Pateros, Washington

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Pateros was originally established as Ive's Landing in around 1886 by Lee Ives.{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 50 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}} Ives began farming the area near the confluence of the Methow and Columbia Rivers, which was populated by a small band of Native Americans and around 20 Chinese miners. Ives also built an 18-room hotel at the town site and operated a ferry crossing.{{cite news |last1=Robbins |first1=Jefferson |title=Dams Drown Towns -- Transplants Struggle to Take Root -- Construction of Rocky Reach and Wells dams left Entiat, Pateros under water |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9570274.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731031818/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9570274.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 31, 2018 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |work=Yakima Herald-Republic|url-access=}}{{cite news |last1=Lemons |first1=Nancy |title=Finding peace at Pateros |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/jun/19/finding-peace-at-pateros/ |access-date=July 30, 2018 |work=The Spokesman-Review |date=June 19, 2005 |language=en}} The first post office was built in 1895.

In 1900, Charles Nosler acquired most of the townsite. When he visited the site, he noticed the presence of numerous ducks in the area, which reminded him of his visit to the town of Pateros in the Philippines, and so he renamed the town to Pateros. The name is derived from pato, the Spanish word for duck, which Pateros is known for.{{cite news|last1=Mehaffey|first1=K.C.|title=Pateros adopts 'sister city' in the Philippines|url=http://cloud.media.wenatcheeworld.com/uploads/epaper/2013/02/19/ww_20130219_a002.pdf|access-date=February 17, 2018|work=The Wenatchee World|date=February 19, 2013|page=A2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031238/http://cloud.media.wenatcheeworld.com/uploads/epaper/2013/02/19/ww_20130219_a002.pdf|archive-date=February 19, 2018}} In 1903, the city consisted of four commercial establishments and nine residences and the town was sold to J.C. Steiner. Steiner vigorously promoted the town, making Pateros the principal rail shipping point between Oroville and Wenatchee. Pateros was officially incorporated on May 1, 1913.

In 1962, the Federal Power Commission granted the Douglas County Public Utility District a 50-year license to build and operate Wells Dam about 8 miles downstream of Pateros.{{cite web|title=Wells Project|url=http://relicensing.douglaspud.org/background/wells_project.html|publisher=Douglas County PUD|access-date=December 6, 2017}} Construction of the dam would flood much of the original city. The Pateros City Council accepted an offer to relocate the town, and the PUD spent about {{US$|1,000,000}} on moving or demolishing buildings and improving the town's infrastructure.{{cite news|last1=Marshall|first1=Jennifer|title=Pateros centennial marks vast changes|url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2013/may/15/pateros-centennial-marks-vast-changes/|access-date=December 6, 2017|work=Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle|date=October 4, 2013|language=en}} Wells Dam went into operation in 1967. Despite relocation of the city, the population dropped by almost a third from 1960 to 1970.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=June 9, 2017}}

Much of Pateros was destroyed by the Carlton Complex wildfire on July 17 and 18, 2014. No injuries or fatalities were reported, but at least 95 homes in the area were reported destroyed, along with at least one business.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2014/jul/18/least-95-homes-gone-pateros-methow-valley-fires/|title = At least 95 homes gone in Pateros, Methow Valley fires}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.49|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2012-12-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 }}

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pateros has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=723554&cityname=Pateros%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Pateros, Washington]

{{US Census population

| 1920 = 412

| 1930 = 486

| 1940 = 484

| 1950 = 866

| 1960 = 673

| 1970 = 472

| 1980 = 555

| 1990 = 570

| 2000 = 643

| 2010 = 667

| 2020 = 593

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| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 4, 2013}}
2020 Census{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Pateros, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Pateros%20city,%20Washington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 12, 2024}}

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As of the 2010 census,{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-12-19}} there were 667 people, 238 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1361.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 276 housing units at an average density of {{convert|563.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 76.9% White, 0.1% African American, 3.1% Native American, 17.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.8% of the population.

There were 238 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

As of the 2000 census, there were 643 people, 249 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,256.5 people per square mile (486.8/km²). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 545.2 per square mile (211.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.76% White, 1.40% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 19.28% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.86% of the population.

There were 249 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,646. About 9.3% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

In mid-August Tacoma Inboard Racing Association hosts the "Pateros Hydro Classic" hydroplane race. The course is 1.25 mile oval on the Columbia River.{{cite web|title=Hot Action in Hydroplane Racing at Pateros this Weekend|url=http://www.mansontribune.com/component/content/article/632-hot-action-in-hydroplane-racing-at-pateros-this-weekend.html|publisher=Bud McKay|access-date=2011-12-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406224030/http://www.mansontribune.com/component/content/article/632-hot-action-in-hydroplane-racing-at-pateros-this-weekend.html|archive-date=2012-04-06|url-status=dead}} The race starts at ten thirty in the morning and ends at night with a fireworks display.

• Richard Beyer, sculptor
• Ron Terpening, author

International sister cities:

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• {{flagicon|Philippines}} Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines

• Pateros High School

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• [http://www.pateros.com/ Pateros Chamber of Commerce]
• [http://www.visitokanogan.com/information/History-Images.html History of Okanogan County]

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