Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County
Stevens County
County
	Stevens County Courthouse in Colville
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	Location within the U.S. state of Washington
	Washington's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 48°24′N 117°51′W / 48.4°N 117.85°W
Country	United States
State	Washington
Founded	January 20, 1863
Named for	Isaac Stevens
Seat	Colville
Largest city	Colville
Area
• Total	2,541 sq mi (6,580 km2)
• Land	2,478 sq mi (6,420 km2)
• Water	63 sq mi (160 km2) 2.5%
Population (2020)
• Total	46,445
• Estimate (2022)	48,229
• Density	18/sq mi (7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district	5th
Website	www.stevenscountywa.gov

Stevens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington along the Canada–US border. At the 2020 census, its population was 46,445.^[1] As of July 2021, the population was estimated to be 47,426. The county seat and largest city is Colville.^[2] The county was created in 1863^[3] and named after Isaac Stevens, the first governor of Washington Territory.

Stevens County is included in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Most of the Spokane Indian Reservation is within the borders of the county.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,541 square miles (6,580 km²), of which 2,478 square miles (6,420 km²) is land and 63 square miles (160 km²) (2.5%) is water.^[4]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	996		—
1870	734		−26.3%
1880	1,245		69.6%
1890	4,341		248.7%
1900	10,543		142.9%
1910	25,297		139.9%
1920	21,605		−14.6%
1930	18,550		−14.1%
1940	19,275		3.9%
1950	18,580		−3.6%
1960	17,884		−3.7%
1970	17,405		−2.7%
1980	28,979		66.5%
1990	30,948		6.8%
2000	40,066		29.5%
2010	43,531		8.6%
2020	46,445		6.7%
2022 (est.)	48,229	^[5]	3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790–1960^[7] 1900–1990^[8] 1990–2000^[9] 2010–2020^[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 40,066 people, 15,017 households, and 11,022 families in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile (6.2 people/km²). There were 17,599 housing units at an average density of 7 units per square mile (2.7 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.05% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 5.66% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 1.84%.^[10] were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.6% were of German, 18.9% United States or American, 10.0% English, 7.9% Irish and 5.0% Norwegian ancestry.

Of the 15,017 households 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.00% of households were one person and 8.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 28.70% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.

The median household income was $34,673 and the median family income was $40,250. Males had a median income of $35,256 versus $23,679 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,895. About 11.50% of families and 15.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.80% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,^[11] the population density was 17.6 people per square mile (6.8 people/km²). There were 21,156 housing units at an average density of 8.5 units per square mile (3.3 units/km²).^[12] The racial makeup of the county was 88.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, 3.7% two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of the population.^[11] In terms of ancestry, 24.6% were German, 14.2% were Irish, 13.7% were English, 6.4% were Norwegian, and 6.1% were American.^[13]

Of the households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 24.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 45.0 years.^[11]

The median household income was $42,845 and the median family income was $51,544. Males had a median income of $46,721 versus $33,651 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,773. About 11.0% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.^[14]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Stevens County, Washington^[15]^[16]
Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
Year	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	19,808	69.67%	7,839	27.57%	783	2.75%
2016	15,161	64.80%	5,767	24.65%	2,467	10.54%
2012	13,691	60.85%	7,762	34.50%	1,047	4.65%
2008	13,132	58.13%	8,499	37.62%	960	4.25%
2004	13,015	63.99%	6,822	33.54%	503	2.47%
2000	11,299	62.78%	5,560	30.89%	1,140	6.33%
1996	7,524	46.96%	5,591	34.90%	2,907	18.14%
1992	5,706	38.59%	4,960	33.54%	4,121	27.87%
1988	6,576	54.97%	5,068	42.37%	318	2.66%
1984	8,211	64.29%	4,304	33.70%	256	2.00%
1980	7,094	61.53%	3,584	31.08%	852	7.39%
1976	4,719	51.81%	3,824	41.98%	566	6.21%
1972	4,839	61.26%	2,390	30.26%	670	8.48%
1968	3,435	46.77%	2,948	40.14%	962	13.10%
1964	3,302	43.57%	4,266	56.29%	10	0.13%
1960	4,076	51.24%	3,861	48.54%	18	0.23%
1956	4,499	54.06%	3,808	45.76%	15	0.18%
1952	4,458	56.54%	3,355	42.55%	72	0.91%
1948	2,977	40.05%	4,205	56.56%	252	3.39%
1944	3,151	43.98%	3,951	55.14%	63	0.88%
1940	3,238	39.45%	4,904	59.75%	66	0.80%
1936	1,981	28.57%	4,536	65.41%	418	6.03%
1932	2,247	32.13%	4,262	60.94%	485	6.93%
1928	3,813	63.05%	2,147	35.50%	88	1.46%
1924	2,909	48.94%	685	11.52%	2,350	39.54%
1920	3,282	55.68%	1,452	24.64%	1,160	19.68%
1916	2,684	40.32%	3,184	47.84%	788	11.84%
1912	810	13.50%	1,979	32.98%	3,212	53.52%
1908	2,546	52.13%	1,564	32.02%	774	15.85%
1904	2,369	63.31%	872	23.30%	501	13.39%
1900	1,121	39.95%	1,612	57.45%	73	2.60%
1896	433	18.08%	1,926	80.42%	36	1.50%
1892	622	37.31%	501	30.05%	544	32.63%

References

^ ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ "Milestones for Washington State History — Part 2: 1851 to 1900". HistoryLink.org. March 6, 2003.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
^ ^a ^b ^c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
^ The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,971 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 988 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 227 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 26 votes.

External links

Stevens County, Washington Government Page
The Stevens County Wiki Project: A community wiki project, dedicated to creating an online wiki guide to Stevens County, Washington. Powered by Media Wiki.
Stevens County Rural Library District: hosts of the Stevens County Wiki Project, the Stevens County Library District (SCRLD) has various regional links available from their website.
Stevens County Heritage Historical photos and documents from the Libraries of Stevens County.
uppercolumbia.net: a regional portal site for Stevens County and beyond. Includes business links and events calendar.
The Heritage Network: History and Genealogy Resources for the Upper Columbia Region.
An 1884 hailstorm in Stevens County on Wikisource
Crossroads on the Columbia Preserve America Project Interpretive Section
Crossroads on the Columbia Preserve America Project collection, exhibits, and images from museum and private collections covering Stevens County