Tekoa, WA is a small rural town with a population of 742, located in the Whitman County. It has a population density of 631 people per square mile, which is much lower than the United States average of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in Tekoa include The Old Schoolhouse Eatery and Brew Pub, Tekoa Pharmacy, Hardware Hank and Pawn Shop, amongst others. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to keep visitors entertained including camping at Trout Lake Campground or hiking/biking through nearby trails like Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail or the Trout Lake Conservation Area. In the summertime there are farmer’s markets and other festivals happening in town such as Tekoa Days; while during winter months one can visit the local ski resort known as Dry Hill Ski Area for some snowboarding or skiing fun. Other organizations in Tekoa include Lions Club, Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club which host various sporting events throughout the year for locals to enjoy.
The population in Tekoa is 742. There are 605 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tekoa is 50.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tekoa is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tekoa
- 48.6% are married
- 18.0% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Tekoa
- 86.3% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander