Wilbur, Washington

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Wilbur is a town in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. The population was 914 at the 2000 census.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Education & Sports
5 External links

[edit] History

Wilbur was officially incorporated on August 11, 1890. The town was founded by Samuel Wilbur Condit (or Condon) who was nicknamed Wild Bill Goose.

[edit] Geography

Wilbur is located at 47°45′24″N, 118°42′23″W (47.756616, -118.706282)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 914 people, 396 households, and 266 families residing in the town. The population density was 263.4/km² (680.2/mi²). There were 480 housing units at an average density of 138.3/km² (357.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.50% White, 1.20% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 396 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,563, and the median income for a family was $37,431. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,535. About 14.4% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education & Sports

Wilbur School District has in many years been renowned for its balance in athletics and academincs. The school ranks in the top 10 among numerous academic rankings for public schools. Combined with the nearby Creston School District, The Wilbur Creston Wildcats have earned many accolades three State B championship appearances in girls basketball and is a frequent power in boys basketball. The Wildcats have also been a one of the few B teams to consecutively take home trophies in the 1A/B State Wrestling finals. So far as of to date the Wildcats sports an 11-Man football, basketball (both boys and girls), girls volleyball, wrestling (primarily boys but is open to girls) track and field, tennis, golf, baseball and softball. Currently the school boasts 10 alumni who have competed in the college ranks ranging from the junior college ranks and the NAIA to NCAA Division 1. The 'Cats also compete in the competitive Bi-County League constiting of B schools in Northeastern Washington.