Carnation, Washington
Encyclopedia
Carnation is a city in King County
, Washington, United States
. The population was 1,786 at the 2010 census.
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all of it land. The city is located on the east bank of the Snoqualmie River
just north of where the Tolt River
joins in.
of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 636 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,728.4 people per square mile (664.4/km2). There were 650 housing units at an average density of 593.5 per square mile (228.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 1.32% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races
, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.91% of the population.
There were 636 households out of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples
living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,156, and the median income for a family was $64,167. Males had a median income of $46,667 versus $33,281 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $21,907. About 5.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
, Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,786 at the 2010 census.
History
Settled in 1865, Carnation was officially incorporated on December 30, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to Carnation again on October 29, 1951. The name Carnation was chosen to honor a nearby research farm operated by the Carnation Milk Products CompanyCarnation (trademark)
Carnation is a brand of food products. The brand was especially known for its evaporated milk product created in 1899, then called Carnation Sterilized Cream and later called Carnation Evaporated Milk...
.
Geography
Carnation is located at 47.648234°N 121.908630°W (47.648234, -121.908630).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all of it land. The city is located on the east bank of the Snoqualmie River
Snoqualmie River
The Snoqualmie River is a long river in King County and Snohomish County in the U.S. state of Washington. The river's three main tributaries are the North, Middle, and South Forks, which drain the west side of the Cascade Mountains near the town of North Bend and join near the town of Snoqualmie...
just north of where the Tolt River
Tolt River
The Tolt River is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains in north central King County in the U.S. state of Washington. The river begins at the confluence of the North Fork Tolt and South Fork Tolt rivers. It flows southwest joining the Snoqualmie River near Carnation, Washington...
joins in.
Surrounding cities and communities
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 636 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,728.4 people per square mile (664.4/km2). There were 650 housing units at an average density of 593.5 per square mile (228.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 1.32% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.91% of the population.
There were 636 households out of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,156, and the median income for a family was $64,167. Males had a median income of $46,667 versus $33,281 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $21,907. About 5.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Carnation is in the Riverview School District which consists of 4 elementary schools: Carnation Elementary, Cherry Valley Elementary, Eagle Rock Multi-Age, and Stillwater Elementary, a single middle school: Tolt Middle School, and a single high school: Cedarcrest High School.- Carnation Elementary: Located in Carnation, Washington 32239 E. Morrison St.
- Cherry Valley Elementary: Located in Duvall, WashingtonDuvall, WashingtonDuvall is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on SR 203, halfway between Monroe and Carnation. The population was 6,695 at the 2010 census.-History:...
- Stillwater Elementary: Located between Carnation and Duvall
- Eagle Rock Multi-Age: Located in Duvall
- Tolt Middle School: Located in Carnation
- Cedarcrest High SchoolCedarcrest High SchoolCedarcrest High School is a public secondary school located in Duvall, Washington. Cedarcrest High School opened its doors in 1993. It is located in Duvall, Washington. Cedarcrest High School is the only high school in the Riverview School District...
: Located in Duvall
City landmarks
The City of Carnation has designated the following landmarks:| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel | 1913 | 1996 | 31933 W. Rutherford Street | |
| Entwistle House | 1912 | 1994 | 32021 Entwistle Street |  |
| Tolt IOOF/Eagles Hall | 1895 | 1994 | 3940 Tolt Avenue, Carnation |  |
Activities
Carnation is the home of Remlinger Farms and Harvold Berry Farm where you can pick your own berries in the summer.External links
- City of Carnation Home
- History of Carnation at HistoryLinkHistoryLinkHistoryLink is a website that is an encyclopedia of Washington State history. The site has more than 4,500 stories. There are 500 biographies and more than 14,000 images....
- Riverview School District
- Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corps Council