Yacolt, Washington facts for kids
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Yacolt
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Chelatchie Prairie Railroad station in Yacolt
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Location of Yacolt, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,668 |
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1,626 |
| • Density | 2,926/sq mi (1,119/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98675
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-79975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413517 |
| Website | Town of Yacolt |
Yacolt is a small town in Clark County, Washington, USA. In 2023, about 1,626 people lived there. It is located about 30 miles northeast of Vancouver. Vancouver is part of the larger Portland-Vancouver area.
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A Look at Yacolt's Past
The name Yacolt comes from the Klickitat word "Yahkohtl." This word means "haunted place" or "place of spirits." The area was also known as "the valley of lost children."
In September 1902, a huge fire called the Yacolt Burn almost destroyed the town. At that time, Yacolt only had 15 buildings. This fire was the biggest in Washington state's history. Yacolt was rebuilt over time. It officially became a town on July 31, 1908.
Where is Yacolt Located?
Yacolt is a small town. It covers about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Yacolt?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 435 | — | |
| 1920 | 520 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 295 | −43.3% | |
| 1940 | 297 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 411 | 38.4% | |
| 1960 | 375 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 488 | 30.1% | |
| 1980 | 544 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 600 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,055 | 75.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,566 | 48.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,668 | 6.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,626 | 3.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,566 people living in Yacolt. These people lived in 454 households. Most of these households, 384, were families.
The town had about 3,132 people per square mile. Most residents, about 95.8%, were White. About 1.1% were Native American. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (55.3%). Most households (68.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3.45 people. The average family had 3.68 people.
The average age in Yacolt was 25 years old. About 38.6% of residents were under 18. About 11.4% were between 18 and 24. And 5% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%).
Fun Things to Do in Yacolt
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is a popular attraction in Yacolt. It offers fun train rides. The tracks were first built around the early 1900s. They stopped being used in 1984.
In the 1990s, people worked to fix the tracks. This led to the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad program starting in 2001. The railroad hosts special events all year. These include a Headless Horseman Train Ride for Halloween.
The most famous event is the Christmas Train Ride, also called the Santa Train. This yearly event travels 13 miles through mountains. Riders see Yacolt Falls, a rock tunnel, and Moulton Station. The train is a diesel engine from 1941. It pulls passenger cars built in the 1910s and 1920s.
Schools in Yacolt
Public Schools
Yacolt is part of the Battle Ground Public Schools district. The only public school in Yacolt is Yacolt Primary School.
Famous People from Yacolt
- Tonya Harding, a well-known figure skater.
- Joe Kent, a former United States Army officer and political candidate.
See also
In Spanish: Yacolt (Washington) para niños
