Zillah, Washington

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Zillah is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,198 at the 2000 census. It attracts some tourists because of the local church, the Church of God Zillah. Although the church is fairly conservative and some are unamused by this coincidence (the church was named long before the Godzilla movies began), the church embraces it, even putting a wireframe Godzilla float outside.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 External links

[edit] History

Zillah was officially incorporated on January 5, 1911. Founded by Mr. Walter N. Granger

[edit] Geography

Zillah is located at 46°24′13″N, 120°15′39″W (46.403561, -120.260696)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,198 people, 792 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density was 695.6/km² (1,807.9/mi²). There were 837 housing units at an average density of 264.9/km² (688.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.25% White, 0.82% African American, 2.14% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 18.29% from other races, and 4.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.07% of the population.

There were 792 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,214, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $33,819 versus $23,603 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,415. 13.8% below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.4% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older are living below of the population and 9.0% of families are the poverty line.

Schools- Hilton Elementary School, Zillah Intermediate School, Zillah Middle School, and Zillah High School Home of the Leopards.