62-660: Union Gap is a city in Yakima County , Washington , United States. The population was 6,568 at the 2020 census . Union Gap has become the retail hub for the entire Yakima Valley as a result of Valley Mall and other thriving businesses being located here. Part of the city is part of the Yakama Nation . The town is named for a water gap formed by the Yakima River between the Rattlesnake Hills and Ahtanum Ridge . The gap
124-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
186-494: 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
248-561: A nationally successful pop group of the late 1960s (Puckett grew up in the adjacent city of Yakima ). Yakima County, Washington Yakima County is a county in 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
310-519: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
372-520: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
434-675: A separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
496-530: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
558-532: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. Liberty Bottleworks, a water bottle manufacturer, operates out of a plant in Union Gap that employs 18 people. As of the 2020 census , there were 6,568 people, 2,183 households, and 1,527 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,177.7 inhabitants per square mile (454.7/km). There were 2,275 housing units at an average density of 407.9 inhabitants per square mile (157.5/km). The racial makeup of
620-591: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
682-549: Is travesed by U.S. Route 97 , Interstate 82 , and Thorp Road. The city of Union Gap was originally named Yakima City and was officially incorporated on November 23, 1883. When bypassed by 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. In 1918, North Yakima was renamed to simply Yakima , and
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#1732856160132744-513: 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
806-836: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
868-656: 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 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
930-469: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
992-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
1054-513: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1116-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1178-512: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
1240-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
1302-525: 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
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#17328561601321364-542: 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 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,
1426-512: 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 the county's total area. Its population
1488-403: The average family size was 3.20. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median income for a household in
1550-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1612-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1674-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1736-406: The city was $ 30,676, and the median income for a family was $ 34,795. Males had a median income of $ 25,802 versus $ 23,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,102. About 14.9% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. Union Gap is the namesake of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap ,
1798-460: The city was 43.79% White , 1.10% African American , 2.79% Native American , 0.58% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 35.76% from some other races and 15.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 58.62% of the population. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.7% were under 5 years of age, and 10.5% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 6,047 people, 2,061 households, and 1,420 families living in
1860-446: The city. The population density was 1,117.7 inhabitants per square mile (431.5/km). There were 2,210 housing units at an average density of 439.5 inhabitants per square mile (169.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 72.19% White , 0.41% African American , 2.24% Native American , 0.57% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 20.17% from some other races and 4.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 29.57% of
1922-446: The city. The population density was 1,197.4 inhabitants per square mile (462.3/km). There were 2,173 housing units at an average density of 430.3 inhabitants per square mile (166.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 62.91% White , 0.91% African American , 2.61% Native American , 0.88% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 29.07% from some other races and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 47.18% of
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1984-493: 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
2046-445: 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
2108-630: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
2170-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
2232-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2294-480: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
2356-607: 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 ),
2418-531: 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
2480-504: The original town to the south was named Union Gap to avoid confusion between the two towns. Union Gap is located at 46°33′26.46″N 120°28′30.23″W / 46.5573500°N 120.4750639°W / 46.5573500; -120.4750639 (46.5573492, -120.4750638). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.58 square miles (14.45 km), of which, 5.58 square miles (14.45 km)
2542-479: 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
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2604-652: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
2666-441: The population. There were 2,061 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2728-407: The population. There were 2,070 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and
2790-419: 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
2852-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
2914-507: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
2976-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
3038-456: 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
3100-433: Was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.43. The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 5,621 people, 2,070 households, and 1,407 families living in
3162-468: 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
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#17328561601323224-422: 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 is reputed to be one of
3286-435: 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
3348-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
3410-471: 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 was created in 1855. However, several tribes felt
3472-485: 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 was carved out of Walla Walla County. However, the Ferguson County government and boundary
3534-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
3596-504: Was popular Senator "Scoop" Jackson in 1982. White (U.S. Census) In the United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in
3658-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
3720-527: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
3782-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
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#17328561601323844-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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