Mossyrock, Washington

Mossyrock
City
Location of Mossyrock, Washington
Coordinates: 46°31′47″N122°29′3″W / 46.52972°N 122.48417°W / 46.52972; -122.48417 [1]
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Lewis
Area [2]
• Total	0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
• Land	0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	768
• Density	1,193.60/sq mi (460.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98564
Area code	360
FIPS code	53-47315
GNIS feature ID	1523412 [3]
Website	cityofmossyrock.com

Mossyrock is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 768 at the 2020 census. ^[4]

History

The city began as a trading post named Mossy Rock in 1852, after a 200-foot (61 m) high moss-covered rock at the east end of Klickitat Prairie. The Indian name for the area of Mossyrock was Coulph. ^[5]

Mossyrock was officially incorporated on January 2, 1948.

The city council, in late 2020, voted to disregard requirements for restaurants as set forth by state laws that were introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The council admitted that it could not supersede state authority. Dining establishments in Mossyrock continued to follow Covid-19 guidelines. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1950	356		—
1960	344		−3.4%
1970	409		18.9%
1980	463		13.2%
1990	452		−2.4%
2000	486		7.5%
2010	759		56.2%
2020	768		1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 2020 Census [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 759 people, 272 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 1,116.2 inhabitants per square mile (431.0/km²). There were 302 housing units at an average density of 444.1 per square mile (171.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 25.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.8% of the population.

There were 272 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 486 people, 187 households, and 115 families living in the city. The population density was 1,112.5 people per square mile (426.5/km²). There were 215 housing units at an average density of 492.2 per square mile (188.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.2% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $33,542. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,216. About 18.6% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Festivals and events

The city hosts an annual, three-day Blueberry Festival the first weekend of August, honoring the local blueberry farming economy. Begun in 2006, the event's large turnout requires the entirety of Klickitat Prairie Park, with pie eating contests, farm tours, car shows and musical performances. The Mossyrock Area Action League, who oversee and schedule the festival, gear activities toward family-friendly fare, including attention towards children's games and crafts. ^{[10] [11]}

Politics

Presidential Elections Results

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020 [12]	70.29%168	28.87% 69	1.39% 14

Mossyrock is recognized as being majority Republican and conservative.

The Libertarian Party received a vote in the 2020 election and there was one vote for a write-in candidate.

Infrastructure

Mossyrock is among 8 locations that are part of an EV installation project on the White Pass Scenic Byway. The program will stretch from the White Pass Ski Area to Chehalis and is run in partnership with Lewis County PUD, Twin Transit, state government agencies, and local community efforts. The venture began in 2023 from two grants totaling over $1.8 million. ^[13]

Notable people

• Eli Kulp, chef
• Harry R. Truman, casualty of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens

References

1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
3. "Mossyrock". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
4. "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 15, 2022.
5. Phillips, James W. (1971). Washington State Place Names . University of Washington Press. ISBN   0-295-95158-3.
6. Mikkelsen, Drew (December 1, 2020). "Mossyrock City Council votes to ignore Inslee's COVID-19 indoor dining restrictions". KING 5 News (Seattle, Washington). Retrieved June 28, 2023.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
8. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.
10. Nailon, Jordan (July 27, 2017). "Good Times Ripe for the Picking at Mossyrock Blueberry Festival". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
11. Neuenschwander, Cody (August 6, 2018). "Mossyrock Blueberry Festival Entertains Thousands Over Weekend". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
12. "Lewis County 2020 Election". Results.Vote.WA. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
13. The Chronicle staff (March 7, 2023). "Construction Begins on U.S. Highway 12 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network". The Chronicle (Centralia, Washington). Retrieved June 21, 2023.

External links

• City of Mossyrock website