Pend Oreille County, Washington
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Pend Oreille County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,724. The county seat and largest city is Newport.
History[edit | edit source]
Pend Oreille County was created out of Stevens County on March 1, 1911. The county is named after the Pend d'Oreilles tribe, who were indigenous to the area.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,425 square miles (3,690 km²), of which 1,400 square miles (3,600 km²) is land and 25 square miles (65 km²) (1.8%) is water. The county is part of the Inland Northwest region.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Boundary County, Idaho - east
- Bonner County, Idaho - southeast
- Spokane County, Washington - south
- Stevens County, Washington - west
National protected areas[edit | edit source]
- Colville National Forest (part)
- Kaniksu National Forest (part)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 13,724 people, 5,800 households, and 3,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 9.8 inhabitants per square mile (3.8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.5% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Pend Oreille County is primarily based on timber, mining, and agriculture. The county also benefits from tourism due to its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Education[edit | edit source]
Pend Oreille County is served by several school districts, including the Newport School District and the Selkirk School District. Higher education opportunities are available in nearby Spokane.
Communities[edit | edit source]
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Transportation[edit | edit source]
Pend Oreille County is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 2 and Washington State Route 20. The county also has a small public airport, the Newport Airport.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Washington
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Pend Oreille County, Washington
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