31-473: Tieton ( / ˈ t aɪ . ə t ə n / ) is a city in Yakima County , Washington , United States. The population was 1,389 at the 2020 census . In recent years, Tieton has suffered economic depression, with the decline of its fruit warehouses. As of 2007, a Seattle lawyer and the founding president of the art publishing house Marquand Books have been investing in the city and attempting to revive it, with
62-494: A household in the county was $ 34,828, and the median income for a family was $ 39,746. Males had a median income of $ 31,620 versus $ 24,541 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,606. About 14.8% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over. At the last census, the county harvested 1,027 acres (416 ha) of potato ( Solanum tuberosum ). The northeastern corner of
93-596: A project they call project "Mighty Tieton." Tieton was officially incorporated on June 5, 1942. Tieton gets its name from the Tieton River , meaning "roaring water". Tieton is located at 46°42′11″N 120°45′21″W / 46.70306°N 120.75583°W / 46.70306; -120.75583 (46.703160, -120.755824). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km), all of it land. Tieton
124-466: A sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of
155-652: Is located near the confluence of the Tieton River with the Naches River . This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tieton has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. As of the 2010 census , there were 1,191 people, 358 households, and 279 families living in
186-555: Is reputed to be one of the most difficult places on earth to predict weather, because of its surrounding mountains. The county's area is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. The highest point in the county is Mount Adams, which is the second tallest peak in Washington and the third tallest in the Cascade Range. As of the 2010 census , there were 243,231 people, 80,592 households, and 58,790 families living in
217-513: The 2000 census , there were 222,581 people, 73,993 households, and 54,606 families living in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile (20 people/km ). There were 79,174 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 65.60% White , 0.97% Black or African American , 4.48% Native American , 0.95% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 24.43% from other races , and 3.48% from two or more races. 35.90% of
248-606: The U.S. state of Washington . As of the 2020 census , its population was 256,728. The county seat and most populous city is Yakima . The county was formed out of Ferguson County in January 1865 and is named for the Yakama tribe of Native Americans . Yakima County comprises the Yakima, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area and is Washington state's most populous majority-Hispanic county as of 2020. The area that now comprises Yakima County
279-525: The Spotted Cutworm ( Xestia c-nigrum ), and the Beet Leafhopper ( Circulifer tenellus ) in potato . Yakima County leans Republican in statewide elections. On only four occasions has it backed a Democrat for President – it has voted for the same candidate as the state of South Dakota in every election since they first voted for President – and the last Democratic gubernatorial candidate it backed
310-633: The area north of the Columbia River first into the Washington Territory , and then (December 19, 1845) into two vast counties: Clark and Lewis . The Washington Territory was formed as a separate governing entity in 1853. In 1854, that legislature carved several counties out of the two original large counties, including Skamania County . Later in 1854 the new Skamania County was reduced in size by carving out Walla Walla County . This arrangement lasted until January 23, 1863, when Ferguson County
341-402: The average family size was 3.88. In the town the age distribution of the population shows 37.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for a household in
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#1732851986762372-455: The country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure
403-493: The county is part of the U.S. Army's Yakima Training Center . Washington ranks second in the United States in the production of wine , behind only California . The Yakima Valley AVA was established in 1983 in the state's oldest agricultural region. It is Washington's third largest officially designated American Viticultural Area (AVA), and is responsible for more than 40% of the state's wine production . Located within
434-438: The county's total area. Its population was 31,799 in 2000, and its largest city is Toppenish . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 4,311 square miles (11,170 km ), of which 4,295 square miles (11,120 km ) is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (0.4%) is water. Yakima County is the second-largest county in Washington by land area and third-largest by total area. Yakima County
465-445: The county. The population density was 56.6 people per square mile (21.9 people/km ). There were 85,474 housing units at an average density of 19.9 units per square mile (7.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 4.3% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 26.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 45.0% of
496-607: The larger Columbia Valley AVA , the Yakima Valley AVA is sub-divided into the three smaller wine regions, each with distinctive growing conditions. They are Red Mountain AVA , Snipes Mountain AVA , and Rattlesnake Hills AVA . Of the viticultural region's 665,000 acres (269,000 ha), nearly 11,120 acres (4,500 ha) were planted in 2008. Common agricultural pests here include the Green Peach Aphid ( Myzus persicae ),
527-479: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 13.2% were of German , 6.4% United States or American, 5.9% English and 5.4% Irish ancestry. There were 73,993 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who
558-404: The population. There were 341 households, out of which 52.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and
589-439: The population. There were 358 households, of which 54.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
620-419: The population. In terms of ethnicity, 15.8% reported German , 8.0% English , 7.3% Irish , and 3.6% American ancestry. Of the 80,592 households, 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.1% were non-families, and 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
651-411: The town was $ 30,052, and the median income for a family was $ 34,583. Males had a median income of $ 24,750 versus $ 18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,439. About 14.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over. Yakima County, Washington Yakima County is a county in
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#1732851986762682-419: The town. The population density was 1,452.4 inhabitants per square mile (560.8/km). There were 385 housing units at an average density of 469.5 per square mile (181.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 59.9% White , 0.3% African American , 2.4% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 31.9% from other races , and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.4% of
713-420: The town. The population density was 1,516.8 people per square mile (586.3/km). There were 363 housing units at an average density of 477.1 per square mile (184.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 54.07% White , 0.17% African American , 1.39% Native American , 0.69% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 41.33% from other races , and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.33% of
744-456: Was Albert D. Rosellini in 1956 . Only Adams County and Columbia County , which last backed a Democrat for governor in 1936 when Clarence D. Martin swept every county in the state, have consistently backed Republicans for governor for longer. Although Yakima County did narrowly support Maria Cantwell in 2012 , the previous U.S. senate candidate to carry Yakima County for the Democrats
775-468: Was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age was 32.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 42,877 and the median income for a family was $ 48,004. Males had a median income of $ 37,029 versus $ 29,824 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,325. About 16.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 31.9% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over. As of
806-426: Was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.67. The median age in the town was 29.2 years. 33.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 1,154 people, 341 households, and 267 families living in
837-435: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.44. In the county, 31.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.8% was from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males. The median income for
868-570: Was carved out of Walla Walla County. However, the Ferguson County government and boundary was dissolved on January 18, 1865, and its area was assigned to Yakima County three days later. Since its creation, the Yakima County boundary has been altered two times. In 1883 a portion of its area was carved off in the creation of Kittitas County , and in 1905 a further reduction added to the creation of Benton County . The Yakama Indian Reservation
899-522: Was created in 1855. However, several tribes felt the agreement creating this reserved area had been completed without sufficient native input, and skirmishes and local war (the Yakima War , which lasted until 1858) meant that the reservation was not fully operational for two decades. The Reservation is the 15th largest reservation in America, covering 1,573 sq mi (4,070 km ), and comprising 36% of
930-681: Was part of the Oregon Country at the start of the nineteenth century, inhabited both by fur prospectors from Canada, and Americans seeking land for agricultural and mineral-extraction opportunities. Unable to resolve which country should control this vast area, the Treaty of 1818 provided for joint control. By 1843, the Provisional Government of Oregon had been established, although at first there were questions as to its authority and extent. During its existence, that provisional government formed
961-492: Was popular Senator "Scoop" Jackson in 1982. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both