Editing Stevens County, Washington

{{Short description|County in Washington, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Stevens County
| state = Washington
| image_flag = Flag of Stevens County, Washington.svg
| seal = 
| flag = 
| founded year = 1863
| founded date = January 20
| seat wl = Colville
| largest city wl = Colville
| area_total_sq_mi = 2541
| area_land_sq_mi = 2478
| area_water_sq_mi = 63
| area percentage = 2.5%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 46445
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| population_est = 49015 {{increase}}
| density_sq_mi = 18
| time zone = Pacific
| named for = [[Isaac Stevens]]
| district = 5th
| ex image = Stevens County Courthouse - Colville, Washington.jpg
| ex image cap = Stevens County Courthouse in Colville
 | website = {{URL|https://www.stevenscountywa.gov/|stevenscountywa.gov}}
}}

'''Stevens County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington (state)|Washington]] along the [[Canada–United States border|Canada–US border]]. At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 46,445.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/stevenscountywashington/PST045223 |access-date=November 10, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> As of July 2023, the population was estimated to be 48,837. The [[county seat]] and largest city is [[Colville, Washington|Colville]], and the largest CDP is [[Suncrest, Washington|Suncrest]].<ref name="GR6">{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1863<ref name="historylink">{{Cite web |date=March 6, 2003 |title=Milestones for Washington State History — Part 2: 1851 to 1900 |url=http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=5380 |publisher=[[HistoryLink.org]]}}</ref> and named after [[Isaac Stevens]], the first [[List of Governors of Washington|governor]] of Washington Territory.

Stevens County is included in the [[Spokane metropolitan area|Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. Most of the [[Spokane people|Spokane Indian Reservation]] is within the borders of the county.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|2541|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|2478|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|63|sqmi}} (2.5%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_53.txt |access-date=July 16, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===Geographic features===
* [[Columbia River]]

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Pend Oreille County, Washington|Pend Oreille County]] – east
* [[Spokane County, Washington|Spokane County]] – southeast
* [[Lincoln County, Washington|Lincoln County]] – southwest
* [[Ferry County, Washington|Ferry County]] – west
* [[Kootenay Boundary Regional District, British Columbia]]  – northeast
* [[Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia]] – north

===National protected areas===
* [[Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail]] (part)
* [[Colville National Forest]] (part)
* [[Kaniksu National Forest]] (part)
* [[Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area]] (part)
* [[Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge]] (part)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 996
|1870= 734
|1880= 1245
|1890= 4341
|1900= 10543
|1910= 25297
|1920= 21605
|1930= 18550
|1940= 19275
|1950= 18580
|1960= 17884
|1970= 17405
|1980= 28979
|1990= 30948
|2000= 40066
|2010= 43531
|2020= 46445
|estyear=2024
|estimate=49015
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wa190090.txt |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226035610/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name="census-dp1">{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US53065 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213012630/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US53065 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> the population density was {{convert|17.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 21,156 housing units at an average density of {{convert|8.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US53065 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213185802/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US53065 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 88.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, 3.7% two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 24.6% were [[Germans|German]], 14.2% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 13.7% were [[English people|English]], 6.4% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], and 6.1% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{Cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US53065 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213012427/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US53065 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

Of the households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 24.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 45.0 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median household income was $42,845 and the median family income was $51,544. Males had a median income of $46,721 versus $33,651 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,773. About 11.0% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{Cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US53065 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034105/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US53065 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 40,066 people, 15,017 households, and 11,022 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|16|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 17,599 housing units at an average density of {{convert|7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 90.05% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 5.66% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.68% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 1.84%.<ref name="GR8">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=May 14, 2011 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 20.6% were of [[German people|German]], 18.9% [[United States]] or American, 10.0% [[English people|English]], 7.9% [[Irish people|Irish]] and 5.0% [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]] ancestry.

Of the 15,017 households 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.00% of households were one person and 8.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 28.70% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.

The median household income was $34,673 and the median family income was $40,250. Males had a median income of $35,256 versus $23,679 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,895. About 11.50% of families and 15.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.80% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

==Communities==

===Cities===
* [[Chewelah, Washington|Chewelah]]
* [[Colville, Washington|Colville]] (county seat)
* [[Kettle Falls, Washington|Kettle Falls]]

===Towns===
* [[Marcus, Washington|Marcus]]
* [[Northport, Washington|Northport]]
* [[Springdale, Washington|Springdale]]

===Census-designated places===
* [[Addy, Washington|Addy]]
* [[Clayton, Washington|Clayton]]
* [[Loon Lake, Washington|Loon Lake]]
* [[Suncrest, Washington|Suncrest]]
* [[Valley, Washington|Valley]]

===Unincorporated communities===
{{div col|colwidth=18em}}
* [[Arden, Washington|Arden]]
* [[Bluecreek, Washington|Bluecreek]]
* [[Cedonia, Washington|Cedonia]]
* Daisy
* [[Echo, Washington|Echo]]
* [[Evans, Washington|Evans]]
* [[Ford, Washington|Ford]]
* [[Fruitland, Washington|Fruitland]]
* [[Gifford, Washington|Gifford]]
* [[Hunters, Washington|Hunters]]
* [[Nine Mile Falls, Washington|Nine Mile Falls]]
* [[Onion Creek, Washington|Onion Creek]]
* [[Rice, Washington|Rice]]
* [[Tumtum, Washington|Tumtum]] (also known as Tum Tum)
* [[Wellpinit, Washington|Wellpinit]]
{{div col end}}

==Politics==
{{PresHead|place=Stevens County, Washington|whig=no|source1=<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections |url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS |access-date=April 10, 2018 |website=uselectionatlas.org}}</ref>|source2=<ref>The leading "other" candidate, [[Progressive Party (United States, 1912)|Progressive]] [[Theodore Roosevelt]], received 1,971 votes, while Socialist candidate [[Eugene V. Debs|Eugene Debs]] received 988 votes, [[Prohibition Party|Prohibition]] candidate [[Eugene W. Chafin|Eugene Chafin]] received 227 votes, and [[Socialist Labor Party of America|Socialist Labor]] candidate [[Arthur Reimer]] received 26 votes.</ref>}}
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{{PresRow|2004|Republican|13,015|6,822|503|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|11,299|5,560|1,140|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|7,524|5,591|2,907|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|5,706|4,960|4,121|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|6,576|5,068|318|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|8,211|4,304|256|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|7,094|3,584|852|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|4,719|3,824|566|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|4,839|2,390|670|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|3,435|2,948|962|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,302|4,266|10|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|4,076|3,861|18|Washington (state)}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|4,499|3,808|15|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|4,458|3,355|72|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|2,977|4,205|252|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|3,151|3,951|63|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|3,238|4,904|66|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,981|4,536|418|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|2,247|4,262|485|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|3,813|2,147|88|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|2,909|685|2,350|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|3,282|1,452|1,160|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|2,684|3,184|788|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|810|1,979|3,212|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|2,546|1,564|774|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|2,369|872|501|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1900|Democratic|1,121|1,612|73|Washington}}
{{PresRow|1896|Democratic|433|1,926|36|Washington}}
{{PresFoot|1892|Republican|622|501|544|Washington}}

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stevens County, Washington]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
* {{Cite book |title=An illustrated history of Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan and Chelan counties, State of Washington |publisher=Western Historical Pub. Co. |year=1904}}[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/publications_detail.aspx?p=83 Available online through the Washington State Library's Classics in Washington History collection]

==External links==
* [https://www.stevenscountywa.gov/ Stevens County – official website]
* The [https://web.archive.org/web/20070506042208/http://www.scrldwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page Stevens County Wiki Project]: A community wiki project, dedicated to creating an online wiki guide to Stevens County, Washington. Powered by Media Wiki.
* [http://scrld.org Stevens County Rural Library District]: hosts of the Stevens County Wiki Project, the Stevens County Library District (SCRLD) has various regional links available from their website.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090626033205/http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/stevens/ Stevens County Heritage] Historical photos and documents from the Libraries of Stevens County.
* [http://uppercolumbia.net/ uppercolumbia.net]: a regional portal site for Stevens County and beyond.    Includes business links and events calendar.
* [http://www.theheritagenetwork.org/ The Heritage Network]: History and Genealogy Resources for the Upper Columbia Region.
* [[s:Diary of Miss Kitty May Ellis/10.3.1958#Page 12|An 1884 hailstorm in Stevens County on Wikisource]]
* [http://www.crossroadsarchive.org Crossroads on the Columbia] Preserve America Project Interpretive Section
* [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net Crossroads on the Columbia] Preserve America Project collection, exhibits, and images from museum and private collections covering Stevens County

{{Geographic location
|Centre    = Stevens County
|North     = [[Regional District of Kootenay Boundary]], [[British Columbia]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
|Northeast = [[Regional District of Central Kootenay]], [[British Columbia]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
|East      = [[Pend Oreille County, Washington|Pend Oreille County]]
|Southeast = [[Spokane County, Washington|Spokane County]]
|South     =
|Southwest = [[Lincoln County, Washington|Lincoln County]]
|West      = [[Ferry County, Washington|Ferry County]]
|Northwest =
}}

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