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词条 Douglas County, Washington
释义

  1. Geography

     Geographic features  Major highways  Adjacent counties 

  2. Demographics

     2000 census  2010 census 

  3. Communities

     Cities  Towns  Unincorporated communities  Ghost Towns 

  4. Politics

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. Further reading

  8. External links

{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Douglas County
| state = Washington
| seal = Douglas County wa seal.png
| founded year = 1883
| founded date = November 28
| seat wl = Waterville
| largest city wl = East Wenatchee
| area_total_sq_mi = 1849
| area_land_sq_mi = 1819
| area_water_sq_mi = 29
| area percentage = 1.6%
| census estimate yr = 2017
| pop = 41,945
| density_sq_mi = 22
| time zone = Pacific
| web = www.douglascountywa.net
| ex image = Waterville-Douglas-County Court House IMG 1832.jpg
| ex image size = 250px
| ex image cap = County Courthouse
| district = 4th
| named for = Stephen A. Douglas
|flag=}}

Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, its population was 38,431.[1] The county seat is Waterville,[2] while its largest settlement is East Wenatchee Bench, although East Wenatchee is the commercial center. The county was created out of Lincoln County on November 28, 1883[3] and is named for American statesman Stephen A. Douglas.

Douglas County is part of the Wenatchee, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|1849|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1819|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|29|sqmi}} (1.6%) is water.[4]

Geographic features

  • Columbia River

Major highways

  • U.S. Route 2
  • U.S. Route 97

Adjacent counties

  • Okanogan County – north
  • Grant County – south
  • Kittitas County – southwest
  • Chelan County – west

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1890= 3161
|1900= 4926
|1910= 9227
|1920= 9392
|1930= 7561
|1940= 8651
|1950= 10817
|1960= 14890
|1970= 16787
|1980= 22144
|1990= 26205
|2000= 32603
|2010= 38431
|estyear=2017
|estimate=41945
|estref=[5]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2016[1]
}}

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 32,603 people, 11,726 households, and 8,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 12,944 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 84.65% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 10.83% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. 19.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.0% were of German, 10.0% English, 9.3% United States or American and 7.8% Irish ancestry. 81.5% spoke English, and 17.7% Spanish as their first language.

There were 11,726 households out of which 38.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.30% were non-families. 20.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.50% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,464, and the median income for a family was $43,777. Males had a median income of $35,917 versus $24,794 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,148. About 11.20% of families and 14.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.00% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 38,431 people, 13,894 households, and 10,240 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was {{convert|21.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 16,004 housing units at an average density of {{convert|8.8|/sqmi}}.[12] The racial makeup of the county was 79.6% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 28.7% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 20.2% were German, 11.2% were English, 9.4% were Irish, 6.0% were Norwegian, and 5.0% were American.[13]

Of the 13,894 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.3% were non-families, and 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 36.8 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,708 and the median income for a family was $55,766. Males had a median income of $39,991 versus $31,706 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,359. About 10.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Cities

  • Bridgeport
  • East Wenatchee
  • Rock Island

Towns

  • Coulee Dam (partial)
  • Mansfield
  • Waterville (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

  • Farmer
  • Leahy
  • Mold
  • Orondo
  • Palisades
  • Withrow

Ghost Towns

  • Alstown
  • Farmer
  • Saint Andrews
  • Touhery

Politics

{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
60.4% 9,6038.7% 1,380
62.6% 9,4253.1% 469
59.5% 9,0982.2% 339
66.6% 8,9001.2% 166
66.2% 8,5124.1% 521
52.0% 5,68212.2% 1,330
44.5% 4,92021.7% 2,397
58.2% 5,3781.2% 109
66.4% 6,4431.3% 128
59.4% 5,1718.1% 705
53.1% 4,5472.4% 208
60.3% 4,5127.3% 549
48.5% 3,23410.0% 667
41.5% 2,6430.1% 5
51.1% 3,2410.3% 18
46.1% 2,6020.2% 9
55.4% 2,9540.3% 14
42.2% 1,7032.0% 79
49.4% 1,8090.7% 24
49.3% 1,9591.0% 40
29.8% 1,0253.8% 130
35.1% 1,1797.2% 242
66.3% 1,7601.2% 31
42.2% 1,07042.1% 1,068
57.9% 1,5878.7% 238
35.0% 1,1255.5% 178
20.2% 64237.2% 1,186
52.2% 1,9426.4% 238
71.3% 1,7224.8% 116
44.4% 5162.6% 30
31.0% 3340.9% 10
37.7% 34534.7% 317
{{Hidden end}}

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas County, Washington
  • Mansfield Branch (Great Northern Railway)

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/53017.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 7, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/603PWAR6b?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/53017.html|archivedate=July 9, 2011|df=}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web |title=Milestones for Washington State History — Part 2: 1851 to 1900|url=http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=5380| date=2003-03-06|publisher=HistoryLink.org}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 4, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=Apr 4, 2018}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 7, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=January 7, 2014}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wa190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 7, 2014}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 7, 2014}}
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US53017 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=2016-03-01 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US53017 |accessdate=2016-03-01 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US53017 |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-03-01 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US53017 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2016-03-01 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
15. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=2018-04-06}}

Further reading

  • {{cite book|title=An illustrated history of the Big Bend country : embracing Lincoln, Douglas, Adams, and Franklin counties, state of Washington|publisher=Western Historical Pub. Co.|year=1904}}Available online through the Washington State Library's Classics in Washington History collection

External links

  • Douglas County web site
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20060110133300/http://ncwportal.com/douglas/thumbs Douglas County photos]
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Douglas County, Washington
|North = Okanogan County
|Northeast =
|East =
|Southeast =
|South = Grant County
|Southwest = Kittitas County
|West = Chelan County
|Northwest =
}}{{Douglas County, Washington}}{{Washington}}{{coord|47.74|-119.69|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-WA_source:UScensus1990}}

5 : Douglas County, Washington|1883 establishments in Washington Territory|Populated places established in 1883|Wenatchee – East Wenatchee metropolitan area|Eastern Washington

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