Taholahis aunincorporated villageon theQuinault Indian Reservation,inGrays Harbor County, Washington,United States. Named for aQuinaultchief in 1905,[4]its population was 840 at the2010 census.[5]For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Taholah as acensus-designated place(CDP). The headquarters for the Quinault Indian Nation was moved to Taholah from the town ofQuinaulton the shore ofLake Quinault.
Taholah, Washington | |
|---|---|
 Location of Taholah, Washington | |
| Coordinates:47°20′44″N124°17′16″W/ 47.34556°N 124.28778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.53 sq mi (9.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 776 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8(Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7(PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98587 |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-70175[2] |
| GNISfeature ID | 1531522[3] |
History
editTaholah lies within atsunamiinundation zone and is at risk of flooding from rising sea levels due toclimate change.The village has a 2,000-foot-long (610 m)seawallfacing the Pacific Ocean, but it required several repairs due to damage sustained by breaches.[6]In 2015, the tribal government proposed a $60 million plan torelocate the villageto an uphill area southeast of the existing village.[7]The relocation plan would first require the acquisition of 246 acres (100 ha) to be allocated to individuals with 175 homes for 129 families from the existing village, followed by the construction of new streets and water facilities.[8]A revised estimate of $150 million for the plan was released in 2017, with construction beginning two years later.[9]The first part of the relocated village, a senior and children center named the Generations Building (WenɑsɡwəllɑʔɑW), opened in May 2021.[10][11]
Geography
editTaholah is located in northwestern Grays Harbor County. TheQuinault Riverempties into thePacific Oceanon the northern edge of Taholah.
Washington State Route 109has its northern terminus in Taholah; the highway leads south 9 miles (14 km) toMoclipsand 41 miles (66 km) toHoquiam.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the Taholah CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.92%, are water.[5]
Climate
editThe climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Taholah has amarine west coast climate,abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[12]Average annual rainfall is 94 inches.[13]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 824 | — | |
| 2010 | 840 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 776 | −7.6% |
As of thecensus[2]of 2000, there were 824 people, 240 households, and 197 families residing in the CDP. Thepopulation densitywas 485.7 people per square mile (187.1/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 146.8/sq mi (56.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.85%White,93.20%Native American,0.12%Asian,0.73% fromother races,and 1.09% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.46% of the population.
There were 240 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% weremarried couplesliving together, 28.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.63.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 38.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $25,875. Males had a median income of $21,964 versus $24,250 for females. Theper capita incomefor the CDP was $9,373. About 29.0% of families and 34.9% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 41.5% of those under age 18 and 30.0% of those age 65 or over.
The Taholah School District's mascot is the Chitwhin, meaning "black bear"in Quinault.
References
edit- ^"Census Bureau profile: Taholah, Washington".United States Census Bureau.May 2023.RetrievedMay 10,2024.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Taholah".Geographic Names Information System.United States Geological Survey,United States Department of the Interior.
- ^Majors, Harry M. (1975).Exploring Washington.Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 65.ISBN978-0-918664-00-6.
- ^ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Taholah CDP, Washington".American Factfinder.U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 31,2017.[dead link]
- ^Golden, Hallie (July 12, 2024)."The Quinault Nation is trying to escape the rising Pacific, but time is running out".Oregon Live.Associated Press.RetrievedJuly 14,2024.
- ^Ahearn, Ashley (December 1, 2015)."Facing Rising Waters, A Native Tribe Takes Its Plea To Paris Climate Talks".NPR.RetrievedAugust 10,2021.
- ^"Help us finance needed relocation, Quinault president asks Congress".The Daily World.March 19, 2016.RetrievedAugust 10,2021– via The Seattle Times.
- ^Volcovici, Valerie (April 13, 2020)."A U.S. tribe's uphill battle against climate change".Reuters.RetrievedAugust 10,2021.
- ^Mapes, Lynda V. (August 9, 2021)."This tribe has lived on the coast of Washington for thousands of years. Now climate change is forcing it uphill".The Seattle Times.RetrievedAugust 10,2021.
- ^Hammock, Dan (May 19, 2021)."Quinault Indian Nation opens its new Generations House services building".The Daily World.RetrievedAugust 10,2021.
- ^Climate Summary for Taholah, Washington
- ^Plantmaps.Retrieved 2024-04-30