West Lake Stevens, Washington
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West Lake Stevens is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
, United States. The population was 18,071 at the 2000 census.
Since 2006, much of West Lake Stevens has been annexed into the City of Lake Stevens
through a community-driven effort called, "One Community Around the Lake".
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km²), of which, 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²) of it (14.11%) is water.
, and 3.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39% of the population.
There were 6,255 households out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,331, and the median income for a family was $60,258. Males had a median income of $45,648 versus $31,061 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $22,281. About 4.4% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, United States. The population was 18,071 at the 2000 census.
Since 2006, much of West Lake Stevens has been annexed into the City of Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States that surrounds the lake bearing the same name. It is southeast of Marysville, north of the city of Snohomish, and east of Everett...
through a community-driven effort called, "One Community Around the Lake".
Geography
West Lake Stevens is located at 47°59′45"N 122°6′7"W (47.995925, -122.101815).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km²), of which, 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²) of it (14.11%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,071 people, 6,255 households, and 4,828 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,866.5 people per square mile (720.8/km²). There were 6,504 housing units at an average density of 671.8/sq mi (259.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.01% White, 1.03% African American, 0.84% Native American, 1.96% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 1.74% from other racesRace (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 3.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39% of the population.
There were 6,255 households out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,331, and the median income for a family was $60,258. Males had a median income of $45,648 versus $31,061 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 CDP was $22,281. About 4.4% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.