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18-666: The name "Nespelem" is said to come from the Indian word nesilim , meaning "flat land". The Nespelem River originates in eastern Okanogan County and flows south. It collects several minor tributaries including Stepstone Creek, North Star Creek, and Armstrong Creek, before passing by the town of Nespelem, Washington , the headquarters of the Colville Indian Reservation. Below the town, the Nespelem River turns west. The Little Nespelem River joins just before

36-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.55. The median age in the town was 30 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

54-511: Is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to

72-454: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after

90-620: Is a town in Okanogan County , Washington , United States. The population was 180 at the 2020 census . The town is located on the Colville Indian Reservation . The name Nespelem is derived from a local Native American term meaning "large flat meadow". Nespelem was founded by the Yakama leader Chief Kamiakin and officially incorporated on April 15, 1935. It is the site of a historic Nez Perce cemetery, which

108-507: Is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density

126-654: The European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside

144-507: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Nespelem has a dry-summer humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dsb" on climate maps. As of the 2010 census , there were 236 people, 75 households, and 53 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,242.1 inhabitants per square mile (479.6/km ). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 405.3 per square mile (156.5/km ). The racial makeup of

162-998: The area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

180-405: The average family size was 3.57. In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males. The median income for a household in the town

198-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

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216-405: The population. There were 71 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and

234-513: The river empties into the Columbia River. This reach of the Columbia River is several miles below Grand Coulee Dam and many miles above Chief Joseph Dam . The impounded Columbia River behind Chief Joseph Dam, into which the Nespelem River flows, is called Rufus Woods Lake . This article related to a river in the state of Washington is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Nespelem, Washington Nespelem

252-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population

270-419: The town was 10.6% White , 0.4% African American , 80.1% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 1.3% from other races , and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population. There were 75 households, of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.0% were married couples living together, 29.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 17.3% had

288-532: The town was 52.5% male and 47.5% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 212 people, 71 households, and 48 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,130.9 people per square mile (430.8/km ). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 448.1 per square mile (170.7/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 13.68% White , 82.08% Native American , 0.47% Asian , 0.47% Pacific Islander , 1.42% from other races , and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of

306-449: Was $ 30,000, and the median income for a family was $ 27,500. Males had a median income of $ 43,250 versus $ 27,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,836. About 15.9% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.8% of those 65 or over. Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

324-697: Was the original burial ground of Chief Joseph . Nespelem is located on the Nespelem River at 48°9′59″N 118°58′32″W  /  48.16639°N 118.97556°W  / 48.16639; -118.97556 (48.166278, -118.975685). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km ), all of it land. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to

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