Darrington (Washington)
| Darrington, Washington | |||
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 The Hampton Sawmill in Darrington |
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| Location in Washington | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1889 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Washington | ||
| County : | Snohomish County | ||
| Coordinates : | 48 ° 15 ′ N , 121 ° 36 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 ) | ||
| Residents : | 1,376 (as of 2015) | ||
| Population density : | 322.2 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 4.33 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) of which 4.27 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 169 m | ||
| Postal code : | 98241 | ||
| Area code : | +1 436 | ||
| FIPS : | 53-16690 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1518492 | ||
| Website : | Darrington, WA | ||
Darrington is a small city ( town ) in Snohomish County in the State of Washington . After the Census of 2010 it had 1,347 inhabitants.
history
Darrington is located in the upper Stillaguamish Valley , which was once inhabited by groups of the Sauk-Suiattle , in the catchment area of the Sauk River , the Suiattle River and the White Chuck River with numerous occurrences of salmon and other fish. A group of surveyors from the Northern Pacific Railroad came to the area in 1870 to map a pass over the Cascade Mountains to the Wenatchee Valley. Although a suitable route was found, the railroad was actually built further south. In the area of Monte Cristo (Washington) 1889 gold was discovered in the summer and the prospectors began to flow into the Cascade Range. A road was built from Sauk City on the Skagit River to Monte Cristo. The place of today's Darrington marked half the way of this street, at that time the boomtown "Starve Out".
At a point called "The Portage" the city was renamed Barrington after a parish meeting in 1895. The US Department of Post mistakenly changed the first letter to a "D", resulting in the current name.
The section of the Northern Pacific Railroad from Arlington joined Darrington on June 1, 1901 to the network. This opened up the possibilities for logging . Several sawmills sprang up in the area and with them small towns and communities. Over the years most of the small factories have closed or merged with the town's Hampton Lumber Mill, which is Darrington's largest employer. The Northern Pacific Railroad ceased traffic in 1991 and the tracks were dismantled in 1994 to build the Whitehorse Rails to Trails .
Darrington was officially recognized as a local authority on October 15, 1945 , the same year the first town hall was built. This houses the city chancellery , the mayor's office , the fire brigade , the library and the community center with an event hall. The following year, money was raised in the community for a fire engine . This fundraiser was called the Timberbowl ; the tradition was maintained for several years. Logging continues to be a significant part of Darrington's economy. Many tourists appreciate the campsite and the hiking trails into the surrounding wilderness areas such as the Boulder River Wilderness , the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness and the Glacier Peak Wilderness .
The site of the 2014 Oso Mure , one of the worst disasters of its kind in United States history, is located approximately nineteen kilometers (12 mi) west of Darrington. Partly in response to the mudflow, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act to protect an observation tower in the area, a locally significant tourist attraction.
geography
Darrington is at 48 ° 15'8 "N and 121 ° 36'14" W.
According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.33 km², of which 4.27 km² are land and 0.06 km² are water. The city is surrounded by mountains, of which Whitehorse is the highest at 2,088 meters in the southwest. The town is only 169 meters above sea level and there are three roads with access to the Northern Cascade Mountains from Darrington. Heading south is the Mountain Loop Highway , a Forest Service-maintained road that connects to Granite Falls for over ninety kilometers . The SR 530 runs north along the Sauk River to Rockport . The nearest town is Arlington, 27 miles west on the SR 530 parallel to the Stillaguamish River and the Whitehorse Rails to Trails . The term "Going Down Below" (about " going down ") is still generally "left town" used in the community for.
Demographics
| year | Residents¹ |
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| 1950 | 921 |
| 1960 | 1,272 |
| 1970 | 1,094 |
| 1980 | 1,064 |
| 1990 | 1,042 |
| 2000 | 1,136 |
| 2010 | 1,347 |
| 2016 | 1,385 |
¹ 1980–2010: Census Results. 2016: United States Census Bureau estimate ;
2010 Census
According to the Census, there were 1,347 residents, 567 households and 349 families in the city in 2010. The population density was 315.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. There were 644 housing units at a density of 150.7 per square kilometer. 92.4 percent of the population consisted of whites , 2.4 percent of Indians , 0.4 percent of Asians , 0.5 percent of other "races" and 4.2 percent of two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 3.2 percent of the population.
There were 567 households out of which 30.9 percent were hosting children under the age of eighteen; 44.8 percent were led by married couples living together , 9.5 percent by a single mother and 7.2 percent by a single father; 38.4 percent were non-families. 32.6 percent of all households were singles and 13.1 percent were made up of a single person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 people, with families it was 2.96 people.
The median age was 41.4 years. 22.7 percent of the population were under 18, 7.7 percent between 18 and 24 years of age, 24.9 percent between 25 and 44, 28.1 percent between 45 and 64 years old and 16.6 percent were 65 years of age or older . There were 50.9 percent women and 49.1 percent men.
Census 2000
According to the 2000 census, there were 1,136 residents, 473 households, and 292 families in the city. The population density was 452.2 people per square kilometer. There were 505 housing units at a density of 201 per square kilometer. 94.98 percent of the population consisted of whites, 1.67 percent of Indians, 0.35 percent of Asians, 0.26 percent of other "races" and 2.73 percent of two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 1.23 percent of the population.
There were 473 households out of which 30.9 percent were hosting children under the age of eighteen; 49 percent were led by married couples living together and 8.7 percent by a single mother; 38.1 percent were non-families. 31.7 percent of all households were singles and 14.6 percent consisted of a single person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.4 people and the families it was 3.08 people.
The median age was 38 years. 27.1 percent of the population were under 18, 6.9 percent between 18 and 24, 27.5 percent between 25 and 44, 21.9 percent between 45 and 64 years old and 16.6 percent were 65 years old or older. There were 96.9 men for every 100 women, and 97.6 men for every 100 women over the age of 18.
All information on median income relates to the median. The median household income was $ 32,813; for families it was $ 44,063. Men had a median income of $ 36,429 versus $ 25,625 for women. The per capita income was $ 17,384. About 4.7 percent of families and 8.9 percent of the total population lived below the poverty line , including 10.9 percent of those under 18 and 6.6 percent of those over 65.
education
In the Darrington School District , 570 children are studying on a K-12 campus. The Parent Teacher Student Association , a body that has expanded considerably compared to the parent representation in Germany, is heavily involved in the work of the local schools. School assemblies are held several times a year to recognize students for academic performance and constructive behavior. There is a theater club for high school and middle school that puts on two performances a year.
The school's mascot is the Darrington Logger ( Darrington Lumberjack), named after the industry to which the town owes its origin and prosperity. Darrington has consistently built competitive teams in both boys 'and girls' sports. For the students are American football , basketball , baseball , volleyball , tennis and wrestling offered. The athletes are trained by both teachers and other residents, with teachers generally being preferred in the selection process. The Darrington Loggers won the 1981 Washington State B championship in baseball. The loggers are also very successful in other sports.
Darrington Elementary School has approximately 264 students. 49.6 percent of the students receive free or inexpensive meals. Special school students make up about 18.3 percent. There are 20 class teachers; the average professional experience of teachers is 20 years. Overall, 80 percent of teachers have a master's degree. Dan Rankin is currently the headmaster.
Due to the financial distress of a poor district, there are plans to cut middle school sports because the school district can no longer afford the costs. There will also be cuts in education, even if these have not yet been implemented.
traffic
Darrington is on State Route 530 , which goes west to Arlington and north to SR 20 at Rockport.
The Whitehorse Trail , a hiking, biking, and bridle path, will use a disused railway line that linked Darrington and Arlington in the 20th century.
sons and daughters of the town
- Bob Barker (* 1923), former showmaster of the CBS ( The Price Is Right ) was born in Darrington.
tourism
The Darrington area offers incredible recreational opportunities. Hiking, fishing, rafting and rock climbing are some of the activities that can be enjoyed nearby. In early 2014, the Whiskey Ridge Brewing Company opened as the first microbrewery in Darrington. It was located in the historic Old Town Hall, but moved to Arlington in 2015. There is a newer brewery ( River Time Brewing ) in the old town hall that is popular with both tourists and locals. There are 3 restaurants / cafes and a bookstore / coffee shop .
Individual evidence
- ^ Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ Harry M. Majors: Exploring Washington . Van Winkle Publishing Co, 1975, p. 34.
- ↑ Ramsey Cox: Senate approves small bill to help Oso recovery . In: The Hill , April 3, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 . United States Census Bureau . February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files 2010 . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved on December 19, 2012.
- ↑ US Decennial Census . Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Population and Housing Unit Estimates . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ American FactFinder . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ Dana Rebik: Web Reporter . q13 fox. Retrieved on October 11, 2010. ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )
