Washington

Stevens

46,445
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Stevens

Stevens, Washington, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 996. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 46,445.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Spokane War – Colville Area Operations 1858, Colville Standoff 1858, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202046,445
201043,531
200040,066
199030,948
198028,979
197017,405
196017,884
195018,580
194019,275
193018,550
192021,605
191025,297
190010,543
18904,341
18801,245
1870734
1860996
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Stevens

Military engagements that took place in Stevens, Washington.

Spokane War – Colville Area Operations 1858
1858
Colville Standoff 1858
1858

Historic places in Stevens

National Register of Historic Places listings in Stevens, Washington.

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant
Reardon
Long Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant
Ford
Columbia River Bridge at Northport
Northport
Orient Bridge
Orient
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Frequently asked about Stevens

When does Stevens first appear in the US census?
Stevens, Washington first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 996.
What is the population of Stevens?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Stevens had a recorded population of 46,445.
Were any battles fought in Stevens?
2 documented military engagements took place in Stevens, including Spokane War – Colville Area Operations 1858, Colville Standoff 1858.
How many historic places are in Stevens?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Stevens, Washington.
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