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Yakima County

Population in July 2007: 3,173.
Males: 1,604  (50.6%)
Females: 1,569  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  25.1 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 98952.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $45,711 (it was $35,189 in 2000)
White Swan:  $45,711
Washington:  $58,078

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $12,930

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $136,758 (it was $91,800 in 2000)
White Swan:  $136,758
Washington:  $308,100
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Races in White Swan:

  • American Indian (63.8%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (22.2%)
  • Hispanic (16.0%)
  • Other race (8.1%)
  • Two or more races (5.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in White Swan: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (6.4%), English (5.4%), French (4.8%), United States (4.3%), Danish (2.4%), Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 973 feet

Land area: 103.3 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in White Swan

  • High school or higher: 75.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 21.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in White Swan CDP

  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

134 residents are foreign born (3.9% Latin America).

This place:  4.4%
Washington:  10.4%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in White Swan, Washington in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in White Swan to the number of sex offenders is 1058 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

White Swan:  0.7% ($671)
Washington:  1.2% ($1,915)
White Swan satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Yakima, WA (16.2 miles , pop. 71,845).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (109.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (860.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Harrah, WA (2.8 miles ), South Yakima, WA (3.2 miles ), Ahtanum, WA (3.5 miles ), Wapato, WA (3.7 miles ), Summitview, WA (3.8 miles ), West Valley, WA (3.9 miles ), Union Gap, WA (3.9 miles ), Yakima, WA (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 46.39 N, Longitude: 120.70 W

Area code: 509

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (34%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Wood products (11%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
  • Construction (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (19%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Social assistance (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



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White Swan-area historical earthquake activity is near Washington state average. It is 150% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/14/1981 at 06:09:27, a magnitude 5.5 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from White Swan center
On 10/8/2006 at 02:48:26, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.5 MD, Depth: 2.4 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 53.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/2002 at 14:36:04, a magnitude 4.5 (4.0 MB, 4.5 MD, Depth: 3.9 mi) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1998 at 16:43:08, a magnitude 4.0 (3.7 MB, 4.0 MD, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 13.2 miles away from White Swan center
On 5/20/1995 at 12:48:48, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.1 MD, Depth: 8.3 mi) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/1994 at 07:01:07, a magnitude 4.3 (3.9 MB, 4.2 ML, 4.3 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from White Swan center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near White Swan:
  • PROVIDENCE TOPPENSIH HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; TOPPENISH, WA)
  • PROVIDENCE YAKIMA MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; YAKIMA, WA)
  • YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; YAKIMA, WA)

Political contributions by individuals in White Swan, WA

Airports and Heliports located in White Swan: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in White Swan, WA

Amtrak station near White Swan:
  • 19 miles: YAKIMA (BURGER KING, I-82 AT EXIT 33) - Bus Station. Services: public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Swan:
  • YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; YAKIMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,906)
  • CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; ELLENSBURG, WA; FT enrollment: 7,420)
  • WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; WENATCHEE, WA; FT enrollment: 2,074)
  • PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; TACOMA, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 87 miles; PASCO, WA; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; DES MOINES, WA; FT enrollment: 4,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON-SEATTLE CAMPUS (about 89 miles; SEATTLE, WA; FT enrollment: 32,742)
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Notable locations in White Swan: White Swan Substation (A), Kent Ranch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in White Swan: Yakima Indian Christian Mission (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Yesmowit Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: White Swan Mill Ponds (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Hunt Creek (A), Patemas Creek (B), Mill Creek (C), Rattlesnake Creek (D), South Medicine Creek (E), Simcoe Creek (F), North Medicine Creek (G), Wahtum Creek (H), Agency Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in White Swan and their reported violations in the past:

FORT SIMCOE STATE PARK (Address: 5150 FORT SIMCOE RD, Population served: 198, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JAN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-31-1997), St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-31-1997)

Average household size:
This place:  3.9 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  85.0%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  9.7%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  27.0%
Whole state:  10.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  13.4%
Whole state:  4.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in White Swan, WA



White Swan compared to Washington state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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White Swan travel time to work


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (63%)
  • Wood (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for White Swan

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 38.92%
Here38.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist Convention
Adherents47.7%6.2%5.2%4.3%4.0%
Congregations7.2%7.2%8.9%3.8%5.5%
NameChurch of the NazareneUnited Methodist ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents3.6%3.4%2.7%2.2%20.7%
Congregations5.1%4.6%5.9%2.5%49.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,982 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.00%
Washington average:  7.86%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($548 average AGI)
Yakima County:  0.05%
Washington average:  0.26%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from King County, WA  0.41% ($38,287 average AGI)
from Benton County, WA  0.35% ($32,261)
from Kittitas County, WA  0.23% ($39,665)


4.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,023 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.78%
Washington average:  7.07%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($459 average AGI)
Yakima County:  0.05%
Washington average:  0.16%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to King County, WA  0.61% ($29,496 average AGI)
to Benton County, WA  0.50% ($31,588)
to Spokane County, WA  0.21% ($32,291)


Strongest AM radio stations in White Swan:
  • KYAK (930 AM; 10 kW; YAKIMA, WA)
  • KYXE (1020 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJOX (980 AM; 5 kW; SELAH, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KIT (1280 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUTI (1460 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBBO (1390 AM; 5 kW; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KZTS (1210 AM; 10 kW; SUNNYSIDE, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Swan:
  • KXDD (104.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KSOH (89.5 FM; WAPATO, WA; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • K218CX (91.5 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KDNA (91.9 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES EDUC., CENTER)
  • KNWY (90.3 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KATS (94.5 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFFM (107.3 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHHK (99.7 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • K201AS (88.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: WEST VALLEY TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • KYPL (91.1 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: GROWING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION)
  • KDBL (92.9 FM; TOPPENISH, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZTA (96.9 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORP)
  • K204DH (88.7 FM; HANFORD, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KRSE (105.7 FM; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KARY-FM (100.9 FM; GRANDVIEW, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KQSN (99.3 FM; NACHES, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXLE-FM (95.3 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: KXLE, INC.)
  • KPQ-FM (102.1 FM; WENATCHEE, WA; Owner: WESCOAST BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQBE (103.1 FM; ELLENSBURG, WA; Owner: PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMCQ (104.5 FM; THE DALLES, OR; Owner: MID-COLUMBIA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around White Swan:
  • KAPP (Channel 35; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: APPLE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYVE (Channel 47; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: KCTS TELEVISION)
  • KIMA-TV (Channel 29; YAKIMA, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - WASHINGTON TV, L.L.C.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

White Swan, Washington:
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Washington average:
  • Fatal accident count: 111
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 166
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 49
  • Fatalities: 119
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 281
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 17

White Swan fatal accident list:
Jun 2, 2006 06:50 AM, White Swan Rd, Lat: 46.389022, Lon: -120.728506, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 5 meters (16ft)
Total average daily traffic: 600
Total average daily truck traffic: 200
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 1,200

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Peter M Connolly, 621 Signal Peak Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 44.2 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • Rodeo Grounds, WA, Rodeo Grounds, Type: Building, Structure height: 71.6 m, Call Sign: WPYI529, Licensee ID: L00068073
    Assigned Frequencies : 17760.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2003, Expiration Date: 08/15/2013, Certifier: Russ Sockzehigh
    Registrant: Yakima Nation
  • WHITE SWAN, 621 Signal Peak Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: WQBM884
    Assigned Frequencies : 6115.69 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/08/2004, Expiration Date: 11/08/2014, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in White Swan)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5559H , Serial Number: 11-1072, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 04/03/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Gary D Lawrence, Po Box 487, White Swan, WA 98952



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$149,96011$135,6139$116,5213$41,6973$89,5004$126,105
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$03$178,0303$101,2330$00$02$119,850
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$180,9404$101,96024$104,9663$80,4833$76,7976$103,123
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$207,1206$149,2321$45,0901$128,8700$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$02$170,6150$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0026.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
D) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED5$132,2441$137,8901$47,7101$50,030
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$59,9301$126,2500$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0026.00

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 50
  • Good Intent Call: 7

Incident types - White Swan


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for White Swan, WA

White Swan on our top lists:
    • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
    • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
    • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
    • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
    • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"

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