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Encyclopedia > Montesano, Washington

Montesano is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,312 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Grays Harbor CountyGR6. The founder of this city is still living today and is 76 years old. Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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Famous residents

All of the original members of the punk band The Melvins went to high school here, including Buzz Osbourne. The band was named after a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in the town where Osborne served as clerk (and vandal). Melvin was the most-hated fellow employee and the band's members felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name. The Melvins are an American punk rock/heavy metal band and usually play as a trio. ... Buzz Osborne is a founding and current member of The Melvins and is also currently a member of Fantômas and Venomous Concept. ...


Geography

Location of Montesano, Washington

Montesano is located at 46°59′9″N, 123°35′52″W (46.985865, -123.597726)GR1. Image File history File links WAMap-doton-Montesano. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.0 km² (10.4 mi²). 26.8 km² (10.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.86%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,312 people, 1,326 households, and 879 families residing in the city. The population density was 123.7/km² (320.4/mi²). There were 1,408 housing units at an average density of 52.6/km² (136.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 0.12% African American, 1.87% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% 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 following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... 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. ...


There were 1,326 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.92. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $40,204, and the median income for a family was $42,344. Males had a median income of $41,500 versus $30,096 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,467. About 9.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% 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. ...


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Coordinates: 46.985865° N -123.597726° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...

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Montesano, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (460 words)
Montesano is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States.
Melvin was the most-hated fellow employee and the band's members felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name.
Montesano is located at 46°59′9″N, 123°35′52″W (46.985865, -123.597726)
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