Zillah, Washington
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Zillah is a city located in Yakima County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,198.
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History
Zillah was officially incorporated on January 5, 1911.
Geography
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Location of Zillah, Washington
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,198 people, 792 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density is 695.6/km² (1,807.9/mi²). There are 837 housing units at an average density of 264.9/km² (688.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 26.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 792 households out of which 40.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% are non-families. 21.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.22.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $38,214, and the median income for a family is $44,688. Males have a median income of $33,819 versus $23,603 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,415. 13.8% of the population and 9.0% of families are 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 are living below the poverty line.