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Almira, Washington Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Almira is 280, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained steady, reflecting the town’s small size and rural character.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1889
  • County: Lincoln County
  • Land area: 0.39 square miles
  • Population density: 718 people per square mile
  • Area code: 509
  • Zip code: 99103

Geography and Location

Almira is a small town located in eastern Washington, in Lincoln County. The town is situated along State Route 2, providing access to nearby towns like Wilbur and Coulee City. Almira is surrounded by farmland, with wheat being the dominant crop in the region. The town has a quiet, rural atmosphere and experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the Inland Northwest.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.2 years
Median household income: $30,208
Median house value: $55,800

Population by Race

Races in Almira:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.7%)
  • American Indian (4.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Filipino (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Black (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (30.1%), English (20.5%), Irish (11.9%), Norwegian (7.3%), United States (5.3%), French (5.0%).

Elevation: 1915 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Almira

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 16.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Almira town

  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -8 (-2.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Almira:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Almira:

  • GRANT CO INTL (about 44 miles; MOSES LAKE, WA; Abbreviation: MWH)
  • FAIRCHILD AFB (about 90 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Abbreviation: SKA)
  • PANGBORN MEMORIAL (about 90 miles; WENATCHEE, WA; Abbreviation: EAT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Almira:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almira:

  • EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 94 miles; CHENEY, WA; Full-time enrollment: 7,852)
  • WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE (about 98 miles; WENATCHEE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,074)
  • COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 100 miles; PASCO, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 101 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 6,284)
  • GONZAGA UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,860)
  • WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; PULLMAN, WA; Full-time enrollment: 18,110)
  • SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 111 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 5,564)

Public primary/middle school in Almira:

  • ALMIRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 76; Location: 310 S 3RD ST; Grades: KG – 08)

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