Clarkston, Washington

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Clarkston, Washington
City
View of Lewiston and Clarkston from the north
View of Lewiston and Clarkston from the north
Location of Clarkston, Washington
Location of Clarkston, Washington
Coordinates: 46°24′49″N 117°2′55″W / 46.41361°N 117.04861°W / 46.41361; -117.04861Coordinates: 46°24′49″N 117°2′55″W / 46.41361°N 117.04861°W / 46.41361; -117.04861
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyAsotin
Named forWilliam Clark
Area
[1]
 • Total2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.32 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total7,229
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
7,375
 • Density3,587.06/sq mi (1,385.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99403
Area code509
FIPS code53-12630
GNIS feature ID1512093[4]
Websitewww.clarkston-wa.com

Clarkston is a city in Asotin County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA metropolitan area, and is located west of Lewiston, Idaho, across the Snake River.

The population of Clarkston was 7,229 in 2010 census.[5]

Walla Walla Community College opened a branch campus in Clarkston that serves the surrounding area.

Clarkston's ZIP code, 99403, is the highest in the contiguous United States.

History[]

Clarkston, 1918

Clarkston was first settled in 1862 by Robert Bracken,[6] and was officially incorporated on August 14, 1902. Before becoming an official town, the area was known by various names, including Jawbone Flats, Lewiston, and Concord (after Concord, Massachusetts).[7]

The name Clarkston is a reference to William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame.[8] Directly east across the Snake River is Lewiston, named for Meriwether Lewis and the larger and older of the two cities. The expedition passed westbound through the area by canoe in 1805 on October 10; neither Lewis nor Clark ever visited the Clarkston side of the river. Eastbound, they returned to the area in early May 1806.

Geography[]

Clarkston is in the Lewis-Clark Valley, at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Immediately across the Snake River from Clarkston is the city of Lewiston, Idaho.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2), of which 2.01 square miles (5.21 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[9]

Education[]

There are four public elementary schools in Clarkston: Parkway Elementary School, Grantham Elementary School, Heights Elementary School, and Highland Elementary School.

Clarkston also has one 4 year high-school teaching grade 9-12, Charles Francis Adams High School. The school has a population of 800-850 students, with over 100 staff members. It has a library, a football field, a performing arts stage, and a tennis court.

Climate[]

This region experiences hot and dry summers, with average monthly temperatures in the upper-80s to mid-90s, but some days reach 105 °F (41 °C). The official record high of 118 °F (48 °C) was set in August 2018. The unofficial record high, set in June of 2021, was 122.9 degrees Fahrenheit (50.5 degrees Celsius).[10]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clarkston has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19101,257—
19201,85947.9%
19302,87054.4%
19403,1168.6%
19505,61780.3%
19606,20910.5%
19706,3121.7%
19806,9039.4%
19906,753−2.2%
20007,3378.6%
20107,229−1.5%
2019 (est.)7,375[2]2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2015 Estimate[13]

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 7,229 people, 3,226 households, and 1,744 families living in the city. The population density was 3,596.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,388.6/km2). There were 3,411 housing units at an average density of 1,697.0 per square mile (655.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.7% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 3,226 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,337 people, 3,120 households, and 1,790 families living in the city. The population density was 3,805.4 people per square mile (1,467.8/km2). There were 3,414 housing units at an average density of 1,770.7 per square mile (683.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.43% White, 0.34% African American, 1.61% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 3,120 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,907, and the median income for a family was $32,093. Males had a median income of $31,434 versus $20,654 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,673. About 15.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Port[]

The Port Of Clarkston is home to one of the largest cranes on a navigable waterway east of Portland. Agriculture is a major industry in the area and the port handles a lot of barge traffic carrying grains. The paper company Clearwater Paper Corporation transports wood chips and sawdust via barges for use at a Lewiston manufacturing plant. Due to its inland location on the Snake River, the port handles goods headed out to Portland-Vancouver, and inland to distributors upstream.

The port's marina has accommodations for personal boats and yachts, many of which travel through the nearby Hells Canyon.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Washington: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019". United States Census Bureau. May 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 14 September 2012.[dead link]
  6. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  7. ^ Dougherty, Phil (February 14, 2006). "Asotin County — Thumbnail History". HistoryLink. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  8. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 83.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  10. ^ "ALPOWA CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR CLARKSTON 8W". hads.ncep.noaa.gov. Archived from the original on July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Clarkston, Washington
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  13. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.

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