White Center, Washington
Encyclopedia
White Center is a census-designated place
(CDP) in King County
, Washington, United States
. It lies between Seattle and Burien
part of which was annexed by Burien on 1 April 2010. The population was 13,495 at the 2010 census.
, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which 99.71% is land and 0.29% is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 20,975 people, 7,542 households, and 5,146 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 6,194.9 people per square mile (2,388.9/km²). There were 7,775 housing units at an average density of 2,296.3/sq mi (885.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55% White, 6% Black or African American
, 2% Native American, 21% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 7% from other races
, and 6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12% of the population.
There were 7,542 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples
living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,480, and the median income for a family was $43,038. Males had a median income of $34,937 versus $27,391 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,339. About 12.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. The typical home for sale in White Center was built in 1969, which is older than the typical home for sale in Washington.
White Center is part of the Highline School District
, which covers much of southwestern King County. Elementary schools include Beverly Park Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Southern Heights Elementary, and White Center Heights Elementary. Secondary schools include Cascade Middle School, New Start High School, and Evergreen High School. Evergreen hosts three "small schools" on its campus, namely the Arts & Academic Academy, the Health, Science, & Human Services School, and the Technology, Engineering, & Communications Schools.
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 King County
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...
. It lies between Seattle and Burien
Burien, Washington
Burien is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle. As of the 2010 Census, Burien's population is 33,313, which is a 2.9% increase since incorporation. Annexation in 2011 has increased the cities population to about 45,000....
part of which was annexed by Burien on 1 April 2010. The population was 13,495 at the 2010 census.
Geography
White Center is located at 47°30′27"N 122°20′51"W (47.507370, -122.347385). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which 99.71% is land and 0.29% is water.
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 20,975 people, 7,542 households, and 5,146 families residing in the CDP. 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 6,194.9 people per square mile (2,388.9/km²). There were 7,775 housing units at an average density of 2,296.3/sq mi (885.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55% White, 6% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2% Native American, 21% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 7% 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 6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12% of the population.
There were 7,542 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% 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, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,480, and the median income for a family was $43,038. Males had a median income of $34,937 versus $27,391 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 $17,339. About 12.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. The typical home for sale in White Center was built in 1969, which is older than the typical home for sale in Washington.
Education
Highline School District
Highline Public Schools is a public school system in Washington, headquartered in Burien. As of October 2007, it serves 17,331 students and has 997 teachers...
, which covers much of southwestern King County. Elementary schools include Beverly Park Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Southern Heights Elementary, and White Center Heights Elementary. Secondary schools include Cascade Middle School, New Start High School, and Evergreen High School. Evergreen hosts three "small schools" on its campus, namely the Arts & Academic Academy, the Health, Science, & Human Services School, and the Technology, Engineering, & Communications Schools.
Notable people
- Jack Thompson, American football player
- Richard HugoRichard HugoRichard Hugo , born Richard Hogan, was an American poet. Primarily a regionalist, Hugo's work reflects the economic depression of the Northwest, particularly Montana. Born in White Center, Washington, he was raised by his mother's parents after his father left the family...
, poet