Metaline Falls, Washington
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Metaline Falls is a town located in Pend Oreille County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 223.
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History
Metaline Falls was officially incorporated on May 13, 1911.
Geography
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Location of Metaline Falls, Washington
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 223 people, 122 households, and 52 families residing in the town. The population density is 410.0/km² (1,076.1/mi²). There are 192 housing units at an average density of 353.0/km² (926.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.86% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 122 households out of which 18.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 56.6% are non-families. 54.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.83 and the average family size is 2.79.
In the town the population is spread out with 19.3% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 49 years. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $17,083, and the median income for a family is $35,250. Males have a median income of $36,250 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,390. 33.2% of the population and 24.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 48.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.