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Moses Lake North, Washington

Moses Lake North is a town located in Grant County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,232.

Geography Moses Lake North is located at 47°10'43" North, 119°19'23" West (47.178674, -119.323003)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.9 km² (6.1 mi²). 15.9 km² (6.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 4,232 people, 1,151 households, and 926 families residing in the town. The population density is 266.1/km² (689.4/mi²). There are 1,278 housing units at an average density of 80.4/km² (208.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 72.38% White, 5.01% African American, 1.75% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 14.72% from other races, and 5.43% from two or more races. 24.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,151 households out of which 55.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% are married couples living together, 22.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% are non-families. 13.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.41 and the average family size is 3.72.

In the town the population is spread out with 40.5% under the age of 18, 15.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $26,645, and the median income for a family is $26,496. Males have a median income of $28,966 versus $20,052 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,134. 36.8% of the population and 29.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 42.4% are under the age of 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older.



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