Yacolt, Washington
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Yacolt is a town in Clark County, Washington
, United States. The population was 1,556 at the 2010 census.
, the largest fire in state history. Yacolt was officially incorporated on July 31, 1908.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
was 2,075.2 people per square mile (798.7/km²). There were 344 housing units at an average density of 676.7 per square mile (260.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.26% White, 0.47% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population. 22.1% were of American, 17.9% German
, 8.6% English, 7.0% Norwegian
, and 5.2% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 319 households, out of which 54.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.71.
In the town, the population was spread out with 40.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,444, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $24,306 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $12,529. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
Clark County, Washington
Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.Clark County was the first county of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition...
, United States. The population was 1,556 at the 2010 census.
History
Yacolt is an Indian term meaning "haunted place". In September 1902 the town, which consisted of only 15 buildings at the time, was nearly destroyed by the Yacolt BurnYacolt Burn
The Yacolt Burn was the worst forest fire in the history of Washington state.Fanned by the dry "Devil Wind" from eastern Washington, the fire began in the early hours of September 12, 1902 just north of Carson, Washington. It traveled in 36 hours and destroyed 238,920 acres of timber, about 12...
, the largest fire in state history. Yacolt was officially incorporated on July 31, 1908.
Geography
Yacolt is located at 45°51′56"N 122°24′25"W (45.865506, -122.407028).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 319 households, and 256 families residing in the town. The population densityPopulation density
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was 2,075.2 people per square mile (798.7/km²). There were 344 housing units at an average density of 676.7 per square mile (260.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.26% White, 0.47% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population. 22.1% were of American, 17.9% German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 8.6% English, 7.0% Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, and 5.2% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 319 households, out of which 54.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.71.
In the town, the population was spread out with 40.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,444, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $24,306 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $12,529. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.