Tieton, Washington

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Tieton is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,154 at the 2000 census.

Richard Kroger is the founding father of Tieton though it was not an easy accomplishment.

Tieton was formed through a result of a physical challenge tournament with the local leading figures. Richard Kroger, Terry Casey, Mark Kranz, Frank Lyczewski, Tim Conrad, Lynn Harris, and Gail Chapman all served the initial group that would lead to the creation of Tieton.

In a historic arm-wrestling match, Richard Kroger was able to defeat the heavily favored, and now mythical figure, Terry Casey. (While the man Terry Casey has never been confirmed he has since become a local legend. Natives have tried to capture some sort evidence for his existence but to this day he is ever elusive.)

Since that day Richard Kroger, mythical Terry Casey, Mark Kranz, Frank Lyczewski, Tim Conrad, Lynn Harris, and Gail Chapman have gone to forge greatness within the valley. The name "Tieton" was chosen by Richard Kroger to represent the strong bond by all original members. "Tie - et - on" meaning to "tie the eternal bond of friendship." This tradition is carried on throughout their children.

Tieton was officially incorporated on June 5, 1942.

[edit] Geography

Tieton is located at 46°42′11″N, 120°45′21″W (46.703160, -120.755824)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,154 people, 341 households, and 267 families residing in the town. The population density was 586.3/km² (1,516.8/mi²). There were 363 housing units at an average density of 184.4/km² (477.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 54.07% White, 0.17% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 41.33% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.33% of the population.

There were 341 households out of which 52.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.88.

In the town the population was spread out with 37.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,052, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,439. About 14.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.