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Encyclopedia > Benton City, Washington

Benton City is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States on the north bank of the Yakima River. The population was 2,624 at the 2000 census. Benton County is a county located in the south central of the state of Washington. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,824 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... Washington State Route 10 winds past the Yakima River (©2004 Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust) The Yakima River south of Union Gap The Yakima River is a tributary of the Columbia River in eastern Washington state, named for the indigenous Yakama people. ...

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History

Benton City was officially incorporated on June 14, 1945. June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ... 1945 (MCMVL) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...


Geography

Location of Benton City, Washington

Benton City is located at 46°16′4″N, 119°29′18″W (46.267872, -119.488230)GR1. Image File history File links WAMap-doton-Benton_City. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.8 mi²). 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.57% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,624 people, 894 households, and 660 families residing in the city. The population density was 582.3/km² (1,507.8/mi²). There were 1,043 housing units at an average density of 231.4/km² (599.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.34% White, 0.15% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 10.63% from other races, and 3.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.51% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 894 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.44. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 34.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $33,636, and the median income for a family was $43,036. Males had a median income of $32,464 versus $22,137 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,971. About 11.7% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Red Mountain American Viticultural Area

The Red Mountain AVA is located ascross the river from Benton City; wineries located there are given Benton City postal addresses. Red Mountain is located in the Southeast corner of Washington state near the Tri-Cities. ... An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a delimited grape-growing region distinguishable by geographic features, with boundaries defined by the United States governments Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). ...


Wineries with tasting rooms

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Capital

Olympia Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Coordinates: County Thurston County Incorporated January 28, 1859 Mayor Mark Foutch Area    - City 48. ...

Regions

Central Washington | Columbia River Plateau | Eastern Washington | Inland Empire | Kitsap Peninsula | Long Beach Peninsula | Olympic Peninsula | Okanogan Country | Palouse | Puget Sound | San Juan Islands | Western Washington | Yakima Valley This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Central Washington is a region of the United States defined as the western half of Eastern Washington, or those counties lying east of the Cascade Mountains but west of the 119th meridian. ... The Washington towns of Spokane, Vantage, Yakima and Pasco, and the Oregon town of Pendleton, lie on the Columbia River Plateau. ... Eastern Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington east of the Cascade Mountains. ... The Inland Empire is a region in the Pacific Northwest centered around Spokane, Washington, including much of the surrounding Columbia River basin. ... The Kitsap Peninsula, at times called the Indian Peninsula or the Great Peninsula, is the arm of land in Washington state (USA) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound and east of the Olympic Peninsula across Hood Canal. ... The Long Beach Peninsula is an arm of land in western Washington state. ... The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. ... Okanogan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... The Palouse is a region covering approximately 16,000 sq. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound (pronounced IPA ) is a sound connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... One of the San Juan islands The San Juan Islands are a part of the San Juan Archipelago in the northwest corner of the continental United States. ... Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington west of the Cascade Mountains. ... This irrigation ditch receives its water from the Yakima River. ...

Major
cities

Bellevue | Everett | Seattle | Spokane | Tacoma | Tri-Cities | Vancouver This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Everett is the county seat and largest city in Snohomish County, Washington located 25 miles north of Seattle. ... Nickname: The Emerald City Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King Incorporated December 2 1869 Mayor Greg Nickels (D) Area    - City 369. ... Nickname: The Lilac City Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County Spokane Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area    - City 151. ... Nickname: The City of Destiny Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State County Pierce Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Area    - City 162. ... Central Richland as seen from the Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. ... Nickname: Vancouver USA, The Couve Motto: A colorful past, a bright future Location in Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County Clark County Founded 1825 Incorporated 1857 Mayor Royce Pollard Area    - City 119. ...

Smaller
cities

Aberdeen | Anacortes | Arlington | Auburn | Bainbridge Island | Bellingham | Bothell | Bremerton | Burien | Centralia | Covington | Des Moines | Edmonds | Ellensburg | Enumclaw | Federal Way | Issaquah | Kenmore | Kennewick | Kent | Kirkland | Lacey | Lake Forest Park | Lakewood | Longview | Lynnwood | Maple Valley | Marysville | Mercer Island | Mill Creek | Monroe | Moses Lake | Mount Vernon | Mountlake Terrace | Mukilteo | Oak Harbor | Pasco | Port Angeles | Port Orchard | Port Townsend | Pullman | Puyallup | Redmond | Renton | Richland | Sammamish | SeaTac | Shoreline | Spokane Valley | Tukwila | University Place | Walla Walla | Wenatchee | Woodinville | Yakima This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... Tribute to Kurt Cobain in Aberdeen. ... Anacortes (pronounced ) is a city located in Skagit County, Washington. ... Arlington is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington, USA, between Marysville to the south and Mount Vernon to the north. ... Auburn is a city of 40,314 located in the U.S. state of Washington, in King County, with some spill-over into Pierce County. ... Bainbridge Island is an island in Puget Sound, and is an incorporated city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. ... Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. ... Sinclair Inlet and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (left), Dyes Inlet (middle distance) and Manette and Warren Avenue Bridges (left to right) across Port Washington Narrows Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, USA. The population was 37,259 at the 2000 census. ... Burien is a city in King County, Washington, USA. The population was 31,881 at the 2000 census. ... Centralia is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. ... Covington is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Des Moines Flag Des Moines is a city located in King County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 29,267. ... Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. ... Enumclaw is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Federal Way is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. ... Issaquah city hall. ... Kenmore, occasionally known as Kenmore by the Lake, is a city in the United States located on the north shore of Lake Washington in King County, Washington. ... The view from Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve in Richland looking toward south Richland (foreground), Kennewick (upper right) and Pasco (across the Columbia River). ... Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King Founded May 28, 1890 Mayor Suzette Cooke Area    - City 73. ... Nickname: The Little City That Could Location of Kirkland within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. ... Lacey is a city located in Thurston County, Washington. ... Lake Forest Park is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... Longview is a city located in Cowlitz County, Washington. ... Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. ... Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. The population was 25,315 at the 2000 census. ... Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, USA. The population was 22,036 at the 2000 census. ... Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. ... Moses Lake is a city located in Grant County, Washington. ... Mount Vernon is a city in Skagit County, Washington, USA. The population was 26,232 at the 2000 census. ... Mountlake Terrace is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Mukilteo (pronounced ) is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Oak Harbor is a city located on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington. ... Wind turbines above Pasco. ... Port Angeles is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. ... Port Orchard is the county seat of Kitsap County, Washington. ... Port Townsend is a city located in Jefferson County, Washington. ... Pullman is a city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. ... Puyallup (pronounced ) is a city in Pierce County, Washington about five miles east of Tacoma. ... Location of Redmond within King County, and King County within Washington. ... Location of Renton in King County and Washington Coordinates: County King Mayor Kathy Keolker Area    - City 44. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ... Official website: http://www. ... SeaTac is a city and outlying suburb of Seattle, located in the southern section of King County in Washington State. ... Shoreline is a city located in King County, Washington, 15 miles (24 km) north of Downtown Seattle. ... Spokane Valley, Washington is a newly incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington. ... Tukwila (pronounced ) is a city located in King County, Washington, about 6 miles south of Seattle. ... University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. ... Walla Walla is both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, and the countys largest city. ... Wenatchee (IPA: ) is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain range in the U.S. State of Washington. ... Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Location of Yakima in Washington Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Yakima Incorporated December 1, 1883 Mayor Dave Edler Area    - City 53. ...

Counties

Adams | Asotin | Benton | Chelan | Clallam | Clark | Columbia | Cowlitz | Douglas | Ferry | Franklin | Garfield | Grant | Grays Harbor | Island | Jefferson | King | Kitsap | Kittitas | Klickitat | Lewis | Lincoln | Mason | Okanogan | Pacific | Pend Oreille | Pierce | San Juan | Skagit | Skamania | Snohomish | Spokane | Stevens | Thurston | Wahkiakum | Walla Walla | Whatcom | Whitman | Yakima List of Washington counties: Washington counties Adams County Asotin County Benton County Chelan County Clallam County Clark County Columbia County Cowlitz County Douglas County Ferry County Franklin County Garfield County Grant County Grays Harbor County Island County Jefferson County King County Kitsap County Kittitas County Klickitat County Lewis County Lincoln... Adams County is a county located in the State of Washington. ... Asotin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Benton County is a county located in the south central of the state of Washington. ... Chelan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Clallam County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. ... Cowlitz County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Washington, USA. As of 2000, the population is 32,603. ... Ferry County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Garfield County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington and named after Thomas Jefferson. ... King County redirects here; you may be looking for King County, Texas. ... Kitsap County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Kittitas County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Klickitat County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lewis County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Mason County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Okanogan County (pronounced ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Pacific County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pend Oreille County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pierce County is the second most populous county in the state of Washington. ... San Juan County is a county located in the state of Washington, comprised of the San Juan Islands. ... Skagit County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Thurston County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Wahkiakum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Walla Walla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Whatcom County (IPA: ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Whitman County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Yakima County is a county located in the state of Washington. ...


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Benton City, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (397 words)
Benton City was officially incorporated on June 14, 1945.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,636, and the median income for a family is $43,036.
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Benton City, Washington Benton City is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,624.
Benton County, Washington Benton County is a Thomas Hart Benton.
Bethesda (Washington Metro) Bethesda is a District of Columbia.
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