West Clarkston-Highland, Washington facts for kids
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West Clarkston-Highland, Washington
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Location of West Clarkston-Highland, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Asotin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,488 |
| • Density | 1,763.5/sq mi (680.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-77297 |
West Clarkston-Highland is a special kind of community in Asotin County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. It's part of the larger Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 5,488 people lived there.
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Where is West Clarkston-Highland?
West Clarkston-Highland is located at coordinates 46 degrees, 24 minutes, 8 seconds North and 117 degrees, 3 minutes, 32 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land Area of the Community
The community covers a total area of 2.7 square miles (which is about 6.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in West Clarkston-Highland?
This section shares information about the people living in West Clarkston-Highland. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,851 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,797 | 33.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,683 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,913 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,707 | 20.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,261 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,488 | 4.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 4,707 people living in West Clarkston-Highland. These people lived in 1,994 homes, and 1,328 of these were families. The population density was about 1,763.5 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a relatively small area. There were also 2,160 housing units available.
Most of the people living there were White (about 94.99%). Smaller groups included Native American (1.44%), Asian (0.51%), and African American (0.17%). About 2.08% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.00% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 1,994 homes, about 28.7% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples living together. About 13.1% were homes where a mother lived with her children but without a husband. Roughly 33.4% of homes were not families.
About 27.4% of all homes had only one person living in them. Around 11.0% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.35 people in each home and 2.81 people in each family.
Age of Residents
The ages of people in West Clarkston-Highland varied. About 23.8% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 9.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 25.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.5%, and 17.7% were 65 years or older. The average age was 39 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Clarkston-Highland was $29,311. For families, the average income was $31,673. Men earned an average of $29,349, while women earned an average of $20,918. The average income per person in the community was $15,762.
About 15.7% of families and 18.9% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level needed to meet basic needs. This included 32.9% of those under 18 and 6.5% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Clarkston-Highland para niños
