigger so that steamboats could easily unload people and goods, and load logs.
Also in 1893, Stevenson became the county seat for Skamania County. This happened suddenly when county records were moved there from another town. Stevenson officially became a city on December 16, 1907.
In 1908, a railway called the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway arrived. This caused the town to grow up the hill, away from the river. Streets were built, wooden sidewalks were added, and the city even asked people to keep their cows off the streets!
Geography and Location
Stevenson is a city with a total area of about 1.79 square miles (4.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.65 square miles (4.26 square kilometers), and a small part is water.
The city is located on Washington State Route 14. It sits between the cities of North Bonneville and Carson.
Stevenson's Climate
| Climate data for Stevenson, Washington | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
64 (18) |
77 (25) |
89 (32) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
84 (29) |
64 (18) |
58 (14) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.9 (3.3) |
42.6 (5.9) |
50.5 (10.3) |
57.4 (14.1) |
65 (18) |
71.4 (21.9) |
80 (27) |
80.6 (27.0) |
73.4 (23.0) |
60.5 (15.8) |
45.7 (7.6) |
37.3 (2.9) |
58.5 (14.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.8 (0.4) |
35.5 (1.9) |
40.9 (4.9) |
46 (8) |
52.6 (11.4) |
58.3 (14.6) |
64.3 (17.9) |
64.1 (17.8) |
58. (14) |
48.4 (9.1) |
39.1 (3.9) |
32.5 (0.3) |
47.7 (8.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.6 (−2.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
34.6 (1.4) |
40.2 (4.6) |
45.3 (7.4) |
48.5 (9.2) |
47.6 (8.7) |
42.7 (5.9) |
36.3 (2.4) |
32.6 (0.3) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−4 (−20) |
11 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
30 (−1) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
−2 (−19) |
−7 (−22) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 13.9 (350) |
11.2 (280) |
9.1 (230) |
6.1 (150) |
3.4 (86) |
2.3 (58) |
0.6 (15) |
0.9 (23) |
2.7 (69) |
6.4 (160) |
13.8 (350) |
15.3 (390) |
85.8 (2,180) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 23.4 (59) |
14.6 (37) |
5.3 (13) |
0 (0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0 (0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
7.3 (19) |
21.5 (55) |
73 (190) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in.) | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 154 |
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Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 387 | — | |
| 1920 | 348 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 14.9% | |
| 1940 | 563 | 40.8% | |
| 1950 | 584 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 927 | 58.7% | |
| 1970 | 916 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,172 | 27.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,147 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,200 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,465 | 22.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,491 | 1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Stevenson in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,465 people living in Stevenson. These people lived in 640 households, and 390 of those were families. The city had about 888 people per square mile (343 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Stevenson were White (93.9%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 5.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households:
- 28.6% had kids under 18 living there.
- 41.3% were married couples.
- 15.9% were led by a female with no husband.
- 3.8% were led by a male with no wife.
- 39.1% were not families.
The average age of people in Stevenson was 42.1 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18, and 15.3% were 65 or older.
Education in Stevenson
Students in Stevenson attend schools that are part of the Stevenson-Carson School District. This district covers all of Skamania County.
The schools include:
- Carson Elementary School (in Carson, Washington)
- Stevenson Elementary School (in Stevenson)
- Wind River Middle School (in Stevenson)
- Stevenson High School (in Stevenson)
As of 2022, about 35.8% of adults in Stevenson had finished high school. Many also had college degrees: 7.8% had associate's degrees, 12.5% had bachelor's degrees, and 9.4% had graduate degrees.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Stevenson is located inside the amazing Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This area has cool mountains like Greenleaf Peak and Table Mountain. If you love hiking, you can find the famous Pacific Crest Trail just south of the community.
The impressive Bridge of the Gods is also located south of Stevenson.
Images for kids
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Main Street in Stevenson, October 2007
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Location of Stevenson, Washington
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Entrance to the Port of Skamania County in Stevenson, November 2016
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Skamania County Court House, one of the most prominent buildings in Stevenson, viewed from the front lawn, October 2007
See also
In Spanish: Stevenson (Washington) para niños
