Pend Oreille County, Washington
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11732 residents, 4639 households, and 3260 families in the county. The population density was 8.4 people per square mile (3.24/kmē), it is the seventh least populated county in terms of population density. There were 6608 housing units at an average density of 4.7 per square mile (1.81/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 12859, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 11990 White, 60 Black or African American, 392 American Indian, 78 Asian, 24 Native Hawaiian, and 315 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $31677, making it the fifth poorest county by median household income among the Washington. The median income for a family in the county was $36977, it is Washington's third poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $15731, it would be the eighth lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Washington.
In 2000, 2986 pupils and students, of which 1483 are male and 1503 are female, 25.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 208 nursery or pri school, 129 kindergarten, 1469 elementary school, 815 high school and 365 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cusick Town | Pend Oreille County | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0 | 212 | 624.9 | 11371 | 14583 |
| 2 | Ione Town | Pend Oreille County | 0.6 | 0.54 | 0.06 | 479 | 881.3 | 12093 | 24083 |
| 3 | Metaline Falls Town | Pend Oreille County | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0 | 223 | 1076.1 | 16390 | 17083 |
| 4 | Metaline Town | Pend Oreille County | 0.31 | 0.3 | 0 | 162 | 533.5 | 11262 | 22981 |
| 5 | Newport City | Pend Oreille County | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0 | 1921 | 1814.7 | 13900 | 25709 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11732 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11732 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11738 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11863 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11973 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12049 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12248 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12343 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12633 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12726 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12859 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 149 | 59 | 208 |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 62 | 129 |
| Elementary school | 725 | 744 | 1469 |
| High school | 414 | 401 | 815 |
| College or graduate school | 128 | 237 | 365 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille County, Washington | $31677 | $36977 | $15731 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |