Nespelem, Washington is a small town of 1,159 people located in the Colville Indian Reservation. This community is part of the Okanogan County and has a population density of 4 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. The town is home to several local businesses that provide goods and services for its inhabitants as well as visitors from near and far. The businesses include Rivertown Traders for groceries, Nespelem Hardware & TV provides hardware items and television services, Woodenhead Winery for wine tasting, Sweetgrass Cafe & Cultural Center for great food experiences and Nespelem Trading Post for outdoor supplies.
Year-round outdoor activities available in Nespelem includes camping at Lake Osoyoos or boating in Moses Lake; fishing at Columbia River or Blue Lake; golfing at Nespelem Valley Golf Course; or hiking on trails throughout the reservation like Chief Moses Trail or Swakane Canyon Trail. Other organizations found in Nespelem are Intertribal Tribal Council which serves Colville tribes residents through programs such as Headstart preschools, Individual Family Services (IFS) Program to provide assistance with housing needs; Public Health Nursing Program to help promote health awareness in the communities; or Solid Waste Program to manage solid waste disposal on the reservation. Finally, local sporting events held throughout the year range from cross country skiing competitions at Fields Spring State Park to basketball tournaments hosted by Inchelium High School's Athletic Department.
The population in Nespelem (zip 99155) is 1,159. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nespelem (zip 99155) is 33.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nespelem (zip 99155) is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nespelem (zip 99155)
- 24.0% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 19.2% are married with children
- 41.1% have children, but are single
Race in Nespelem (zip 99155)
- 10.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 75.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.7% Two or more races
- 2.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander