Editing Mossyrock, Washington

{{short description|City in Washington, United States}}
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'''Mossyrock''' is a city in [[Lewis County, Washington|Lewis County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 768 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US5347315 |work=American FactFinder |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=March 15, 2022}}</ref>

==History==
The city began as a trading post named Mossy Rock in 1852, after a {{convert|200|ft|m|adj=on}} high moss-covered rock at the east end of Klickitat Prairie. The Indian name for the area of Mossyrock was ''Coulph''.<ref>{{cite book |last= Phillips |first= James W. |title= Washington State Place Names |url= https://archive.org/details/washingtonstatep00phil |url-access= registration |year= 1971 |publisher= University of Washington Press |isbn= 0-295-95158-3}}</ref>

Mossyrock was officially incorporated on January 2, 1948.

The city council, in late 2020, voted to disregard requirements for restaurants as set forth by state laws that were introduced due to the [[Covid-19 pandemic]]. The council admitted that it could not supersede state authority. Dining establishments in Mossyrock continued to follow Covid-19 guidelines.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mikkelsen |first1=Drew |title=Mossyrock City Council votes to ignore Inslee's COVID-19 indoor dining restrictions |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/mossyrock-ignore-inslee-order-restaurant-bar-council/281-6ac39b1b-7251-4313-beb1-77ee6c72e838 |access-date=June 28, 2023 |work=KING 5 News (Seattle, Washington) |date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 19, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=July 2, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 356
|1960= 344
|1970= 409
|1980= 463
|1990= 452
|2000= 486
|2010= 759
|2020= 768
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 7, 2013}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 759 people, 272 households, and 196 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1116.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 302 housing units at an average density of {{convert|444.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 71.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 25.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 30.8% of the population.

There were 272 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 486 people, 187 households, and 115 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,112.5 people per square mile (426.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 215 housing units at an average density of 492.2 per square mile (188.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $33,542. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $16,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,216. About 18.6% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==

===Festivals and events===
The city hosts an annual, three-day Blueberry Festival the first weekend of August, honoring the local blueberry farming economy.  Begun in 2006, the event's large turnout requires the entirety of Klickitat Prairie Park, with pie eating contests, farm tours, car shows and musical performances.  The Mossyrock Area Action League, who oversee and schedule the festival, gear activities toward family-friendly fare, including attention towards children's games and crafts.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nailon |first1=Jordan |title=Good Times Ripe for the Picking at Mossyrock Blueberry Festival |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/good-times-ripe-for-the-picking-at-mossyrock-blueberry-festival,24993 |access-date=21 July 2021 |work=The Chronicle |date=July 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Neuenschwander |first1=Cody |title=Mossyrock Blueberry Festival Entertains Thousands Over Weekend |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/mossyrock-blueberry-festival-entertains-thousands-over-weekend,15768 |access-date=July 21, 2021 |work=The Chronicle |date=August 6, 2018}}</ref>

==Politics==
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|+ Presidential Elections Results
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! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
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| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2020]]'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Lewis County 2020 Election |url=https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20201103/lewis/precincts-60513.html |website=Results.Vote.WA |access-date=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.29%''' ''168''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.87% ''69''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.39% ''14''
|- 
|}

Mossyrock is recognized as being majority [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] and [[Conservatism|conservative]].

The [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] received a vote in the 2020 election and there was one vote for a [[write-in candidate]].

==Infrastructure==
Mossyrock is among 8 locations that are part of an [[Electric vehicle|EV]] installation project on the [[White Pass Scenic Byway]]. The program will stretch from the [[White Pass Ski Area]] to [[Chehalis, Washington|Chehalis]] and is run in partnership with Lewis County PUD, [[Twin Transit]], state government agencies, and local community efforts. The venture began in 2023 from two grants totaling over $1.8 million.<ref>{{cite news |author1=The Chronicle staff |title=Construction Begins on U.S. Highway 12 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/construction-begins-on-us-highway-12-electric-vehicle-charging-station-network,315141 |access-date=June 21, 2023 |work=The Chronicle (Centralia, Washington) |date=March 7, 2023}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Eli Kulp]], chef
* [[Harry R. Truman]], casualty of the [[1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.cityofmossyrock.com/ City of Mossyrock website]

{{Lewis County, Washington}}

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[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Cities in Lewis County, Washington]]