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Hunters, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
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Hunters is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. The population for its zip code (99137) was 306 at the 2000 census.[2]
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A post office called Hunters has been in operation since 1884.[3] The community has the name of James Hunter, a pioneer settler.[4]
Demographics
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 306 people, and 135 households residing in the zip code. The racial makeup of the community was 87.6% White, 0.3% African American, 4.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.
In the community, the population was spread out, with 71.9% over the age of 18, 15.4% over the age of 65. The median age was 41.5 years.
The median income for a household in the community was $22,143, and the median income for a family was $21,000.
For population 25 years and older, 80.9% have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Surrounding communities
Even though the community is not incorporated as a town, it serves as a focal point of the surrounding smaller communities.[citation needed] These communities include Cedonia, Bissel, Gifford and Daisy to the north and Fruitland and Enterprise to the south. Hunters provides schooling at Columbia High School.