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Reardan, Washington

Reardan is a town in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census.[2]

Reardan
Reardan, Washington
Spring in Reardan
Location of Reardan, Washington
Coordinates: 47°40′9″N 117°52′42″W / 47.66917°N 117.87833°W / 47.66917; -117.87833
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLincoln
Area
 • Total0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
 • Land0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
2,513 ft (766 m)
Population
 • Total637
 • Density1,229.84/sq mi (474.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99029
Area code509
FIPS code53-57465[3]
GNIS feature ID1507746[4]

History edit

 
Reardan, Washington, ca 1910

Founded in 1882 and platted in 1889, Reardan was named for Central Washington Railroad engineer C.F. Reardan.[5] Reardan was incorporated on April 14, 1903.

The town is home to the elementary/middle/high school serving the Reardan-Edwall School District, covering over 360 square miles (930 km2) in Lincoln and Spokane counties. The slough north of town, known as Audubon Lake, is well known among birders as a busy stop on the Pacific Flyway and features public facilities for viewers. A Hutterite colony settled in the area in 1961.[6]

Mule Days has been celebrated on the first Saturday in June for over 50, featuring a Kiddie Parade, Main Parade, entertainment and games for kids at the park, three on three basketball in front of the high school, food and craft fair at the park, Community BBQ pork luncheon, Beer Garden, and Mule Days Dance.

Geography edit

 
An Atlas rocket passing through Reardan to a nearby silo in 1961

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), of which, 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

U.S. Route 2 runs through Reardan, where it is also known as Broadway Avenue and serves as the town's main street. The highway connects Reardan with Spokane, the region's big city, 22 miles to the east, and Davenport, the county seat, 13 miles to the west. Washington State Route 231, a north–south route, also runs through the town. The Washington Eastern Railroad runs through town on its route from Cheney to Coulee City.[8]

Reardan is located on the divide between the Columbia and Spokane river drainage basins.[9] Audubon Lake, on the northern side of town, is the headwaters of Crab Creek,[9] which flows southwest for 163 miles before emptying into the Columbia. The lake and surrounding wetlands also drain into Deep Creek,[9] which empties into the Spokane roughly 16 miles as the crow flies northeast of the lake. Spring Creek also rises from the Audubon Lake wetlands and flows north into the Spokane River just downstream from Long Lake Dam. State Route 231 follows Spring Creek north from town.

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910527
1920420−20.3%
19304220.5%
19404220.0%
1950410−2.8%
196047415.6%
1970389−17.9%
198049828.0%
1990482−3.2%
200060826.1%
2010571−6.1%
2019 (est.)610[10]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census edit

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 571 people, 240 households, and 160 families living in the town. The population density was 1,165.3 inhabitants per square mile (449.9/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 520.4 per square mile (200.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.5% White, 0.5% African American, 4.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 240 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 43.2 . 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census edit

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 608 people, 227 households, and 174 families living in the town. The population density was 1,285.2 people per square mile (499.5/km2). There were 242 housing units at an average density of 511.6 per square mile (198.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.91% White, 0.16% African American, 2.30% Native American, 0.66% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 of age or older. The median age was 37 . For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $32,279 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,610. About 7.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Famous connections edit

Famous Indigenous American writer Sherman Alexie attended Reardan High School, which is featured in a few of his stories and in his 2007 novel for young adults, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

World War II Medal of Honor recipient PFC Joe E. Mann was born July 8, 1922, in Reardan and was killed in action, September 19, 1944 in Best, Netherlands. He was a soldier assigned to the 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne Division.

After Colfax and Ritzville, it is one of Washington's most infamous speed traps.[13]

Education edit

Reardan is within the Reardan-Edwall School District.

The Inland Northwest Rail Museum opened in Reardan in 2016.[14]

References edit

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Reardan town, Washington". United States Census Bureau. 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Reardan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  5. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  6. ^ Schmeltzer, Michael (1988). Spokane: The City and The People. American Geographic Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 0-938314-53-X.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  8. ^ "Washington Eastern Railroad Route Map". Washington Eastern Railroad. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "Reardan Audubon Lake Wildlife Area". Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  10. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  11. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  13. ^ "Reardan, Washington Speed Traps | The National Speed Trap Exchange". www.speedtrap.org. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  14. ^ "Inland Northwest Rail Museum opens new digs near Reardan | the Spokesman-Review".

External links edit

  • Reardan Memorial Library.

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Reardan is a town in Lincoln County Washington United States The population was 637 at the 2020 census 2 ReardanTownReardan WashingtonSpring in ReardanLocation of Reardan WashingtonCoordinates 47 40 9 N 117 52 42 W 47 66917 N 117 87833 W 47 66917 117 87833CountryUnited StatesStateWashingtonCountyLincolnArea 1 Total0 50 sq mi 1 30 km2 Land0 50 sq mi 1 29 km2 Water0 00 sq mi 0 01 km2 Elevation2 513 ft 766 m Population 2020 2 Total637 Density1 229 84 sq mi 474 56 km2 Time zoneUTC 8 Pacific PST Summer DST UTC 7 PDT ZIP code99029Area code509FIPS code53 57465 3 GNIS feature ID1507746 4 Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 3 1 2010 census 3 2 2000 census 4 Famous connections 5 Education 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp Reardan Washington ca 1910Founded in 1882 and platted in 1889 Reardan was named for Central Washington Railroad engineer C F Reardan 5 Reardan was incorporated on April 14 1903 The town is home to the elementary middle high school serving the Reardan Edwall School District covering over 360 square miles 930 km2 in Lincoln and Spokane counties The slough north of town known as Audubon Lake is well known among birders as a busy stop on the Pacific Flyway and features public facilities for viewers A Hutterite colony settled in the area in 1961 6 Mule Days has been celebrated on the first Saturday in June for over 50 featuring a Kiddie Parade Main Parade entertainment and games for kids at the park three on three basketball in front of the high school food and craft fair at the park Community BBQ pork luncheon Beer Garden and Mule Days Dance Geography edit nbsp An Atlas rocket passing through Reardan to a nearby silo in 1961According to the United States Census Bureau the town has a total area of 0 50 square miles 1 29 km2 of which 0 49 square miles 1 27 km2 is land and 0 01 square miles 0 03 km2 is water 7 U S Route 2 runs through Reardan where it is also known as Broadway Avenue and serves as the town s main street The highway connects Reardan with Spokane the region s big city 22 miles to the east and Davenport the county seat 13 miles to the west Washington State Route 231 a north south route also runs through the town The Washington Eastern Railroad runs through town on its route from Cheney to Coulee City 8 Reardan is located on the divide between the Columbia and Spokane river drainage basins 9 Audubon Lake on the northern side of town is the headwaters of Crab Creek 9 which flows southwest for 163 miles before emptying into the Columbia The lake and surrounding wetlands also drain into Deep Creek 9 which empties into the Spokane roughly 16 miles as the crow flies northeast of the lake Spring Creek also rises from the Audubon Lake wetlands and flows north into the Spokane River just downstream from Long Lake Dam State Route 231 follows Spring Creek north from town Demographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 1910527 1920420 20 3 19304220 5 19404220 0 1950410 2 8 196047415 6 1970389 17 9 198049828 0 1990482 3 2 200060826 1 2010571 6 1 2019 est 610 10 6 8 U S Decennial Census 11 2010 census edit As of the census 12 of 2010 there were 571 people 240 households and 160 families living in the town The population density was 1 165 3 inhabitants per square mile 449 9 km2 There were 255 housing units at an average density of 520 4 per square mile 200 9 km2 The racial makeup of the town was 92 5 White 0 5 African American 4 7 Native American 0 4 Asian and 1 9 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 5 of the population There were 240 households of which 30 0 had children under the age of 18 living with them 49 6 were married couples living together 13 8 had a female householder with no husband present 3 3 had a male householder with no wife present and 33 3 were non families 29 2 of all households were made up of individuals and 10 9 had someone living alone who was 65 of age or older The average household size was 2 38 and the average family size was 2 88 The median age in the town was 43 2 24 7 of residents were under the age of 18 5 5 were between the ages of 18 and 24 21 6 were from 25 to 44 32 6 were from 45 to 64 and 15 8 were 65 of age or older The gender makeup of the town was 47 3 male and 52 7 female 2000 census edit As of the census 3 of 2000 there were 608 people 227 households and 174 families living in the town The population density was 1 285 2 people per square mile 499 5 km2 There were 242 housing units at an average density of 511 6 per square mile 198 8 km2 The racial makeup of the town was 93 91 White 0 16 African American 2 30 Native American 0 66 Pacific Islander 0 16 from other races and 2 80 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1 32 of the population There were 227 households out of which 33 9 had children under the age of 18 living with them 59 5 were married couples living together 11 9 had a female householder with no husband present and 23 3 were non families 21 6 of all households were made up of individuals and 6 2 had someone living alone who was 65 of age or older The average household size was 2 68 and the average family size was 3 06 In the town the population was spread out with 28 9 under the age of 18 8 1 from 18 to 24 24 7 from 25 to 44 26 6 from 45 to 64 and 11 7 who were 65 of age or older The median age was 37 For every 100 females there were 101 3 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92 9 males The median income for a household in the town was 38 750 and the median income for a family was 44 167 Males had a median income of 32 279 versus 21 429 for females The per capita income for the town was 18 610 About 7 3 of families and 7 4 of the population were below the poverty line including 12 8 of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over Famous connections editFamous Indigenous American writer Sherman Alexie attended Reardan High School which is featured in a few of his stories and in his 2007 novel for young adults The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian World War II Medal of Honor recipient PFC Joe E Mann was born July 8 1922 in Reardan and was killed in action September 19 1944 in Best Netherlands He was a soldier assigned to the 502nd PIR 101st Airborne Division After Colfax and Ritzville it is one of Washington s most infamous speed traps 13 Education editReardan is within the Reardan Edwall School District The Inland Northwest Rail Museum opened in Reardan in 2016 14 References edit nbsp United States portal 2019 U S Gazetteer Files United States Census Bureau Retrieved August 7 2020 a b Reardan town Washington United States Census Bureau 2020 Retrieved August 10 2022 a b U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 31 2008 Reardan Geographic Names Information System United States Geological Survey United States Department of the Interior Majors Harry M 1975 Exploring Washington Van Winkle Publishing Co p 111 ISBN 978 0 918664 00 6 Schmeltzer Michael 1988 Spokane The City and The People American Geographic Publishing p 75 ISBN 0 938314 53 X US Gazetteer 2010 United States Census Bureau Retrieved December 19 2012 Washington Eastern Railroad Route Map Washington Eastern Railroad Retrieved October 22 2021 a b c Reardan Audubon Lake Wildlife Area Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Retrieved October 22 2021 Population and Housing Unit Estimates United States Census Bureau May 24 2020 Retrieved May 27 2020 United States Census Bureau Census of Population and Housing Retrieved September 21 2014 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved December 19 2012 Reardan Washington Speed Traps The National Speed Trap Exchange www speedtrap org Retrieved October 29 2016 Inland Northwest Rail Museum opens new digs near Reardan the Spokesman Review External links editReardan Memorial Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Reardan Washington amp oldid 1177435713, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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