Pend Oreille County, Washington | |
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 Pend Oreille County Courthouse (September 2014) | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofWashington | |
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| Coordinates:48°32′38″N117°13′56″W / 48.54389°N 117.23222°W /48.54389; -117.23222 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Washington |
| Founded | March 1, 1911 |
| Named after | Pend d'Oreilles people |
| Seat | Newport |
| Largest city | Newport |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,425 sq mi (3,690 km2) |
| • Land | 1,400 sq mi (3,600 km2) |
| • Water | 25 sq mi (65 km2) 1.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,401 |
• Estimate (2024) | 14,332 |
| • Density | 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | pendoreille.gov |
Pend Oreille County (/ˌpɒndəˈreɪ/POND-ə-RAY) is acounty located in the northeast corner of theU.S. state ofWashington, along theCanada–US border. As of the2020 census, the population was 13,401.[1] Thecounty seat and largest city isNewport.[2]
The county was created out ofStevens County on March 1, 1911.[3] It is the most recently formed ofthe state's 39 counties. It is named after thePend d'Oreilles tribe, who in turn were ostensibly named for large shell earrings that members wore. ("Pend d'oreille", while awkward inFrench, could be translated as "hangs from the ear".)
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,425 square miles (3,690 km2), of which 1,400 square miles (3,600 km2) is land and 25 square miles (65 km2) (1.8%) is water.[4]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6,363 | — | |
| 1930 | 7,155 | 12.4% | |
| 1940 | 7,156 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 7,413 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,914 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,025 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,580 | 42.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,915 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 11,732 | 31.6% | |
| 2010 | 13,001 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 13,401 | 3.1% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 14,332 | [5] | 6.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9] 2010–2020[1] | |||
As of the2010 census, there were 13,001 people, 5,479 households, and 3,628 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 9.3 inhabitants per square mile (3.6/km2). There were 7,936 housing units at an average density of 5.7 per square mile (2.2/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 91.6% Caucasian, 3.8% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.0% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry,[12]
Of the 5,479 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 47.8 years.[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $38,896 and the median income for a family was $46,971. Males had a median income of $45,728 versus $26,128 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,546. About 13.6% of families and 18.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.[13]
As of the2000 census, there were 11,732 people, 4,639 households, and 3,261 families in the county. Thepopulation density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km2). There were 6,608 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.53%White, 0.14%Black orAfrican American, 2.88%Native American, 0.63%Asian, 0.20%Pacific Islander, 0.57% fromother races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 21.1% were ofGerman, 13.2%English, 10.2%United States or American, 9,2%Irish and 5.7%Norwegian ancestry.
There were 4,639 households, out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% weremarried couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
The county population contained 26.30% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 29.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,677, and the median income for a family was $36,977. Males had a median income of $36,951 versus $20,693 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $15,731. About 13.60% of families and 18.10% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 27.60% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1912 | 305 | 14.57% | 747 | 35.67% | 1,042 | 49.76% |
| 1916 | 916 | 43.21% | 1,080 | 50.94% | 124 | 5.85% |
| 1920 | 1,079 | 54.30% | 651 | 32.76% | 257 | 12.93% |
| 1924 | 1,025 | 51.05% | 231 | 11.50% | 752 | 37.45% |
| 1928 | 1,206 | 59.58% | 793 | 39.18% | 25 | 1.24% |
| 1932 | 855 | 30.97% | 1,772 | 64.18% | 134 | 4.85% |
| 1936 | 813 | 28.28% | 1,903 | 66.19% | 159 | 5.53% |
| 1940 | 1,268 | 40.94% | 1,812 | 58.51% | 17 | 0.55% |
| 1944 | 1,052 | 42.90% | 1,385 | 56.48% | 15 | 0.61% |
| 1948 | 1,009 | 39.31% | 1,465 | 57.07% | 93 | 3.62% |
| 1952 | 1,566 | 52.87% | 1,380 | 46.59% | 16 | 0.54% |
| 1956 | 1,488 | 49.09% | 1,540 | 50.81% | 3 | 0.10% |
| 1960 | 1,305 | 44.19% | 1,641 | 55.57% | 7 | 0.24% |
| 1964 | 985 | 33.22% | 1,978 | 66.71% | 2 | 0.07% |
| 1968 | 1,117 | 41.16% | 1,350 | 49.74% | 247 | 9.10% |
| 1972 | 1,746 | 59.57% | 1,071 | 36.54% | 114 | 3.89% |
| 1976 | 1,516 | 47.82% | 1,533 | 48.36% | 121 | 3.82% |
| 1980 | 2,136 | 55.70% | 1,399 | 36.48% | 300 | 7.82% |
| 1984 | 2,374 | 58.26% | 1,655 | 40.61% | 46 | 1.13% |
| 1988 | 1,802 | 47.50% | 1,925 | 50.74% | 67 | 1.77% |
| 1992 | 1,528 | 32.40% | 1,798 | 38.13% | 1,390 | 29.47% |
| 1996 | 2,012 | 40.27% | 2,126 | 42.55% | 858 | 17.17% |
| 2000 | 3,076 | 56.56% | 1,973 | 36.28% | 389 | 7.15% |
| 2004 | 3,693 | 59.58% | 2,310 | 37.27% | 195 | 3.15% |
| 2008 | 3,717 | 56.28% | 2,562 | 38.79% | 326 | 4.94% |
| 2012 | 3,952 | 58.56% | 2,508 | 37.16% | 289 | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 4,373 | 62.33% | 1,934 | 27.57% | 709 | 10.11% |
| 2020 | 5,728 | 66.97% | 2,593 | 30.32% | 232 | 2.71% |
| 2024 | 5,826 | 68.18% | 2,461 | 28.80% | 258 | 3.02% |
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