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Hoquiam (pronounced [ˈhoʊkwiəm]) is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 9,097 at the 2000 census. This chart shows concisely the most common way in which the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is applied to represent the English language. ... Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area Ranked 18th - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 kmÂ²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 6. ...

History

Hoquiam (Ho'-kwe-um) was officially incorporated on May 21, 1890. Its name is taken from the native language meaning "Hungry for wood". The town borders Aberdeen, WA at Myrtle Street with Hoquiam on the west side. The two cities also share a common economic history in lumber and exporting, but Hoquiam has always embraced a separate identity from its next door neighbor. Although Aberdeen has a larger population, the two cities have a long history of competition, especially in high school sports (see "Athletics"). May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ...

Hoquiam is the home of the world acclaimed Loggers Playday, celebrated with a parade and logging competition and held every September.

Although lumber and related industries have been slowed for years, plans for a bio-diesel plant are in the works while Hoquiam moves into the third millennium as a town that's still "a good place to grow up in".

Bowerman Airfield (KHQM) is the local airport, coastal Washington's only jet-capable airport, with a 5,000-foot (1,524 meters) runway and parallel taxiway located a stone's throw from Grays Harbor Bay. Hoquiam is also home to countless species of migrating birds which live along the water during the milder months and provide scientists with a natural setting for study.

Geography

Hoquiam is located at 46°58′49″N, 123°53′8″W (46.980332, -123.885506)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias WA county maps by Bumm13. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.4 km² (15.6 mi²). 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 16.6 km² (6.4 mi²) of it (41.14%) 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 (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 9,097 people, 3,640 households, and 2,245 families residing in the city. The population density is 383.0/km² (992.0/mi²). There are 4,023 housing units, with an average density of 169.4/km² (438.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 89.32% White, 0.32% African American, 3.86% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.09% from other races, and 3.18% from two or more races. 5.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 are 3,640 households, out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 14.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 persons; the average family size is 3.09. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $29,658, and the median income for a family is $34,859. Males have a median income of $33,417, versus $23,558 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,089. 19.0% of the population and 16.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 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. ...

Athletics

The city is proud of its Aberdeen High School Bobcats, the Blue and Gold. In 2004, the boys basketball team completed a perfect 28-0 season and won the state 2A championship. Bright spots on the way included non-league wins over Lincoln High of Tacoma, Bellevue High, and two victories over archrival Aberdeen, as well as a win over a touring team from Australia. It was the only game the Australians lost on that tour.

In 2006, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) changed the enrollment limit for the 2A classification allowing Aberdeen to drop to 2A along with other schools in the area creating a new league. The old league football rivalry which coincidentally celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 was renewed with the 101st meeting of the two schools on October 14th. Hoquiam won 20-6.

The two also compete against each other in an annual Fall food drive to help local low-income families. It's an event where everyone wins regardless of who collects the most food donations.

Since 1981, Hoquiam High School also hosts the largest distance running event on the Washington coast. The Hoquiam Grizzly Alumni Cross Country Invitational, featuring 35+ schools and 1,000+ high school runners, takes place every October. Other prestigious Hoquiam sponsored tournaments are the Grizzly Alumni Wrestling tournament in January and Volleyball tournament in September.

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