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Wilson Creek
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Location of Wilson Creek, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 222.57/sq mi (85.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98860
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-79135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512808 |
Wilson Creek is a town in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.
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History
Wilson Creek was officially incorporated on May 8, 1903. The community has solid ties to the local agricultural economy that dominates the region.
Indians roamed the area around Crab and Wilson Creek in search of food during the summer months. John Marlin and the Urquhart Brothers settled the area in the 1870s. Lt. Tom Symons established a military road from Fort Walla Walla to camp Chelan West of town in 1879. The railroad came in 1892. Wilson Creek became a division point with an eleven stall roundhouse. Zack Finney started the first school in 1892. Wilson Creek's school opened in 1894. The immigrant train came through in 1901. Also during that year the town was platted. Finally the town was incorporated in 1903. Crab Lake was drained in 1909.
Geography
Wilson Creek is located at 47°25′25″N 119°7′21″W / 47.42361°N 119.12250°W (47.423499, -119.122397). A major creek in the area with the same name flows nearby. Also located close to the town of Wilson Creek is Billy Clapp Lake and the Pinto Dam, both of which are part of the extensive Columbia Basin Project.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wilson Creek has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. (reference added)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 405 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | −25.9% | |
| 1930 | 216 | −28.0% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 337 | 60.5% | |
| 1960 | 252 | −25.2% | |
| 1970 | 184 | −27.0% | |
| 1980 | 222 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 148 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 227 | 53.4% | |
| 2010 | 205 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −0.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 205 people, 94 households, and 56 families residing in the town. The population density was 213.5 inhabitants per square mile (82.4/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 120.8 per square mile (46.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.2% White, 1.5% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
There were 94 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the town was 50.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Wilson Creek (Washington) para niños
