Quincy (Washington)

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Quincy
House in the Crescent Bar Resort near Quincy
House in the Crescent Bar Resort near Quincy
Location in Washington
Quincy (Washington)
Quincy
Quincy
Basic data
Foundation : March 27, 1907 ( incorporated , i.e. recognized as a local authority )
State : United States
State : Washington
County : Grant
Coordinates : 47 ° 14 ′  N , 119 ° 51 ′  W Coordinates: 47 ° 14 ′  N , 119 ° 51 ′  W
Time zone : Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 )
Residents : 7,365 (as of 2015)
Population density : 573.2 inhabitants per km 2
Area : 13.05 km 2  (approx. 5 mi 2 ) of
which 12.85 km 2  (approx. 5 mi 2 ) is land
Height : 397 m
Postal code : 98848
Area code : +1 509
FIPS : 53-57115
GNIS ID : 1512590
Website : City of Quincy
Mayor : Jim Hemberry
Grant County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Quincy Highlighted.svg
Location of Quincy in Grant County

Quincy is a city ( City ) in Grant County in the State of Washington of the United States . As of the 2010 United States Census , Quincy had 6,750 residents. The city's motto is "Where Agriculture Meets Technology - Opportunities Unlimited" (German for example, "Where Agriculture Meets Technology - Unlimited Opportunities").

history

Geological history

One outlet of the Missoula floods was near Trinidad, near Quincy. Even from Montana native boulders can be found nearby. There are numerous table mountain -like cliffs ("rim rocks") in the entire area .

Great Northern Railway

Quincy was founded in 1892 when the Great Northern Railway was being built as a camp for railway builders; it was officially recognized as a city on March 27, 1907. It is named after Quincy (Illinois) .

Grand Coulee Dam

When the water dammed up by the Grand Coulee Dam reached the city in 1952 , it changed.

geography

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of ​​13.05 square kilometers, of which 12.85 km² are land and the remainder are water.

climate

According to the Köppen and Geiger climate classification, Quincy has a cold desert climate (abbreviated “BSk”).

Quincy
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Temperature in ° C ,  precipitation in mm
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Quincy
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max. Temperature ( ° C ) 17.22 22.78 25.56 33.33 37.22 41.11 42.78 41.67 37.78 31.67 23.89 17.78 O 31.1
Min. Temperature (° C) -33.89 -31.67 -17.78 -10.00 -5.00 0.56 2.22 2.78 -3.33 -12.78 -26.11 -28.33 O −13.5
Temperature (° C) -2.97 1.22 5.81 10.28 15.00 18.69 22.42 21.67 17.19 10.14 2.83 -1.86 O 10.1
Precipitation ( mm ) 22.86 18.54 15.49 14.22 17.02 14.99 6.10 6.86 9.40 14.73 27.94 29.72 Σ 197.87
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Demographics

Population development
Census Residents ± in%
1910 264 -
1920 285 8th %
1930 266 -6.7%
1940 318 19.5%
1950 804 152.8%
1960 3269 306.6%
1970 3237 -1 %
1980 3525 8.9%
1990 3738 6%
2000 5044 34.9%
2010 6750 33.8%
2016 estimate 7387 9.4%
US Decennial Census
2015 Estimate

2010 Census

As of the 2010 census , Quincy had 6,750 residents, 1,915 households, and 1,541 families. The population density was 525.4 per km ². There were 2,020 housing units at an average density of 157.3 per km².

The population was 54.9% white , 0.4% African American , 0.9% Indian , 0.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific islanders , 40.6% from other "races" and 2.4% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 74.3% of the population.

Of the 1915 households, 55.2% had children under the age of 18, 55.2% were run by married couples living together , 16.2% by single mothers and 9% by single fathers; 19.5% were non-families. 15.1% of the households were singles and 6.7% were single persons over 65 years of age. The average household size was 3.51 and the average family size was 3.87 people.

The median age in the city was 26.2 years. 36.6% of the population were under 18, 11.5% between 18 and 24, 26.9% between 25 and 44, 16.6% between 45 and 64 and 8.3 65 years or older. 50.7% of the population were men and 49.3% women.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 census , Quincy had 5,044 residents, 1,470 households, and 1,176 families. The population density was 869.4 per km ². There were 1,552 housing units at an average density of 267.5 per km².

The population consisted of 75.1% White , 12.3% African American , 0.9% Indian , 3.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 5.5% from other "races" and 2.4% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 12.5% ​​of the population.

Of the 1470 households, 50.1% had children under the age of 18, 62% were run by married couples living together, and 11.8% by single mothers; 20% were non-families. 17.9% of the households were singles and 8.5% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.79 people.

The median age in the city was 27 years. 36% of the population were under 18, 10.6% between 18 and 24, 28.3% between 25 and 44, 16.1% between 45 and 64 and 9 65 years or older. There were 106.3 men for every 100 women and 104.7 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 $ 32,181 and that of families was US $ 31,847. Men had a median income of US $ 27,813 compared to US $ 18,750 for women. The per capita income was US $ 12,649. About 18.4% of families and 20.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line ; this affected 24.5% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those over 65.

economy

Agriculture

Quincy's economic basis for a long time was agriculture, which was supported by irrigation from Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake . The main crops are potatoes, wheat and timothy grass .

Orchards and vineyards are also found in Quincy. Washington State is a major apple supplier.

technology

Technology companies like Microsoft , Yahoo! , Dell and Intuit have built large data centers in the Quincy area since 2007 . Microsoft's Columbia Data Center , the construction of which began in 2006 and has been expanded several times, is considered the world's largest data center. The centers, attracted to the area by the abundant and cheap hydropower , have been heavily criticized for shirking fines from the Grant County Public Utility District for the electrical power overload and air pollution from the diesel-powered emergency generators.

Washington state tax incentives are in place for the data centers to support the city's economic development. Two additional substations were built to meet the expected needs of current and future companies.

Tourism and leisure

Fishing, hiking, and bird watching are available at nearby Quincy Lake, a holdover from the temporary Pleistocene lakes created by floods on glacial Lake Missoula .

The city of Quincy is located in the western part of east Washington , also known as central Washington; Numerous leisure activities are possible in both winter and summer, including boating and water skiing, hunting, fishing, skiing and attending concerts. The Gorge Amphitheater , an open-air theater on the Columbia River, draws diverse people to the Quincy Valley. Although George is the closest town to the Gorge Amphitheater , Quincy has better conditions like motels and a grocery store. Quincy has seen an increase in population during the concerts held in the amphitheater. Quincy also has a Tacos mi Pueblo , one of the most sought-after Mexican restaurants in the area.

The semi-arid climate ensures dryness for weeks or months in summer. This means that local recreation by the water, such as at the Crescent Bar, is of great importance. Quincy is the closest town to the Crescent Bar.

Quincy has several parks, including a water amusement park with a water slide made up of two half-tubes, as well as heated swimming pools and special areas for children. The park has an extensive baseball field, playground, picnic area, and a small area for skaters.

The Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day is held in Quincy on the second Saturday in September . A month in advance, the streets leading to the city are decorated with signs showing local agricultural products and products made from them. On the day of the event, floats designed by local schools and farmers parade through the city. Free agricultural and geological tours are offered, plus product sales, a tractor train, a farm-to-market fun race, and many other activities.

Quincy celebrated its centenary in 2007.

The Quincy High School won the 1998 2A Baseball Championship of Washington and the 2014 1A Football Championship of Washington. In 2005 the boys team finished second in basketball in Washington. The Dru Gimlin sketball tournament is held in Quincy every year .

controversy

The book Fateful Harvest by Duff Wilson, a reporter for the Seattle Times , describes Quincy and the practice of companies dumping toxic waste on agricultural land by re-declaring the waste and selling it as fertilizer .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  2. ↑ Welcome to the City of Quincy, “Opportunities Unlimited”! . Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 14, 2014. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / quincywashington.us
  3. ^ Profile for Quincy, Washington . ePodunk. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  4. ↑ US Gazetteer files 2010 . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved on December 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ QUINCY, 1S, WASHINGTON (456880) . Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  6. ^ Population and Housing Unit Estimates . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ United States Census Bureau : Census of Population and Housing . Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  8. ↑ American FactFinder . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  9. ^ Ashley Stewart: This tiny town in Central Washington is home to some of the biggest tech companies. Here's why . In: Puget Sound Business Journal , November 11, 2015. 
  10. ^ Microsoft expanding data center at the Port of Quincy . Port of Quincy. August 25, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  11. ↑ James Glanz: Data Barns in a Farm Town, Gobbling Power and Flexing Muscle . In: The New York Times , September 23, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2015. 
  12. ^ Ashley Stewart: Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition could have big benefits for a tiny Washington town . In: Puget Sound Business Journal , June 15, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016. 

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