Wishram is located at 45°39'40?N, 120°57'32?W (45.661198, -120.958788)[3].
ZIP code: 98673

History

The community was originally named Fallbridge; it was changed to Wishram to honor the Wishram tribe of Native Americans.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 213 people, 122 households, and 89 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 254.2 people per square mile (98.5/km²). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 152.2/sq mi (59.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.10% White, 12.30% African American, 9.26% Native American, 3.09% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $23,229 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,414. About 27.7% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Interesting Info

Wishram (Amtrak station)
Wishram is a hub for train traffic coming north from Oregon and California, as well as those coming west. The section of railroad that runs from Vancouver to Pasco still bears the towns' original name of Fallbridge.