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Napavine, Washington

Coordinates: 46°34′45″N 122°54′39″W / 46.57917°N 122.91083°W / 46.57917; -122.91083
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Napavine
City
Nickname: 
The City on Top of the Hill
Motto(s): 
Welcome to Napavine: for a day, or for a lifetime[1]
Location of Napavine, Washington
Location of Napavine, Washington
Coordinates: 46°34′45″N 122°54′39″W / 46.57917°N 122.91083°W / 46.57917; -122.91083[2]
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLewis
Incorporated1913
Government
 • MayorShawn O'Neill
Area
[3]
 • Total
2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2)
 • Land2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,888
 • Density691.91/sq mi (267.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98565
Area code360
FIPS code53-47980
GNIS feature ID1506926[4]
WebsiteCityofNapavine.com

Napavine is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,766 at the 2020 census.[5]

Etymology

There are a few documented instances regarding the choice for the moniker of Napavine. A mention in the records of the Napavine Historical Socitey states that a J.W. Cutting merged the name in the 1870s from a Newaukum tribal leader named Napawyna. However, there is consideration that the woman may have taken her name after the newly designated town.[1] Additional sourcing reports that Scottish immigrant James Urquhart, in platting the area, named the settlement Napavine from the Indian word "Napavoon" meaning "small prairie".[6][1]

History

Settlers began arriving in the Cowlitz area in the early 1850s. In 1883, Urquhart laid out the town[6] and Napavine was officially incorporated as a town on November 21, 1913.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.39 square miles (6.19 km2), of which, 2.38 square miles (6.16 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7] The large hill that Napavine is sitting on is about 400 feet above sea level.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920340—
1930181−46.8%
194022021.5%
195024210.0%
196031429.8%
197037720.1%
198061162.1%
199074521.9%
20001,36182.7%
20101,76629.8%
20201,8886.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2020 Census[5]

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,988 people, 609 households, and 770 families living in the city. The population density was 742.0 inhabitants per square mile (286.5/km2). There were 662 housing units at an average density of 278.2 per square mile (107.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 609 households, of which 63.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.90 and the average family size was 5.29.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,361 people, 444 households, and 349 families living in the city. The population density was 1,702.5 people per square mile (656.9/km2). There were 474 housing units at an average density of 592.9 per square mile (228.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.02% White, 0.15% African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.73% of the population.

There were 444 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,966, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $26,103 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,275. About 12.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Napavine primarily serves as a bedroom community for the Centralia/Chehalis and Olympia areas.[citation needed]

Arts and culture

The city annually hosts the Napavine Funtime Festival which was created in 1973 by a local Jaycees club. The one-day event, which includes a parade, is headlined by a "Princess Napawinah", which is usually a young Napavine woman of adolescence. The princess is based on an 18th-century Newaukum Tribal leader, Napawyna. In 2023, the festival was called into question by local residents and several local Native American groups, including the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, due to the wardrobe displayed by the princess during the festivities. Petitions and mentions of concern cited that the clothing created a sense of Pan-Indianism and caricature, and doubts were raised over the veracity of the historical existence of Princess Napawinah as well as her being labeled under a title of European nobility.[1]

Parks and recreation

The largest and newest park in the town is the Napavine Community Park located near the downtown section. It includes an amphitheater and skate park. The community also hosts Mayme Shaddock Park, which is near the school district, and Robert Cook Day Park, also known as the Robert Cook Playground, nestled in a residential area.[10]

Government and politics

Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020[11] 68.93% 670 28.19% 274 2.37% 23

Napavine is recognized as being majority Republican and conservative.

The 2020 election included votes for candidates of the Libertarian Party and 5 votes for write-in candidates.

In January 2008, 22 year-old Nick Bozarth became the youngest mayor in the history of Napavine. Bozarth banned city workers from taking extended lunch breaks and removed a controversial police chief.[12] Bozarth intended to be a one-term mayor, and chose not to run for re-election, citing that public servants should not be long term office holders.[13]

Schools

Napavine School District operates the public schools in the city of Napavine. Its high school, Napavine High School, has a 2B/1A athletics classification and plays in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Southwest Washington District 4.[citation needed] Napavine also is home to the Napavine Christian Academy owned by the Baptist church.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Vander Stoep, Isabel (July 5, 2023). "'Playing Indian': Napavine Festival's Princess Napawinah Draws Critique". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Napavine". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  5. ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b ""History of the Pacific Northwest Vol. II, pg 611-12, 1889, North Pacific History Company
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  10. ^ "Napavine Parks". Discover Lewis County. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "Lewis County 2020 Election". Results.Vote.WA. Results.Vote.WA. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  12. ^ Lacitis, Erik (June 23, 2008). "Napavine's young mayor shakes up the town". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Allen, Marqise (May 11, 2011). "Napavine's One-Term Mayor Looks Ahead". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
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