Othello, Washington
Othello | ||
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City | ||
FIPS code 53-52215 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1507216[4] | |
Website | othellowa.gov |
Othello (
History
The first white settlers in the area were two brothers, Ben and Sam Hutchinson, who built a cabin along the Crab Creek in 1884. An influx of homesteaders began after the start of the 20th century, and a post office was established in 1904. The post office was named Othello in a public contest after a post office also called Othello in Roane County, Tennessee.[1][5]
The
The
From 1951 to 1973, the 637th Radar Squadron operated the Othello Radar Station near the town.[6][8] In 1958, an ice plant was opened in town to service railroad cars moving produce. Frozen food packaging came to town in the early 1960s, and has since become the main industry.[9]
Since 1998, Othello has also been home to the Sandhill Crane Festival, celebrating the annual arrival of sandhill cranes to the nearby Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.[10]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.81 square miles (9.87 km2), all of it land.[11]
Climate
According to the
Climate data for Othello, Washington | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
67 (19) |
79 (26) |
91 (33) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
102 (39) |
91 (33) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
114 (46) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35 (2) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
83 (28) |
74 (23) |
61 (16) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
60 (15) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
28 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
49 (9) |
54 (12) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
37 (3) |
31 (−1) |
24 (−4) |
38 (3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−26 (−32) |
6 (−14) |
16 (−9) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
34 (1) |
36 (2) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−14 (−26) |
−15 (−26) |
−26 (−32) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.93 (24) |
0.85 (22) |
0.86 (22) |
0.62 (16) |
0.73 (19) |
0.52 (13) |
0.39 (9.9) |
0.33 (8.4) |
0.40 (10) |
0.57 (14) |
1.04 (26) |
1.21 (31) |
8.45 (215.3) |
Source: [13] |
Economy
In addition to agricultural output, Othello has several food processing and cold storage companies, especially for potatoes.[1] The local area processes approximately 1.5 billion pounds (680 kt) of frozen potato products annually, comprising 15 percent of production in North America. More than 700 jobs in Othello are tied to potato processing, including at McCain Foods and J. R. Simplot facilities. The agricultural economy is threatened by an increasing shortage of water.[14]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 649 | — | |
1930 | 397 | −38.8% | |
1940 | 332 | −16.4% | |
1950 | 526 | 58.4% | |
1960 | 2,669 | 407.4% | |
1970 | 4,122 | 54.4% | |
1980 | 4,454 | 8.1% | |
1990 | 4,638 | 4.1% | |
2000 | 5,847 | 26.1% | |
2010 | 7,364 | 25.9% | |
2020 | 8,549 | [3] | 16.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[15][16] |
Since the 1980s, Othello has become a destination for immigrants from Latin America who arrive as migrant workers or for seasonal farm jobs.[1]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,549 people, 2,616 housing units, and 2,429 families in the city. The population density was 2,136.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup was 54.7% White, 0.1% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 25.3% from some other race, and 17.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 75.6% of the population.[17][18]
The ancestry of the city was 5.9% German, 4.0% English, 3.4% Irish, 2.3% Italian, 0.9% Norwegian, 0.4% Dutch, and 0.4% Ukrainian.[18]
The median age was 25.1 years old. 8.2% of the population were 65 or older, with 4.2% being between the ages of 65 to 74, 3.4% between the ages of 75 to 84, and 0.6% were 85 or older. 39.6% of the population were under 18, with 12.6% under 5, 22.7% between 5 and 14, and 4.3% between 15 and 17. The gender make up was 50.3% female and 49.7% male.[17][18]
The median household income was $58,450, with families having $59,569, married couples having $76,655, and non-families had $23,112. 21.8% of the population were in poverty. The per capita income was $21,581.[17][18]
2010 census
As of the
There were 2,108 households, of which 57.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.46 and the average family size was 3.91.
The median age in the city was 25.6 years. 37.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 15.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 1,788 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.66.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 36.1% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,291, and the median income for a family was $31,282. Males had a median income of $28,423 versus $21,455 for females. The
Sister city
Othello has the following
- Wulensi, Nanumba South District, Ghana.[20]
Notable people
- Pee Wee (born Irvin Salinas), singer
- Davey Richards, professional wrestler
- Bill Crow, jazz musician/author
- Stephen Beus, pianist
- Jim Sandusky, football player
References
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- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Quick Facts: Othello city, Washington". census.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Seelye, Katharine Q. (August 10, 2011). "All the Town's a Stage Where the Bard's Works Inspire Street Names". New York Times. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "History of the City of Othello". City of Othello. September 7, 2007. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Gibson, Elizabeth (April 12, 2007). "Grant, Adams, and Franklin counties begin celebrating the Columbia Basin Water Festival on May 22, 1952". HistoryLink. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Air Defense Radar Stations". Radomes.org. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ^ Becker, Paula (July 8, 2006). "Adams County — Thumbnail History". HistoryLink. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Tate, Cassandra (August 31, 2005). "Columbia National Wildlife Refuge". HistoryLink. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "Othello, Washington Köppen Climate Classification". Weatherbase.
- ^ "weather.com". Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ^ Tan, Eli (August 21, 2023). "A french-fry boomtown emerges as a climate winner — as long as it has water". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Othello city, Washington". Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Othello city, Washington". www.census.gov. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "Sister Cities". Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.