80-639: Napavine is a city in Lewis County , Washington , United States. It is also included in the Centralia , WA micropolitan area. The population was 1,766 at the 2020 census . There are a few documented instances regarding the choice for the moniker of Napavine. A mention in the records of the Napavine Historical Society states that a J.W. Cutting merged the name in the 1870s from a Newaukum tribal leader named Napawyna. However, there
160-654: A " Purple Heart County" in November 2019. Lewis County sits along the Interstate 5 corridor. Lewis shares a border with eight other counties. Clockwise from the top left, those are: Grays Harbor , Thurston , Pierce , Yakima , Skamania , Cowlitz , Wahkiakum , and Pacific counties. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,436 square miles (6,310 km ), of which 2,403 square miles (6,220 km )
240-551: A $ 15 million multipurpose facility that maintained the focus of an equestrian center. Named the Newaukum Center, the proposed complex was never built due to time constraints for limited state funding and an eventual choice in 2010 to use such funds to construct a sports complex in Centralia . Napavine is recognized as being majority Republican and conservative . The 2020 election included votes for candidates of
320-520: A combination of the recent contentions of stereotyping and dwindling participation in the event, the city council passed a resolution in August 2023 to give the city oversight over, but not ownership of, the Funtime Festival, with attention to change the theme of the event. In 2024, the parade and festivities were cooperatively organized by the original founding members, a local Lions Club , and
400-507: 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
480-424: A family was $ 53,358. Males had a median income of $ 43,695 versus $ 31,720 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,695. About 10.3% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 Census , there were 68,600 people, 26,306 households, and 18,572 families in the county. The population density
560-451: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 24.00% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02. The age distribution of the county's population: 26.50% under age 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% at or over age 65. The median age
640-461: A margin of over 19 percent — his only victory in a county west of the Cascades. McCain lost all the neighboring counties except Yakima. Since Washington's statehood in 1889 only three Democratic presidential candidates have carried the county – William Jennings Bryan in 1896, Franklin D. Roosevelt three times in 1932, 1936 and 1940, plus Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. All told, as of 2024, 20 of
720-766: A maximum of 138.6 megawatt-hours (499 GJ). The 22,000-acre (8,900 ha) site became operational in late 2020 and the energy produced is used through PSE's Green Direct program. Asian (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
800-434: A one-day Napavine Funtime Festival which was created in 1973 by a local Jaycees club and has been organized afterwards by two original founding members. The one-day event, which includes a parade, was headlined by a teenage "Princess Napawinah" and was based on an 18th-century Newaukum Tribal leader, Napawyna. In 2023, the festival was called into question by local residents and several local Native American groups, including
880-533: 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,
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#1732787789934960-524: 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
1040-675: 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
1120-542: A specified date, is usually held in January. Homeless residents in the county were listed as 309 in 2012, falling to 205 in 2013. A count in 2018 reported 132 homeless residents, and following counts reported 161 in 2019, 142 in 2020, 120 in 2022, and 153 in 2023. There was no census of homeless residents taken in 2021. Students and children under the age of 18 who are described as, "in an overnight accommodation insecure situation", are not officially recorded as part of
1200-429: A total household income of under $ 59,000. Unemployment is perennially moderately higher than the state average, though boom years in large Lewis County economic sectors can influence the employment levels. As of 2020 , women held 48.6% of jobs in the county primarily in finance, health care, and education, where men held majority employment in such industries as construction, manufacturing, and utility jobs. The county
1280-498: A town on November 21, 1913. The duel between outlaws David Merrill and Harry Tracy , a convicted murderer, took place outside Napavine in late-June or early-July 1902, leading to Merrill's death. The pair were fugitives after escaping from the Oregon State Penitentiary weeks earlier, traveling into Southwest Washington . Merrill was found to have been shot in the back and his body, in a state of decomposition,
1360-686: Is also included in the Seattle - Tacoma , WA Combined Statistical Area . The county was created as Vancouver County on December 19, 1845, by the Provisional Government of Oregon , named for George Vancouver . In 1849, the county name was changed to honor Meriwether Lewis . At the time, the county included all U.S. lands north of the Cowlitz River , including much of the Puget Sound region and British Columbia . Despite
1440-521: Is consideration that the woman may have taken her name after the newly designated town. Additional sourcing reports that Scottish immigrant James Urquhart , in platting the area, named the settlement Napavine from the Indian word "Napavoon" meaning "small prairie". Settlers began arriving in the Cowlitz area in the early 1850s. In 1883, Urquhart laid out the town and Napavine was officially incorporated as
1520-534: 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,
1600-570: Is home to the ARTrails of Southwest Washington initiative. The cooperative, begun in 2003, showcases local artists, art studios and galleries throughout the region, and holds an annual autumnal studio tour that incorporates events in smaller towns within Lewis County. The Lewis County Historical Museum hosts a permanent ARTrails gallery. and Centralia is home to the nexus of the event and an ARTrails-owned gallery. The Lewis County branch of
1680-527: Is land and 33 square miles (85 km ) (1.4%) is water. One of the world's tallest Douglas fir trees was in the town of Mineral within Lewis County, attaining a height of 120 metres (390 ft). As of the 2010 Census , there were 75,455 people, 29,743 households, and 20,104 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.4 people per square mile (12.1 people/km ). There were 34,050 housing units at an average density of 14.2 units per square mile (5.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of
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#17327877899341760-607: 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
1840-568: Is sitting on is about 400 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census , of 2010, there were 1,988 people, 609 households, and 770 families living in the city. The population density was 742.0 inhabitants per square mile (286.5/km). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 278.2 per square mile (107.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White , 0.2% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.1% from other races , and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of
1920-509: The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been in existence since 1923. The organization has held an annual used book sale since 1979. The proceeds help to fund scholarships, day camps, film festivals, and career days for young women in middle and high school. The county is home to Centralia College , founded in 1925. Located in the middle of Centralia, it is the oldest continuously operating community college in
2000-470: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe , due to the wardrobe displayed by the princess during the festivities. Petitions and concerns cited that the displays of Native American customs and clothing created a sense of Pan-Indianism and caricature. Doubts were also raised over the veracity of the historical existence of Princess Napawinah as well as her being labeled under a title of European nobility. Due to
2080-514: The Libertarian Party and 5 votes for write-in candidates . In January 2008, 22 year-old Nick Bozarth became the youngest mayor in the history of Napavine. Bozarth banned city workers from taking extended lunch breaks and removed a controversial police chief. Bozarth intended to be a one-term mayor, and chose not to run for re-election, citing that public servants should not be long term office holders. Napavine School District operates
2160-859: 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
2240-476: 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
2320-567: The poverty line , including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over. Lewis County participates in the Point In Time Count (PTC), a census of the homeless population as required by law. Beginning in 2003 as mandated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the annual PTC, which tracks the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on
2400-496: The twin cities of Centralia and Chehalis. In collaboration with Discover Lewis County, a county-created tourism initiative, and the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, the county has focused on merchandise and online marketing, specifically promoting each town and city within its borders. Reports from 2019-2020 list wages and incomes to be less than the state averages, with the median annual wages to be over $ 48,000 and
2480-417: 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
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2560-532: 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
2640-584: The 1960s, the board has been used to display the conservative political opinions of its owners. The largest and newest park in the town is the Napavine Community Park located near the downtown section. It includes an amphitheater and skate park . The community also hosts Robert Cook Day Park, also known as the Robert Cook Playground, nestled in a residential area, Near the school district is Mayme Shaddock Park which contains
2720-414: 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
2800-454: The 2B state championship in 2024, overcoming Okanogan by a score of 41-40 on a 3-point shot with 16 seconds left to play in regulation. Lewis County, Washington Lewis County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington . As of the 2020 census , the county's population was 82,149. The county seat is Chehalis , and its largest city is Centralia . Lewis County comprises the Centralia, WA Micropolitan Statistical Area , which
2880-581: The Jim Haslett Kitchen. The kitchen, completed in 2024, was named in honor of a long-serving councilman and park supporter. Napavine was considered, in 2009, as the site for the Southwest Washington Regional Equestrian Center, originally planned for Winlock . The REQ Center, as it was also known, was scaled down in cost, purpose, and size. The REQ plan was abandoned, replaced with a proposal for
2960-467: 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
3040-405: 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
3120-503: The PTC, however a count in 2018 reported 558 students who meet the qualifications to be listed as homeless. In modern times, Lewis County is the most conservative county in western Washington. It is significantly more Republican than adjacent counties. Unlike much of western Washington, it has a strong tinge of social conservatism . In 2000, George W. Bush received over 60% of the county's vote. In 2008 John McCain defeated Barack Obama by
3200-407: The age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.4% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 41.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,874 and the median income for
3280-488: The area until the station was permanently closed in April 1968 despite local protest. The Northern Pacific Railway station marked the highest elevation on the line between Portland and Seattle. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.39 square miles (6.19 km), of which, 2.38 square miles (6.16 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. The large hill that Napavine
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3360-402: The average family size was 3.45. In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. The median income for a household in the city
3440-418: 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"
3520-418: 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
3600-483: 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,
3680-420: The city. The population density was 1,702.5 people per square mile (656.9/km). There were 474 housing units at an average density of 592.9 per square mile (228.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.02% White , 0.15% African American , 1.54% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.29% Pacific Islander , 3.31% from other races , and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.73% of
3760-497: The city. The event went without a Native American motif but rather the theme, "Tiger Pride", after the local high school mascot. Napavine hosts a community Easter Egg Hunt and has held an annual Christmas Parade, or Santa Parade, since the 1980s. The procession begins at the Napavine Community Park and courses through the downtown area. The Uncle Sam billboard is located on private property within Napavine. Since being erected in
3840-497: The county and can bike through Centralia and Chehalis. The route is often used as a warm-up by riders of the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). In 2010, the county declared that all parks under its jurisdiction were to be "No Shooting Zones". The Lewis County Public Utility District (LCPUD) provides electricity to the county. In 2024, the LCPUD became a broadband internet service provider , offering high-speed internet to
3920-640: The county being named for him, Meriwether Lewis never traveled in the present-day boundaries of Lewis County. The initial establishment of a county seat was Claquato in 1862, the honor being relinquished in 1874 in favor of Chehalis. The first recognized court hearing in the Washington Territory was held in Lewis County at the John R. Jackson Courthouse , the oldest standing courthouse in Washington. The county received official recognition as
4000-402: The county is farming, with the region also holding large numbers for employment in mining, production, and warehousing. Tourism is a large part of the Lewis County economy. In 2023, over 5.6 million people visited the county, an increase of 5.8% over the prior year. Over 45% of visitors came from outside the state and the most visited areas include Mt. Rainier and the shopping districts in
4080-531: The county was Booth Gardner in 1984. The county's government is the 20th district of the state. It is represented solely by Republicans. The county's government is solely Republican. Commissioners The Lewis County Sherriff's Department contains a Marine Patrol Unit. Patrolling several waterways in the county, including Riffe Lake and the Cowlitz River, the unit investigates boating accidents while providing water safety education, with an emphasis on
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#17327877899344160-438: The county's population: 89.7% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 4.0% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.1% were German , 14.9% were Irish , 12.5% were English , 7.7% were American , and 5.1% were Norwegian . Of the 29,743 households, 30.2% had children under
4240-547: The county, including funding to school districts, Centralia College, Puget Sound Energy (PSE), and various renewable energy companies. Lewis County Transit was awarded a grant from the program, becoming the only transit agency in the United States to receive funding from the hub program. Lewis County is the location of the Skookumchuck Wind Farm which contains 38 wind turbines that can generate
4320-657: 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
4400-536: 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,
4480-456: 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
4560-487: 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
4640-519: The inspections of watercraft. Lumber production is a staple of the economy in Lewis County. The county annually produces 600,000 short tons (540,000 t) of dried timber while hosting 10 pulpwood production plants. Due to the region's biomass production capabilities, the county was the first in the state to receive a Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating of AA by the BDO Zone Initiative. A leading economic producer for
4720-460: The last 21 Republican presidential tickets successfully carried Lewis County, the only exception being that of Barry Goldwater who lost to the aforementioned Johnson. It is part of Washington's 3rd congressional district , which has been represented by Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez since 2023. In the 1970s, Democratic candidates for governor won the county, but this was something of an anomaly. The last Democratic candidate for Governor to win
4800-618: 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
4880-406: The population. There were 444 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and
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#17327877899344960-437: The population. There were 609 households, of which 63.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5040-741: The public schools in the city of Napavine. Its high school, Napavine High School, has a 2B athletics classification and plays in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Southwest Washington District 4. Napavine also is home to the Napavine Christian Academy owned by the Baptist church. The Napavine high school boys football team won the WIAA 2B state championship in 2008, 2016 and 2022. The girls basketball team won
5120-451: 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
5200-511: 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
5280-637: The region via a federal grant. The project, meant specifically for rural residents in the county, is expected to be completed in late 2027. In late 2023, the county was announced as part of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNW H2) initiative through the U.S. Department of Energy . Lewis County would be utilized for the production and storage of hydrogen fuels, including the potential manufacturing of related hydrogen fuel products, such as vehicles and fuel cells. The PNW H2 has provided grants to several economic and educational areas in
5360-535: The state. As of 2022 , Lewis County directly oversees 164.0 acres (66.4 ha) of parks. Recreation areas and sites under the auspices of the Lewis County Parks and Recreation Department include Adna's Back Memorial Park and Rose Parks, Centralia's Schaefer County Park, Claquato Church , Cowlitz River Park (Packwood Park), South County Regional Park in Toledo, and St. Urban Church . The county honors
5440-427: 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
5520-516: The travels of pioneer Ezra Meeker on the Oregon Trail with several historical markers throughout the region. The Lewis County Historic Bike Ride is an annual, mid-spring fundraising event that began as a county-held historic celebration in the early 1990s. The ride starts in Mary's Corner and through a variety of course options, participants can travel to several small towns and communities in
5600-460: Was $ 40,966, and the median income for a family was $ 41,250. Males had a median income of $ 38,750 versus $ 26,103 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,275. About 12.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. Napavine primarily serves as a bedroom community for the Centralia / Chehalis and Olympia areas. The city annually hosts
5680-696: Was 28 people per square mile (11 people/km ). There were 29,585 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.96% White , 0.38% Black or African American , 1.22% Native American , 0.69% Asian , 0.18% Pacific Islander , 2.55% from other races , and 2.01% from two or more races. 5.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.7% were of German , 11.8% United States or American, 11.1% English , 8.7% Irish and 5.7% Norwegian ancestry. There were 26,306 households, 31.60% of which had resident children under age 18, 55.90% were married couples living together, 9.90% had
5760-415: Was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,511, and the median income for a family was $ 41,105. Males had a median income of $ 35,714 versus $ 23,453 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,082. About 10.40% of families and 14.00% of the population were below
5840-428: Was 5.90 and the average family size was 5.29. The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 1,361 people, 444 households, and 349 families living in
5920-443: 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
6000-431: Was discovered by a local Napavine woman and her son while picking berries. The woman, known as Mary Waggoner, later sought to claim the $ 1,500 reward money based on a dead or alive decree for Merrill by the state of Oregon, but was denied. Waggoner eventually married Merrill's brother, Ben, in 1905. A railroad depot was built in the late 1910s and provided passenger service until 1960. The Napavine Depot continued to serve
6080-423: 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
6160-421: 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
6240-538: 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
6320-415: 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
6400-410: 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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