Zillah, Washington

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Zillah, Washington
Location of Zillah in Washington
Location of Zillah in Washington
Coordinates: 46°24′13″N 120°15′39″W / 46.40361, -120.26083
Country United States
State Washington
County Yakima
Area
 - Total sq mi (3.1 km²)
 - Land 23 sq mi (3.1 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 820 ft (250 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 2,198
 - Density 1,807.9/sq mi (695.6/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 98953
Area code(s) 509
FIPS code 53-80500[1]
GNIS feature ID 1512822[2]
Website: www.zillah.com

Zillah is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,198 at the 2000 census. It attracts some tourists because of the local church, the Church of God Zillah, the Teapot Dome gas station, or the El Ranchito restaurant.

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[edit] History

Zillah was founded in 1891 following the completion of the Sunnyside Canal project, an irrigation scheme delivering water from the Yakima River to the arid lower Yakima Valley. The town was named for Miss Zillah Oakes, daughter of Thomas Fletcher Oakes, who as president of the Northern Pacific Railway had backed the building of the canal. Zillah was officially incorporated on January 5, 1911.[3]

[edit] Geography

Zillah is located at 46°24′13″N, 120°15′39″W (46.403561, -120.260696)[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,198 people, 792 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density was 695.6/km² (1,807.9/mi²). There were 837 housing units at an average density of 264.9/km² (688.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.25% White, 0.82% African American, 2.14% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 18.29% from other races, and 4.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.07% of the population.

There were 792 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 and up. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,214, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $33,819 versus $23,603 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,415. 13.8% of the population and 9.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.4% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Schools- Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School, Zillah Middle School, and Zillah High School Home of the Leopards. The Zillah sports programs have been very successful in state tourneys. Basketball State Champs '56 & '94

[edit] Tourist Attractions

Teapot Dome Service Station in Zillah, Washington
Teapot Dome Service Station in Zillah, Washington
Godzilla model found outside the Church of God Zillah
Godzilla model found outside the Church of God Zillah

[edit] Churches

  • Zillah Church of the Nazarene Sunday Worship 10:45 AM
    Zillah Church of the Nazarene celebrated their 75th Anniversary in the community in 2007.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ History
  4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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