Spangle, Washington
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Spangle is a town in Spokane County, Washington
, United States. The population was 240 at the 2000 census. The name is from William Spangle, early pioneer.
Some people believe that Spangle is where Butch Cassidy
(Robert Leroy Parker) died from cancer in 1937, but the place and date of this individual's death remains unresolved.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), all of it land.
Spangle is south of Spokane
on US Route 195, an important north-south highway. Spangle is a town where everyone knows about each other
There were 99 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the age distribution of the population shows 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,393, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $31,071 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,128. About 10.3% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
and Liberty High School. Upper Columbia Academy, a boarding
high school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church
, is approximately 2 miles southeast of Spangle. 5.5 miles East of Upper Columbia Academy is Liberty High School, a rural school serving the communities of Spangle, Plaza, Fairfield
, Mount Hope, Latah
, and Waverly
. It is a "B" school that has a total of around 450 students (K-12).
Spokane County, Washington
Spokane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after the Spokane tribe. As of the 2010 census the population was 471,221, making it the fourth most populous county in Washington state. The largest city and county seat is Spokane, the second largest city in the state,...
, United States. The population was 240 at the 2000 census. The name is from William Spangle, early pioneer.
History
Spangle was first settled in 1872 by William Spangle. The townsite was platted in 1879.Some people believe that Spangle is where Butch Cassidy
Butch Cassidy
Robert LeRoy Parker , better known as Butch Cassidy, was a notorious American train robber, bank robber, and leader of the Wild Bunch Gang in the American Old West...
(Robert Leroy Parker) died from cancer in 1937, but the place and date of this individual's death remains unresolved.
Geography
Spangle is located at 47°25′50"N 117°22′37"W (47.430641, -117.377083).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), all of it land.
Spangle is south of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
on US Route 195, an important north-south highway. Spangle is a town where everyone knows about each other
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 240 people, 99 households, and 66 families residing in the town. The population density was 625.6 people per square mile (243.9/km²). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 294.6 per square mile (114.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.33% White, 0.42% Native American, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.There were 99 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the age distribution of the population shows 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,393, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $31,071 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $17,128. About 10.3% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
Education
Spangle is also notable as the home of Upper Columbia AcademyUpper Columbia Academy
Upper Columbia Academy is a 9-12 boarding high school located in Spangle, Washington, about 20 miles south of Spokane. It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.-History:...
and Liberty High School. Upper Columbia Academy, a boarding
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
high school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
, is approximately 2 miles southeast of Spangle. 5.5 miles East of Upper Columbia Academy is Liberty High School, a rural school serving the communities of Spangle, Plaza, Fairfield
Fairfield, Washington
Fairfield is a town in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 612 at the 2010 census.-History:In 1888, E.H. Morrison named Fairfield after his wife's hometown. Fairfield was officially incorporated on March 3, 1905.-Events:...
, Mount Hope, Latah
Latah, Washington
Latah is a town in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 183 at the 2010 census.-History:Latah was first settled in 1872 by Lewis Coplen...
, and Waverly
Waverly, Washington
Waverly is a town in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census and decreased 12.4% to 106 in the 2010 census.-History:...
. It is a "B" school that has a total of around 450 students (K-12).