55-507: Hoquiam ( / ˈ h oʊ k w i ə m / HOH -kwee-əm ) is a city in Grays Harbor County , Washington , United States. It borders the city of Aberdeen at Myrtle Street, with Hoquiam to the west. The two cities share a common economic history in lumbering and exporting, but Hoquiam has maintained its independent identity. It shares a long rivalry with its more populated neighbor, especially in high school sports. Hoquiam
110-416: A Mediterranean climate ( Köppen climate classification Csb ) that borders closely on an oceanic climate . Outside of the mild and dry summer season, rainfall is generally very high and monthly totals of over 20 inches (510 mm) are not unknown. Snowfall is rare and indeed does not fall many years; however, in the winter of 1964/1965 as much as 40.8 inches (1.0 m) of snow fell in two storms. As of
165-409: A 2:1 ratio for damages avoided during a future flood event. The local airport, Bowerman Airport ( IATA : HQM , ICAO : KHQM , FAA LID : HQM ), is coastal Washington's only jet-capable airport. It has a 5,000-foot (1,524 m) runway and a parallel taxiway located on a narrow peninsula extending westward into Grays Harbor. Hoquiam is also home to dozens of species of migratory birds that nest along
220-583: A company which manufactured a certain kind of wood pulp used by its customers to produce rayon. In 1907, Hoquiam was home to Industrial Workers of the World Industrial Union No. 276. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.60 square miles (40.40 km), of which, 9.02 square miles (23.36 km) is land and 6.58 square miles (17.04 km) is water. Hoquiam experiences
275-645: A cost of $ 1.3 million, the modernized station protects the community's northern residential area, including the Lincoln Elementary School, and is considered a vital infrastructure project for future levee builds, known as the North Shore Levee and the North Shore Levee West Segments. Pipelines that direct the flow of floodwaters were also replaced. The combination of the pump station and levee projects
330-432: A discrepancy. The Census Bureau explained that same-sex "Husband/wife" data samples were changed to "unmarried partner" by computer processing methods in 99% of the cases. In the remaining 1%, computer systems used one of two possibilities: a) one of the two listed sexes was changed, making the partnership appear heterosexual, or b) if the two partners were more than 15 years apart in age, they might have been reassigned into
385-609: A familial parent/child relationship. The process of automatic reassignment of same-sex marriage data was initiated so that the Census Bureau would not contravene the Defense of Marriage Act passed in 1996. The Act states: In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word 'marriage' means only
440-431: A family was $ 49,745. Males had a median income of $ 42,998 versus $ 34,183 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,656. About 11.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 67,194 people, 26,808 households, and 17,907 families living in the county. The population density
495-573: A large estuarine bay near its southwestern corner. On May 7, 1792, Boston fur trader Robert Gray crossed the bar into a bay which he called Bullfinch Harbor, but which later cartographers would label Chehalis Bay, and then Grays Harbor. The area that now comprises Grays Harbor County was part of Oregon Territory in the first part of the nineteenth century. On December 19, 1845, the Provisional Government of Oregon created two counties (Vancouver and Clark) in its northern portion (which
550-799: A pulp mill was established under the name of Grays Harbor Pulp Company. A year later, a Pennsylvania company- the Hammermill Paper Company - became interested in Grays Harbor Pulp Company. When the Pennsylvania company bought stock in the Grays Harbor Pulp Company, the Grays Harbor pulp Company built a paper mill and became the Grays Harbor Pulp & Paper Company. In 1936, the Grays Harbor Pulp and Paper Company merged with Rayonier Incorporated,
605-697: A sample of blocks. (In 1999, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that the Constitution prohibits the use of such figures for apportionment purposes, but it may be permissible for other purposes where feasible.) The controversy was partly technical, but also partly political, since based on data from the 1990 census both parties believed that adjustment would likely have the effect, after redistricting, of slightly increasing Democratic representation in legislative bodies, but would also give Utah an additional, probably Republican, representative to Congress. Following
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#1732772469813660-576: A win over a touring team from Australia . It was the only game the Australians lost during their tour. In 2006, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) changed the enrollment limit for the 2A classification allowing Aberdeen to drop to 2A along with other schools in the area creating a new league. The old league football rivalry which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006
715-428: Is calculated to eventually remove flood insurance requirements for homeowners and businesses in the neighborhood. During a January 2022 flood, the rebuilt station pumped a combined 51,000,000 US gallons (190,000,000 L; 42,000,000 imp gal) of water without fail over 30 consecutive hours. Due to the improvements, it has been estimated that the city would gain an 11:1 ratio on the return on investment, including
770-470: Is now the state of Washington). In 1849, the name of Vancouver County was changed to Lewis County, and on April 14, 1854, a portion of Lewis County was partitioned off to become Chehalis County. This county's boundaries have not changed since its creation, but on June 9, 1915, its name was changed to Grays Harbor County to eliminate confusion with the town of Chehalis in Lewis County . According to
825-1054: Is represented by Derek Kilmer . In the Washington State Legislature it lies in the 19th and 24th districts. In the Washington State Senate it is represented by Kevin Van De Wege ( D ) and Jeff Wilson ( R ). In the Washington House of Representatives it is represented by Mike Chapman (D), Joel McEntire (R), Steve Tharinger (D), and Jim Walsh (R). Principal economic activities in Grays Harbor County include wood and paper production, food processing (especially seafood), and manufacturing. 47°09′N 123°50′W / 47.15°N 123.83°W / 47.15; -123.83 2000 United States census The 2000 United States census , conducted by
880-592: The 2020 census , there were 8,776 people, 3,787 households in the city. As of the 2010 census , there were 8,726 people, 3,480 households, and 2,119 families residing in the city. The population density was 967.4 inhabitants per square mile (373.5/km). There were 3,938 housing units at an average density of 436.6 per square mile (168.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 85.5% White , 0.8% African American , 3.9% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 4.2% from other races , and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.5% of
935-535: The Census Bureau , determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2 percent over the 248,709,873 people enumerated during the 1990 census . This was the twenty-second federal census and was at the time the largest civilly administered peacetime effort in the United States. Approximately 16 percent of households received a "long form" of
990-882: The National Register of Historic Places . The city is now home of the Grays Harbor Bearcats, a developmental football team of the North American Football League (NAFL). Historically, the city has been home to several Minor League Baseball teams including the Hoquiam Loggers and the Grays Harbor Ports . As part of the Chehalis Basin Strategy , Hoquiam received a new pump house to replace an ineffective, aging pump. Completed in 2018 at
1045-523: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,224 square miles (5,760 km ), of which 1,902 square miles (4,930 km ) is land and 322 square miles (830 km ) (14%) is water. As of the 2010 census , there were 72,797 people, 28,579 households, and 18,493 families living in the county. The population density was 38.3 inhabitants per square mile (14.8/km ). There were 35,166 housing units at an average density of 18.5 units per square mile (7.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1100-459: The mean center of U.S. population moved to Phelps County, Missouri . The Northeastern United States grew by 2,785,149; the Midwest by 4,724,144. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] (maps not to scale) [REDACTED] The results of the census are used to determine how many congressional districts each state is apportioned . Congress defines the formula, in accordance with Title 2 of
1155-713: The 2000 census is freely available through the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . Aggregate data for small areas, together with electronic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . Personally identifiable information will be available in 2072. The U.S. resident population includes the total number of people in the 50 states and the District of Columbia . The Bureau also enumerated
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#17327724698131210-433: The 2000 census, which contained over 100 questions. Full documentation on the 2000 census, including census forms and a procedural history, is available from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . This was the first census in which a state— California —recorded a population of over 30 million, as well as the first in which two states—California and Texas —recorded populations of more than 20 million. Microdata from
1265-550: The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are excluded from the apportionment population because they do not have voting seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. Since the first census in 1790 , the decennial count has been the basis for the United States representative form of government. Article I, Section II specifies that "The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative." In 1790, each member of
1320-532: The House represented about 34,000 residents. Since then, the House more than quadrupled in size, and in 1911 the number of representatives was fixed at 435. Today, each member represents about 20 times as many constituents. In the years leading up to the 2000 census, there was substantial controversy over whether the Bureau should adjust census figures based on a follow-up survey, called the post-enumeration survey, of
1375-657: The Northwest Lumber Company. The mill was later renamed the Simpson Lumber Company, and retained that name until 1906. In 1913, Frank J. Shields became the new manager at the mill at Hoquiam. The extension of the railroad from Aberdeen to Hoquiam, beginning in 1898, contributed to the continued importance of logging and lumber in Hoquiam. The importance of logging and related products continued to be relevant to Hoquiam's economy, and in 1927,
1430-762: The Shorebird Festival, the Logger's Playday, the Hoquiam's Riverfest, and the On Track Arts Festival. The main sports team in the town is the Hoquiam High School Grizzlies , the Crimson and Gray. In 2004, the boys basketball team completed a perfect 28–0 season and won the state 2A championship. Victories included non-league wins over Lincoln High of Tacoma , Bellevue High , two over archrival Aberdeen High , and
1485-444: The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling that rejected Utah's efforts to have Mormon missionaries counted. The state of Utah then filed another lawsuit alleging that the statistical methods used in computing the state populations were improper and cost Utah the seat. The Bureau uses a method called imputation to assign a number of residents to addresses where residents cannot be reached after multiple efforts. While nationwide
1540-482: The U.S. Code, to reapportion among the states the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives . The apportionment population consists of the resident population of the fifty states, plus the overseas military and federal civilian employees and their dependents living with them who could be allocated to a state. Each member of the House represents a population of about 647,000. The populations of
1595-422: The age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female head of house with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 persons and the average family size was 3.09 members. The population was aligned with 27.4% under
1650-407: The age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.3% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 41.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 41,899 and the median income for
1705-429: The age of 18 living with them, 50.70% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.70% under
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1760-467: The age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,160, and the median income for a family was $ 39,709. Males had a median income of $ 35,947 versus $ 24,262 for females. The per capita income for
1815-436: The age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median household income was $ 29,658 and the median family income was $ 34,859. The median male income was $ 33,417 versus $ 23,558 for females. The per capita income for
1870-542: The census did not count them specifically. Bisexual and transgender populations were not counted, either, because there were no questions regarding this information. Also unavailable is the number of additional same-sex couples living under the same roof as the first, though this applies to additional heterosexual couples as well. The lack of accurate numbers makes it difficult for lawmakers who are considering legislation on hate crimes or social services for gay families with children. It also makes for less accuracy when predicting
1925-414: The census was tabulated, Utah challenged the results in two different ways. Utah was extremely close to gaining a fourth congressional seat, falling 857 people short, which in turn was allocated to North Carolina . The margin was later shortened to 80 people, after the federal government discovered that it overcounted the population of North Carolina by 2,673 residents. The Census Bureau counted members of
1980-483: The census, discrepancies between the adjusted census figures and demographic estimates of population change could not be resolved in time to meet legal deadlines for the provision of redistricting data, and the Census Bureau therefore recommended that the unadjusted results be used for this purpose. This recommendation was followed by the Secretary of Commerce (the official in charge of making the determination). After
2035-434: The census, there could be three to six more homosexual un-partnered individuals who would not be counted as gay. The census reported that same-sex male couples numbered 336,001 and female same-sex couples numbered 329,522. Extrapolating from those figures and the surveyed partnering habits of homosexuals, as many as 4.3 million homosexual adults could have been living in the U.S. in 2000. The exact number cannot be known because
2090-479: The city was $ 15,089, with 19.0% of the population and 16.1% of families living below the poverty line . Of the total population, 26.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Hoquiam is the home of the Logger's Playday , celebrated with a parade and logging competition every September, in which loggers from around the world come to participate. Hoquiam sponsors
2145-590: The city. The population density was 992 people per square mile (383/km). There were 4,023 housing units, with an average density of 438.7 per square mile (169.4/km). The racial distribution of the city was 89.32% White , 5.75% Latino , 3.86% Native American , 1.18% Asian , 0.32% African-American , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 2.09% from other races , and 3.18% from two or more races. The white population breaks down as 14.6% American , 13.8% German , 9.6% Irish , 6.8% English and 5.7% Norwegian ancestry. There were 3,640 households, of which 31.8% had children under
2200-415: The county was $ 16,799. 16.10% of the population and 11.90% of families were below the poverty line , including 21.60% of those under the age of 18 and 40% of those 65 and older. Grays Harbor used to be one of the most consistently Democratic counties in the nation, due to its unionized logging industry. Until 2016, the last Republican presidential candidate to carry the county was Herbert Hoover in 1928;
2255-428: The county was 84.9% white, 4.6% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% black or African American, 0.3% Pacific islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 21.0% were German , 13.5% were Irish , 11.7% were English , 6.8% were Norwegian , and 4.2% were American . Of the 28,579 households, 28.8% had children under
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2310-421: The fertility of a population. Another issue that concerned gay rights advocates involved the automatic changing of data during the tabulation process. This automatic software data compiling method, called allocation , was designed to counteract mistakes and discrepancies in returned questionnaires. Forms that were filled out by two same-sex persons who checked the "Husband/wife" relationship box were treated as
2365-892: The imputation method added 0.4% to the population, the rate in Utah was 0.2%. The state challenged that the use of imputation violates the Census Act of 1957 and that it also fails the Constitution's requirement in Article I, Section 2 that an "actual enumeration" be used for apportionment. This case, Utah v. Evans , made it to the Supreme Court , but Utah was again defeated. The census forms did not include any questions regarding sexual orientation , making it impossible to compile data comparing heterosexual and homosexual populations. However, two questions were asked that allowed same-sex partnerships to be counted. The questionnaires asked
2420-422: The last Republican gubernatorial candidate to win the county until 2016 was Daniel J. Evans in 1964 . However, Donald Trump carried the county in the 2016 presidential election and went on to win a majority of its votes in both 2020 and 2024. In the United States House of Representatives Grays Harbor is part of Washington's 6th congressional district , which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+5 and
2475-626: The lumber industry from San Francisco, provided the financing for the Northwestern Mill. In 1881, Simpson sent his manager, George Emerson, to Hoquiam to establish a mill there, and Emerson purchased 300 acres for the new mill and lumber operation. By September 1882, the Simpson mill was producing its first lumber products. In 1886, Captain Simpson merged his mill with the Miller Brothers mill, also located in Hoquiam, and named it
2530-583: The military and other federal civilian employees serving abroad as residents of their home state but did not count other people living outside the United States. Utah claimed that people traveling abroad as religious missionaries should be counted as residents and that the failure to do so imposed a burden on Mormon religious practice. Almost half of all Mormon missionaries, more than 11,000 people, were from Utah; only 102 came from North Carolina. If this policy were changed, then Utah would have received an additional seat instead of North Carolina. On November 26, 2002,
2585-846: The most food donations. Since 1981, Hoquiam High School has hosted the largest distance running event on the Washington coast. The Hoquiam Grizzly Alumni Cross Country Invitational features 35+ schools and 1,000+ high school runners every October. Hoquiam also sponsors the Grizzly Alumni Wrestling tournament in January and Volleyball tournament in September. The city was also home of the Western Baseball League 's Grays Harbor Gulls from 1995 to 1997. They played their home games at Olympic Stadium listed on
2640-442: The population. There were 3,480 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2695-511: The residents of the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico ; its population was 3,808,610, an 8.1% increase over the number from a decade earlier. In an introduction to a more detailed population profile (see references below ), the Census Bureau highlighted the following facts about U.S. population dynamics: Regionally, the South and West experienced the bulk of the nation's population increase: 14,790,890 and 10,411,850, respectively. This meant that
2750-554: The sex of each person in a household and they asked what the relationship was between each of the members of the household. Respondents could check "Husband/wife" or "unmarried partner" or a number of other relationships. Responses were tabulated and the Census Bureau reported that there were more than 658,000 same-sex couples heading households in the United States. However, only about 25% of gay men and 40% of lesbians are in shared-household partnerships at any one time, according to non-census surveys. For every same-sex couple tallied in
2805-498: The water's edge during the milder months. Grays Harbor County, Washington Grays Harbor County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington . As of the 2020 census , the population was 75,636. Its county seat is Montesano , and its largest city is Aberdeen . Grays Harbor County is included in the Aberdeen Micropolitan Statistical Area . The county is presently named after
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#17327724698132860-433: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 9,097 people, 3,640 households, and 2,245 families residing in
2915-692: Was 35 people per square mile (14 people/km ). There were 32,489 housing units at an average density of 17 units per square mile (6.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.30% White , 0.34% Black or African American , 4.66% Native American , 1.22% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 2.27% from other races , and 3.10% from two or more races. 4.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.3% were of German , 11.9% United States or American, 9.9% English , 9.2% Irish , and 6.1% Norwegian ancestry. 94.1% spoke English and 3.9% Spanish as their first language. There were 26,808 households, out of which 30.50% had children under
2970-514: Was incorporated on May 21, 1890. Its name comes from a Native-American word meaning "hungry for wood", from the great amount of driftwood at the mouth of the Hoquiam River . The population was 8,776 at the 2020 census . One of the first logging operations in Hoquiam was established by Ed Campbell in 1872. About 10 years later, Captain Asa M. Simpson, a Pacific Coast mariner and businessman in
3025-435: Was renewed with the 101st meeting between Hoquiam and Aberdeen on October 14. Hoquiam Grizzlies won 20–6. Although Aberdeen holds the overall record at 67-33-5 as of the 2010 season. Hoquiam and Aberdeen High Schools also compete against each other in an annual Fall food drive, referred to as the "Food Ball" and dedicated to helping local low-income families. In this competition everyone wins regardless of which school collects
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