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69-521: Indian Rock is a tall peak in the Simcoe Mountains of Washington , USA . At 5,849 feet (1,783 m) in elevation, it is the highest point in Klickitat County . This Klickitat County, Washington state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Simcoe Mountains The Saddle Mountains was an important transportation corridor for Native Americans in

138-462: A Whirlpool Corporation facility (shut down in 2011), an Adaptis call center, and several hotels. The region's retail core has shifted to the town of Union Gap to a renovated shopping mall and other new retail businesses. The Downtown Futures Initiative promotes the downtown area as a center for events, services, entertainment, and small, personal shopping experiences. The DFI has provided for street-to-storefront remodeling along Yakima Avenue throughout

207-450: A former city landfill into a park, which opened in 1990 as Sarg Hubbard Park. Several small lakes flank the northern edge of the city, including Myron Lake, Lake Aspen, Bergland Lake (private) and Rotary Lake (also known as Freeway Lake). These lakes are popular with fishermen and swimmers during the summer. Yakima has a cold semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ) with a Mediterranean precipitation pattern. Winters are cold, with December

276-524: A large amount of volcanic ash to fall on the Yakima area. Visibility was reduced to near-zero conditions that afternoon, and the ash overloaded the city's wastewater treatment plant. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 28.32 square miles (73.35 km ), of which 27.86 square miles (72.16 km ) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.19 km ), or 1.84%

345-428: A major Cascade Volcano, and covers a land area of 640 sq mi (1,700 km ). The highest point in the volcanic complex is Jennies Butte, a cone that erupted dacite on the north end of the field with a peak elevation of 6,408 ft (1,953 m) above sea level. Within the ridge area north of Goldendale and west of Satus Pass, the highest point is the remains of a basaltic shield named Indian Rock with

414-426: A margin of error of +/- $ 7,514) and the median family income $ 57,296 (+/- $ 3,722). Males had a median income of $ 31,188 (+/- $ 828) versus $ 26,018 (+/- $ 1,183) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 28,697 (+/- $ 1,619). Approximately, 14.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those ages 65 or over. As of

483-570: A part of greater Yakima. Other nearby cities include Moxee, Tieton , Cowiche, Wiley City, Tampico , Gleed, and Naches in the Upper Valley, as well as Wapato , Toppenish , Zillah , Harrah, White Swan , Parker, Buena, Outlook, Granger , Mabton, Sunnyside , and Grandview in the Lower Valley. The Yakima River runs through the city from its source at Lake Keechelus in the Cascade Range to

552-528: A reliable enough supply of snow. The Goldendale Observatory was built on a vent of the volcanic field on the north side of Goldendale by Clark College in 1973 because the site offered less light pollution and clearer skies than were available near the school in Vancouver, Washington . The observatory continues to operate, is open to the public, and sits within a state park. Underlying the Simcoe Mountains

621-541: A result, local businesses featuring regional produce, wines, and beers, among other products, have returned to the downtown area. Many of these businesses are located on Front Street, Yakima Avenue and 1st Street. During the summer, a pair of historic trolleys operate along five miles (8 km) of track of the former Yakima Valley Transportation Company through the Yakima Gap connecting Yakima and Selah . The Yakima Valley Trolleys organization, incorporated in 2001, operates

690-482: A summit at 5,820 ft (1,770 m) above sea level. A handful of other vents reach above 5,000 ft (1,500 m) elevation. The region lies adjacant to the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains with more arid conditions than points a short distance to the west due to the rain shadow effect. The base of the Simcoe Mountains exhibits a Köppen climate classification of cold semi-arid with most of

759-483: A wagon road between there and Fort Dalles along the Columbia River. The route largely followed Eel Road because of favorable terrain and easy access to water. Fort Simcoe, which took its name from a Sahaptin language term for a geographic saddle , was the source for the modern name of the Simcoe Mountains. Goldendale, located south of the highland area but within the volcanic field, was first settled in 1859 with

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828-458: Is a private, nonprofit school of higher learning located in the city since 1939. Perry students learn trades such as automotive technology, instrumentation, information technology, HVAC, electrical, machining, office administration, medical coding, and legal assistant/paralegal. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences opened in the fall of 2008, and graduated its first class of osteopathic physicians ( D.O. ) in 2012. The first college on

897-732: Is basalt that was erupted by the Columbia River Basalt Group from vents to the east as recently as 14.5 million years ago. Rotation of the North American Plate in the Pacific Northwest during and after the Columbia River Basalt Group flows led to the rise of the Yakima Fold Belt , a series of east–west ridges upon which the Simcoe Mountains lie, most notably the western end of the anticline that created

966-519: Is considered the ancestral homeland of several Sahaptin-speaking peoples, including the Yakama, Cayuse , and Walla Walla . Yakama legend describes the role the Simcoe Mountains played in their understanding of regional history. The believed the Sun was originally a man and that he had five mountains for his wives - Simcoe Mountains, Goat Rocks , Mount Adams, Mount Rainier , and Mount St. Helens . The Sun visited

1035-543: Is the closest impact area for the Canadian Gunners, the next closest being in Wainwright, Alberta. In the early 2000s, the city of Yakima, in conjunction with multiple city organizations, began revitalization and preservation efforts in its historic downtown area. The Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative was created to make strategic public investments in sidewalks, lighting and landscaping to encourage further development. As

1104-558: Is the primary daily newspaper in the area. According to Arbitron, the Yakima metropolitan area is the 197th largest radio market in the US, serving 196,500 people. Yakima is part of the U.S.'s 114th largest television viewing market, which includes viewers in Pasco , Richland and Kennewick . Interstate 82 is the main freeway through the Yakima Valley, connecting the region to Ellensburg and

1173-467: Is very gradual, with the average last freeze of the season May 13. Summer days are hot, but the diurnal temperature variation is large, averaging 34.9 °F (19.4 °C) in July, sometimes reaching as high as 50 °F (27.8 °C) during that season; there are 40.2 afternoons of maxima reaching 90 °F (32 °C) or greater annually and 5.7 afternoons of 100 °F (38 °C) maxima. Autumn cooling

1242-430: Is very rapid, with the average first freeze of the season occurring on September 30. Due to the city's location in a rain shadow , precipitation, at an average of 8.01 in (203 mm) annually, is low year-round, but especially during summer. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −25 °F (−32 °C) on February 1, 1950, to 113 °F (45 °C) on June 29, 2021 . See or edit raw graph data . As of

1311-606: Is water. Yakima is 1,095 feet above mean sea level. The city of Yakima is located in the Upper Valley of Yakima County. The county is geographically divided by Ahtanum Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge into two regions: the Upper (northern) and Lower (southern) valleys. Yakima is located in the more urbanized Upper Valley, and is the central city of the Yakima Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered

1380-608: The 2010 census , there were 91,067 people with 33,074 households, and 21,411 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,350.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,293.7/km ). There were 34,829 housing units at an average density of 1,281.4 inhabitants per square mile (494.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 67.1% (61,065) White , 1.7% (1,556) African American , 2.0% (1,838) Native American , 1.5% (1,347) Asian , 0.1% (83) Pacific Islander , 23.3% (21,216) from some other races and 4.4% (3,962) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.3% (37,587) of

1449-543: The 2020 census , the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley , a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production. As of 2011,

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1518-612: The 2020 census , there were 96,968 people, 35,752 households, 22,858 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,487.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,346.5/km ). There were 37,192 housing units at an average density of 1,286.0 inhabitants per square mile (496.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 51.80% (50,234) White , 1.45% (1,405) African American , 2.53% (2,453) Native American , 1.46% (1,418) Asian , 0.18% (171) Pacific Islander , 27.66% (26,824) from some other races and 14.92% (14,463) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.46% (42,947) of

1587-551: The Columbia Plateau ecoregion and higher elevations falling within the Eastern Cascades Slopes and Foothills . Bighorn sheep , mule deer , and elk are among the large mammals that have been observed in the arid region. Reptiles such as the western rattlesnake and other snakes and lizards are also present. American black bear , raccoons , and coyotes are among the medium to large mammals that can be found in

1656-544: The Columbia River at Richland . It is the primary irrigation source for the Yakima Valley and also used for both fishing and recreation. The Naches River , a tributary of the Yakima River, forms the northern border of the city. The Yakima Greenway is a 20-mile (32 km) system of parks, paved pathways, and nature reserves along the Yakima and Naches rivers. The community project was formed in 1983 with work to reclaim

1725-493: The Horse Heaven Hills that extend eastward toward Kennewick . The rise of these ridges significantly disrupted the path of the Columbia River, which formerly flowed through the area but was absent by the time the volcanic field formed. Small earthquakes occur in the region as north–south compression related to the plate rotation causing local anticlines to continue to grow. Evidence of glaciation has not been observed in

1794-546: The Northern Pacific Railroad in December 1884, over 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. The new city was dubbed North Yakima and was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name was changed to Yakima in 1918. Union Gap was the new name given to the original site of Yakima. On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens caused

1863-549: The Tri-Cities , with onward connections to Seattle and Oregon . U.S. Route 12 crosses northern Yakima, joining I-82 and U.S. Route 97 along the east side of the city. State Route 24 terminates in Yakima and is the primary means of reaching Moxee City and agricultural areas to the east. State Route 821 terminates in northern Yakima and traverses the Yakima River canyon, providing an alternate route to Ellensburg that bypasses

1932-578: The Washington House of Representatives by Republicans Chris Corry and Gina Mosbrucker in District 14, and Republicans Bruce Chandler and Bryan Sandlin in District 15. At the national level, Yakima is part of Washington's US Congressional 4th District, currently represented by Republican Dan Newhouse . The city of Yakima has three K–12 public school districts, several private schools, and three post-secondary schools. There are four high schools in

2001-616: The Yakima School District : Outside the city: Yakima Valley College (YVC) is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, YVC is a public, four-year institution of higher education, and part of one of the most comprehensive community college systems in the nation. It offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower-division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, transfer degrees to in-state universities, and community services. Perry Technical Institute

2070-533: The Yakima SunDome in State Fair Park. The film The Hanging Tree (1959) was shot entirely in and around Yakima. Yakima is one of the ten first class cities , those with a population over 10,000 at the time of reorganization and operating under a home rule charter. The Yakima City Council operates under the council–manager form of government. The city council has seven members, elected by district and

2139-499: The "Trachybasalt of Pretty Swamp". Most eruptive vents were shot-lived and did not erupt large volumes of material but a few sites exhibit longer lived activity. Earlier eruptions were rhyolitic in nature rather than basaltic and were thus more explosive. Some of the volcanic activity in Simcoe Mountains happened at the same time as eruptions of Goat Rocks to the northwest and the Boring Lava Field near Portland, Oregon . For

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2208-453: The 20th century was fueled primarily by agriculture. The Yakima Valley produces many fruit crops, including apples , peaches , pears , cherries , and melons . Many vegetables are also produced, including peppers , corn and beans . Most of the nation's hops , a key ingredient in the production of beer , are also grown in the Yakima Valley. Many of the city's residents have come to the valley out of economic necessity and to participate in

2277-440: The 42.5-acre (172,000 m ) campus is home to the first medical school approved in the Pacific Northwest in over 60 years, and trains physicians with an osteopathic emphasis. The school's mission is to train primary-care physicians committed to serving rural and underserved communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is housed in a state-of-the-art 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m ) facility. The Yakima Herald-Republic

2346-653: The City of Yakima received the All-America City Award , given by the National Civic League . Ten U.S. cities receive this award per year. The city council was elected at-large until a 2012 lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union was ruled in the favor of Latino constituents on the grounds of racial discrimination. The council's four district-based and three at-large seat arrangement

2415-603: The Columbia River, including the now flooded Celilo Falls . One major route was the As-sööm Trail or Eel Road. The highland area itself was fairly remote and travelers avoided it during the winter months due to frequent blizzards and other adverse weather conditions. The Yakama, Nez Perce , and Umatilla peoples ceded the southern half of the Simcoe Mountains to the United States at the Walla Walla Council in 1855 with

2484-535: The North American Plate. Generally speaking there are two to three ecological zones in the Simcoe Mountains depending on the source used, mostly dependent on elevation. The lowest elevations exhibit shrub–steppe with sagebrush and both native and invasive grasses present. Mid elevations experience more rainfall and are a little cooler, though still largely display grassland flora including wildflowers like elkhorns clarkia and scabland wild buckwheat while

2553-532: The Simcoe Mountains are forested while the lower slopes are covered by grassland in a more arid climate. The area provides habitat for a variety of plant and animal life in different elevation-dependant ecological zones, both on land and in streams draining the area. Waterways flow into the Yakima and Klickitat Rivers which ultimately flow to the Columbia. The term Simcoe Mountains can refer to two geographical features,

2622-462: The Simcoe Mountains, termed Wahkshum, first each morning followed by the Goat Rocks, referred to as Plash-Plash, and Mount Adams (Pahto) third. This order made Pahto jealous leading her to break down the earlier wives high heads, causing them to not reach the high elevations the other peaks do. The region was largely used as a travel corridor between the Yakima Valley and traditional fishing grounds on

2691-535: The West-side's Allied Arts Center, present numerous musical and stage productions. Larson Gallery housed at Yakima Valley College present six diverse art exhibitions each year. The city is home to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. The Yakima Area Arboretum is a botanical garden featuring species of both native and adapted non-native plants. Popular music tours, trade shows, and other large events are hosted at

2760-562: The Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the United States. The name Yakima originates from the Yakama Nation Native American tribe, whose reservation is located south of the city. The Yakama people were the first known inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition came to the area and encountered abundant wildlife and rich soil, prompting the settlement of homesteaders. A Catholic Mission

2829-750: The Yakima Valley. The Yakima Training Center , between Yakima and Ellensburg, is a United States Army training center. It is used primarily for maneuver training and land warrior system testing, and has a live-fire area. Artillery units from the Canadian Armed Forces based in British Columbia, as well as the Japan Ground Self Defense Force , conduct annual training in Yakima. Japanese soldiers train there because it allows for large-scale live-fire maneuvers not available in Japan. Similarly, it

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2898-402: The area, likely owing to the highlands' comparatively low elevation and location to the east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains. Lying in the rain shadow, this region is significantly more arid than points just a short distance to the west. The lavas erupted here are more porus than the underlying Columbia River Basalt Group allowing water to collect and move. Numerous springs are located within

2967-467: The boundary between andesitic Mount Adams material and that which was erupted by the Simcoe Mountains. Eruptive material from vents in the Simcoe Mountains contains a much higher basalt content than nearby Mount Adams. This has led researchers to imply that this volcanic field is intraplate in origin rather than a part of the Cascades, which formed from subduction of the offshore Juan de Fuca Plate benith

3036-403: The coolest month, with a mean temperature of 28.5 °F (−1.9 °C). Annual average snowfall is 21.6 in (55 cm), with most occurring in December and January, when the snow depth averages 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm). There are 18.9 days per year in which the high does not surpass freezing, and 1.6 mornings where the low is 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower. Springtime warming

3105-502: The entire downtown core, and includes new pedestrian-friendly lighting, water fountains, planters, banner poles, new trees and hanging baskets, and paver-inlaid sidewalks. Events held downtown include Yakima Downtown New Year's Eve, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Yakima Live music festival, Yakima Summer Kickoff Party, Fresh Hop Ale Fest, a weekly Farmers' Market, and the Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Over ninety wineries are in

3174-541: The highland area about 13 miles (21 km) north of Goldendale forms the southern boundary of the Yakama Indian Reservation. South of there, land is primarily privately owned with timer companies owning a large portion of the forested mid- and upper-elevations with farms and ranches in the more arid grasslands below. A few areas of public land, including small state parks and a wildlife area are present. A few farm small communities are sprinkled within and near

3243-521: The highland area along the ridge that continues eastward as the Horse Heaven Hills and the entire area encompassed by volcanic material from the Simcoe Mountains Volcanic Field. The volcanic region stretches a north–south distance of approximately 45 mi (72 km) from near Goldendale, Washington in the south to include part of the Yakama Indian Reservation in the north. It is centered 28 mi (45 km) east of Mount Adams ,

3312-478: The lack of permanent human habitation and farming activities in the forested region. Water is pulled from streams and the groundwater system for irrigation in the Goldendale area. Yakima, Washington Yakima ( / ˈ j æ k ɪ m ɑː / or / ˈ j æ k ɪ m ə / ) is a city in, and the county seat of, Yakima County , Washington , United States, and the state's 11th most populous city . As of

3381-574: The land categorized as cold-summer mediterranean and a small area in the highest elevations with dry-summer subarctic climate. Precipitation varies significantly both from west to east and from low to high elevation. Goldendale, located within the volcanic field at around 1,600 ft (490 m) elevation experiences an average of 17 in (430 mm) of precipitation annually while Indian Rock sees an average of 41 in (1,000 mm). Precipitation most frequently falls from October to March with summer months being particularly dry. The crest of

3450-524: The last 350,000 years Simcoe was active, there was also activity in the Mount Adams region, but Mount Adams itself had not yet started forming. Indian Heaven , a volcanic field farther to the west, is also generally much younger than Simcoe, becoming active only in the most recent 200,000 years of activity at Simcoe Mountains Volcanic Field. Mount St. Helens, like Mount Adams, entirely postdates activity at Simcoe Mountains. The Klickitat River roughly delineates

3519-460: The mayor is elected by the council members. Yakima's city manager serves under the direction of the City Council, and administers and coordinates the delivery of municipal services. The city of Yakima is a full-service city, providing police, fire, water and wastewater treatment, parks, public works, planning, street maintenance, code enforcement, airport and transit to residents. In 1994 and 2015,

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3588-512: The northern half becoming part of the Yakama Indian Reservation. The United States Army built Fort Simcoe along the Eel Road near a common gathering place and spring at the northern base of the Simcoe Mountains in 1856 to keep tabs on Native Americans utilizing the corridor during the Yakima War between Native Americans and the United States. After construction of Fort Simcoe, the military built

3657-463: The northern half of the field Eruptions from this volcanic field occurred in three periods during the Pliocene and Quaternary ; the first episode occurred 4.2–3.2 million years ago. the second was from 2.2 to 1.2 million years ago, and the most recent episode lasted from 1.0 to 0.6 million years ago. The most recent known eruption was a trachybasalt lava flow dated to 631,000 ± 27,000 years ago called

3726-399: The picking, processing, marketing and support services for the agricultural economy. According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are: Downtown Yakima, long the retail hub of the region, has undergone many changes since the late 1990s. Three major department stores, and an entire shopping mall that is now closed, have been replaced by

3795-401: The population. Of the 35,752 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.1% consisted of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.4. 27.3% of the population

3864-448: The population. 19.1% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher. There were 33,074 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who

3933-529: The region, including the Yakama , with people passing over then to get between the Yakima Valley to the north and traditional fishing grounds along the Columbia River to the south. During the Yakima War , the United States Army constructed a road through the mountains to provide better access to forts on either side. Today it is traversed by U.S. Route 97 which passes over Satus Pass . The upper slopes of

4002-426: The ridges and mountain tops can be forested with Ponderosa pine , western juniper , and Douglas fir . Native American communities were aware of berries growing in the forested region, including the huckleberry . Small streams produce productive riparian zones even in low elevations with large trees including black cottonwood present despite arid conditions. In riparian zones, plants may source water both from

4071-437: The south slopes of the highland area north of Goldendale and forest grouse are present in riparian zones and disused logging roads. Small streams draining the Simcoe Mountains on the south and west slopes form important habitat for migratory fish. Steelhead salmon utilize numerous water bodies but are at risk from low water flow and high water temperatures. Water in the mountains is relatively free from pollutants owing to

4140-412: The surface and from the groundwater system. Many streams may dry up on the surface during the summer but continue to flow underground because the porous nature of the rocks allows for groundwater movement in the region. Small cacti can also be seen in the arid elevations. Fauna exhibit a similar transition through the different elevation levels of the mountains with lower elevations making up part of

4209-409: The town being platted in 1872. The surrounding Klickitat Valley became a minor agricultural center, mostly producing wheat. The first rail line into the valley reached Goldendale in 1903. The town would become the largest in the Simcoe Mountains area with a population of 3,453 in 2020. A ski area and lodge opened on Satus Pass in 1952 but was only open for 24 years because the location did not offer

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4278-476: The trolleys and a museum for the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima expanded the Convention Center in 2020. Cultural activities and events take place throughout the year. The Yakima Valley Museum houses exhibits related to the region's natural and cultural history, a restored soda fountain, and periodic special exhibitions. Downtown Yakima's historic Capitol Theatre and Seasons Performance Hall, as well as

4347-440: The upper elevations along with many of those that are also found in the lower elevations. Small rodents like the chipmunk and a few small lizards are present in the forested area. Birds are common, ranging in size from the red-tailed hawk to smaller mountain bluebird , and California quail among others. Many of the birds in the Simcoe Mountains can be observed across nearly all elevation zones. Wild turkey can be found on

4416-659: The volcanic field. The northeastern quarter drains via small streams including Satus and Toppenish Creeks into the Yakima River while the western and northwestern quarter drains to the Klickitat River with the south half flowing to the Lower Klickitat River. U.S. Route 97 passes through the field over Satus Pass, leading north to Yakima and south to Bend, Oregon . The Simcoe Mountains region has been inhabited by humans for millennia, first by Native Americans and later including European American settlement. The land

4485-490: The volcanic region and groundwater flows outward from the central highland area toward Goldendale as well as eventually flowing into Satus and Toppenish Creeks which are tributaries of the Yakima River. Topsoil is largely loess blown off the Cascades during the Last Glacial Maximum . Volcanic material from the Simcoe Mountains constitutes part of the alluvium carried downstream by Satus and Toppenish Creeks draining

4554-433: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.3. People under the age of 18 accounted for 28.3% of the population, while 13.1% were 65 years or older. The median age was 33.9 years, and 50.7% of the population was female. The median household income was $ 39,706. The per capita income was $ 20,771. 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line . Yakima's growth in

4623-520: Was also removed in favor of seven districts—of which two have a Latino majority. The city manager position has been vacant since January 2024, when the new city council removed incumbent Bob Harrison. Several attempts were made in the early 2020s to move Yakima to a mayor–council form of government. The citizens of Yakima are represented in the Washington Senate by Republicans Curtis King in District 14, and Nikki Torres in District 15, and in

4692-527: Was established in Ahtanum , southwest of present-day Yakima, in 1847. The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the Yakima War . The U.S. Army established Fort Simcoe in 1856 near present-day White Swan as a response to the uprising. The Yakamas were defeated and forced to relocate to the Yakama Indian Reservation . Yakima County was created in 1865. When bypassed by

4761-400: Was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. The 2018–2022 five-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 55,734 (with

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