Editing Taholah, Washington

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'''Taholah''' is a [[unincorporated village]] on the [[Quinault Indian Reservation]], in [[Grays Harbor County, Washington]], United States. Named for a [[Quinault people|Quinault]] chief in 1905,<ref name=majors>{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 65 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}}</ref> its population was 840 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US5370175| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Taholah CDP, Washington| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=March 31, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Taholah as a [[census-designated place]] (CDP). The headquarters for the Quinault Indian Nation was moved to Taholah from the town of [[Quinault, Washington|Quinault]] on the shore of [[Lake Quinault]].

==History==

Taholah lies within a [[tsunami]] inundation zone and is at risk of flooding from rising sea levels due to [[climate change]]. The village has a {{convert|2,000|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} [[seawall]] facing the Pacific Ocean, but it required several repairs due to damage sustained by breaches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Hallie |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Quinault Nation is trying to escape the rising Pacific, but time is running out |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/native-american-news/2024/07/the-quinault-nation-is-trying-to-escape-the-rising-pacific-but-time-is-running-out.html |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Oregon Live |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In 2015, the tribal government proposed a $60&nbsp;million plan to [[Managed retreat|relocate the village]] to an uphill area southeast of the existing village.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ahearn |first=Ashley |date=December 1, 2015 |title=Facing Rising Waters, A Native Tribe Takes Its Plea To Paris Climate Talks |url=https://www.npr.org/2015/12/01/455745765/facing-rising-waters-a-native-tribe-takes-its-plea-to-paris-climate-talks |publisher=[[NPR]] |accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> The relocation plan would first require the acquisition of {{convert|246|acre|ha}} to be allocated to individuals with 175 homes for 129 families from the existing village, followed by the construction of new streets and water facilities.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 19, 2016 |title=Help us finance needed relocation, Quinault president asks Congress |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/help-us-finance-needed-relocation-quinault-president-asks-congress/ |work=The Daily World |via=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> A revised estimate of $150&nbsp;million for the plan was released in 2017, with construction beginning two years later.<ref>{{cite news |last=Volcovici |first=Valerie |date=April 13, 2020 |title=A U.S. tribe's uphill battle against climate change |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-usa-tribes-widerimage/a-u-s-tribes-uphill-battle-against-climate-change-idUSKCN21V0QK |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> The first part of the relocated village, a senior and children center named the Generations Building ({{lang|qun|WenɑsɡwəllɑʔɑW}}), opened in May 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mapes |first=Lynda V. |date=August 9, 2021 |title=This tribe has lived on the coast of Washington for thousands of years. Now climate change is forcing it uphill |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/this-tribe-has-lived-on-the-coast-of-washington-for-thousands-of-years-now-climate-change-is-forcing-it-uphill/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hammock |first=Dan |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Quinault Indian Nation opens its new Generations House services building |url=https://www.thedailyworld.com/life/quinault-indian-nation-opens-its-new-generations-house-services-building/ |work=The Daily World |accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref>

==Geography==
Taholah is located in northwestern Grays Harbor County. The [[Quinault River]] empties into the [[Pacific Ocean]] on the northern edge of Taholah.

[[Washington State Route 109]] has its northern terminus in Taholah; the highway leads south {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Moclips, Washington|Moclips]] and {{Convert|41|mi}} to [[Hoquiam, Washington|Hoquiam]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Taholah CDP has a total area of {{convert|9.1|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{Convert|9.0|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{Convert|0.2|sqkm|order=flip|1}}, or 1.92%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

===Climate===
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Taholah has a [[marine west coast climate]], abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=485654&cityname=Taholah%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Taholah, Washington]</ref>  Average annual rainfall is 94 inches.<ref>[https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-washington-usda-plant-zone-hardiness-map.php/en/clim/f/us/washington/taholah/climate-data Plantmaps.com]. Retrieved 2024-04-30</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 2000 = 824
| 2010 = 840
| 2020 = 776
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 824 people, 240 households, and 197 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 485.7 people per square mile (187.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 146.8/sq&nbsp;mi (56.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 93.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.73% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.09% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 240 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 28.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 38.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $25,875. Males had a median income of $21,964 versus $24,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $9,373. About 29.0% of families and 34.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 41.5% of those under age 18 and 30.0% of those age 65 or over.

The Taholah School District's mascot is the Chitwhin, meaning "[[American black bear|black bear]]" in Quinault.

==References==
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{{Grays Harbor County, Washington}}
{{Quinault Indian Nation}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Grays Harbor County, Washington]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Quinault settlements]]
[[Category:Managed retreat]]