61-701: Ilwaco ( / ɪ l ˈ w ɑː k oʊ / il- WAH -koh ) is a city in Pacific County , Washington , United States. The population was 1,087 at the 2020 census . Founded in 1890, the city was home to the Ilwaco Railway and Navigation Company along the Long Beach Peninsula , with its core economy based on logging and timber rafting . The city is located on the southern edge of the Long Beach Peninsula, on Baker Bay on
122-441: A 9.7% increase from the 2000 United States Census . This was the first census in which all states recorded a population of over 500,000 people as well as the first in which all 100 largest cities recorded populations of over 200,000. It was the first census since 1930 that California did not record the largest population growth in absolute number. Texas surpassed California's growth by 4.3 million to 3.4 million. As required by
183-493: A dock, destroyed a receiving facility, and burned an estimated 600 crab pots . The conflagration began a few days before the beginning of the fishing season. Ilwaco is located on the Long Beach Peninsula . and according to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.93 square miles (15.36 km), of which 2.10 square miles (5.44 km) is land and 3.83 square miles (9.92 km)
244-432: A downtown census tract which lost only 60 housing units, but 1,400 people, implying that a downtown jail or dormitory was missed in canvassing. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a conference on March 27, 2011, to announce that the city would also challenge his city's census results, specifically the apparent undercounting in the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn . Bloomberg said that the numbers for Queens and Brooklyn,
305-469: A former conservative Republican Representative from Minnesota , stated that she would not fill out her census form other than to indicate the number of people living in her household because "the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that." Former Republican representative and Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr stated that the census has become too intrusive, going beyond
366-531: A gallows turntable and elevated watering trough, were located on the southwest corner of the intersection of First and Spruce streets. The depot was built nearby on Spruce Street. A siding was built for the Ilwaco Mill and Lumber Company. A published photo shows the passenger depot on the west side of First Street, at a point 14.8 miles (23.8 km) from the Ilwaco Depot to Nahcotta. The train ran out on
427-473: A historically low participating ethnicity in the U.S. census. Rapper Ludacris also participated in efforts to spread awareness of the 2010 census. The Census Bureau hired about 635,000 people to find those U.S. residents who had not returned their forms by mail; as of May 28, 2010, 113 census workers had been victims of crime while conducting the census. As of June 29, there were 436 incidents involving assaults or threats against enumerators, more than double
488-436: A household in the county was $ 31,209, and the median income for a family was $ 39,302. Males had a median income of $ 33,892 versus $ 22,982 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,322. About 9.10% of families and 14.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.70% of those under age 18 and 8.10% of those age 65 or over. Pacific County, along with neighboring Grays Harbor County , were among
549-528: A resident of Noorvik, Alaska . More than 120 million census forms were delivered by the U.S. Post Office beginning March 15, 2010. The number of forms mailed out or hand-delivered by the Census Bureau was approximately 134 million on April 1, 2010. Although the questionnaire used April 1, 2010, as the reference date as to where a person was living, an insert dated March 15, 2010, included the following printed in bold type: "Please complete and mail back
610-609: Is Raymond . The county was formed by the government of Oregon Territory in February 1851 and is named for the Pacific Ocean . Pacific County is centered on Willapa Bay , a region that provides twenty-five percent of the United States oyster harvest, although forestry, fishing, and tourism are also significant elements of the county's economy. The area that is now Pacific County was part of Oregon Territory in
671-742: Is thought to have many conservative fans, to publicize the census. The results of the 2010 census determined the number of seats that each state received in the United States House of Representatives starting with the 2012 elections . Consequently, this affected the number of votes each state had in the Electoral College for the 2012 presidential election . Because of population changes, eighteen states had changes in their number of seats. Eight states gained at least one seat, and ten states lost at least one seat. The final result involved 12 seats being switched. Some objected to
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#1732802200615732-562: Is water. This region experiences warm (but not hot), long, and somewhat dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. Snow is uncommon, even in winter. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ilwaco has a cool oceanic climate , bordering very closely on a warm-summer Mediterranean climate , abbreviated " Cfb " and " Csb " on climate maps. As of the 2010 census , there were 936 people, 443 households, and 257 families living in
793-651: The United States Constitution , the U.S. Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. The 2000 U.S. Census was the previous census completed. Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law of people living in the United States in Title 13 of the United States Code . On January 25, 2010, Census Bureau Director Robert Groves personally inaugurated the 2010 census enumeration by counting World War II veteran Clifton Jackson,
854-412: The 181 incidents in 2000 ; one enumerator, attempting to hand-deliver the census forms to a Hawaii County police officer, was arrested for trespassing – the officer's fellow policemen made the arrest. Some political conservatives and libertarians questioned the validity of the questions and even encouraged people to refuse to answer questions for privacy and constitutional reasons. Michele Bachmann ,
915-510: The 2000 census, an Internet response option was not offered, nor was the form available for download. Detailed socioeconomic information collected during past censuses will continue to be collected through the American Community Survey . The survey provides data about communities in the United States on a 1-year or 3-year cycle, depending on the size of the community, rather than once every 10 years. A small percentage of
976-410: The 2010 U.S. Census. Census Bureau director Robert Grove, however, wrote "the Census Bureau has rarely prosecuted failure to respond. While the rationale for the mandatory nature of the census still applies today, our message for the 2010 Census is about the common good benefits of participation". The fine for non-participation is much lower than that for reporting false information. In 2010, that penalty
1037-418: The 2010 census cost to be $ 11 billion. In August 2010, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that the census operational costs came in significantly under budget; of an almost $ 7 billion operational budget: Locke credited the management practices of Census Bureau director Robert Groves , citing in particular the decision to buy additional advertising in locations where responses lagged, which improved
1098-603: The 2010 census per-capita cost for China was about US$ 1 and for India was US$ 0.40. Operational costs were $ 5.4 billion, significantly under the $ 7 billion budget. In December 2010 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted that the cost of conducting the census has approximately doubled each decade since 1970. In a detailed 2004 report to Congress , the GAO called on the Census Bureau to address cost and design issues, and at that time, had estimated
1159-562: The 2010 census were those who identify as Black and Hispanic. This could lead to the loss of resources for underserved minority communities. The term " Negro " was used in the questionnaire as one of the options for African Americans (Question 9. What is Person (number)'s race? ... Black , African Am., or Negro) as a choice to describe one's race. Census Bureau spokesman Jack Martin explained that "many older African-Americans identified themselves that way, and many still do. Those who identify themselves as Negroes need to be included." The word
1220-404: The 9,499 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.9% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 50.8 years. The median income for a household in
1281-503: The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Ilwaco's early economy was based on the extraction of natural resources, such as timber production, eventually building up as a sawmill and fishing community known for large seafood catches. One fish processing business, in 2023, accounted for 10% of the state's non-treaty commercial harvest, but the 2024 fire at the port halved overall production in the community, leaving
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#17328022006151342-466: The address canvassing operation. Enumerators (information gatherers) that had operational problems with the device understandably made negative reports. During the 2009 Senate confirmation hearings for Robert Groves , President Obama's Census Director appointee, there was much mention of contracting problems but very little criticism of the units themselves. The Census Bureau chose to conduct the primary operation, Non-Response Follow Up (NRFU), without using
1403-427: The age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.68. The median age in
1464-420: The age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under
1525-460: The age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,632, and the median income for a family was $ 34,934. Males had a median income of $ 29,821 versus $ 21,442 for females. The per capita income for
1586-430: The census. The contract included systems, facilities, and staffing. The final value of that contract was in excess of one billion dollars. Information technology was about a quarter of the projected $ 11.3 billion cost of the decennial census. The use of high-speed document scanning technology, such as ImageTrac scanners developed by IBML , helped Lockheed Martin complete the project on schedule and under budget. Due to
1647-560: The city was $ 16,138. About 10.3% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over. Ilwaco is home to two locations listed on National Register of Historic Places , the public recreation area of Cape Disappointment State Park , and the Colbert House , also listed as a Washington State Parks Heritage Site. The Ilwaco freight depot survived to modern times and has been relocated to become part of
1708-547: The city was 50.2 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female. As of the 2010 census , there were 950 people, 416 households, and 260 families living in the city. The population density was 461.5 people per square mile (178.1/km). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 254.6 per square mile (98.2/km). The racial makeup of
1769-460: The city was 92.84% White , 0.53% African American , 1.37% Native American , 0.42% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 1.79% from other races , and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population. 15.9% were of German , 13.6% Finnish , 10.1% English , 5.8% American , 5.2% Swedish and 5.1% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 416 households, out of which 27.2% had children under
1830-435: The city with one operational receiving facility. In addition to the city's logging and fishing industry, Ilwaco has a history as a cranberry producer, with cranberry bogs located immediately north of its downtown. Pacific County, Washington Pacific County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington . As of the 2020 census , the population was 23,365. Its county seat is South Bend , and its largest city
1891-469: The city. The population density was 445.7 inhabitants per square mile (172.1/km). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 270.0 per square mile (104.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White , 0.3% African American , 2.1% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 3.6% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population. There were 443 households, of which 21.2% had children under
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1952-589: The counting of persons who are in the United States illegally. Senators David Vitter (R-LA) and Bob Bennett (R-UT) tried unsuccessfully to add questions on immigration status to the census form. Organizations such as the Prison Policy Initiative argued that the census counts of incarcerated men and women as residents of prisons, rather than of their pre-incarceration addresses, skewed political clout and resulted in misleading demographic and population data. Many residents of prisons counted on
2013-461: The county has an area of 1,223 square miles (3,170 km ), of which 933 square miles (2,420 km ) is land and 291 square miles (750 km ) (24%) is water. As of the 2010 census , there were 20,920 people, 9,499 households, and 5,707 families living in the county. The population density was 22.4 inhabitants per square mile (8.6/km ). There were 15,547 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.4/km ). The racial makeup of
2074-441: The county was $ 39,642 and the median income for a family was $ 51,450. Males had a median income of $ 44,775 versus $ 34,538 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,326. About 12.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 20,984 people, 9,096 households, and 5,885 families living in
2135-401: The county was 87.4% white, 2.3% American Indian, 2.0% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 4.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.4% were German , 13.8% were English , 11.9% were Irish , 7.6% were American , 6.2% were Norwegian , and 5.8% were Swedish . Of
2196-400: The county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8.5 people/km ). There were 13,991 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (5.8/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.54% White , 0.20% Black or African American , 2.44% Native American , 2.08% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 1.83% from other races , and 2.82% from two or more races. 5.01% of
2257-400: The detailed information provided for 549 census blocks is "nonsensical", listing examples of census data that show housing units located in the middle of a street that does not actually exist. However, officials do not believe the city's total population will drastically change as a result of the challenge. The state with the highest percentage rate of growth was Nevada , while the state with
2318-575: The dock in Ilwaco. Floating logs were stored behind log booms on the west side of the Ilwaco dock. At some point after 1890, First Street had been covered with wooden planks, and remained so until 1916, when it was paved over. By 1915, a published photo shows more businesses along First Street. A fire at the Ilwaco Landing at the Port of Ilwaco began on the morning of January 22, 2024 which engulfed
2379-466: The enclosed census form today." The 2010 census national mail participation rate was 74%. From April through July 2010, census takers visited households that didn't return a form, an operation called "non-response follow-up" (NRFU). In December 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau delivered population information to the U.S. president for apportionment , and later in March 2011, complete redistricting data
2440-524: 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 is now the state of Washington). In 1849, the name of Vancouver County was changed to Lewis County, and on February 4, 1851, a portion of Lewis County was partitioned off to become Pacific County. The county's boundaries have not changed since its creation. Pacific City
2501-416: The handheld computing devices. Due to allegations surrounding previous censuses that poor people and non-whites are routinely undercounted, for the 2010 census, the Census Bureau tried to avoid that bias by enlisting tens of thousands of intermediaries, such as churches, charities and firms, to explain to people the importance of being counted. There was a penalty of $ 100 for not completing some or all of
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2562-529: The hope of avoiding an undercount of this group. The 2010 U.S. census was the primary sponsor at NASCAR races in Atlanta, Bristol, and Martinsville, and sponsored the No. 16 Ford Fusion driven by Greg Biffle for part of the season, because of a marketing survey that indicated most NASCAR fans lean politically conservative. It also ran an advertisement during the 2010 Super Bowl , and hired singer Marie Osmond , who
2623-630: The largest population increase was Texas . Michigan , the 8th largest by population, was the only state to lose population (although Puerto Rico , a U.S. territory , lost population as well), and the District of Columbia saw its first gain since the 1950s. The resident populations listed below do not include people living overseas. For Congressional apportionment, the sum of a state's resident population and its population of military personnel and federal contractors living overseas (but not other citizens overseas, such as missionaries or expatriate workers)
2684-462: The mere enumeration (i.e., count) intended by the framers of the U.S. Constitution. According to political commentator Juan Williams , "Census participation rates have been declining since 1970, and if conservatives don't participate, doubts about its accuracy and credibility may become fatal." As a result, the Census Bureau undertook an unprecedented advertising campaign targeted at encouraging white political conservatives to fill out their forms, in
2745-595: The most consistently Democratic counties in the nation. In 2016, however, the county, like Grays Harbor County, broke its long streak of backing the Democratic candidate for president, voting for the Republican candidate. [REDACTED] Media related to Pacific County, Washington at Wikimedia Commons 46°34′N 123°47′W / 46.56°N 123.78°W / 46.56; -123.78 2010 United States census The 2010 United States census
2806-588: The north side of the Columbia River where it meets the Pacific Ocean . It is near the city of Astoria, Oregon , which lies to the southeast on the southern bank of the Columbia. Ilwaco, initially given the name Unity, was first settled by Henry Feister in 1851, and was named for the Lower Chinook leader Elwahko Jim, whose indigenous name was [ʔɪlwəkʷo], the son in law of Chief Comcomly . Ilwaco
2867-450: The overall response rate. The agency also has begun to rely more on questioning neighbors or other reliable third parties when a person could not be immediately reached at home, which reduced the cost of follow-up visits. Census data for about 22% of U.S. households that did not reply by mail were based on such outside interviews, Groves said. In 2005, Lockheed Martin won a six-year, $ 500 million contract to capture and standardize data for
2928-460: The population on a rotating basis will receive the survey each year, and no household will receive it more than once every five years. In June 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it would count same-sex married couples . However, the final form did not contain a separate "same-sex married couple" option. When noting the relationship between household members, same-sex couples who are married could mark their spouses as being "Husband or wife",
2989-485: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.0% were of German , 10.8% English , 8.8% Irish and 8.6% United States or American ancestry. There were 9,096 households, out of which 23.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.30% had someone living alone who
3050-453: The rise in social media and cell-phone usage in the U.S., the Census Bureau used research gathered through a cell-phone study in order to target media and adds to populations that were nonrespondents and promote census participation. This study also helped gauge the mindset of those who fail to respond, trying to figure out why. This was the first census to use hand-held computing devices with GPS capability, although they were only used for
3111-629: The same response given by opposite-sex married couples. An "unmarried partner" option was available for couples (whether same-sex or opposite-sex) who were not married. The Census 2010 Language Program was significantly expanded. Language assistance in 49 languages in the 2000 Census was increased to 59 languages in Census 2000. In addition to English, Census questionnaire was available in five non-English languages: Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Vietnamese, and Russian. The 2010 census cost $ 13 billion, approximately $ 42 per capita; by comparison,
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#17328022006153172-401: The ten questions were to be answered for each individual in the household. Federal law has provisions for fining those who refuse to complete the census form. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing held a press conference on March 22, 2011, to announce that the city would challenge its census results. The challenge, being led by the city's planning department, cited an inconsistency as an example showing
3233-499: The two most populous boroughs, are implausible. According to the census, they grew by only 0.1% and 1.6%, respectively, while the other boroughs grew by between 3% and 5%. He also stated that the census showed improbably high numbers of vacant housing in vital neighborhoods such as Jackson Heights, Queens . The District of Columbia announced in August 2011 that it would also challenge its census results. The Mayor's Office claimed that
3294-667: Was $ 500. The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) was given a contract to help publicize the importance of the census count and to encourage individuals to fill out their forms. In September 2009, after controversial undercover videos showing four ACORN staffers giving tax advice to a man and a woman posing as a prostitute, the bureau canceled ACORN's contract. Various American celebrities, including Demi Lovato and Eva Longoria , were used in public service announcements targeting younger people to fill out census forms. Wilmer Valderrama and Rosario Dawson have helped spread census awareness among young Hispanics,
3355-457: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.77. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.40% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 21.20% from 25 to 44, 28.90% from 45 to 64, and 22.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.80 males. The median income for
3416-424: Was also used in the 2000 census, with over 56,000 people identifying themselves as "Negro". In response to complaints over the word's inclusion on the 2010 census, the Census Bureau announced in 2013 that it would stop using "Negro" going forward, with the 2014 American Community Survey census form being the first without the word. Perhaps not a controversy, but yet, another challenge for the Census Bureau in 2010
3477-480: Was delivered to states. Personally identifiable information will be available in 2082. The Census Bureau did not use a long form for the 2010 census. In several previous censuses, one in six households received this long form, which asked for detailed social and economic information. The 2010 census used only a short form asking ten basic questions: The form included space to repeat some or all of these questions for up to twelve residents total. In contrast to
3538-419: Was officially incorporated on December 16, 1890. A narrow gauge railway, Ilwaco Railway and Navigation Company , ran for over thirty years. Similarly to the nearby city of Astoria, Oregon , and the surrounding communities, Ilwaco historically had a significant population of Finnish immigrants. The railroad ran north up First Street in Ilwaco. A published photo shows the railroad's Ilwaco facilities, including
3599-477: Was that almost three million people selected that their race was Black and in combination with another race. This reflects societal changes in the first decade of the 21st century as hospitals had begun recognizing multiple races at the birth of a child. Thus, when parents are reporting their child's race on the census, they selected multiple races. The 2010 census contained ten questions about age, gender, ethnicity, home ownership, and household relationships. Six of
3660-424: Was the 23rd United States census . National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2010. The census was taken via mail-in citizen self-reporting, with enumerators serving to spot-check randomly selected neighborhoods and communities. As part of a drive to increase the count's accuracy, 635,000 temporary enumerators were hired. The population of the United States was counted as 308,745,538,
3721-479: Was the first county seat, when it was annexed by the US military, the county seat was transferred to Chinookville. The unincorporated community of Oysterville , established in 1852, was the third county seat. The county records were stolen from Oysterville and ferried across Willapa Harbor by residents of South Bend, resulting in that town becoming the new county seat in 1893. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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