Airway Heights
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Location in Washington
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | June 28, 1955 ( incorporated , i.e. recognized as a local authority ) | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Washington | ||
| County : | Spokane | ||
| Coordinates : | 47 ° 39 ′ N , 117 ° 35 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 ) | ||
| Residents : | 6,639 (as of 2015) | ||
| Population density : | 455.3 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 14.58 km 2 (approx. 6 mi 2 ) of which 14.58 km 2 (approx. 6 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 728 m | ||
| Postal code : | 99001 | ||
| Area code : | +1 509 | ||
| FIPS : | 53-00905 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1511953 | ||
| Website : | City of Airway Heights | ||
| Mayor : | Kevin Richey | ||
 Location of Airway Heights in Spokane County |
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Airway Heights is a city ( City ) in Spokane County in the State of Washington , just west of Spokane . As of the 2010 United States Census , Airway Heights had 6,114 residents. The city's name was derived from its proximity to the runways of Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport .
history
Airway Heights was officially recognized on June 28, 1955.
The city's growth was spurred on by the opening of the Airway Heights Corrections Center (a prison) by the Washington State Department of Corrections in 1992 and the Northern Quest Resort & Casino by the Kalispel Tribe in 2000. More recently, the construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter , several new apartment buildings and the development of single-family homes, as well as the expansion of the Northern Quest Casino have contributed to the continued boom in Airway Heights. The Spokane County Raceway Park is also located in Airway Heights and directed major events around the car as drag racing , stock car racing , and occasional monster truck shows from.
geography
According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.58 km², which does not include water.
The city is located in the northeast corner of the flat Columbia Plateau . While the plateau is mostly flat, the area around Airway Heights is rather rough terrain; it is part of the Channeled Scablands . The "Heights" in the city name refer to the higher position of the city opposite the city center of Spokane. Driving from Downtown Spokane into the city on US Highway 2 , the main drag from Airway Heights, climbs more than 150 meters.
The Highway 2 forms the main passage in east-west direction. It connects Airway Heights with Fairchild in the west and Spokane in the east. The Interstate 90 runs just a few miles south of town.
climate
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Airway Heights, Washington ( Spokane International Airport ), normal values 1981–2010
Source: NOAA (extremes 1881 – today)
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Demographics
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| Census | Residents | ± in% | |
| 1960 | 708 | - | |
| 1970 | 744 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 1730 | 132.5% | |
| 1990 | 1971 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 4500 | 128.3% | |
| 2010 | 6114 | 35.9% | |
| 2016 estimate | 6672 | 9.1% | |
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2010 Census
As of the 2010 census , there were 6,114 residents, 1,547 households, and 1,035 families in Airway Heights. The population density was 419.3 per km ². There were 1,727 housing units at an average density of 118.4 per km².
The population consisted of 78.5% White , 7.2% African American , 3.7% Indian , 3.5% Asian , 0.9% Pacific Islander , 1.8% from other "races" and 4.4% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 8.3% of the population.
Of the 1,547 households, 37.4% had children under the age of 18, 43.6% were run by married couples living together , 16.6% by single mothers and 6.7% by single fathers; 33.1% were non-families. 25.1% of households were singles and 5.4% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 17.3% of the population were under 18, 11.1% between 18 and 24, 40.9% between 25 and 44, 25.2% between 45 and 64 and 5.6 65 years or older. Of the residents, 67.2% were men and 32.8% women.
Census 2000
As of the 2000 census , Airway Heights had 4,500 residents, 958 households, and 656 families. The population density was 356 per km². There were 1,095 housing units at a mean density of 86.6 per km².
The population consisted of 69.51% White , 10.47% African American , 3.2% Indian , 1.84% Asian , 0.38% Pacific Islander , 1.56% from other "races" and 3.11% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 9.93% of the population.
Of the 958 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18, 45.7% were run by married couples living together and 18.9% by single mothers; 31.5% were non-families. 25.3% of the households were singles and 6.2% were single persons over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 16.9% of the population were under 18, 11.6% between 18 and 24, 46.8% between 25 and 44, 20.3% between 45 and 64 and 4.5 65 years or older. There were 263.2 men for every 100 women, and 325 men for every 100 women over the age of 18.
All information on median income relates to the median. The median household income was US $ 29,829 and that of families was US $ 31,344. Men had a median income of US $ 26,117 compared to US $ 22,031 for women. The per capita income was US $ 11,069. About 14.8% of families and 22% of the total population lived below the poverty line ; this affected 21% of those under 18 and 3% of those over 65.
education
Most of the city is in the Cheney School District (# 360). The northeast is part of the Great Northern School District (No. 312), which only offers facilities from kindergarten through 6th grade.
economy
Spokane County Raceway
The Spokane County Raceway is one of the largest race tracks in the inland northwest. There are oval races, drag races, and road races.
Controversy
Mayor Patrick Rushing was forced to resign in July 2015 after he named President Barack Obama as a “monkey man” and First Lady Michelle Obama a “gorilla” on his Facebook page . Rushing initially denied this and stated that he was not a racist. This followed an earlier incident in 2015 when Rushing left his job as a school bus driver after he was accused of hit and miss.
In August 2015, Rushing submitted his resignation. He stated: "I find it difficult to continue due to my declining health issues." (Eng. about: "I find it difficult to continue because of my declining health.") He was followed by the then deputy mayor Kevin Richey.
Individual evidence
- ^ Sullivan, Julie: Architect builds historical interest with trivia . In: Spokane Chronicle , March 16, 1989, p. S9. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files 2010 . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved on December 19, 2012.
- ↑ NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data . National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Population and Housing Unit Estimates . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ United States Census Bureau : Census of Population and Housing . Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ↑ American FactFinder . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Boundary Map . Cheney Public Schools. 2009. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved on October 2, 2012.
- ↑ Mayor in Washington Refuses to Resign over Alleged Racist Post about Obamas . In: Q13Fox News . Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- ↑ Airway Heights Mayor Says Bus Incident Tied to Politics . In: The Spokesman Review . Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ↑ Embattled Airway Heights Mayor Patrick Rushing resigns . In: The Spokesman Review , August 15, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
Web links
- official website of the city (English)