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Kenai, Alaska

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{{short description|City in Alaska, United States}}
{{About|the city in Alaska|other uses|Kenai (disambiguation)}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kenai, Alaska
| settlement_type = [[City (Alaska)|City]]
| image_skyline = Kenai AK aerial.jpg
| image_caption = Aerial view of part of downtown Kenai. The intersection of Willow Street and Barnacle Way is in the center of the foreground. [[Cook Inlet]] and [[Mount Redoubt]] are in the background.
| image_flag =
| image_seal = Seal of the City of Kenai, Alaska.png
| nickname =
| motto = "Village with a Past - City with a Future"
| image_map = Kenai_Municipal_Map.png
| map_caption = Location in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| coordinates = {{Coord|60|33|31|N|151|13|47|W|region:US-AK_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_footnotes = <ref name="GR1"/>
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Alaska]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska|Borough]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska|Kenai Peninsula]]
| established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
| established_date = May 10, 1960<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Directory of Borough and City Officials 1974|journal=Alaska Local Government|volume=XIII|issue=2|page=45|location=Juneau|publisher=[[Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development|Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs]]|date=January 1974}}</ref>
| government_type = 
| government_footnotes =
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Henry Knackstedt<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the City Council|publisher=City of Kenai, Alaska|url=https://www.kenai.city/citycouncil/page/meet-city-council|access-date=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
| leader_title1 = [[Alaska Senate|State senator]]
| leader_name1 = [[Jesse Bjorkman]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
| leader_title2 = [[Alaska House of Representatives|State rep.]]
| leader_name2 = [[Justin Ruffridge]] (R)
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_02.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 93.15
| area_total_sq_mi = 35.96
| area_land_km2 = 75.47
| area_land_sq_mi = 29.14
| area_water_km2 = 17.67
| area_water_sq_mi = 6.82

| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 22
| elevation_ft = 72
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 7424
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| pop_est_footnotes =
| population_est =
| pop_est_as_of =
| population_density_km2 = 98.37
| population_density_sq_mi = 254.77

| timezone = [[Alaska Time Zone|Alaska (AKST)]]
| utc_offset = −9
| timezone_DST = AKDT
| utc_offset_DST = −8
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code = 99611, 99635
| area_code_type = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
| area_code = [[Area code 907|907]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS]] code
| blank_info = {{FIPS|02|38420}}
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info = {{GNIS4|1413299}}, {{GNIS4|2419407}}
| website = {{URL|www.kenai.city}}
| native_name = <div style="padding-top:0.25em;">{{native name|tfn|Shk'ituk't}}{{br}}{{native name|ru|Кенай}}</div>
}}

'''Kenai''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|iː|n|aɪ}}, {{respell|KEE|ny}}; [[Dena'ina language|Dena'ina]]: {{lang|tfn|Shk'ituk't}}; {{langx|ru|Кенай}}, ''Kenay'') is a [[City (Alaska)|city]] in the [[Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska|Kenai Peninsula Borough]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Alaska]].<ref name="2010 Census">{{Cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US0238420|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212111834/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US0238420|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2020|title=Kenai city, Alaska|work=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/commdb/CIS.cfm?Comm_Boro_name=Kenai|title=Kenai|publisher=Division of Community and Regional Affairs, [[Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development]]|access-date=January 24, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018002844/http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/commdb/CIS.cfm?Comm_Boro_Name=Kenai|archive-date=October 18, 2012}}</ref> By road, it is 158 miles southwest of [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]]. The population was 7,424 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], up from 7,100 in 2010,<ref name="2020 Census Data">
{{cite web
| url = https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/cen/2020-census-data.html
| title = 2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places
| format = Web
| publisher = State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
| access-date = October 31, 2021
}}
</ref> the [[List of cities in Alaska|seventh-most populated city]] in the state.

== History ==
[[File:Alaska - Kenai - NARA - 23939787.jpg|thumb|right|Kenai in the 1940s]]
The city of Kenai is named after the local [[Dena'ina language|Dena'ina]] word 'ken' or 'kena', which means 'flat, meadow, open area with few trees; base, low ridge', according to the Dena'ina Topical Dictionary by James Kari, Ph.D., published in 2007. This describes the area along the mouth and portion of the Kenai River near the City of Kenai. Archaeological evidence suggests that the area was first occupied by the [[Kachemak]] people from 1000 B.C., until they were displaced by the [[Dena'ina (tribe)|Dena'ina]] [[Athabaskan]] people around 1000 A.D. Before the arrival of the Russians, Kenai was a Dena'ina village called ''Shk'ituk't'', meaning "where we slide down." When Russian fur traders first arrived in 1741, about 1,000 Dena'ina lived in the village. The traders called the people "Kenaitze", which is a Russian term for "people of the flats", or "Kenai people". This name was later adopted when they were incorporated as the Kenaitze [[Alaska Natives|Alaskan Natives]] in the early 1970s.

=== Fur trade ===
In 1786, [[Pytor Zaykov]] built [[Fort Nikolaevskaia|Nikolaevskaia krepost]] (Fort Nicholas) for the [[Lebedev-Lastochkin Company]] on the site of modern Kenai, being the first European settlement on the Alaskan mainland.<ref name=LLC>Solojova, Katerina and Aleksandra Vovnyanko. ''The Rise and Decline of the Lebedev-Lastochkin Company: Russian Colonization of South Central Alaska, 1787–1798.'' The Pacific Northwest Quarterly 90, No. 4 (1999), pp. 191-205.</ref> Hostilities surfaced between the natives and settlers in 1797, culminating in an incident in which the Dena'ina attacked Fort St. Nicholas, later dubbed the battle of Kenai. Over one hundred deaths occurred from all involved parties. In 1838, the introduction of smallpox killed one half of the Dena'ina population.

=== United States ===
[[File:Kenai Church.JPG|left|thumb|Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church]]
In 1869, after the [[Alaska Purchase]], the United States Army established a post called Fort Kenay. It was soon abandoned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.explorenorth.com/library/communities/alaska/bl-Kenai.htm|title=The History of Kenai, Alaska}}</ref>

In 1895–96, the [[Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church|Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church]] was built in the village.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holy Assumption Orthodox Church|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/nhl/russian-america/sec4.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204023251/http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/nhl/russian-america/sec4.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2008|publisher=National Park Service|access-date=August 21, 2014}}</ref> It is still in use today.

The establishment of shipping companies in the early 1900s broadened Kenai into a port city. Canning companies were established and helped fuel the commercial fishing boom that was the primary activity through the 1920s.

In 1940, [[Homestead Act|homesteads]] were opened in the area. The first dirt road from [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]] was constructed in 1951; pavement would not arrive until 1956 with the construction of the [[Kenai Spur Highway]].

A military base, Wildwood Army Station (later Wildwood Air Force Station), was established in 1953, and served as a major communications post. Wildwood was conveyed in 1974 to the Kenai Native Association in partial settlement of [[Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act|Alaska Native land claims]]. The facility was leased and later purchased by the State of Alaska and presently serves as the [[Wildwood Correctional Complex]].<ref>Welker, Randy S. (July 9, 1993). [http://www.legaudit.state.ak.us/pages/audits/1993/pdf/4471.pdf ''Department of Corrections: Wildwood Correctional Center Acquisition''.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070221150608/http://www.legaudit.state.ak.us/pages/audits/1993/pdf/4471.pdf |date=February 21, 2007 }} [http://www.legaudit.state.ak.us/ Alaska Division of Legislative Audit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070206004617/http://www.legaudit.state.ak.us/ |date=February 6, 2007 }}. Audit control no. 20-4471-93. Retrieved on March 12, 2007.</ref><ref>Alaska Department of Corrections. [http://www.correct.state.ak.us/corrections/institutions/wwcc/ Wildwood Correctional Complex] (official site). Retrieved on March 12, 2007.</ref>

=== Statehood ===
In 1965, offshore oil discoveries in [[Cook Inlet]] caused a period of rapid growth. They were a part of a series of oil deposits located during the middle of the 20th century. In 1957, oil was discovered at [[Swanson River]], {{convert|20|mi|km}} northeast of Kenai. This was the first major oil discovery in Alaska.<ref>{{cite web|title=Modern Alaska: Oil Discovery and Development in Alaska|url=http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=140|publisher=Alaska History & Cultural Studies|access-date=August 21, 2014|archive-date=May 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507070134/http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=140|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 1992 and 2011, Kenai was named one of the [[All-America City Award|All-America Cities]].

In 2008, the Kenai River was designated as a Category 5, or "impaired," water body by the State of Alaska in accordance with the federal [[Clean Water Act]]. The Kenai River Working Group (KRWG) was formed to address the issue of [[water pollution]]. By 2010, the status of the river was changed to a Category 2, or "water that attains its designated uses."<ref>{{cite web|last1=McGrath |first1=Mike |title=All-America City projects: Kenai, Alaska |url=http://www.allamericacityaward.com/2011/05/03/all-america-city-projects-kenai-alaska/ |publisher=All-America City: National Civic League |access-date=August 21, 2014 |date=May 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519014755/http://www.allamericacityaward.com/2011/05/03/all-america-city-projects-kenai-alaska/ |archive-date=May 19, 2011 }}</ref>

==Geography==
Kenai is located at {{coord|60|33|31|N|151|13|47|W|type:city}} (60.558738, −151.229616),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> on the west side of the [[Kenai Peninsula]] near the outlet of the [[Kenai River]] to the [[Cook Inlet]] of the [[Pacific Ocean]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|35.5|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|29.9|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|5.6|sqmi|km2}} of it (15.85%) is water.

===Climate===
As with much of [[Southcentral Alaska]], Kenai has a moderate dry-summer [[subarctic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: '''Dsc''') due to the cool summers. Winters are snowy, long but not particularly cold, especially considering the latitude, with January featuring a daily average temperature of {{convert|15.8|°F|1}}. Snow averages {{convert|63.6|in|cm|0}} per season, falling primarily from October through March, with some accumulation in April, and rarely in May or September. There are 37 nights of sub-{{convert|0|°F|0}} lows annually, and the area lies in [[Hardiness zone|USDA Plant Hardiness Zone]] 4,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arborday.org/treeinfo/ZoneInfo.cfm?ZipCode=99603&submit=Look+it+up%21|title = Arbor Day Foundation - Buy trees, rain forest friendly coffee, greeting cards that plant trees, memorials and celebrations with trees, and more}}</ref> indicating an average annual minimum in the −20 to −30 °F (−29 to −34 °C) range. Summers are cool due to the marine influence, with {{convert|75|°F|0}}+ highs or {{convert|55|°F|0}}+ lows being extremely rare. Extreme temperatures have ranged from {{convert|−48|°F|0}} on February 4, 1947, up to {{convert|89|°F|0}} on July 4, 2019.

{{Weather box
| collapsed =
| single line = Y
| location = [[Kenai Municipal Airport]], Alaska (1991–2020 normals,<ref>Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020.</ref> extremes 1899–present)
| Jan record high F = 49
| Feb record high F = 52
| Mar record high F = 59
| Apr record high F = 69
| May record high F = 82
| Jun record high F = 87
| Jul record high F = 89
| Aug record high F = 86
| Sep record high F = 75
| Oct record high F = 63
| Nov record high F = 59
| Dec record high F = 56
|year record high F = 89
| Jan avg record high F = 40.7
| Feb avg record high F = 41.6
| Mar avg record high F = 44.7
| Apr avg record high F = 56.3
| May avg record high F = 69.2
| Jun avg record high F = 73.7
| Jul avg record high F = 74.5
| Aug avg record high F = 73.3
| Sep avg record high F = 65.1
| Oct avg record high F = 55.4
| Nov avg record high F = 43.6
| Dec avg record high F = 40.8
|year avg record high F = 77.5
|Jan high F = 22.4
|Feb high F = 28.1
|Mar high F = 32.7
|Apr high F = 44.3
|May high F = 54.5
|Jun high F = 60.2
|Jul high F = 63.3
|Aug high F = 62.7
|Sep high F = 55.7
|Oct high F = 43.1
|Nov high F = 30.2
|Dec high F = 25.1
|year high F= 43.5
|Jan mean F = 14.9
|Feb mean F = 19.9
|Mar mean F = 23.6
|Apr mean F = 36.0
|May mean F = 45.4
|Jun mean F = 52.1
|Jul mean F = 56.0
|Aug mean F = 54.8
|Sep mean F = 47.8
|Oct mean F = 35.9
|Nov mean F = 23.2
|Dec mean F = 18.1
|year mean F= 35.6
|Jan low F = 7.4
|Feb low F = 11.6
|Mar low F = 14.4
|Apr low F = 27.7
|May low F = 36.4
|Jun low F = 44.0
|Jul low F = 48.8
|Aug low F = 46.8
|Sep low F = 39.8
|Oct low F = 28.6
|Nov low F = 16.1
|Dec low F = 11.0
|year low F= 27.7
| Jan avg record low F = -20.6
| Feb avg record low F = -13.9
| Mar avg record low F = -8.6
| Apr avg record low F = 11.4
| May avg record low F = 27.0
| Jun avg record low F = 33.7
| Jul avg record low F = 38.8
| Aug avg record low F = 34.3
| Sep avg record low F = 25.4
| Oct avg record low F = 11.6
| Nov avg record low F = -6.7
| Dec avg record low F = -14.5
|year avg record low F = -25.4
| Jan record low F = −47
| Feb record low F = −48
| Mar record low F = −41
| Apr record low F = −22
| May record low F = 12
| Jun record low F = 26
| Jul record low F = 27
| Aug record low F = 24
| Sep record low F = -3
| Oct record low F = −12
| Nov record low F = −27
| Dec record low F = −43
|year record low F = −48
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 0.89
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.83
|Mar precipitation inch = 0.64
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.58
|May precipitation inch = 0.79
|Jun precipitation inch = 1.20
|Jul precipitation inch = 1.98
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.68
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.57
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.56
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.41
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.14
|year precipitation inch=
|Jan snow inch = 9.8
|Feb snow inch = 10.5
|Mar snow inch = 9.2
|Apr snow inch = 1.8
|May snow inch = 0.2
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.2
|Oct snow inch = 7.1
|Nov snow inch = 13.5
|Dec snow inch = 15.2
|year snow inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 8.1
|Feb precipitation days = 8.2
|Mar precipitation days = 6.0
|Apr precipitation days = 6.0
|May precipitation days = 8.0
|Jun precipitation days = 10.1
|Jul precipitation days = 12.7
|Aug precipitation days = 14.1
|Sep precipitation days = 15.7
|Oct precipitation days = 13.2
|Nov precipitation days = 9.8
|Dec precipitation days = 10.5
|year precipitation days =
|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 7.5
|Feb snow days = 6.3
|Mar snow days = 4.8
|Apr snow days = 1.7
|May snow days = 0.1
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.1
|Oct snow days = 2.9
|Nov snow days = 7.0
|Dec snow days = 9.6
|year snow days = 40.0

|source 1 = NOAA (average snowfall/snow days 1981–2010)<ref name=NOAA>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USW00026523&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1991–2020)
|access-date = September 12, 2022
}}
</ref><ref>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly&stations=USW00026523&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1981–2010)
|access-date = September 12, 2022
}}
</ref>
|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=afc
|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data
|access-date = September 12, 2022
}}
</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 44
|1890= 264
|1900= 290
|1910= 250
|1920= 332
|1930= 286
|1940= 303
|1950= 321
|1960= 778
|1970= 3533
|1980= 4324
|1990= 6327
|2000= 6942
|2010= 7100
|2020= 7424
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
Kenai first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated "Creole" (mixed Russian and Native people) village of Kenai Rédoute.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rr9RAQAAMAAJ&q=Kenai+R%C3%A9doute&pg=PA49 |title = Geological Survey Professional Paper|year = 1949}}</ref> It was simply shortened to Kenai with the 1890 census. It was officially incorporated in 1960.

As of the [[census]] of 2020,<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 7,424 people, 3,143 households, and 1,788 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|232.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,003 housing units at an average density of {{convert|100.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 74.4% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 12.0% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 2.7% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 1.3% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 6.7% from two or more races. 6.5% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 3,143 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,962, and the median income for a family was $61,348. Males had a median income of $48,371 versus $27,112 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,789. About 8.2% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
The main road access to Kenai is via the [[Kenai Spur Highway]], which branches off of the [[Sterling Highway]] in downtown [[Soldotna, Alaska|Soldotna]] and winds through downtown and the portions of city limits north of the [[Kenai River]]. The Warren Ames Memorial Bridge, located within city limits and the Kenai River's farthest downriver crossing, provides access to the portions of city limits south of the river and to Kalifornsky Beach Road, the latter providing an alternate access to Soldotna and the outlying road network. Beaver Loop Road provides access to neighborhoods and parklands upriver of the bridge.

Although many fishing boats are based in Kenai, the city does not have a formal port and harbor. There are docks for offloading the catch, but commercial fishing boats are generally moored offshore in the Kenai River. The nearest deep water port is in [[Nikiski]], but is primarily reserved for use by the oil and gas extraction industry. The [[Kenai Airport]] has regularly scheduled flights to Anchorage.

==Fishing==
[[File:Mouth of the Kenai.jpg|thumb|fishing boats emerging from the Kenai River into Cook Inlet]]
In 1985, a world record largest sport-caught [[Chinook salmon|Chinook (or "king") salmon]] was taken from the [[Kenai River]], weighing in at 97 lbs 4oz. Eight of the ten largest king salmons caught in the world have come from the same river, making the city a popular fishing tourist location.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Glassmaker|first1=Mark|title=Alaska King Salmon|url=http://www.mgfalaska.com/alaska-king-salmon/|access-date=August 21, 2014}}</ref>

The lower reaches of the Kenai River, including its mouth where it empties into [[Cook Inlet]], are within city limits. This area is the site of a designated personal use [[dipnet]] fishery during the month of July, one of a number of such fisheries throughout various parts of Alaska, that is open annually to residents of the state. The dipnetting season and fishing limitations are set by the [[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]], and require fishermen to carry personal use fishing permits and only fish within designated regions and limits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dipnet {{!}} The City of Kenai|url=http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us/livinghere/dipnet|website=www.ci.kenai.ak.us|access-date=October 25, 2016|archive-date=October 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025181501/http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us/livinghere/dipnet|url-status=dead}}</ref> Because the fishery is easily accessible and open to all Alaska residents, participation has grown over time, creating a significant strain on city resources as they deal with litter, fish waste, fire hazards and other issues associated with having in excess of ten thousand extra persons in the city during this period.<ref>Shedlock, Jerzy, [http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-01-08/annual-dipnet-fishery-report-discussed-by-council Annual dipnet fishery report discussed by council] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026164538/http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-01-08/annual-dipnet-fishery-report-discussed-by-council |date=October 26, 2016 }} ''Peninsula Clarion'', August 1, 2013</ref><ref>Pacer, Megan, [http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2015-07-08/law-enforcement-prepares-for-dip-net-season Law enforcement prepares for dipnet season]''Peninsula Clarion'' August 7, 2015</ref>

==Sister cities==
* {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Akita, Akita|Akita]], Japan
* [[Soldotna, Alaska|Soldotna]], Alaska

==Notable people==
* [[Philip H. Ross]], U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, double Navy Cross recipient
* [[Allie Ostrander]], professional long distance runner, NCAA three-time champion

==See also==
* [[Kenai River]]
* [[Coral Seymour Ballpark]]
* ''[[Peninsula Clarion]]'', a regional paper published in Kenai
* [[Alaska Common Law School]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Kenai}}
* {{Commons category-inline}}
* {{Official website|http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us}} of the City of Kenai

{{Kenai River system}}
{{Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska}}
{{Alaska}}
{{authority control}}

[[Category:Kenai, Alaska|*]]
[[Category:Cities in Alaska]]
[[Category:Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Alaska on the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Populated places in Russian America]]

Gulkana, Alaska

2025-11-04T04:20:53Z

96.79.116.169: update

{{Use American English|date=July 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
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|official_name = Gulkana
|native_name = C'uul C'ena'
|settlement_type = [[Census-designated place|CDP]]
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| subdivision_type = Country
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|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Alaska]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska|Census Area]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Copper River Census Area, Alaska|Copper River]]
|government_footnotes =
|government_type =
|leader_title = [[Alaska Senate|State senator]]
|leader_name = [[Mike Cronk]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
|leader_title1 = [[Alaska House of Representatives|State rep.]]
|leader_name1 = [[Rebecca Schwanke]] (R)
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|area_total_km2 = 90.35
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|area_water_km2 = 0.00
|area_total_sq_mi = 34.88
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census Data"/>
|population_total = 110
|pop_est_as_of =
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|population_est =
|population_density_sq_mi = 3.15
|population_density_km2 = 1.22


|timezone = [[Alaska Time Zone|Alaska (AKST)]]
|utc_offset = −9
|timezone_DST = AKDT
|utc_offset_DST = −8
|elevation_footnotes =
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|area_code = [[Area code 907|907]]
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'''Gulkana''' {{IPAc-en|ɡ|ʌ|l|ˈ|k|æ|n|ə}} (''C'uul C'ena' ''<ref>[http://www.uaf.edu/anla/collections/map/names/ UAF: Alaska Native Place Names]</ref> in [[Ahtna language|Ahtna Athabascan]]) is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Copper River Census Area, Alaska]], [[United States|U.S.]] At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] the population was 110, down from 119 in 2010.<ref name="2020 Census Data">{{cite web | url = https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/census-return-result?value%5B0%5D=4727 | title = 2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places | format = Web | publisher = State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development | access-date = May 4, 2023 | archive-date = May 4, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230504142130/https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/census-return-result?value%5B0%5D=4727 | url-status = dead }}</ref> It also has an airport.

==Geography and climate==
[[File:Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) - Gulkana Area, AK(ThreadEx).svg|thumb|left|Climate chart for Gulkana]]
Gulkana is located at {{coord|62|14|25|N|145|25|22|W|type:city}} (62.240213, −145.422883).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|36.5|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.

Gulkana has a [[continental subarctic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Dfc'').

{{Weather box|width=auto
|location = [[Gulkana Airport]], Alaska (1991–2020 normals,{{efn|Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020.}} extremes 1909–present)
|single line = Y
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|Feb record high F = 53
|Mar record high F = 54
|Apr record high F = 70
|May record high F = 85
|Jun record high F = 90
|Jul record high F = 97
|Aug record high F = 88
|Sep record high F = 76
|Oct record high F = 69
|Nov record high F = 48
|Dec record high F = 49
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|Feb avg record high F = 38.4
|Mar avg record high F = 43.1
|Apr avg record high F = 56.9
|May avg record high F = 71.6
|Jun avg record high F = 80.7
|Jul avg record high F = 80.9
|Aug avg record high F = 76.7
|Sep avg record high F = 65.5
|Oct avg record high F = 53.0
|Nov avg record high F = 36.0
|Dec avg record high F = 34.8
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|Feb high F = 16.1
|Mar high F = 28.0
|Apr high F = 44.4
|May high F = 58.2
|Jun high F = 67.3
|Jul high F = 69.3
|Aug high F = 64.6
|Sep high F = 54.2
|Oct high F = 35.9
|Nov high F = 15.0
|Dec high F = 7.8
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|Feb mean F = 5.6
|Mar mean F = 14.7
|Apr mean F = 32.6
|May mean F = 45.8
|Jun mean F = 54.9
|Jul mean F = 57.9
|Aug mean F = 53.5
|Sep mean F = 43.6
|Oct mean F = 27.1
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|Dec mean F = -0.2
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|Feb low F = -4.9
|Mar low F = 1.4
|Apr low F = 20.8
|May low F = 33.4
|Jun low F = 42.5
|Jul low F = 46.5
|Aug low F = 42.5
|Sep low F = 33.1
|Oct low F = 18.3
|Nov low F = -1.4
|Dec low F = -8.2
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|Feb avg record low F = -29.4
|Mar avg record low F = -22.9
|Apr avg record low F = -1.2
|May avg record low F = 23.1
|Jun avg record low F = 30.7
|Jul avg record low F = 35.2
|Aug avg record low F = 28.3
|Sep avg record low F = 17.1
|Oct avg record low F = -4.4
|Nov avg record low F = -24.7
|Dec avg record low F = -31.4
|year avg record low F = -42.2
|Jan record low F = -60
|Feb record low F = -65
|Mar record low F = -48
|Apr record low F = -42
|May record low F = 5
|Jun record low F = 22
|Jul record low F = 29
|Aug record low F = 20
|Sep record low F = 2
|Oct record low F = -23
|Nov record low F = -45
|Dec record low F = -65
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|Aug precipitation inch = 1.91
|Sep precipitation inch = 1.42
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|Dec precipitation inch = 0.78
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|Oct snow inch = 9.8
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|Dec snow inch = 10.7
|Jan snow inch = 9.3
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|Mar snow inch = 3.7
|Apr snow inch = 3.0
|May snow inch = 0.6
|Jun snow inch = trace
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|Feb precipitation days = 6.5
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|Apr precipitation days = 3.2
|May precipitation days = 6.5
|Jun precipitation days = 10.5
|Jul precipitation days = 12.8
|Aug precipitation days = 13.0
|Sep precipitation days = 11.3
|Oct precipitation days = 8.9
|Nov precipitation days = 8.3
|Dec precipitation days = 8.3
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|Sep snow days = 0.9
|Oct snow days = 6.7
|Nov snow days = 8.3
|Dec snow days = 8.5
|Jan snow days = 7.7
|Feb snow days = 7.0
|Mar snow days = 4.6
|Apr snow days = 2.2
|May snow days = 0.4
|Jun snow days = 0.1
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|Jan humidity = 73.7
|Feb humidity = 76.0
|Mar humidity = 69.3
|Apr humidity = 65.2
|May humidity = 58.3
|Jun humidity = 60.7
|Jul humidity = 65.7
|Aug humidity = 68.8
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|Nov humidity = 79.7
|Dec humidity = 76.6
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|Sep dew point C = 1.1
|Oct dew point C = -6.5
|Nov dew point C = -18.1
|Dec dew point C = -24.4
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|title = NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data
|publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
|accessdate = August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref name=NOAA>
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access
|access-date = September 4, 2023
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230904081824/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USW00026425&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|archive-date = September 4, 2023
}}
</ref><ref name = "NOAA txt">{{cite web
|url = ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/normals/1981-2010/products/station/USW00026425.normals.txt
|title = Station Name: AK GULKANA AP
|publisher = National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230904075232/ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/normals/1981-2010/products/station/USW00026425.normals.txt
|archive-date = 2023-09-04
|url-status = dead
|accessdate = November 1, 2019
}}</ref><ref name= WMO>{{cite web
|url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_IV/US/GROUP1/70271.TXT
|title = WMO Climate Normals for GULKANA/INTERMEDIATE FIELD AK 1961–1990
|access-date = September 4, 2023
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230904051221/ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_IV/US/GROUP1/70271.TXT
|archive-date = 2023-09-04
|url-status = dead
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
}}</ref>
}}
;Notes:
{{notelist}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1940= 25
|1950= 65
|1960= 51
|1970= 53
|1980= 104
|1990= 103
|2000= 88
|2010= 119
|2020= 110
|2020n=<ref name="2020 Census Data"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=May 2023|reason=No mention of Gulkana at the given reference}}
}}
Gulkana first appeared on the 1940 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. In 1960, it was reported as Gulkana Reservation (separate from nearby Gulkana Airport, also an unincorporated community, which had a population of 32). In 1970, it was returned again as Gulkana. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

{{update section|date=May 2023|reason=Newer information is available in the 2010 and 2020 census reports}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 88 people, 33 households, and 19 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|2.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 43 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 26.14% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 71.59% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], and 2.27% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

Of the 33 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 30.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $27,750. Males had a median income of $60,833 versus $0 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $13,548. There were 35.3% of families and 40.7% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 40.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Health==
Sale, importation and possession of alcohol are banned in the village.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/9/pub/ABC/DryDampCommunities/Local%20Option%20Communities%20-%20Rev%202.25.22.pdf |title=Schedule of Local Option Communities |publisher=Alcoholic Beverage Control Board |accessdate=May 3, 2023}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Copper River Census Area, Alaska}}

{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Census-designated places in Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Copper River Census Area, Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Unorganized Borough, Alaska]]
[[Category:Ahtna]]

Monroe, Washington

2025-11-04T03:07:16Z

96.79.116.169: updated

{{short description|City in Washington, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish]]
|government_footnotes =
|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = Geoffrey Thomas
|established_title1 = Founded
|established_date1 = 1864
|established_title2 = [[Municipal incorporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2 = December 20, 1902
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|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 19927
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web |title=Explore Census Data: Monroe, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US5346685 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 22, 2022}}</ref>
|population_total = 19699
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|timezone = [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific (PST)]]
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|utc_offset_DST = -7
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|footnotes =
}}

'''Monroe''' is a city in [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. It is located near the [[Cascade Mountains|Cascade foothills]] at the [[confluence]] of the [[Skykomish River|Skykomish]] and [[Snoqualmie River|Snoqualmie]] rivers, which form the [[Snohomish River]]. The city is part of the [[Seattle metropolitan area]] and is {{convert|30|mi|km}} northeast of [[Seattle]]. Monroe's population was 19,699 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].

The town of Park Place was originally founded in 1864 at the river confluence and was among several existing settlements in the Tualco Valley. The confluence site was previously a [[trading post]] used by the indigenous [[Skykomish people]]. Park Place was renamed to Monroe in 1890 to honor U.S. President [[James Monroe]], and was moved northeast to be near the tracks of the [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]], which was constructed in 1892. Monroe was [[municipal incorporation|incorporated]] in 1902 and was selected as the home of a major [[condensed milk]] plant and the state [[reformatory]].

The city became a suburban [[bedroom community]] in the late 20th century, serving commuters to [[Everett, Washington|Everett]], Seattle, and the [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]]. It is home to the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]], which absorbed the original reformatory in 1998, and the [[Evergreen State Fair]], which runs annually in late summer. Monroe is located at the junction of two major highways, [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]] and [[Washington State Route 522|State Route 522]], which were expanded in the late 20th century to serve commuters.

==History==

===Origins and establishment of Park Place===

The confluence of the [[Skykomish River|Skykomish]] and [[Snoqualmie River|Snoqualmie]] rivers had originally belonged to the indigenous [[Skykomish people|Skykomish]] tribe, who predominantly occupied the area between modern-day Monroe and [[Index, Washington|Index]].<ref name="Hollenbeck">{{cite book|last1=Hollenbeck |first1=Jan L. |last2=Moss |first2=Madonna |year=1987 |title=A Cultural Resource Overview: Prehistory, Ethnography and History: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |publisher=[[United States Forest Service]] |pages=161–163 |oclc=892024380 |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/005998596 |via=[[HathiTrust]] |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The confluence itself was known as Tualco ([[Lushootseed]]: {{lang|lut|squa'lxo}}), and a nearby Skykomish village named {{lang|lut|S'dodohobc}} acted as a trade post between several [[Coast Salish]] groups.<ref name="Hollenbeck"/><ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite news |last=Robertson |first=Nellie E. |date=November 23, 2007 |title=Monroe — Thumbnail History |url=https://historylink.org/File/8325 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> A separate settlement near modern-day Monroe was used by the S'dodohobc band of the [[Snohomish people]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cameron |first1=David A. |last2=LeWarne |first2=Charles P. |last3=May |first3=M. Allan |last4=O'Donnell |first4=Jack C. |last5=O'Donnell |first5=Lawrence E. |year=2005 |title=Snohomish County: An Illustrated History |page=23 |publisher=Kelcema Books LLC |location=Index, Washington |isbn=978-0-9766700-0-1 |oclc=62728798}}</ref> The land around the confluence was cleared into a prairie and used to cultivate berries, [[hazelnut]]s, and other plants.<ref name="Taylor">{{cite book |last1=Taylor |first1=Dexter |author2=Monroe Historical Society |year=2013 |title=Early Monroe |pages=7–8 |series=Images of America |publisher=[[Arcadia Publishing]] |location=Charleston, South Carolina |isbn=978-0-7385-9972-4 |oclc=826896466 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kEqvE7OQmZEC |via=Google Books |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The Skykomish were among the tribes to sign the [[Treaty of Point Elliott]] in 1855, effectively ceding their traditional territories, including the Tualco and confluence areas.<ref name="HistoryLink"/>

The area around modern-day Monroe was surveyed by [[George B. McClellan]] and the [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]] during their expedition to find a suitable pass for a railroad across the Cascade Mountains.<ref name="Taylor"/> The Treaty of Point Elliott was not fully ratified until 1859, but the first American settlers had already arrived and claimed [[Adverse possession|squatters rights]] to homestead in the Skykomish Valley. Robert Smallman, an English immigrant, arrived in 1855 and was the first to homestead on the land around modern-day Monroe.<ref name="Taylor"/> He was followed by Henry McClurg, an appointed [[county commissioner]], who settled in the area with his wife Martha in 1860. McClurg later founded the settlement of Park Place in 1864, on a site {{convert|1|mi|km|spell=in}} west of modern-day downtown Monroe.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref name="EarlyParkPlace">{{cite book |last=Wojciechowski |first=Bill |year=2015 |title=Early Park Place (1860–1935) |pages=3–10 |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |oclc=947693655}}</ref> Two other settlers arrived in 1860: Salem Woods, who claimed a small prairie to the northeast of Tualco and was later elected county sheriff; and Charles Harriman, a territorial legislator who settled in Park Place.<ref>{{cite book |last=Robertson |first=Nellie E. |year=2004 |title=Monroe: The First Fifty Years, 1860–1910 |page=5 |edition=3rd |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |oclc=70236243}}</ref>

Park Place and Tualco, located on opposite sides of the Skykomish River, grew with the arrival of more settlers in the 1860s and 1870s.<ref name="EarlyParkPlace"/> A local [[school district]], the second in the county, was established in 1869 by McClurg, and Park Place gained a [[post office]] in 1877 with Woods as [[postmaster]].<ref name="Timeline">{{cite web |date=December 27, 2017 |title=Historic Timeline |url=https://www.monroehistoricalsociety.org/stories/historic-timeline/ |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> A [[ferry]] crossing the Skykomish River was established in 1882, several years prior to the start of regular [[steamship]] service on the river as far east as [[Sultan, Washington|Sultan]]. The first roads in the area were surveyed in 1882, including an {{convert|11|mi|km|adj=mid}} [[wagon road]] connecting Park Place to [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]] in the west.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=10–15}} During the 1880s, settlers in Park Place and Tualco received their first shipment of [[dairy cattle]] and also began planting [[hops]], which would briefly become a [[cash crop]] until the arrival of the [[Phorodon humuli|hop aphid]] and economic panic of the 1890s ruined the harvest.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=10–15}}

===Renaming and relocation===
[[File:Construction of the Wagner & Wilson Inc mill in Monroe, circa 1900 (INDOCC 1506).jpg|thumb|right|The Wagner and Wilson sawmill, one of the largest in Monroe at the beginning of the 20th century]]

The original Park Place post office and [[general store]] were abandoned and replaced by a new building that opened in 1890. John Vanasdlen, operator of new store, petitioned for the reopening of the post office but was rejected by the [[United States Post Office Department|U.S. Post Office Department]], which only allowed a single-word name for new offices. "Monroe" was chosen by Vanasdlen, with the input of McClurg, to honor of U.S. President [[James Monroe]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/>{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=19–21}} The new post office for Monroe was granted by the U.S. Post Office Department on March 19, 1890.{{sfnp|Wojciechowski|2015|p=10}}

The [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]] chose a route over [[Stevens Pass]] in the late 1880s for its transcontinental railroad connecting [[Seattle]] to [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], bringing new development to the Skykomish Valley. Monroe at Park Place was [[plat]]ted in 1890 and gained several new businesses, including a [[blacksmith]], [[grocery store]], a second [[hotel]], and a [[butcher]].{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=19–21}} The final survey for Great Northern in 1891 placed the railroad tracks {{convert|1|mi|km|spell=in}} northeast of Park Place, bypassing the settlement in favor of a straighter alignment to cross the [[Snohomish River]] south of downtown Snohomish.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=19–21}}

The railroad built a small [[train depot|depot]] named "Wales" on the {{convert|40|acre|ha|adj=mid}} homestead of Jack Stretch, who platted a settlement on the north side of the tracks that he named "Tye City" for Great Northern's locating engineer George Tye.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=19–21}} Great Northern completed their railroad through the Skykomish Valley in January 1893, following additional work near Snohomish to rebuild a bridge that had been destroyed in a flood.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 7, 1893 |title=Last Nail Driven – The Great Northern Railroad Is Completed |page=1 |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36753692/last_nail_driven_gn/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=October 4, 2019}}</ref> In late 1892 and early 1893, several merchants in Park Place moved their buildings to the south side of Tye City using teams of oxen, horses, and a [[Threshing machine|steam thresher]].{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=23–24}} After the relocation of Vanasdlen's general store and post office, the settlement became known as Monroe.<ref name="Timeline"/>

The completion of the railroad attracted lumber operations to the Monroe area, boosted by the opening of the first [[wood shingle|shingle]] mill in 1894 and the first [[sawmill]] on Woods Creek in 1897. A bridge across the Skykomish River was opened in 1894 to replace the ferry and the town's first church was established two years later.<ref name="Timeline"/> The county government chose a {{convert|40|acre|ha|adj=mid}} site north of Monroe for a 20-bed [[poor farm]] at the modern-day site of the [[Evergreen State Fair]]grounds; it later became the [[Valley General Hospital]].{{sfnp|Wojciechowski|2015|p=22}} A [[cooperative]] of Monroe-area farmers built the city's first [[creamery]] in 1895, which was destroyed in a fire four years later and later rebuilt. By the end of the decade, Monroe had also gained a new school building, [[telephone]] service, a local [[newspaper]], a full-time doctor, and paved [[sidewalk]]s.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=29–33}}

===Incorporation and new industries===
[[File:Carnation Condensery Stack - Monroe, WA.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|The freestanding Carnation Condensery Stack, constructed for a [[condensed milk]] plant that closed in 1928 and burned in a fire in 1944]]

On the morning of September 16, 1901, a fire started at the [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows|Odd Fellows]] community hall and spread to nearby buildings, destroying the only complete [[city block|block]] of businesses in Monroe.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 19, 1901 |title=The Old, Old Story: The Fire Fiend Comes and Finds Easy Work–The Principal Block of Business Houses Destroyed–The Insurance Light |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS09191901p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007054550/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS09191901p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The fire caused an estimated $8,100 in damage ({{Inflation|US-GDP|8100|1901|fmt=eq|r=-3}} dollars),{{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} but the businesses and buildings were rebuilt and within two years a permanent [[fire department]] was established.<ref name="HistoryLink"/>{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=42–44}} Monroe was [[municipal incorporation|incorporated]] as a [[City government in Washington (state)|fourth-class town]] on December 20, 1902, following an 88–37 vote in favor.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|page=49}}<ref>{{cite news |date=December 25, 1902 |title=Incorporated: Monroe Gives Large Majority for Home Government—Entire Citizens Ticket Elected |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS12251902p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007055747/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS12251902p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the time of incorporation, the area around Monroe had over 900 residents, five general stores, eight saloons, six restaurants, four sawmills, and five shingle mills.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=51, 63}} A new [[town hall]] building was completed in November 1908, costing $7,000 ({{Inflation|US-GDP|7000|1908|fmt=eq|r=-3}} dollars){{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} and paid for using a saloon license tax; the building now serves as the home of a local history [[museum]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Debra |date=November 30, 2008 |title=Monroe's old City Hall turns 100 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroes-old-city-hall-turns-100/ |work=[[The Everett Herald]] |access-date=October 6, 2019}}</ref>

The new town government granted a [[tap water|municipal water]] franchise to a private company in 1903, sparking a conflict with local [[water company|water companies]]. A competing water company unsuccessfully sued the town for franchise rights, but later acquired the original franchised company to operate Monroe's water. The town government proposed to acquire the system through a buyout, but their offers were rejected. A separate gravity water system was constructed by the town in 1923 that bankrupted the private system.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=55–59}} The town government also granted franchises to private companies for [[electricity]] and a [[hospital]] in 1903.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|page=67}} Monroe gained a new road to Snohomish in 1904, which was followed a year later by a new bridge over the Skykomish River on Lewis Street (now [[Washington State Route 203|State Route 203]]).{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=71, 77}}

The state government chose Monroe as the site of the state's second [[reformatory]] in 1907, ahead of competing bids from [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]] and Sultan.<ref>{{cite news |date=May 10, 1907 |title=Monroe Gets Reformatory |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS05101907p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007064148/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS05101907p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The first inmate at the facility's temporary buildings in August 1908; construction of a permanent building, now part of the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]], began in May 1910 and was completed later that year at a cost of $1.5 million (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US-GDP|1.5|1910}} million in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars).{{inflation-fn|US-GDP}}{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=99–100}} The [[Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company]] opened a [[Condensed milk|milk condensery]] in Monroe on August 29, 1908, serving 2,000 visitors on "Condenser Day".<ref>{{cite news |date=September 4, 1908 |title=Condenser Day is a Splendid Affair |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS09041908p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008043331/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS09041908p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The plant was the largest producer of Carnation brand condensed milk and brought the city's population to 2,500 within two years of opening.<ref name="Times-Milk">{{cite news |last=Schuster |first=Chad |date=October 23, 2005 |title=Milk fueled growth spurt in Cascade foothills city |page=G5 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/realestate/2002582973_neighborhood23.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Herald-Missing">{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=March 22, 2019 |title=A mansion and a 'poor farm' are among Monroe's missing places |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/a-mansion-and-a-poor-farm-are-among-monroes-missing-places/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> Within a year, the plant was producing {{convert|250,000|lbs|kg}} of condensed milk per day;<ref>{{cite news |last=Tallman |first=S. E. |date=April 23, 1909 |title=Monroe in a Nutshell |page=1 |work=Monroe Monitor-Transcript |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS04231909p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008043332/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS04231909p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> the Carnation condensery was later closed in 1928 and destroyed in a fire on March 23, 1944.<ref name="Herald-Missing"/>

By the early 1910s, Monroe and the Cherry Valley were home to seven school districts serving rural communities in the surrounding area. A union [[high school]] was proposed to serve the students graduating from the seven districts and was opened on September 1, 1911.{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|pages=117–118}} A new train depot was constructed by the Great Northern Railway in 1909 to serve the mainline as well as a branch line traversing the Snoqualmie Valley that was opened two years later by the [[Milwaukee Road]].<ref>{{cite news |date=April 23, 1909 |title=Valley Trolley Now Assured |page=1 |work=Monroe Monitor-Transcript |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS04231909p01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 7, 2019 |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008043332/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS04231909p01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{sfnp|Robertson|2004|page=121}} The local timber industry declined and was replaced by a larger reliance on agriculture, namely dairy, vegetable, and [[berry]] farms on the logged-off lands around Monroe.{{sfnp|Taylor|Monroe Historical Society|2013|pages=40–41}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Darwin |first=L. H. |date=May 24, 1912 |title=City of Monroe in Very Fertile Region |page=19 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> One of the largest farms in the area was a {{convert|2,000|acre|ha|adj=mid}} [[lettuce]] farm and [[meat-packing]] plant owned by [[Charles Frye (meatpacker)|Charles Frye]], later the benefactor of the [[Frye Art Museum]] in Seattle.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tate |first=Cassandra |date=March 3, 2002 |title=Frye Art Museum (Seattle) |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/3711 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref>

===Civic projects and fairs===

During the 1920s, several of the larger industrial employers in Monroe expanded their operations and attracted new businesses to the area, including an early [[radio station]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Robertson |first=Nellie E. |year=2002 |title=Monroe: The Next Thirty Years, 1911–1940 |pages=76, 80 |edition=1st |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |oclc=50470732}}</ref> The county government opened a new 100-bed hospital on the poor farm complex in 1925 at a cost of $92,000 (equivalent to ${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US-GDP|92000|1925|r=-3}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars){{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} to provide services to local residents.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|page=86}} By the end of the decade, the town had gained new churches, a new [[masonic hall]], a larger condensery plant, and a [[movie theater]].<ref name="Timeline"/> A [[greenhouse]] operated by the Great Northern Railway was established in 1926 to supply passengers and decorate trains with fresh flowers. The complex later expanded to include ten greenhouses, but were demolished in 1962.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|page=98}}

At the onset of the [[Great Depression]] in 1929, several lettuce farms in the Monroe area had folded and been acquired by the Frye Company, which provided employment through the decade for 1,000 residents.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The farm was foreclosed in the late 1930s by a subsidiary of Great Northern after lettuce prices had declined.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|page=103}} Service organizations in the town ran charity assistance programs for unemployed residents and their families, raising money from large employers to fund food and clothing donations.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|page=112}} The [[Works Progress Administration]] (WPA) began civic improvement projects around Monroe in 1933, including repairs to damage caused by a major flood in February 1932.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|pages=116–118}} The WPA also funded road improvements and a new [[middle school]] with a small [[auditorium]] that is now home to the Wagner Performing Arts Center.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|pages=137–138}}

The local [[The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry|granges]] of the Monroe area began organizing [[agricultural fair]]s and [[parade]]s in the 1930s on a semi-regular basis.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|pages=137–138}} The county also had its own regular fair that was hosted in Snohomish and [[Granite Falls, Washington|Granite Falls]] until the 1920s.<ref name="Herald-Fairs">{{cite news |last1=Arnold |first1=Justin |last2=Nohara |first2=Yoshiaki |date=July 27, 2008 |title=100? Evergreen State Fair's age doesn't add up, some buffs say |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/100-evergreen-state-fairs-age-doesnt-add-up-some-buffs-say/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 13, 2019}}</ref> The granges hosted the first Cavalcade of the Valleys in 1941, which was followed by the Snohomish County Fair at the poor farm grounds in 1946. The event was renamed the Evergreen State Fair in 1949 and has been hosted annually in Monroe ever since.<ref name="Herald-Fairs"/><ref name="MHS-Fair">{{cite web |last=Wojciechowski |first=Bill |date=November 18, 2013 |title=The Fair |url=http://www.monroehistoricalsociety.org/stories/the-fair/ |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref> The fairgrounds were bisected by [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]], the successor to an earlier highway across Stevens Pass, which opened in 1949.<ref name="MHS-Fair"/><ref>{{cite news |date=August 28, 1949 |title=Four-Year-Old Fair 'Grows Up' This Year |page=14 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Following the Great Depression and [[World War II]], Monroe's economy became more reliant on agriculture and smaller industries.<ref name="Times-1949">{{cite news |date=January 30, 1949 |title=Monroe Practices Economy in Administration |pages=2, 6 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A [[frozen food]] processing facility was located in Monroe until 1958 and was later replaced with a [[seafood]] processor.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> By 1949, the local government had twice rejected proposals to become a third-class city because of the increased operating costs needed; it also lacked a full-time fire department.<ref name="Times-1949"/> The Valley General Hospital was established in 1961 to replace the county-run general hospital on the poor farm complex.<ref name="Timeline"/> A [[1965 Puget Sound earthquake|major earthquake]] struck the [[Puget Sound region]] on April 29, 1965, causing severe damage to the original [[Monroe High School (Washington)|Monroe High School]] and its annex.<ref>{{cite news |date=May 6, 1965 |title=Quake Hurts High School, Aid Monies Being Sought |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS05061965P01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 13, 2019 |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014052326/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS05061965P01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The high school campus was demolished and replaced by a new building that opened in October 1968 and served the city until the modern campus was built in 1999.<ref name="Timeline"/> Great Northern was consolidated into the [[Burlington Northern Railroad]] in 1970, and the Monroe train depot was demolished in October of that year.{{sfnp|Taylor|Monroe Historical Society|2013|page=93}}

===Suburban growth===

[[Washington State Route 522|State Route 522]], a new state highway connecting Monroe to [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]], was opened to traffic on February 10, 1965.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sterling |first=E. M. |date=February 11, 1965 |title=Monroe Objects to Traffic From New Bothell Road |page=19 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The easier car access made Monroe into a [[bedroom community]] for Everett, Seattle, and the [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]] region, with new suburban [[subdivision (land)|subdivision]]s being built around the city and [[annexation|annexed]] by the end of the decade.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moody |first=Dick |date=June 5, 1966 |title=Monroe, a Residential City, Hopes to Remain That Way |page=34 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A new state prison, the [[Twin Rivers Corrections Center]], was opened in 1984 and brought new jobs to the area despite opposition from residents.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=March 21, 1984 |title=The prison comes to Monroe |page=G1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The former Frye lettuce farm in western Monroe was sold in the late 1980s to an Eastside-based [[real estate developer]], which proposed the "Fryelands" residential and industrial neighborhood.<ref name="PSBJ-1997">{{cite news |last=Epes |first=James |date=February 23, 1997 |title=Monroe's doctrine embraces growth |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1997/02/24/focus2.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The Fryelands industrial park, once proposed for a [[Boeing 777]] parts facility,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lane |first1=Polly |last2=Gwinn |first2=Mary Ann |date=December 4, 1990 |title=Monroe targeted for Boeing plant |page=C1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> was developed adjacent to another industrial park that was opened a decade earlier.<ref name="PSBJ-1997"/> The residential component of the development sold out in 1993 and began construction that year alongside other subdivisions in western Monroe.<ref>{{cite news |last=Alexander |first=Karen |date=February 8, 1993 |title=Homes at Monroe site sell fast |page=C2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="Times-Shudder">{{cite news |last=Clutter |first=Stephen |date=February 14, 1997 |title=Some folks shudder as Monroe booms |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> As part of mitigation for the Fryelands project, an [[artificial lake]] named Lake Tye was created to provide [[wetlands]] and a park for residents.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 26, 2017 |title=Lake Tye Park Community Process Presentation |page=3 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4937/Preliminary-Concepts-Presentation-to-City-Council-Park-Board-September-26 |publisher=Monroe City Council |access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> Between 1990 and 2000, the population of the city doubled to over 13,000.<ref name="PI-Transition">{{cite news |last=Iwasaki |first=John |date=June 6, 1998 |title=This fair ground holds a city in transition |page=D1 |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]}}</ref>

The increased residential development in Monroe caused worsened congestion on State Route 522, which was named one of the most dangerous highways in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |last=Johnston |first=Steve |date=October 26, 1995 |title=Highway 522: It's nothing to brag about |page=B3 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19951026/2148955/highway-522-its-nothing-to-brag-about |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> The state government began a widening and safety improvement program in 1995 that has continued since then, gradually building four-lane sections for the highway and upgrading the remaining two-lane sections.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=May 20, 2007 |title=Help for 'Highway of Death' |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/help-for-highway-of-death/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> During the 1990s and 2000s, several large [[strip mall]]s and [[big-box store]]s were built along U.S. Route 2 north of downtown. The North Kelsey development in the early 2010s brought a controversial [[Walmart]] to Monroe, which was challenged by neighborhood activists for violating the city's plans for a pedestrian-friendly retail neighborhood.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 9, 2012 |title=Monroe shifts gears, vision for development of the N. Kelsey property |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-shifts-gears-vision-for-development-of-the-n-kelsey-property/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dominguez |first=Alejandro |date=January 4, 2012 |title=Judge clears away challenges to Walmart store in Monroe |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/judge-clears-away-challenges-to-walmart-store-in-monroe/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref> Since 2000, the Downtown Revitalization and Enhancement Association of Monroe (DREAM) has sponsored revitalization projects in downtown Monroe to preserve the city's main street.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rolph |first=Amy |date=January 7, 2010 |title=Development help for downtowns may end |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100107/NEWS01/701079951 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110075415/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100107/NEWS01/701079951 |archive-date=January 10, 2010 |access-date=October 18, 2019}}</ref> More recent development in Monroe has been concentrated in the northern hills, which were annexed into the city in the 2000s.<ref name="PI-Transition"/>

==Geography==
[[File:Monroe, Washington aerial view, looking east (2708128762).jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of Monroe, looking east from Fryelands and Lake Tye]]

Monroe is located in south-central [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]] near the [[confluence]] of the [[Skykomish River|Skykomish]] and [[Snoqualmie River|Snoqualmie]] rivers, which form the [[Snohomish River]].{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=9.2}} The area is in the western [[foothills]] of the [[Cascade Range]] and is bisected by [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]], a major cross-state highway.<ref name="FloodStudy">{{cite report |year=2005 |title=Snohomish County, Washington Flood Insurance Study |page=15 |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7138 |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=October 14, 2019}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|6.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|6.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Census-Gazetteer">{{cite web |title=2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2018_Gazetteer/2018_gaz_place_53.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref> The city limits are generally defined by [[Lake Tye]] and Fryelands Boulevard to the west, the Skykomish River to the south, Woods Creek to the east, and to the north by Milwaukee Hill and other foothills.<ref>{{cite map |date=March 2013 |title=Snohomish County General Reference Map Quadrangle 4 |url=http://www.snoco.org/docs/scd/PDF/PDS_GenRef/GenRef__4.pdf |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=October 8, 2019}}</ref> Monroe also has an [[urban growth area]] that includes {{convert|251|acre}} of [[unincorporated area]]s on the north side of the city limits. The city had annexed {{convert|1,367|acre}} of the urban growth area between 1993 and 2011.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=3.2–3.4}}

The city lies at the eastern end of the Snohomish River [[floodplain]], with elevations that range from {{convert|40 to 210|ft|m}}.<ref name="FloodStudy"/><ref name="Herald-Trail">{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=March 2, 2014 |title=Monroe proposes 7-mile link with Centennial Trail |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-proposes-7-mile-link-with-centennial-trail/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 14, 2019}}</ref> The south and east edges of the city along the Skykomish River are within a [[100-year flood]] hazard zone and also include habitats for [[migratory bird]]s and [[game animal]]s.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=9.4}} The residential neighborhoods of Monroe lie within the [[Drainage basin|watersheds]] of French Creek and Woods Creek, which both drain into the Skykomish River before its confluence with the Snoqualmie and Snohomish rivers.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=9.2}} The surrounding area includes hills and plateaus that were formed from [[glacial till]] and gravel deposits from the Skykomish River.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=9.2, 9.7}} Monroe also sits on a [[Puget Sound faults|local fault line]] that produced a pair of minor earthquakes on July 12, 2019, that were felt as far as Seattle and [[Vancouver]] without causing damage.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Chuck |last2=Sanders |first2=Julia-Grace |date=July 12, 2019 |title=Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/early-wake-up-call-twin-quakes-in-monroe-rattle-region/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 12, 2019}}</ref>

===Climate===

Monroe has a general climate similar to most of the Puget Sound lowlands, with dry summers and mild, rainy winters moderated by a marine influence from the [[Pacific Ocean]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Climate of Washington |url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/washington/ |publisher=[[Western Regional Climate Center]] |access-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423022715/http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/washington/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The majority of the region's precipitation arrives during the winter and early spring, and Monroe averages 177 days of precipitation per year. Monroe's location in the foothills of the Cascade Range brings additional precipitation compared to nearby communities, with {{convert|48|in}} annually compared to {{convert|33|in}} in Everett.<ref name="WRCC">{{cite web |date=June 8, 2016 |title=Monroe, Washington (455525) Period of Record General Climate Summary |url=https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa5525 |publisher=[[Western Regional Climate Center]] |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Judd |first=Ron |date=February 1, 2013 |title=Washington weather is wacky, diverse |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2020198934_pacificpdrear03.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418170301/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2020198934_pacificpdrear03.html |archive-date=April 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Monroe rarely receives significant [[snowfall]], with an average of {{convert|8|in|cm|0}} per year since 1929.<ref name="WRCC"/>

July is Monroe's warmest month, with average high temperatures of {{convert|76.4|F|C|lk=on}}, while January is the coolest, at an average high of {{convert|44.9|F|C}}.<ref name="WRCC"/> The highest recorded temperature, {{convert|102|F|C}}, occurred on July 29, 2009, and the lowest, {{convert|-3|F|C}}, occurred on January 18, 1950.<ref name="WRCC"/> The highest recorded snowfall, {{convert|60.4|in|cm}}, also occurred in January 1950.<ref name="WRCC"/> According to the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, Monroe has a [[warm-summer Mediterranean climate]] (Csb).<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Peel |first1=M. C. |last2=Finlayson |first2=B. L. |last3=McMahon |first3=T. A. |year=2007 |title=Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification |journal=[[Hydrology and Earth System Sciences]] |doi=10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007 |issn=1027-5606 |volume=11 |issue=5 |pages=1633–1644 |publisher=[[European Geosciences Union]] |bibcode=2007HESS...11.1633P |url=http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1633/2007/hess-11-1633-2007.html |access-date=October 14, 2019|doi-access=free }}</ref>

On March 30, 2017, an [[EF0]] tornado struck Monroe and damaged several [[recreational vehicle]]s at a dealership, but did not injure any people. Tornadoes are a rare occurrence in Western Washington, but the [[Puget Sound Convergence Zone]] is able to provide the necessary conditions to create one.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bray |first1=Kari |last2=Tompkins |first2=Caitlin |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Weak tornado hits Monroe; no injuries, scattered damage |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/tornado-weather-service-investigates-freak-wind-in-monroe/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref>

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==Economy==
[[File:Aerial view of Monroe, WA, October 2018 - 01.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of Monroe from the south, including the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]], [[Evergreen State Fair]]grounds, and Fryelands industrial area.]]

Monroe has an estimated [[workforce]] population of 7,644 residents and an [[unemployment]] rate of 7.2 percent {{as of|2015|lc=y}}.<ref name="ACS">{{cite web |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Selected Economic Characteristics: Monroe, Washington |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5346685 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213105401/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5346685 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |work=[[American Community Survey]] |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> Only 15 percent of employed residents work within city limits, while the rest commute to other cities for work. The most common locations for jobs employing Monroe residents are in Seattle (15%), Everett (9%), [[Redmond, Washington|Redmond]] (9%), [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] (8%), and [[Kirkland, Washington|Kirkland]] (4%).<ref name="EconomicDev">{{cite web |author=Leland Consulting Group |date=September 2015 |title=City of Monroe Economic Development Strategy |pages=10–13 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4092/Economic-Development-Strategy |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> The average one-way commute for the city's workers was approximately 30.8 minutes in 2015; 75 percent of commuters drove alone to their workplace, while 14 percent [[carpool]]ed and 3 percent used [[public transit]].<ref name="ACS"/> The most common occupations for Monroe residents are in the education and health care sector (19%), followed by manufacturing (15%), retail (13%), and professional fields (12%).<ref name="ACS"/>

The city of Monroe has 9,466 jobs, primarily employing residents from within the city and in smaller communities to the east.<ref name="EconomicDev"/><ref name="IndMarket">{{cite web |date=July 10, 2018 |title=City of Monroe Industrial Lands Market Profile |pages=6–7 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6251/CAIMonroe-Industrial-Lands-Profile2018-0712 |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> The city's largest employer is the [[Washington State Department of Corrections]], which operates the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]] and provides more than 1,100 jobs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarzen |first=Christopher |date=October 23, 2002 |title=Prison expansion to add inmates, jobs |page=H19 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Other large employers include the Monroe School District, the Cadman quarry, the [[Evergreen State Fair]], [[EvergreenHealth]] Monroe, and large retailers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Economic Development Element |year=2013 |url=http://monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2257/Economic-Development-Element-2013?bidId= |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The city also has a large [[industrial park]] in the Fryelands area that was established in the 1990s and was fully developed by 2008,<ref name="PSBJ-1997"/> providing 24 percent of jobs in the city and {{convert|2.2|e6sqft|sqm}} of space.<ref name="IndMarket"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Harper |first=Christina |date=July 8, 2008 |title=Fryeland industrial park growing in Monroe |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/fryeland-industrial-park-growing-in-monroe-demand-for-land-puts-pressure-on-area-developers/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> The largest non-industrial job sectors include professional services, government, and retail, particularly [[big-box store]]s along the U.S. Route 2 corridor.<ref name="IndMarket"/><ref name="ComprehensivePlan">{{cite web |date=December 2015 |title=City of Monroe 2015–2035 Comprehensive Plan |page=5.8 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/449/City-of-Monroe-Comprehensive-Plan |publisher=City of Monroe |ref={{SfnRef|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015}} |access-date=September 28, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212144249/https://www.monroewa.gov/449/City-of-Monroe-Comprehensive-Plan |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 1552
|1920= 1675
|1930= 1570
|1940= 1590
|1950= 1556
|1960= 1901
|1970= 2687
|1980= 2869
|1990= 4278
|2000= 13795
|2010= 17304
|2020= 19699
|estyear=2024
|estimate=19927
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

Monroe is the ninth largest city in Snohomish County by population, with an estimated 20,209 residents in 2021.<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 22, 2022|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 22, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Taylor |first=Chuck |date=February 1, 2013 |title=Snohomish County demographics from the census |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/snohomish-county-demographics-from-the-census/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> It has a large [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic and Latino]] population that trends higher than the rest of the county.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=February 5, 2008 |title=Monroe tries to serve Spanish-speaking residents |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-tries-to-serve-spanish-speaking-residents/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> The city's population grew rapidly in the years after it incorporated in 1902, but leveled off under 2,000 until the 1970s.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 18, 2002 |title=Settlement uprooted to be near railroad |page=H32 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Suburban development following the completion of State Route 522 and expansion of U.S. Route 2 caused large increases in Monroe's population, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.<ref name="PSBJ-1997"/><ref>{{cite book |date=November 2015 |title=City of Monroe 2015–2035 Comprehensive Plan |chapter=Appendix F – Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan |pages=12–13 |chapter-url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3712/Appendix-F---Parks-Recreation--Open-Space-Plan |publisher=City of Monroe |ref={{SfnRef|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix F|2015}} |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The inmate population at the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]] has been included in census statistics since 1996.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=3.2}} Over 65 percent of homes in Monroe are [[single-family detached home|single-family detached structures]], while over 15 percent are [[multi-family residential]] units.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=6.3}}

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 17,304 people, 5,024 households, and 3,600 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2860.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,306 housing units at an average density of {{convert|877.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 78.6% White, 3.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 9.6% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.1% of the population.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Monroe, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/monroecitywashington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 26, 2020}}</ref>

There were 5,024 households, of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.41.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 13,795 people, 4,173 households, and 3,058 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,388.4 people per square mile (921.5/km2). There were 4,427 housing units at an average density of 766.5 per square mile (295.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 3.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population. 21.0% were of German, 10.1% English and 9.3% Irish ancestry.<ref name="Census2000">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Monroe city, Washington |url=https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/monroe.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |via=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-date=July 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707125742/https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/monroe.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

There were 4,173 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.<ref name="Census2000"/>

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 41.4% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.3 males.<ref name="Census2000"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $50,390, and the median income for a family was $55,793. Males had a median income of $39,847 versus $31,633 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,912. About 5.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="Census2000"/>

==Government and politics==

Monroe is a non-charter [[code city]] with a [[mayor–council government]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Financial Statements Audit Report: City of Monroe |pages=17–19 |url=https://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?isFinding=false&arn=1022791 |publisher=[[Washington State Auditor]] |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> The seven-member [[city council]] typically meets once a week at the [[city hall]], built in 1977 and located at a [[civic center]] campus southwest of downtown.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 13, 2016 |title=Monroe City Council Rules of Procedure |pages=2–4 |url=http://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4573/Council-Rules-of-Procedure_ADOPTED_091316 |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref><ref name="AppendixG">{{cite book |date=December 2015 |title=City of Monroe 2015–2035 Comprehensive Plan |chapter=Appendix G – Capital Facilities: Public Services & Utilities |page=1 |chapter-url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3685/Appendix-G---Capital-Facilities-Public-Services--Utilities |publisher=City of Monroe |ref={{SfnRef|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix G|2015}} |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The city councilmembers and mayor serve four-year terms that are staggered and filled in elections held during odd-numbered years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elected Officials |url=http://www.monroewa.gov/66/City-Council |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> Six of the councilmembers are from districts, while the seventh is elected [[at-large]]; prior to 2017, the at-large seat was elected to a two-year term.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 1, 2016 |title=City of Monroe Ordinance No. 018/2016 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/Archive/ViewFile/Item/1568 |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> The current mayor is Geoffrey Thomas, a former councilmember and city planner who was first elected in 2013 and won re-election in 2017 and 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hutton |first=Caleb |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Mayor's office, 3 council seats contested in Monroe election |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mayors-office-3-council-seats-contested-in-monroe-election/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Office of the Mayor |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/568/Mayor |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=May 4, 2025}}</ref>

The city government has 113 employees and an annual budget of $27.1 million in 2017, overseen by a [[city administrator]] appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The government provides municipal services through its departments, which include community development, economic development, [[emergency service]]s, a [[municipal court]], parks and recreation, [[planning permission|permitting]], [[public work]]s, and [[public utility|utilities]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Accountability Audit Report: City of Monroe |page=7 |url=https://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?isFinding=false&arn=1022782 |publisher=Washington State Auditor |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Departments and Services |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/8/Departments |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> The city has a [[police department]] with 32 officers and 10 civilian workers.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 8, 2018 |title=Monroe police chief to retire after 16 years in leadership |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-police-chief-to-retire-after-16-years-in-leadership/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> Other services, including the [[fire department|fire district]] (based in Monroe) and [[public library]], are contracted out to regional authorities and agencies.<ref>{{cite news |last=King |first=Rikki |date=January 17, 2019 |title=Fire districts in Lake Stevens, Monroe could merge in 2020 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/fire-districts-in-lake-stevens-monroe-could-merge-in-2020/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref>

At the federal level, Monroe is part of the [[Washington's 8th congressional district|8th congressional district]], which encompasses the eastern portions of the Snohomish, [[King County, Washington|King]], and [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]] counties as well as the entirety of [[Chelan County, Washington|Chelan]] and [[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas]] counties.<ref>{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 8 |scale=1:368,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA08.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> It was part of the [[Washington's 1st congressional district|1st congressional district]] until 2022, when the 8th district was extended into Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 25, 2022 |title=Snohomish County in middle of key battle for control of U.S. House |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/snohomish-county-in-middle-of-key-battle-for-control-of-u-s-house/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> At the state level, the city is part of the [[Washington's 12th legislative district|12th legislative district]], which also crosses the Cascade Mountains and includes [[Skykomish, Washington|Skykomish]], part of [[Snoqualmie, Washington|Snoqualmie]], and all of Chelan County except for [[Wenatchee, Washington|Wenatchee]].<ref>{{cite map |date=July 2024 |title=Washington State Legislative & Congressional District Map |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map_01.pdf |at=[https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map%20Inset_01.pdf Puget Sound inset] |publisher=[[Washington State Redistricting Commission]] |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=November 24, 2021 |title=Proposed political map links cities from Monroe to Wenatchee |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/proposed-political-map-links-cities-from-monroe-to-wenatchee/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> Monroe was previously part of the [[Washington's 39th legislative district|39th legislative district]] until it was moved into the cross-mountain district as part of a redistricting compromise in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=December 3, 2021 |title=State Supreme Court declines to draw new redistricting plan |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/state-supreme-court-declines-to-draw-new-redistricting-plan/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> The city lies within the [[Snohomish County Council]]'s 5th district, which includes the Skykomish Valley, Snohomish, and [[Lake Stevens, Washington|Lake Stevens]].<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: County Council Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99589/County-Council-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

===Correctional centers===
{{main|Monroe Correctional Complex}}

The [[Washington State Department of Corrections]] operates several [[prison]] facilities in the city, which have been consolidated into the [[Monroe Correctional Complex]] since 1998.<ref name="Corrections">{{cite web |date=October 15, 2008 |title=Monroe Correctional Complex |url=http://www.doc.wa.gov/facilities/monroe.asp |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Corrections]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015034153/http://www.doc.wa.gov/facilities/monroe.asp |archive-date=October 15, 2008 |access-date=November 7, 2008}}</ref> It is the largest prison in the state, with capacity for 2,500 inmates and detainees, and is divided into five units across a {{convert|365|acre|ha|adj=mid}} campus that is staffed by 1,185 workers.<ref name="Herald-MCC">{{cite news |last=Stevick |first=Eric |date=January 22, 2012 |title=Monroe Correctional Complex is state's biggest big house |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120122/BLOG48/701229955 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126054222/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120122/BLOG48/701229955 |archive-date=January 26, 2012 |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> The Washington State Reformatory opened in 1908 and expanded with a unit for mentally-ill prisoners in 1981 and the 500-bed Twin Rivers medium-custody facility in 1984.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The 467-inmate minimum-security unit opened in 1997 and an intensive management unit was opened in 2007 to house 144 inmates at higher security levels.<ref name="Corrections"/><ref name="Herald-MCC"/> The state legislature's proposal to close the complex in 2009 due to its high costs was withdrawn and replaced with cuts to capacity at other facilities.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 14, 2009 |title=Monroe prison dodges closure |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-prison-dodges-closure/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref>

==Culture==

===Arts===
[[File:Wagner Performing Arts Center, Monroe, Washington - 2019.jpg|thumb|right|The Wagner Performing Arts Center in downtown Monroe]]

A non-profit [[arts council]] for Monroe was founded in 2003 and sponsors art projects and events in the city using small government grants.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goffredo |first=Theresa |date=January 24, 2009 |title=Despite lean times, cities won't scrimp on art |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/despite-lean-times-cities-wont-scrimp-on-art/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> The arts council sponsored the creation of an {{convert|80|ft|m|adj=mid}} [[mural]] depicting the ecosystem of local rivers that was installed on a building in downtown Monroe in 2004.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=October 10, 2004 |title=Mural celebrates Monroe's natural resources |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mural-celebrates-monroes-natural-resources/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> The arts council renovated an elementary school auditorium into the city's [[performing arts center]] in the 2010s after a plan to build a dedicated facility was shelved.<ref>{{cite web |title=A Brief History of the Wagner Performing Arts Center |url=http://monroeartscouncil.org/wpac-history/ |publisher=Monroe Arts Council |access-date=September 29, 2019 |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123095832/http://monroeartscouncil.org/wpac-history/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Goffredo |first=Theresa |date=June 15, 2008 |title=Monroe may get performing arts center |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-may-get-performing-arts-center/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>

Part of the 1981 drama biographic film ''[[Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (film)|Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy]]'' was filmed in Monroe.<ref>{{cite news |last=Burchard |first=Boyd |date=October 4, 1981 |title=Love affair paying off for state, movies |page=D9 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The [[Emerald Glen Farm]] was used for several productions, including the 1984 television series ''[[Hot Pursuit (1984 TV series)|Hot Pursuit]]'' and horror films ''[[The Ring (2002 film)|The Ring]]'' and ''[[The Ring Two]]''.<ref name="Herald-Movies">{{cite news |last=Schucht |first=Eric |date=August 25, 2023 |title=Prisons and cursed tapes: What's been filmed in Monroe? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/prisons-and-cursed-tapes-whats-been-filmed-in-monroe/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=February 21, 2009 |title=See if you recognize Everett in these films |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/see-if-you-recognize-everett-in-these-films/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> Several scenes in ''[[The Butterfly Effect]],'' ''[[7 Minutes (2014 film)|7 Minutes]]'', and Korean film ''[[Late Autumn (2010 film)|Late Autumn]]'' were filmed at the Monroe Correctional Complex.<ref name="Herald-Movies"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Tsong |first=Nicole |date=March 7, 2010 |title=Seattle gets a leading role in Korean film 'Late Autumn' |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-gets-a-leading-role-in-korean-film-late-autumn/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=September 22, 2023}}</ref> The pilot for the web television series ''[[The Man in the High Castle (TV series)|The Man in the High Castle]]'' features a scene filmed at the Lewis Street Bridge on State Route 203.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 27, 2014 |title=Filming for TV pilot to close Monroe roads |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/filming-for-tv-pilot-to-close-monroe-roads/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 10, 2020}}</ref>

===Attractions and events===

The city is home to the annual [[Evergreen State Fair]], a [[county fair]] which takes place in late August and early September at a fairground located northwest of downtown Monroe. It is the second largest fair in Washington state, behind the [[Puyallup Fair]], and attracts approximately 350,000 over its twelve-day run.<ref>{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=September 3, 2018 |title=No smoke: Evergreen fair attendance might have set a record |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/no-smoke-evergreen-fair-attendance-might-have-set-a-record/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=September 20, 2012 |title=Puyallup Fair renamed, but what's the real state fair? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/puyallup-fair-renamed-but-whats-the-real-state-fair/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The city also has an annual [[parade]] during the opening weekend of the fair in late August.<ref>{{cite news |last=McKenzie |first=Madeline |date=August 22, 2018 |title=Opening weekend at the Evergreen State Fair, with farm animals, rides and fun |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/opening-weekend-at-the-evergreen-state-fair-with-farm-animals-rides-and-fun/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> The {{convert|200|acre|ha|adj=mid}} fairgrounds are owned by the county government and also host other events year-round.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wright |first=Diane |date=August 23, 2006 |title=Rural roots part of fair's fun |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/snohomishcountynews/2003217972_statefair23n.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The fairgrounds also include the [[Evergreen Speedway]], a racetrack that hosted the [[Craftsman Truck Series|NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]] from 1995 to 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=June 4, 2014 |title=Evergreen Speedway celebrating 60 years |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/evergreen-speedway-celebrating-60-years/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

The [[Summer Meltdown]] music festival relocated from [[Darrington, Washington|Darrington]] to a property south of Monroe in 2022 following a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival drew approximately 4,000 attendees; it did not return for 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kahn |first=Natalie |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Some growing pains, lots of nostalgia as Meltdown returns at new venue |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/some-growing-pains-lots-of-nostalgia-as-meltdown-returns-at-new-venue/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=February 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Goldstein-Street |first=Jake |date=February 1, 2023 |title=After Monroe debut, no Summer Meltdown music fest in 2023 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-monroe-debut-no-summer-meltdown-music-fest-in-2023/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=February 3, 2023}}</ref> The annual Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire moved from [[Bonney Lake, Washington|Bonney Lake]] to Sky Meadows Park near Monroe in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schucht |first=Eric |date=August 8, 2023 |title=Near Monroe, colorful crowds at Renaissance faire's first weekend |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/near-monroe-colorful-crowds-at-renaissance-faires-first-weekend/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=May 29, 2024}}</ref>

The [[Snohomish County Explosion]], a semi-professional basketball team playing in the [[International Basketball League]] and the [[National Athletic Basketball League]], hosted its games at [[Monroe Sports Arena]] on the high school campus from 2008 to 2010 between stints in Everett.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lommers |first=Aaron |date=April 8, 2011 |title=New owners bring Explosion back to Everett |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/new-owners-bring-explosion-back-to-everett/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

The Reptile Zoo, formerly the Washington Serpentarium, is a roadside [[zoo|animal park]] for [[reptile]]s that is located on U.S. Route 2 east of Monroe. The {{convert|3,000|sqft|sqm|adj=mid}} building houses 150 creatures and attracts 40,000 annual visitors.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wright |first=Diane |date=November 2, 2005 |title=Washington Serpentarium a hot spot |page=H14 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-serpentarium-a-hot-spot/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=October 4, 2019}}</ref> It was previously located in [[Gold Bar, Washington|Gold Bar]] but moved to the Monroe area in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarzen |first=Christopher |date=April 23, 2003 |title=Museum slithers into Monroe |page=H16 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===Parks and recreation===

Monroe has 14 parks with a total area of {{convert|207|acre|ha}}, of which {{convert|62.6|acre|ha}} is designated as usable space.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=7.1–7.2}} The city government's parks and recreation department maintains the parks and organizes recreational events for residents alongside private organizations like the [[YMCA]].{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix F|2015|pages=17–18}} Monroe also has {{convert|14|mi|km}} of [[multi-use path|multi-use]] pedestrian and bicycle trails that connect neighborhoods and parks.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix F|2015|page=21}} The city's largest park is Al Borlin Park, a {{convert|90|acre|ha|adj=mid}} nature preserve with [[hiking trail]]s located on the peninsula formed by the Skykomish River and Woods Creek.<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Borlin Park |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Al-Borlin-Park-2 |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> The city is also located near two county-owned parks: [[Lord Hill Regional Park]], a {{convert|1,300|acre|ha|adj=mid}} nature reserve with wilderness trails;<ref>{{cite news |last=Sykes |first=Karen |date=January 31, 2001 |title=Hike of the Week: Lord Hill Park offers a wealth of lowland rambling |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Hike-of-the-Week-Lord-Hill-Park-offers-a-wealth-1050833.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> and Fairfield Park, a facility with several [[soccer field]]s near the western city limits.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix F|2015|page=37}}

The largest community park in Monroe is the {{convert|64.5|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Lake Tye Park, which comprises sports playfields, a [[skate park]], and a {{convert|49|acre|ha|adj=mid}} artificial lake that is stocked with fish.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tye Lake |url=https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/255/ |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife]] |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> In the 2010s, a private developer proposed construction of a [[water park]] on Lake Tye, but the plan remains unfunded.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=June 9, 2015 |title=Developer seeks more time to build water park on Lake Tye |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/developer-seeks-more-time-to-build-water-park-on-lake-tye/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> In 2014, the city government proposed constructing a {{convert|7|mi|km|adj=mid|spell=in}} pedestrian and bicycle trail to Snohomish that would connect with the regional [[Centennial Trail (Snohomish County)|Centennial Trail]].<ref name="Herald-Trail"/>

===Media===

The area is served by ''[[The Everett Herald]]'' and ''[[The Seattle Times]]'', the daily newspapers in the northern [[Puget Sound region]].<ref>{{cite map |title=Western Washington Markets |date=November 9, 2014 |url=http://mediakit.seattletimes.com/wp-content/PDF/The_Seattle_Times_-_Market_Boundaries_Map.pdf |publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628072454/http://mediakit.seattletimes.com/wp-content/PDF/The_Seattle_Times_-_Market_Boundaries_Map.pdf |archive-date=June 28, 2018 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> ''The [[Monroe Monitor and Valley News]]'' was a local [[weekly newspaper]] published in Monroe by the [[Pacific Publishing Company]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Contact Us |url=https://monroemonitor.com/contact-us/ |publisher=The Monroe Monitor and Valley News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929061743/https://monroemonitor.com/contact-us/ |archive-date=September 29, 2019 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> It was founded in 1899 as the ''Monitor'' and later acquired two other newspapers operating in the Skykomish Valley: the ''Monroe Transcript'' in 1908 and the ''Valley News'' in 1985, based in Sultan.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bagwell |first1=Steve |last2=Stapilus |first2=Randy |year=2013 |title=New Editions: The Northwest's newspapers as they were, are, and will be |page=233 |publisher=Ridenbaugh Press |location=Carlton, Oregon |isbn=978-0-945648-10-9 |oclc=861618089}}</ref> The publication ceased and merged with ''[[Snohomish County Tribune]]'' in November 2021.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=The Monroe Monitor and The Snohomish County Tribune Merge |year=2022 |magazine=Monroe Business Guide |url=http://www.snoho.com/publications/MBG_22/MBG_22.pdf |page=7 |publisher=Pacific Publishing Company |access-date=January 26, 2023}}</ref>

Monroe has a [[public library]] operated by the [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] system, which serves most of Snohomish County. The city's first library opened in 1906 at a private home and later moved to the city hall, where it remained until a dedicated library building was opened in 1966 by Sno-Isle.{{sfnp|Robertson|2002|page=13}}<ref>{{cite news |date=June 9, 1966 |title=New Library To Be Dedicated By Lloyd Meeds |page=1 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS06091966P01.php |via=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=October 13, 2019 |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014042647/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS06091966P01.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The library building was expanded by Sno-Isle in 1987 and replaced with the current library building in 2002, located near the civic campus.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=September 16, 1988 |title=Libraries hoping voters lend a hand |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The new library cost $6.8 million to construct and has 84,000 items in a {{convert|20,000|sqft|sqm}} building.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarzen |first=Christopher |date=November 6, 2002 |title=Fresh design, features turn Monroe library into hot spot |page=I18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The Monroe library serves a population of 36,622 residents, including areas surrounding Monroe, and circulated over 291,000 items in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monroe Community Library |pages=57–58 |url=http://www.sno-isle.org/assets/12682/12682_20160426030727.pdf |work=Sno-Isle Libraries 2016–2025 Capital Facilities Plan Draft |publisher=[[Sno-Isle Libraries]] |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

===Historical preservation===
[[File:Monroe, WA - Old City Hall.jpg|thumb|right|Monroe's former [[city hall]], now used as a historical museum]]

Monroe's local [[historical society]] was established in 1976 and maintains a [[museum]] that opened in 1982 at the former [[city hall]] in downtown Monroe, built in 1908.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=http://www.monroehistoricalsociety.org/sample-page-2/ |publisher=Monroe Historical Society |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The museum has pieces of local memorabilia, including a carved [[canoe]] and equipment from closed businesses, and a large collection of historical photographs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cohen |first=Aubrey |date=September 25, 2008 |title=Step back into Monroe's past or get wrapped up in the Serpentarium's reptiles |page=4 |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Step-back-into-Monroe-s-past-or-get-wrapped-up-in-1286029.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=October 4, 2019}}</ref> The historical society also hosts an exhibit during the Evergreen State Fair at the Shannahan Cabin, a historic home built in the 1880s and moved to the fairgrounds in the 1960s; the cabin is also listed on the county's register of historic places.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davey |first=Stephanie |date=August 23, 2019 |title=Shannahan Cabin becomes first historic site on county list |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/shannahan-cabin-becomes-first-historic-site-on-county-list/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The fairgrounds are also home to the [[Western Heritage Center]], a county-owned museum that has a collection of agricultural and industrial artifacts that were donated for display.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=August 28, 2017 |title=Western Heritage Center changes hands, stays at fairgrounds |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/western-heritage-center-changes-hands-stays-at-fairgrounds/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

The downtown area has several historic buildings that were constructed in the early 20th century and preserved by local owners and groups.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=March 13, 2014 |title=Monroe offers more than a fair amount to do |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/monroe-offers-more-than-a-fair-amount-to-do/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=September 21, 2007 |title=Protect historic buildings, Monroe urged |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/protect-historic-buildings-monroe-urged/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> At the northeast end of downtown is a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=mid}} landmark [[smokestack|steam stack]], the last remnant of a [[Carnation Company|Carnation]] milk [[Condensed milk|condensery]] plant that was built in 1908 and burned down in 1944.<ref name="Herald-Missing"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=August 15, 2014 |title=Monroe steam stack will be decoratively painted |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-steam-stack-will-be-decoratively-painted/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>

===Notable people===


* [[Kathryn Aalto]], landscape designer and author<ref>{{cite news |date=February 19, 2016 |title=Upcoming author events in Snohomish County and nearby |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/upcoming-author-events-in-snohomish-county-and-nearby-5/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Benson Boone]], singer<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=March 7, 2024 |title=Millions swoon over singer Benson Boone, Monroe High graduate |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/millions-swoon-over-singer-benson-boone-monroe-high-graduate/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 8, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Efton Chism]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=May 11, 2025 |title=Patriots undrafted rookie Efton Chism III draws Kupp comparison |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45073148/new-england-patriots-undrafted-rookie-efton-chism-iii-cooper-kupp |publisher=[[ESPN]] |accessdate=June 9, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Chuck Close]], painter and photographer<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=May 4, 2016 |title=World-class artist Chuck Close returns to his roots with show at the Schack |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/world-class-artist-chuck-close-returns-to-his-roots-with-show-at-the-schack/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Anthony Curcio]], American football player, author, and convicted robber<ref>{{cite news |last=Stangeland |first=Brooke |date=June 21, 2013 |title=Out of Prison, Real-Life Thomas Crown Looks Back on Almost-Perfect Heist |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/prison-real-life-thomas-crown-back-perfect-heist/story?id=19450132 |publisher=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Ben Dragavon]], professional soccer player and coach<ref>{{cite news |last=Boyle |first=John |date=May 15, 2009 |title=Monroe High School grad rejoins Sounders |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/monroe-high-school-grad-rejoins-sounders/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Chad Eaton]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |last=Sullivan |first=Jennifer |date=July 23, 2007 |title=Former Seahawk Eaton arrested for domestic violence |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/former-seahawk-eaton-arrested-for-domestic-violence/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Blye Pagon Faust]], film producer<ref>{{cite news |last=Andersen |first=Soren |date=February 25, 2016 |title=A Monroe native's road to 'Spotlight' — and the Oscars |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/movies/2028165846_oscarsblyepagonfaustxml.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Roger Fisher (guitarist)|Roger Fisher]], guitarist<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=December 23, 2014 |title=Heart guitarist Roger Fisher pours soul into new project |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/heart-guitarist-roger-fisher-pours-soul-into-new-project/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[James Fogle]], robber and author<ref>{{cite news |last=Yardley |first=William |date=September 1, 2012 |title=James Fogle, Author of 'Drugstore Cowboy,' Dies at 75 |page=A24 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/us/james-fogle-author-of-drugstore-cowboy-dies-at-75.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Little Current]], racehorse<ref>{{cite news |last=Cain |first=Glenye |date=January 21, 2003 |title=Little Current dead at 32 |url=http://www.espn.com/horse/news/2003/0121/1496613.html |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Arthur H. Livermore]], science educator and chemist<ref>{{cite news |last=Sullivan |first=Patricia |date=November 10, 2009 |title=Obituaries: Arthur H. Livermore, Science Educator |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/09/AR2009110903327_5.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Alex Love]], flyweight boxer<ref>{{cite news |last=Blanchette |first=John |date=February 14, 2012 |title=Spotlight finds teen |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/feb/14/spotlight-finds-teen/ |work=[[The Spokesman-Review]] |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Lloyd Meeds]], U.S. representative<ref>{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Kristen A. |date=August 23, 2005 |title=Lloyd Meeds, Ex-Congressman, Dies at 77 |page=C16 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/24/politics/lloyd-meeds-excongressman-dies-at-77.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Lee Orr]], track and field Olympian<ref>{{cite web |last=Robertson |first=Nellie E. |date=April 3, 2008 |title=Orr, Lee (1917-2009) |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8573 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Ian Parmley]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite news |last=Patterson |first=Nick |date=August 1, 2017 |title=Persistence pays: MLB dream comes true for Monroe High alum |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/persistence-pays-of-as-mlb-dream-comes-true-for-monroe-alum/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Kirk Pearson (politician)|Kirk Pearson]], state representative and senator<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=November 6, 2017 |title=Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/state-sen-kirk-pearson-resigns-to-join-trump-administration/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Elizabeth Scott (politician)|Elizabeth Scott]], state representative<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=May 27, 2015 |title=Tea party favorite Elizabeth Scott first in line to challenge DelBene |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/tea-party-favorite-elizabeth-scott-first-in-line-to-challenge-delbene/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

* [[Dave Somers]], county executive and former councilmember<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=July 20, 2015 |title=Snohomish County executive: Five scrap for top job |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/snohomish-county-executive-five-scrap-for-top-job/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Joseph J. Tyson]], Catholic bishop<ref>{{cite news |last=Tu |first=Janet I. |date=April 12, 2011 |title=New Yakima bishop returning to his roots |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/new-yakima-bishop-returning-to-his-roots/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref>

* [[Yukon Eric]], professional wrestler<ref>{{cite news |last=Burton |first=Austin L. |date=April 1, 2003 |title=School spotlight: Monroe High School |page=D8 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=February 4, 1965 |title=Eric Holmback, Past Resident, Dies January 16 |page=3 |work=The Monroe Monitor |url=http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS02041965p03.php |access-date=September 28, 2019 |archive-date=September 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929051947/http://mhs.stparchive.com/Archive/MHS/MHS02041965p03.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:Monroe, WA - Old Monroe Elementary.jpg|thumb|The administration building for the [[Monroe School District (Washington)|Monroe School District]], located in a former downtown [[elementary school]]]]

The [[Monroe School District (Washington)|Monroe School District]] operates public schools within the city and serves several surrounding communities, including [[Maltby, Washington|Maltby]] and [[Woods Creek, Washington|Woods Creek]].<ref>{{cite map |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Snohomish County School Districts Map |url=http://www.snoco.org/docs/scd/PDF/PDS_CFP/Snohomish%20County%20School%20District.pdf |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The school district had an enrollment of approximately 7,096 students in 2016, with 303 total teachers and 170 other staff.<ref>{{cite web |title=Public School District Directory Information: Monroe School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=5305130 |publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]] |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> It has one high school, [[Monroe High School (Washington)|Monroe High School]], that is located next to the Washington State Reformatory and was opened in 1999 after six failed ballot measures to fund the $30 million construction cost.<ref>{{cite news |last=Montgomery |first=Nancy |date=September 3, 1998 |title=High praise for new Edmonds high school |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The district has one [[middle school]] and three [[elementary school]]s within Monroe city limits, several of which were renovated in 2018 using $111 million in [[bond issue|bonds]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Thousands of Monroe kids are back to school in new buildings |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/thousands-of-monroe-kids-are-back-to-school-in-new-buildings/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> Its administrative offices are located in the former Central Grade School building, which opened in 1916.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Joseph |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Monroe School District considers selling 1916 schoolhouse |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-school-board-still-weighing-new-district-headquarters/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 14, 2019}}</ref>

Several [[alternative education]] facilities are also run by the school district for multiple grade levels, including the Sky Valley Educational Center in the former Monroe Middle School building, which was closed after the consolidation of the three middle schools into two buildings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Schools |url=https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/schools |publisher=Monroe School District |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dominguez |first=Alejandro |date=October 24, 2011 |title=Dispute has Monroe schools paying to rent empty building |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/dispute-has-monroe-schools-paying-to-rent-empty-building/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> The Sky Valley Educational Center was the subject of several lawsuits filed by 200 students, parents, and teachers against [[Monsanto]] over exposure to toxic chemicals, including [[polychlorinated biphenyls]], at the building.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramadan |first=Lulu |date=November 12, 2021 |title=Juries award students, parents, teachers $247 million for toxic exposure at Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/2nd-multi-million-dollar-verdict-against-monroe-school-for-toxic-exposures/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2022}}</ref> The lawsuit was settled with $247 million from Monsanto awarded by a jury and $34 million offered by the school district, who were found to be negligent in their slow cleanup of toxic materials.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramadan |first=Lulu |date=February 6, 2022 |title=Monroe School District offers $34 million to families sickened by toxic exposures at Sky Valley Education Center |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/monroe-school-district-offers-34-million-to-families-sickened-by-toxic-exposures-at-sky-valley-education-center/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2022}}</ref>

Monroe is also home to the East Campus of [[Everett Community College]] with 400 enrolled students. The branch campus opened in 1999 as part of an agreement with the Monroe School District and relocated to a new building near Lake Tye in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=March 1, 2019 |title=East County Campus leader brings experience from WSU Everett |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/east-county-campus-leader-brings-experience-from-wsu-everett/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dominguez |first=Alejandro |date=December 11, 2012 |title=EvCC's Monroe campus may need to add services as enrollment grows |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/evccs-monroe-campus-may-need-to-add-services-as-enrollment-grows/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===

Monroe is located at the intersection of three highways: [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]] (US 2), which travels eastward from [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] and over [[Stevens Pass]] to [[Eastern Washington]]; [[Washington State Route 203|State Route 203]], which follows the Snoqualmie River south towards [[Fall City, Washington|Fall City]] and [[North Bend, Washington|North Bend]]; [[Washington State Route 522|State Route 522]], an [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] which terminates in Monroe and connects the area to [[Seattle]] and [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]] to the southwest.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=Puget Sound |access-date=September 15, 2019 }}</ref> Other major roads in Monroe include Main Street, which continues beyond the city limits towards Snohomish and Sultan; North Kelsey Street, which continues north to [[Chain Lake, Washington|Chain Lake]]; and Fryelands Boulevard on the west edge of the city.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=4.3–4.6}} US 2 through Monroe has routine traffic congestion issues that have resulted in plans for a highway bypass since the 1970s, but it remains unfunded.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=December 21, 2006 |title=U.S. 2 bypass plan is set |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/u-s-2-bypass-plan-is-set/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=January 22, 2019 |title=Plan knots together carbon fee, gas tax and new US 2 trestle |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/plan-knots-together-carbon-fee-gas-tax-and-new-us-2-trestle/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

The city is bisected by the [[Scenic Subdivision]], a major railroad owned by [[BNSF Railway]] that is used for freight and [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Empire Builder]]'' passenger service.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=4.16}} Public transit in Monroe is provided by the countywide [[Community Transit]] system, with two local bus routes traveling along the US 2 corridor between Everett and [[Gold Bar, Washington|Gold Bar]], with some trips during [[peak period]]s continuing to the [[Boeing Everett Factory]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Route 270/271: Gold Bar to Everett |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bus-service-expansion-applauded-in-monroe/ |publisher=[[Community Transit]] |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> A commuter bus route from Snohomish to [[Downtown Seattle]] runs during peak periods on State Route 522 and [[Interstate 405 (Washington)|Interstate 405]], stopping at a [[park and ride]] lot in Monroe with 102 stalls.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=4.8}}<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2024 |title=Community Transit System Map |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/systemmappdfs/mapsystem.pdf |publisher=Community Transit |access-date=November 8, 2024}}</ref> The route is planned to be truncated in 2025 to [[Bellevue Downtown station]], where it will connect with the [[2 Line (Sound Transit)|2 Line]] of the [[Link light rail]] system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Transit Changes in 2024 & Beyond |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/transitchanges |publisher=Community Transit |access-date=November 8, 2024}}</ref> [[Snoqualmie Valley Transportation]] operates a daily shuttle service between Monroe and [[Duvall, Washington|Duvall]] on weekdays.<ref>{{cite news |date=July 2, 2018 |title=New bus route connects Duvall to Monroe |url=http://www.valleyrecord.com/life/new-bus-route-connects-duvall-to-monroe/ |work=[[Snoqualmie Valley Record]] |access-date=October 26, 2019}}</ref>

Monroe also has a privately owned [[airfield]], First Air Field, located adjacent to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. The single-runway facility handles an average of 50 takeoffs and landings per day and has 73 aircraft based there.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=August 24, 2009 |title=For sale by owner: Monroe airport |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/for-sale-by-owner-monroe-airport/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=March 22, 2012 |title=Airport Economic Profile: Firstair Field |url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2517BF1A-8FF9-4DCF-BAF4-A23DF7704DAB/0/2012FirstairField.pdf |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

===Utilities===

The city's [[public utility|public utilities]] are provided by the municipal government, regional agencies, and private companies. [[Electric power|Electrical services]] in Monroe are provided by the [[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] (PUD), a consumer-owned [[public utility]] that serves all of Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2018 |title=Quick Facts for Snohomish County PUD |url=https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |publisher=[[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142056/https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |archive-date=November 29, 2018 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The Snohomish County PUD delivers electricity to Monroe via a [[electrical transmission line|transmission corridor]] from their Snohomish [[electrical substation|substation]] to two substations in the city.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix G|2015|pages=11–12}} [[Puget Sound Energy]] provides [[natural gas]] service to the city's residents and businesses using a [[gas pipeline|pipeline]] from Canada.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix G|2015|pages=11–12}}<ref>{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Puget Sound Energy service area |url=http://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |publisher=[[Puget Sound Energy]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128213047/https://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> [[Telecommunications]] services, including telephones, [[cable television]], and internet, are split between [[Verizon]] and [[Comcast]].{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix G|2015|page=13}} The city government has a [[municipal solid waste|waste disposal]] contract with [[Waste Management (corporation)|Waste Management]], which provides curbside garbage, [[single-stream recycling|recycling]], and [[yard waste]] collection.{{sfnp|City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan Appendix G|2015|page=15}}

The city government manages [[tap water]] and [[sewage]] services, which includes treatment and delivery. Monroe's tap water is purchased from the City of Everett and sourced from [[Lake Chaplain]] in the [[Sultan River]] basin, which travels via a pipeline to the north of the city. Sewage and wastewater is collected and cleaned at a [[sewage treatment plant]] that discharges into the Skykomish River.<ref>{{cite web |author=BHC Consultants |date=April 2015 |title=City of Monroe Utilities Systems Plan |pages=2{{hyphen}}7, 4{{hyphen}}7 |url=https://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3714/Appendix-H---Utility-Systems-Plan |publisher=City of Monroe |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref> The largest customer for the city's water services is the Washington State Department of Corrections, which also has its own sewage treatment system.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Debra |date=March 18, 2009 |title=Prison's water a drain on Monroe |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/prisons-water-a-drain-on-monroe/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Rick |date=August 10, 2015 |title='Concerns continue' about integrity of prison sewage system |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/concerns-continue-about-integrity-of-prison-sewage-system/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

===Health care===
[[File:EvergreenHealth Monroe front entrance.jpg|thumb|right|The [[EvergreenHealth]] Monroe Medical Center]]

Monroe has a 112-bed [[general hospital]] operated by [[EvergreenHealth]] and formerly known as the [[Valley General Hospital]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=March 1, 2015 |title=Monroe hospital to change name, expand services in new alliance |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/monroe-hospital-to-change-name-expand-services-in-new-alliance/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> It was opened in 1949, replacing a facility at the State Poor Farm, and was expanded several times with funds from voter-approved tax levies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.evergreenhealthmonroe.com/our-history |publisher=[[EvergreenHealth]] |access-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-date=October 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022000816/https://www.evergreenhealthmonroe.com/our-history |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was merged into the EvergreenHealth system, based out of [[Kirkland, Washington|Kirkland]], in 2014 and renamed to EvergreenHealth Monroe Medical Center the following year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Zak |first=Annie |date=November 21, 2014 |title=Monroe's Valley General Hospital to become part of EvergreenHealth |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/health-care-inc/2014/11/monroes-valley-general-hospital-to-become-part-of.html |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |access-date=October 14, 2019}}</ref> The city also has several small medical [[clinic]]s, including those operated by [[Providence Health & Services]] and SeaMar Community Health Centers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Watkins |first=Amy |date=September 24, 2013 |title=Providence ready to open Monroe clinic |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/providence-ready-to-open-monroe-clinic/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=February 9, 2008 |title=New medical clinic to open in Monroe |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-medical-clinic-to-open-in-monroe/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.monroewa.gov/ City website]
* [http://www.monroehistoricalsociety.org/ Monroe Historical Society]

{{Snohomish County, Washington}}
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|Northwest = [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]]
|North = [[Three Lakes, Washington|Three Lakes]]
|Northeast = [[Woods Creek, Washington|Woods Creek]]
|West = [[Cathcart, Washington|Cathcart]]
|Centre = Monroe
|East = [[Sultan, Washington|Sultan]]
|Southwest = [[Maltby, Washington|Maltby]]
|South = [[High Bridge, Washington|High Bridge]]
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[[Category:Cities in Snohomish County, Washington]]
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1902]]
[[Category:1902 establishments in Washington (state)]]

Mill Creek, Washington

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'''Mill Creek''' is a city in [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]], Washington, United States. It is located between the cities of [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] and [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], approximately {{convert|20|mi|km}} northeast of [[Seattle]]. The city has a population of 20,926 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. The city lies along [[Washington State Route 527|State Route 527]] and [[North Creek (Sammamish River)|North Creek]], a tributary of the [[Sammamish River]], on the east side of [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]].

The city is one of the highest-income suburbs in the [[Seattle metropolitan area]] and was originally a [[planned community]] conceived in the 1970s. The planned development was centered around a [[country club]] and [[golf course]], with other development occurring nearby in later phases. It was incorporated as a city in 1983, shortly after the completion of the first phase of development, and underwent major population growth due to continued suburban development and [[annexation]] of nearby areas. The city's downtown area is centered around the [[Mill Creek Town Center]], a [[mixed-use development|mixed-use]] [[lifestyle center]] and retail complex that opened in 2004.

==History==

===Development===

The Mill Creek area was originally settled in the early 20th century by various farming families, from whom several local placenames are now derived. After the construction of the [[Washington State Route 527|Bothell–Everett Highway]] in 1913 as part of the [[Pacific Highway (United States)|Pacific Highway]], two junctions at Murphy's Corner and Wintermute's Corner gained small stores and [[filling station]]s to serve visitors.<ref name="Times-SR527">{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=May 25, 2006 |title=Loggers to latte stands: Route spans history |page=B4 |work=The Seattle Times |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20060524/highway24n/loggers-to-latte-stands-route-spans-history |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> In 1931, Doctor Manch N. Garhart acquired {{convert|800|acre|ha}} in the area and used it to grow [[Gravenstein|Gravenstein apples]] and [[Bartlett pears]] while also raising cattle.<ref name="PI-2003">{{cite news |last=Lyke |first=M. L. |date=September 26, 2003 |title=Mill Creek works to stay 'nice' |page=A1 |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Mill-Creek-works-to-stay-nice-1125505.php |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref><ref name="ComprehensivePlan">{{cite web |date=December 18, 2015 |title=City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20and%20Development/2015%20Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |ref={{SfnRef|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015}} |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> The Garhart property, named Lake Dell Farm for a small [[reservoir]] built by local families, was later sold in 1967 to [[real estate developer]]s after the market for local lumber and fruits had declined.<ref>{{cite news |last=Santana |first=John |date=February 26, 2008 |title='There used to be a farm here' |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/there-used-to-be-a-farm-here/ |work=Mill Creek Enterprise |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=April 26, 2015 |title=Buffalo Park hearkens back to Mill Creek's beginnings |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/buffalo-park-hearkens-back-to-mill-creeks-beginnings/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref>

The Garhart property, along with several neighboring farms, were optioned by various real estate developers in the 1960s and 1970s as a potential [[master planned community]] due to its proximity to the recently completed [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Bob |date=May 15, 1966 |title=Area Still Bucolic, But New Town Promises Hustle-Bustle |page=5 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> It would be the first modern planned city in Washington state, following in the footsteps of earlier planned cities like [[Longview, Washington|Longview]], built in 1918.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Polly |date=March 19, 1968 |title=Utility District At Olympus Gets OK |page=8 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The community, named "Olympus", was planned to include {{convert|3,300|acre}} in its first phase with {{convert|1,300|acre}} for homes, an industrial park, a shopping center, and a [[golf course]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Bob |date=June 11, 1967 |title=New Planned Town Will Have First Homes Ready in Spring |page=88 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> After a local recession in the early 1970s, the development project was sold in 1973 to [[Tokyu Group|Tokyu Land Development]] and designed by a subsidiary of the [[Obayashi Corporation]] named United Development.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=III-2}} The development was renamed "Mill Creek", beating out the [[Chinook Jargon]] word "[[Klahanie, Washington|Klahanie]]",<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cameron |first1=David A. |last2=Grimes |first2=Lynne |last3=Wyatt |first3=Jane |year=2005 |title=Snohomish County: An Illustrated History |page=344 |publisher=Kelcema Books |location=Index, Washington |isbn=0-9766700-0-3 |oclc=62728798}}</ref> although there had never been a mill in the vicinity<ref name="Times-Seven">{{cite news |last=Seven |first=Richard |date=January 19, 2003 |title=Call It What You Will: A place has a name for a reason |page=10 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/pacificnw/2003/0119/cover.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406232720/http://old.seattletimes.com/pacificnw/2003/0119/cover.html |archive-date=April 6, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and a waterway of that name was not present in the area until the 2000 renaming of Smokehouse Creek.<ref name="DJC-2002">{{cite news |last=Nabbefeld |first=Joe |date=August 8, 2002 |title=Creating a town center for Mill Creek |url=https://www.djc.com/news/re/11136112.html |work=[[Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce]] |access-date=April 1, 2019}}</ref>

Mill Creek's master plan was submitted to the county council in January 1974.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=III-2}} A [[homeowners association]] was established in December 1974 with funding from United Development to manage the area's security patrol, street maintenance, and other tasks.<ref name="Times-Gift2003">{{cite news |last=Moriarty |first=Leslie |date=September 3, 2003 |title=Mill Creek's 20th-birthday gift to itself: a sports park |page=I16 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="Times-Growing83">{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=May 18, 1983 |title=Mill Creek, growing in population, proposed as new city |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The initial plan included consist of 4,600 homes, with eventual plans to house 12,000 people, a {{convert|260|acre|ha|adj=mid}} park, and an 18-hole golf course.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Polly |date=January 20, 1974 |title=Residential project of 1,000 acres planned |page=H2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Construction began in early 1975 on the golf course and adjoining [[country club]], while the first homes were under construction by the following year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Polly |date=April 6, 1975 |title=Builders invited to Mill Creek |page=C10 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=February 29, 1976 |title=First 17 homes being built |page=D2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The first set of homes were designed to resemble country residences, with large floorplans and prominent use of wood furnishings, and sold for an average of $65,000 (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|65000|1976|r=-3|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars).{{inflation-fn|US}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Heilman |first=Robert |date=September 12, 1976 |title=Entry, windows, set off 'country' home |page=G16 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=July 11, 1976 |title=Mill Creek going like hot cakes |page=D1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Tokyu Land Development later re-used these home designs for the domestic market in Japan, where they were sold under the "Mill Creek" brand in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web |title=ミルクリークのあゆみ |language=ja |trans-title=History of Mill Creek |url=http://www.millcreek.jp/about/history.html |publisher=[[Tokyu Group|Tokyu Homes]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017083124/http://www.millcreek.jp/about/history.html |archive-date=October 17, 2009 |access-date=April 8, 2019}}</ref> The final phase of the original Mill Creek development, consisting of 33 condominiums, was completed in late 2003.<ref name="Times-Gift2003"/>

===Incorporation and annexations===

A majority of the first phase's 1,767 homes and [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]]s were completed by early 1983, when an [[municipal incorporation|incorporation]] petition was submitted by residents after reaching the population threshold of 3,000 needed for cityhood.<ref name="Times-Growing83"/> At the time, the homeowners association and county government had already provided much of the area's infrastructure and maintenance requirements, but local residents resisted attempts to raise property tax assessments.<ref name="Times-Growing83"/> Mill Creek was officially incorporated as a city on September 30, 1983, ten days after a vote of residents passed, and encompassed {{convert|1.92|sqmi|sqkm}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=September 14, 1983 |title=Mill Creek cityhood is on Tuesday ballot |page=G5 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=December 14, 1983 |title=New city of Mill Creek has veteran police force already |page=G1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mill Creek was the first new city to be incorporated in Snohomish County since [[Brier, Washington|Brier]] in 1965 and the newest in the state since [[Ocean Shores, Washington|Ocean Shores]] in 1970.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=October 12, 1983 |title=Mill Creek setting up shop as state's newest city |page=G1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

In the years following incorporation, Mill Creek reduced its property tax rates and formed its own [[police department]], [[library]], postal address, and land-use board.<ref>{{cite news |last=Godes |first=Kerry |date=March 1, 1989 |title=Mill Creek, the city, likes it that way |page=B2 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The city's [[telephone]] system was split between three [[long-distance calling]] areas by [[GTE]] until the [[Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission|state utilities and transportation commission]] approved a consolidated calling area for toll-free service.<ref>{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=August 24, 1988 |title=Mill Creek phone system on the line |page=F1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=December 20, 1988 |title=Utilities commission hangs up on citizens |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Sid Hanson, the chairman of the incorporation committee, was elected as the city's first mayor and served a single term until declining to run for re-election in 1987.<ref name="Times-Hanson">{{cite news |last=Casey |first=Carolyn |date=December 23, 1987 |title=Sid Hanson: The father of his city |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city government's offices moved four times by the end of the decade, between various leased buildings that all served as temporary [[city hall]]s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Judd |first=Ron |date=September 19, 1989 |title=Chaos reigns while city hall moves |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A separate [[post office]] serving the city was promised at the time of incorporation, but was not opened until 1994.<ref>{{cite news |last=Scattarella |first=Christy |date=August 9, 1994 |title=Petition provides reprieve for privately run post office |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The city attempted its first [[annexation]]s in 1986, but an [[referendum|advisory vote]] of existing residents rejected one proposal and the city council deferred action on another.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=December 3, 1986 |title=Annexation proposal rejected |page=H5 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mill Creek approved its first annexation, an {{convert|88|acre|ha|adj=mid}} parcel southeast of the main development, in July 1987, while the nearby city of [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] began its own annexations of areas to the north of Mill Creek.<ref>{{cite news |last=Casey |first=Carolyn |date=July 23, 1987 |title=Mill Creekers feel Everett is gaining on them |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> In 1989, the city proposed a major annexation of {{convert|350|acre|ha}}, a 25 percent increase in size, to add undeveloped commercial parcels on the west side of the Bothell–Everett Highway.<ref>{{cite news |last=Casey |first=Carolyn |date=November 30, 1987 |title=Mill Creek considers 25% leap in size |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The western annexation was initially opposed by the county government, but was approved alongside four other annexations after Mill Creek agreed to share costs for road improvements to handle additional traffic demand.<ref>{{cite news |last=Judd |first=Ron |date=August 10, 1989 |title=Mill Creek takes breather in annexation rush |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="AnnexationMap">{{cite map |year=2013 |title=City of Mill Creek Annexation History |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20and%20Development/Maps/Annexations%20by%20Year_201306251429218182.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref>

Everett attempted to annex the entire Murphy's Corner area in the late 1980s, but was forced to split the neighborhood at 132nd Street with Mill Creek after a decision by the state court of appeals and additional arbitration by boundary review boards.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=May 21, 1991 |title=County, Mill Creek upheld |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=October 29, 1993 |title=Cities agree to boundaries |page=B2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The [[Henry M. Jackson High School]] was opened in 1994 and is located on the Mill Creek side of Murphy's Corner, which was annexed the following year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bjorhus |first=Jennifer |date=January 12, 1995 |title=Growing Mill Creek swallows 2 schools |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A private high school, [[Archbishop Murphy High School]], was opened in 1999 on a {{convert|22|acre|ha|adj=mid}} campus in northeastern Mill Creek.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 9, 1998 |title=New school building named for archbishop |page=B2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The {{convert|553|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Thomas Lake area in the northeastern corner of the city,<ref name="AnnexationMap"/> bordered to the north by 132nd Street and east by Seattle Hill Road, was annexed in 2005 and added 2,200 residents to the city's population.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 2, 2005 |title=Mill Creek will grow by 553 acres next month |page=H11 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The annexations of other developed [[subdivision (land)|subdivision]]s, lacking the original development's upscale image, created a divide between residents on the issue of further growth.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ho |first=Vanessa |date=June 10, 1992 |title=Growth pains original settlers of heavily planned Mill Creek |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Residents in several potential annexation targets preferred to be left alone by Mill Creek, due to its "snobbish" reputation, which faded as new neighborhoods were absorbed into the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=November 11, 1991 |title=Neighbors resort to end run against Mill Creek 'snobbery' |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===21st century===

In the late 1980s, Mill Creek drafted a [[comprehensive plan]] that would transform its newly annexed commercial area into a [[mixed-use development|mixed-use]] downtown area to support the growing city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Casey |first=Carolyn |date=July 11, 1988 |title=A vision of Mill Creek's future is ready today |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The {{convert|23|acre|ha|adj=mid}} downtown development would include a large public [[park]], shopping areas, recreational facilities, [[multi-use trail]]s, and office buildings.<ref name="PI-1996">{{cite news |last=Carlton Harrell |first=Debera |date=December 7, 1996 |title=Clean and tidy community is a 'suburban nirvana' |page=D1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> After difficulty in finding a suitable developer,<ref>{{cite news |last=Lobos |first=Ignacio |date=January 10, 1994 |title=Search on for help in finding 'heart' of Mill Creek |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> the [[Mill Creek Town Center]] began construction in 2001 and the first phase opened three years later.<ref name="DJC-2002"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Bishop |first=Todd |date=August 28, 2002 |title=A city without a center no longer |page=E1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The second phase was completed in 2007, with 26 retail buildings, a medical [[clinic]], condominiums, and a downtown plaza.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moreira |first=Naila |date=March 14, 2007 |title=Pedestrian-friendly center becomes gathering place |page=H14 |url=http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/snohomishcountynews/2003616171_millcreek14n.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 6, 2019 |archive-date=April 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407035622/http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/snohomishcountynews/2003616171_millcreek14n.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Bothell–Everett Highway (now State Route 527) remained a two-lane rural highway through Mill Creek until the start of an expansion and improvement program in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 9, 1991 |title=State to outline plans for widening highway |page=C3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> It was widened to four lanes with a [[center turn lane]], and also gained [[bicycle lane]]s, sidewalks, and new landscaping features.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=January 6, 1993 |title=Mill Creek roadwork to be revived |page=C3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The section through Mill Creek, from 164th Street to 132nd Street, was completed in 2006 and required the construction of [[retaining wall]]s and [[detention pond]]s due to the limited space for the road.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kapralos |first=Krista |date=May 17, 2006 |title=Highway widening project completed |work=The Everett Herald}}</ref> The project also included new [[bus stop]]s that were later upgraded with the opening of the [[Swift Green Line]] [[bus rapid transit]] system in March 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=March 25, 2019 |title=Swift Green Line starts rolling, from Bothell to Boeing |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/swift-green-line-starts-rolling-from-bothell-to-boeing/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref>

The city government began planning for a second [[urban village]], to be located in newly annexed areas at the northeast edge of the city, in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pesznecker |first=Scott |date=July 7, 2008 |title=Mill Creek planning for a second 'urban village' |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080707/NEWS01/574547947 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322112740/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080707/NEWS01/574547947 |archive-date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref> The retail and residential development, named the East Gateway, would have been located on {{convert|52|acre|ha}} along 132nd Street, and was originally slated to be anchored by a [[Wal-Mart]] until the company scrapped plans after protests from local residents.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fetters |first=Eric |date=December 7, 2007 |title=Wal-Mart retreats from county |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20071207/BIZ/712070070 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210205528/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20071207/BIZ/712070070 |archive-date=December 10, 2007 |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref> The eastern half of the development began construction in 2012 and will encompass 210 apartments, 104 [[townhouse]]s, office space, and retail.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=October 4, 2012 |title=Work begins on 52-acre Mill Creek 'urban village' |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/work-begins-on-52-acre-mill-creek-urban-village/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Batdorf |first=Kurt |date=June 13, 2013 |title=Mill Creek's East Village sees first building rise |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mill-creeks-east-village-sees-first-building-rise/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref> Development of the remaining western half was approved in 2019 and branded as "The Farm at Mill Creek", consisting of 354 apartments, retail space, [[workforce housing]] units, and office space.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=March 29, 2019 |title=Split Mill Creek City Council approves mixed-use development |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/split-mill-creek-city-council-approves-mixed-use-development/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref> It will be anchored by the first suburban [[Amazon Go]] in the state, and a hotel.<ref>{{cite news |last=Allison |first=Jacqueline |date=February 2, 2022 |title=Convenient or creepy? Cashier-less Amazon Go coming to Mill Creek |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/convenient-or-creepy-cashier-less-amazon-go-coming-to-mill-creek/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=February 2, 2022}}</ref>

==Geography==

The city of Mill Creek has a total area of {{convert|4.69|sqmi|sqkm|2}} according to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]].<ref name="Census-Gazetteer">{{cite web |title=2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2018_Gazetteer/2018_gaz_place_53.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref> The [[city limit]]s of Mill Creek are generally defined to the west by [[North Creek (Sammamish River)|North Creek]], to the north by 132nd Street Southeast (part of [[Washington State Route 96|State Route 96]]) and [[Everett, Washington|Everett]], to the east by Seattle Hill Road and 35th Avenue Southeast, and to the south by 163rd Street Southeast and [[North Creek County Park]].<ref>{{cite map |title=City of Mill Creek |date=January 2017 |scale=1 inch = 500 feet |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20and%20Development/Maps/MAIN%20CITY%20MAP%20WITH%20TRAILS%20JAN%202017%20COLOR%20FINAL%20DATED.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> The city is surrounded by a larger [[urban growth boundary|urban growth area]] that encompasses  unincorporated land, including the communities of [[Martha Lake, Washington|Martha Lake]] and [[Silver Firs, Washington|Silver Firs]], with a population of 68,746 people in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |date=December 8, 2015 |title=City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan |page=V-2 |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20and%20Development/2015%20Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> The urban growth area extends west to [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], including an overlapping claim with [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]] and south to 196th Street Southeast at the north end of the [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]] claim.<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2, 2013 |title=Snohomish County GMA Comprehensive Plan Municipal Urban Growth Areas |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8216/Map-3-Municipal-Urban-Growth-Areas-MUGA-11x17?bidId= |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref>

Several creeks flow through the city, including North Creek (a tributary of the [[Sammamish River]]),<ref>{{cite news |last=Santana |first=John |date=March 3, 2008 |title=Council making way for habitat project |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/council-making-way-for-habitat-project/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=October 26, 2019}}</ref> Penny Creek, and Nickel Creek.<ref name="comp plan">{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofmillcreek.com/COMMUNITY%20DEVELOPMENT%20FILES/Comp%20Plan/comp%20plan/Current/Environment.pdf |title=Chapter XII: Environmental Element |year=2011 |work=Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=August 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120212001/http://cityofmillcreek.com/COMMUNITY%20DEVELOPMENT%20FILES/Comp%20Plan/comp%20plan/Current/Environment.pdf |archive-date=November 20, 2010}}</ref> A minor stream known as Smokehouse Creek was renamed to Mill Creek in 2001, retroactively giving the city a geographic namesake.<ref name="Times-Seven"/> The center of Mill Creek lies along [[Washington State Route 527|State Route 527]], between two protected [[wetland]]s along North Creek and Penny Creek.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarzen |first=Christopher |date=July 27, 2005 |title=Group takes long view in North Creek cleanup |page=H4 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20050727/northcreek27e/group-takes-long-view-in-north-creek-cleanup |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 7, 2019}}</ref> The original plat of Mill Creek, located east of State Route 527, consists of 21 neighborhood subdivisions that are named for various types of trees.<ref name="Herald-Garage">{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=May 2, 2014 |title=Mill Creek garage sale a tradition that 'can't be stopped' |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mill-creek-garage-sale-a-tradition-that-cant-be-stopped/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Neighborhoods">{{cite map |date=January 2015 |title=City of Mill Creek Housing Divisions |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20and%20Development/Maps/Main_NEIGHBORHOOD_Map_BLUE_TITLE%202015_R.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

==Economy==
{{As of|2015}}, Mill Creek has an estimated [[workforce]] population of 10,227 people and an [[unemployment rate]] of 2.2 percent.<ref name="ACS">{{cite web |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Selected Economic Characteristics: Mill Creek, Washington |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5345865 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213104556/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5345865 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |work=[[American Community Survey]] |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref> The largest industry of employment for Mill Creek residents is in educational services and health care, at over 21 percent, followed by manufacturing (16%), professional services (15%), and retail trade (12%).<ref name="ACS"/> Approximately 3 percent of the city's workers have jobs located within city limits, with the majority commuting to employers in other cities, with an average commute time of 31 minutes.<ref name="ACS"/> Over 21 percent of workers commute to Seattle, the largest destination, followed by Everett (16%), [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] (8%), and [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]] (5%).<ref>{{cite web |title=Work Destination Report — Where Workers are Employed Who Live in the Selection Area — by Places (Cities, CDPs, etc.) |url=https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/ |work=OnTheMap |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

The [[Puget Sound Regional Council]] estimated that the city had a total of 6,262 jobs {{as of|2018|lc=y}}, with the largest sectors being professional services and construction.<ref>{{cite web |title=Covered Employment Estimates |date=May 2019 |url=https://www.psrc.org/covered-employment-estimates |publisher=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Mill Creek's largest employers include [[Albertsons]], [[Town & Country Markets|Central Market]], [[The Everett Clinic]], [[Lowe's]], [[Safeway Inc.|Safeway]], and the Mill Creek County Club.<ref name="Budget">{{cite web |date=December 16, 2018 |title=City of Mill Creek 2019–2020 Biennial Budget |page=142 |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Finance%20&%20Administration/Budget/BudgetBook_2019-2020_Final.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> The city was formerly the headquarters of video games developer [[Handheld Games]] and food manufacturer [[Dream Dinners]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Fetters |first=Eric |date=December 7, 2003 |title=Where the games begin |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/where-the-games-begin/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Shevory |first=Kristina |date=August 28, 2005 |title=You Made the Meatloaf. You Just Didn't Make It at Home. |page=5 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/28/business/yourmoney/you-made-the-meatloaf-you-just-didnt-make-it-at-home.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

==Demographics==
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|2010= 18244
|2020= 20926
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US5345865 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 22, 2022}}</ref>
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Mill Creek is the eighth largest city in Snohomish County, with an estimated population of 20,902 in 2021.<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web |date=June 22, 2022 |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=June 22, 2022}}</ref> It is one of the most affluent suburbs of Seattle and has a median household income of $86,965 and a [[per capita income]] of $42,858, [[Washington locations by per capita income|ranking 22nd]] of 281 areas within the state, just behind nearby [[Mukilteo, Washington|Mukilteo]].<ref name="ACS"/><ref>{{cite web |author=United States Census Bureau |date=May 2014 |title=Per Capita Income for Incorporated Cities in Washington State |url=http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20%28Final%29.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Ecology]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908032551/http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20%28Final%29.pdf |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref> Approximately 4.1 percent of families and 6.4 percent of the overall population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.9 percent of those under the age of 18 and 2.5 percent aged 65 or older.<ref name="ACS"/> Mill Creek was ranked 36th on a 2013 [[Money (magazine)|''Money'' magazine]] list of best places to live, based on its [[quality of life]], housing affordability, and school system.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=August 2013 |title=Money's Best Places to Live: 36. Mill Creek, WA |url=https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best-places/2013/snapshots/PL5345865.html |magazine=[[Money (magazine)|CNN Money]] |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref>

The city's population has steadily grown from 3,549 at the time of its incorporation in 1983 to over 19,000 in 2016, due to several annexations.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 8, 2016 |title=City of Mill Creek Population Growth History for the City Limits and MUGA |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9100852/File/City%20Government/Public%20Works%20&%20Development%20Services/Economic%20Development/Demographic%20Info%20for%20MC/Population%20Growth%20Table_City%20of%20Mill%20Creek_201611090907489659.pdf |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> From 1983 to 1990, it increased by 298 percent to 7,172 residents.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Diane |last2=Koch |first2=Anne |date=January 24, 1991 |title=Rate of growth exceeds projections |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 18,244 people, 7,551 households, and 4,921 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3906.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,923 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1696.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 16.7% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Mill Creek, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/millcreekcitywashington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 26, 2020}}</ref>

There were 7,551 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. Of all Mill Creek households, 27.4% were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

The median age in the city was 38.9 years, with 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 11,525 people, 4,631 households, and 3,250 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,231.3 people per square mile (1,246.5/km2). There were 4,769 housing units at an average density of 1,337.1 per square mile (515.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 12.6% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.<ref name="Census2000">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Mill Creek city, Washington |url=https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/millcreek.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |via=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref>

There were 4,631 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. Of all Mill Creek households, 24.0% were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.<ref name="Census2000"/>

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.<ref name="Census2000"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $69,702, and the median income for a family was $87,263. Males had a median income of $59,070 versus $39,138 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $36,234. About 3.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="Census2000"/>

==Government and politics==
[[File:Mill Creek City Hall south building.jpg|thumb|right|Mill Creek's [[city hall]]]]

Mill Creek is a non-charter [[City government in Washington (state)|code city]] with a [[council–manager government]].<ref>{{cite web |date=May 27, 2014 |title=Mill Creek City Council Ordinance No. 2014-782 |page=6 |url=http://mrsc.org/getmedia/45a607be-a319-4e07-9351-52a9669b219f/m52o2014-782.pdf.aspx |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> The city council is composed of seven members elected in [[non-partisan]], [[at-large]] elections to four-year terms. The councilmembers elect a ceremonial [[mayor]] and [[mayor pro tem]] from its members and appoint a [[city manager]] to execute its legislative policies.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/city_government/city_council |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> Councilmember Brian Holtzclaw has been the city's mayor since 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Riley |first=Rachel |date=September 2, 2020 |title=Mill Creek city employees' union calls for top official's ouster |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mill-creek-city-employees-union-calls-for-top-officials-ouster/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 2, 2020}}</ref> The city manager is Martin Yamamoto, who was appointed in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Executive Office: Martin Yamamoto, City Manager |url=https://millcreekwa.gov/citymanager |publisher=City of Mill Creek |accessdate=June 5, 2025}}</ref>

The city government has approximately 65 employees and a biennial appropriations budget of $59 million.<ref name="Budget"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Daybert |first=Amy |date=February 17, 2012 |title=What mayors in Snohomish County are paid |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/what-mayors-in-snohomish-county-are-paid/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> Mill Creek provides civil services through its departments, including emergency services, parks and recreation, [[urban planning|city planning]], and [[public works]]. Several services are also contracted out to regional agencies and private companies, including [[tap water|water distribution]], electricity, and [[fire department|fire protection]].<ref>{{cite web |date=June 21, 2018 |title=Accountability Audit Report: City of Mill Creek, Snohomish County |page=10 |url=https://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?isFinding=false&arn=1021587 |publisher=[[Washington State Auditor]] |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> The [[city hall]] is located at the Huntron Building, which was acquired by the city government in 2008 and is located adjacent to the former city office building.<ref>{{cite news |last=Santana |first=John |date=March 3, 2008 |title=Room to expand |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/room-to-expand/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

At the federal level, Mill Creek is part of the [[Washington's 1st congressional district|1st congressional district]], represented by Democrat [[Suzan DelBene]] since 2012. The district encompasses parts of Snohomish and King counties between Arlington and [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] that generally lie east of Interstate 5.<ref>{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 1 |scale=1:118,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA01.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Incumbents DelBene, Larsen say country is heading in right direction |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/incumbents-delbene-larsen-say-country-is-heading-in-right-direction/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> At the state level, the city is part of the [[Washington's 44th legislative district|44th legislative district]] alongside [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]].<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: State Legislative Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99579/Legislative-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> Mill Creek is also part of the [[Snohomish County Council]]'s 4th district, which includes northern [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]], [[Brier, Washington|Brier]], and [[Mountlake Terrace, Washington|Mountlake Terrace]].<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: County Council Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99589/County-Council-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

==Culture==

===Events===

Mill Creek's annual [[5K run]], the "Run of the Mill", was first organized in the 1980s and has since been held in July.<ref>{{cite news |last=Henry |first=Larry |date=July 15, 2010 |title=Mill Creek's Run of the Mill offers a good time and a chance to raise money for a good cause |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/mill-creeks-run-of-the-mill-offers-a-good-time-and-a-chance-to-raise-money-for-a-good-cause/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=July 18, 2025}}</ref> The city's [[chamber of commerce]] also has an annual festival in July, while the town center has weekly concerts during the summertime.<ref name="Events"/> Mill Creek hosts a twice-annual community [[garage sale]] in May and October that was permitted by the [[covenant (law)|covenant]]s of the original development.<ref name="Herald-Garage"/> The event, one of the largest of its kind in the county, brings an influx of outside traffic and is also coordinated with charity donations.<ref name="Herald-Garage"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=October 3, 1991 |title=Getting set for the sale |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city also hosts annual parades on [[Memorial Day (United States)|Memorial Day]] and [[Veterans Day (United States)|Veterans Day]]. Mill Creek's [[farmers market]] runs from June to August and is located in the city hall parking lot.<ref name="Events">{{cite web |date=January 30, 2019 |title=2019 Community Events |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/news/2019_community_events |publisher=City of Mill Creek |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408053020/https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/news/2019_community_events |archive-date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref>

===Parks and recreation===

Mill Creek has ten parks and two other recreational facilities maintained by the city government and located within city limits, comprising a total of {{convert|43|acre|ha}}.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=VIII-3}} The city's ten neighborhood parks include [[playground]]s, sports facilities, and [[picnic]] tables; they range in size from the {{convert|1.2|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Library Park to the {{convert|19.75|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Nickel Creek Park.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=XIII-8}}<ref>{{cite news |date=November 6, 2016 |title=Things to do in Mill Creek the week of Nov. 6 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/mill-creek/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> The Mill Creek Sports Park is a {{convert|4.8|acre|ha|adj=mid}} park with a [[multi-purpose stadium|multi-purpose]] field for baseball, softball, and youth soccer, along with stands and a [[skate park]].{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=XIII-7}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=June 14, 2009 |title=No Mill Creek Sports Park expansion for now |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/no-mill-creek-sports-park-expansion-for-now/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

The county government has several parks and recreational facilities near Mill Creek, including [[McCollum Park]] on State Route 96, [[Martha Lake Park]] to the west of the city, and [[North Creek Park]] at the south end of the city.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=XIII-6}}<ref>{{cite news |date=February 28, 2008 |title=Step into liquid |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/step-into-liquid/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> McCollum Park and North Creek Park are connected to Mill Creek by a north–south [[shared use path|multi-use pathway]], the [[North Creek Trail]], which continues south to Bothell.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=November 4, 2015 |title=County finishes refurbishing floating boardwalk at North Creek Park |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/county-finishes-refurbishing-floating-boardwalk-at-north-creek-park/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Mill Creek and the county also share joint ownership of Tambark Creek Park, located southeast of the city.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=XIII-7}}

The [[golf course]] at the center of the original Mill Creek subdivision is owned by the members of the private [[country club]], who purchased the facility for $5.2 million in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=May 31, 2007 |title=Mill Creek members raise $4 million |work=The Everett Herald}}</ref> The golf course is {{convert|300|yd|m}} short of the required length to host a professional men's tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=May 13, 1987 |title=Golf course is just 300 yards short of fame |page=H2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mill Creek also has a private indoor sports [[arena]] that opened in 2017, encompassing {{convert|98,500|sqft|sqm}} with three soccer fields, a [[bowling alley]], and a [[laser tag]] arena.<ref>{{cite news |last=Stiles |first=Marc |date=January 25, 2018 |title=Kickin' it in Mill Creek: New Arena Sports facility houses three soccer fields and more |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2018/01/25/arena-sports-mill-creek-soccer-bowling-don-crowe.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref>

===Media===
[[File:Mill Creek, WA library.jpg|thumb|right|The Mill Creek library, operated by [[Sno-Isle Libraries]]]]

Mill Creek is served by several community publications, including the twice-monthly ''Mill Creek Beacon'', the weekly ''News of Mill Creek'', and the quarterly ''Mill Creek Living'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |title=Resident Resources |url=https://www.cityofmillcreek.com/resident_resources |publisher=City of Mill Creek |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> The ''Beacon'' was founded in 2014 and is owned by [[Edmonds Beacon|Beacon Publishing]], which also operates weekly newspapers in [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] and [[Mukilteo, Washington|Mukilteo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://millcreek.villagesoup.com/page/about |publisher=Mill Creek Beacon |access-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628175041/http://millcreek.villagesoup.com/page/about |archive-date=June 28, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The ''Mill Creek View'' is a biweekly newspaper founded by Fred Fillbrook that has served the area since January 1991.<ref>{{cite news |last=Soergel |first=Brian |date=March 1, 2022 |title=Mill Creek View owner Fred Fillbrook dies at 85 |url=https://www.millcreekbeacon.com/story/2022/02/25/news/updated-mill-creek-view-owner-fred-fillbrook-dies-at-85/13536.html |work=Mill Creek Beacon |accessdate=January 19, 2023}}</ref> A regional weekly newspaper, ''[[The Enterprise (Washington)|The Enterprise]]'', formerly published a Mill Creek edition until a consolidation in 2009.<ref name="Herald-Weekly">{{cite news |last=Yefimova |first=Katya |date=August 28, 2012 |title=Weekly Herald succumbs to industry trends |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/weekly-herald-succumbs-to-industry-trends/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

The city's [[public library]] was constructed in 1987 and expanded several times by [[Sno-Isle Libraries]], its operator.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pope |first=Leone |date=January 9, 1990 |title=Mill Creek to expand crowded library |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Due to overcrowding at the current building, the city government considered a proposal to build a new library atop a [[Target Corporation|Target]] store in the East Gateway urban village, but the plan fell through.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=January 6, 2014 |title=Library may top Mill Creek's Target store |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/library-may-top-mill-creeks-target-store/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Nile |first=Amy |date=July 24, 2015 |title=Safeway closure leaves no anchor store at Mill Creek shopping center |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/safeway-closure-leaves-no-anchor-store-at-mill-creek-shopping-center/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref> The Mill Creek branch has 15,000 monthly visitors and the highest hold and pickup rate in the Sno-Isle Libraries system. The building was renovated in 2024 to improve its [[HVAC]] systems to serve as a [[cooling center]] during heat waves.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hansen |first=Jordan |date=September 18, 2024 |title=Now a cooling center, Mill Creek Library gets big upgrades |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/now-a-cooling-center-mill-creek-library-gets-big-upgrades/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=September 19, 2024}}</ref>

===Notable people===

* [[John E. Corbally]], academic administrator and philanthropist<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhatt |first=Sanjay |date=July 27, 2004 |title=John E. Corbally, 79, foundation leader |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20040727/corballyobit27m/john-e-corbally-79-foundation-leader |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Mark Harmsworth]], state legislator<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=November 11, 2014 |title=All but official: Harmsworth wins 44th District seat |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141111/NEWS01/141119778 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229122329/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141111/NEWS01/141119778 |archive-date=December 29, 2014 |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Jerry Jensen]], American football player and coach<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=April 9, 2015 |title=Nomadic Archbishop Murphy boys soccer team waits for installation of new turf |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/nomadic-archbishop-murphy-boys-soccer-team-waits-for-installation-of-new-turf/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Ivan Koumaev]], dancer<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chansanchai |first1=Athima |last2=McFarland |first2=Melanie |date=July 25, 2006 |title=Seattleite follows his own beat |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/article/Seattleite-follows-his-own-beat-1209885.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Brent Lillibridge]], baseball player<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=April 20, 2015 |title=Lillibridge is teaching others how to play the game he loves |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/lillibridge-is-teaching-others-how-to-play-the-game-he-loves/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>

* [[John Lovick (politician)|John Lovick]], state and county legislator<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=June 8, 2016 |title=Lovick picked for legislative seat, but appointment process draws fire |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lovick-picked-for-legislative-seat-but-appointment-process-draws-fire/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[August P. Mardesich]], state legislator<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=February 10, 2016 |title=Augie Mardesich, former Everett master politician, dies at 95 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/augie-mardesich-former-everett-master-politician-dies-at-95/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Brett McClure]], Olympic gymnast<ref>{{cite news |last=Newnham |first=Blaine |date=August 10, 2004 |title=Men's gymnastics: Triumph of good will lures McClure |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/athens2004/2002000562_olymcclure10.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331000638/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/athens2004/2002000562_olymcclure10.html |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Jared Mead]], state representative<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=December 14, 2018 |title=A spot opens on the Mill Creek City Council after Mead's win |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/a-spot-opens-on-the-mill-creek-city-council-after-meads-win/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Ramsey Nijem]], mixed martial artist<ref>{{cite news |last=Allen |first=Trevor |date=May 21, 2019 |title=Former UVU Wrestler Motivated After Disappointing 2018 Season |url=https://kslsports.com/410191/former-uvu-wrestler-motivated-after-disappointing-2018-season/? |publisher=[[KSL-TV|KSL]] |access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Jordan Schweitzer]], soccer player<ref>{{cite press release |date=January 7, 2016 |title=Sounders FC signs Jordan Schweitzer as a Homegrown Player |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/01/07/sounders-fc-signs-jordan-schweitzer-homegrown-player |publisher=[[Seattle Sounders FC]] |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Travis Snider]], baseball player<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=December 17, 2012 |title=Snider looks back on trade from Blue Jays to Pirates |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/snider-looks-back-on-trade-from-blue-jays-to-pirates/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Paul Soloway]], world [[bridge (game)|bridge]] champion<ref>{{cite news |last=Alder |first=Phillip |date=November 8, 2007 |title=Paul Soloway, 66, World Bridge Champion, Dies |page=B7 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/arts/08soloway.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Wendy Sue Swanson]], pediatrician and author<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andre |date=February 3, 2014 |title=Media-savvy 'Mama Doc' authors parenting manual |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/media-savvy-mama-doc-authors-parenting-manual-2/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Daniel Te'o-Nesheim]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |last=Jude |first=Adam |date=September 27, 2018 |title=What happened to Daniel Te'o-Nesheim? Nearly a year after ex-UW star's death, family finds answers |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/what-happened-to-daniel-teo-nesheim-nearly-a-year-after-ex-uw-stars-death-family-finds-answers/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>

==Education==
{{see also|Everett Public Schools (Washington)}}

Public education in Mill Creek is provided by [[Everett Public Schools (Washington)|Everett Public Schools]], which serves the adjacent city of Everett and several unincorporated neighborhoods. The school district covers {{convert|52|sqmi|sqkm}} and has a total enrollment of more than 20,200 students.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census 2010: Washington School Districts |url=http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/washington/school-districts/ |work=[[Spokesman-Review]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604093954/http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/washington/school-districts/ |archive-date=June 4, 2012 |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref><ref name="NCES">{{cite web |title=Public School District Directory Information: Everett School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=5302670 |publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]] |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref> Mill Creek and its surrounding urban growth area is home to seven of the school district's 32 schools: [[Henry M. Jackson High School]], Heatherwood Middle School, Gateway Middle School, and four [[elementary school]]s.<ref name="NCES"/> The area also has several private schools, including [[Archbishop Murphy High School]] and Cedar Park Christian School.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pan |first=David |date=December 17, 2008 |title=Jackson dominates Battle of Mill Creek |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/jackson-dominates-battle-of-mill-creek/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Koenig |first=Sarah |date=January 10, 2008 |title=Cedar Park takes over North Sound Christian Schools |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/cedar-park-takes-over-north-sound-christian-schools/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref> The nearest post-secondary institution is [[University of Washington Bothell]], which draws students from southern Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite news |last=Stevick |first=Eric |date=December 3, 2017 |title=What draws so many Snohomish County students to UW Bothell? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/county-leaving-an-imprint-on-uw-bothell/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===

Mill Creek lies east of [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], the main north–south freeway through the Seattle metropolitan area with connections to [[Downtown Seattle]] and [[Everett, Washington|Everett]]. The city is bisected from north to south by [[Washington State Route 527|State Route 527]] (the Bothell–Everett Highway), which continues to [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]]. The two highways are connected by a pair of east–west streets, 164th Street and [[Washington State Route 96|128th Street]] (State Route 96), which continue further east into the residential neighborhoods of Mill Creek and towards [[Washington State Route 9|State Route 9]].<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=Puget Sound |access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref>

The city's public transportation is provided by [[Community Transit]], which also serves most of the county with local and commuter bus routes. The county's second [[bus rapid transit]] route, the [[Swift Green Line]], travels along State Route 527 and has several stops in Mill Creek, connecting the city to [[Paine Field]] and northern Bothell. A third bus rapid transit route, the Orange Line, opened in 2024 to connect Mill Creek to [[Link light rail]] at [[Lynnwood City Center station]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=March 25, 2019 |title=Swift Green Line starts rolling, from Bothell to Boeing |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/swift-green-line-starts-rolling-from-bothell-to-boeing/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=March 30, 2024 |title=Transit in fast-growing Snohomish County gets a boost ahead of light rail debut |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/snohomish-countys-frequent-orange-line-bus-debuts-saturday/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 30, 2024}}</ref> Other local routes connect Mill Creek to Everett, [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], [[Silver Firs, Washington|Silver Firs]], and [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]]. During [[rush hour]]s, an express route connects Silver Firs and the 132nd Street corridor to Lynnwood City Center station.<ref name="CT-Map">{{cite map |date=September 2024 |title=Community Transit System Map |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/systemmappdfs/mapsystem.pdf |publisher=Community Transit |access-date=November 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=July 22, 2024 |title=New bus routes for Seattle commuters |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/news-and-events/article-detail/2024/07/22/new-bus-routes-for-seattle-commuters |publisher=Community Transit |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref> The [[Ash Way Park and Ride]] is located west of the [[Mill Creek Town Center]] and has additional Community Transit and [[Sound Transit Express]] routes.<ref name="CT-Map"/> A Link light rail extension to Everett is planned to open in 2036 with stations at Ash Way and Mariner Park and Ride near Mill Creek.<ref>{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=July 15, 2019 |title=County sees a dense, tall future near light rail stations |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/county-sees-a-dense-tall-future-near-light-rail-stations/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref>

A private airfield, [[Martha Lake Airport Park|Martha Lake Airport]], operated west of modern-day Mill Creek from 1953 to 1998. It has since been converted into a county park, after the owners rejected a proposal to develop it into a housing subdivision.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=February 29, 2000 |title=County to buy airport |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=September 18, 2010 |title=Snohomish County's newest park once family-run Martha Lake airport |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100918/NEWS01/709189932 |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920235745/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100918/NEWS01/709189932 |archive-date=September 20, 2010 |access-date=April 12, 2019}}</ref> The nearest commercial airport is [[Paine Field]], located {{convert|3|mi|km}} northwest in Everett.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=March 3, 2008 |title=Airport expansion affecting many |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/airport-expansion-affecting-many/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=October 26, 2019}}</ref>

===Utilities===

[[Electric power]] in Mill Creek is provided by the [[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] (PUD), a consumer-owned [[public utility]] that serves all of Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2018 |title=Quick Facts for Snohomish County PUD |url=https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |publisher=[[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142056/https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |archive-date=November 29, 2018 |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> [[Puget Sound Energy]] provides [[natural gas]] service to the city's residents and businesses.<ref>{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Puget Sound Energy service area |url=http://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |publisher=[[Puget Sound Energy]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128213047/https://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> The city government has a contract with [[Waste Management (corporation)|Waste Management]] for curbside [[municipal solid waste|garbage]], [[single-stream recycling|recycling]], and [[yard waste]] collection and disposal.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Giordano |first1=Lizz |last2=Bryan |first2=Zachariah |date=February 12, 2019 |title=Another storm brings crashes, mounds of trash and an igloo |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/another-storm-brings-crashes-mounds-of-trash-and-an-igloo/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref>

The city's [[tap water]] and [[sewage]] systems are split between the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District and the Silver Lake Water and Sewer District, two independent [[municipal corporation]]s.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=IX-5}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=August 14, 2011 |title=Brightwater work nearly done |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/brightwater-work-nearly-done/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> Both water districts use the [[Spada Lake]] reservoir, the main source of water for Snohomish County, and send wastewater to the [[Brightwater sewage treatment plant|Brightwater plant]] in [[Maltby, Washington|Maltby]] and a facility in Everett.{{sfnp|City of Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=IX-8}}<ref>{{cite map |date=May 2013 |title=King County Wastewater System with Sewer Flow Scheme |url=https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/gis/web/Web/VMC/utilities/system_flow_11x17.pdf |publisher=King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks |access-date=June 5, 2020}}</ref>

===Health care===

Mill Creek is located near an [[urgent care center]] operated by [[Swedish Medical Center]], which opened in 2011 and has an emergency room and other services.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=February 8, 2011 |title=Swedish's new standalone ER in Mill Creek offers open house |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/swedishs-new-standalone-er-in-mill-creek-offers-open-house/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> [[The Everett Clinic]] opened a {{convert|6,400|sqft|sqm|adj=mid}} facility in December 2016, offering [[walk-in clinic|walk-in]] and community services.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 7, 2016 |title=Everett Clinic opening facility near Mill Creek |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/everett-clinc-opening-facility-near-mill-creek/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref> An urgent care center operated by [[EvergreenHealth]] opened in 2018 with an on-site laboratory and nine exam rooms.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=July 28, 2017 |title=Everett Clinic, two others open new health-care clinics |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/everett-clinic-two-others-open-new-health-care-clinics/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=May 8, 2020}}</ref> [[Seattle Children's Hospital]] also operated a children's health clinic in Mill Creek until 2018, when it was replaced by a countywide facility adjacent to Everett's [[Providence Regional Medical Center Everett|Providence Regional Medical Center]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=August 15, 2018 |title=New Everett clinic brings Seattle Children's Hospital closer |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-clinic-brings-seattle-childrens-closer-to-hannahs-home/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Mill Creek, Washington}}
* [http://www.cityofmillcreek.com/ City of Mill Creek]

{{Snohomish County, Washington}}
{{Geographic location
|Northwest = [[Lake Stickney, Washington|Lake Stickney]]
|North = [[Everett, Washington|Everett]]
|Northeast = [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]]
|Centre = Mill Creek
|West = [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]]
|Southwest = [[Alderwood Manor, Washington|Alderwood Manor]]
|South = [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]]
|Southeast = [[North Creek (Sammamish River)|North Creek]]
|East = [[Cathcart, Washington|Cathcart]]
}}
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[[Category:Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Cities in Snohomish County, Washington]]

Ellensburg, Washington

2025-11-04T03:01:53Z

96.79.116.169: updated

{{Short description|City in Washington, United States}}
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|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Rich Elliott<ref>{{cite web|title=City Council|url=https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/100/City-Council|publisher=City of Ellensburg|access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref>
|leader_title1 = City Manager
|leader_name1 = Heidi Behrends Cerniwey
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total = 18666
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|population_density_sq_mi = 2248
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|footnotes =
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'''Ellensburg''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Kittitas County, Washington]], United States. It is located just east of the [[Cascade Range]] near the junction of [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]] and [[Interstate 82]]. The population was 18,666 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Ellensburg_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5321240 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> and was estimated to be 20,996 in 2024.<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>

The city is located along the [[Yakima River]] in the [[Kittitas Valley]], an agricultural region that extends east towards the [[Columbia River]]. The valley is a major producer of [[timothy hay]], which is processed and shipped internationally. Ellensburg is also the home of [[Central Washington University]] (CWU).

Ellensburg, originally named Ellensburgh for the wife of town founder [[John Alden Shoudy]], was founded in 1871 and grew rapidly in the 1880s following the arrival of the [[Northern Pacific Railway]]. The city was once a leading candidate to become the state capital of Washington, but its campaign was scuppered by a major fire in 1889.

==History==
[[File:2008-1019-02-CentralWashingtonUniversity.jpg|thumb|left|Barge Hall at Central Washington University]]
[[John Alden Shoudy]] arrived in the [[Kittitas Valley]] in 1871 and purchased a small trading post from Andrew Jackson "A.J." Splawn, called "Robber's Roost". Robber's Roost was the first business in the valley, aside from the early trading that occurred among Native Americans, cattle drivers, trappers, and miners. A small stone monument to Robber's Roost with a placard can be found at its original location, present-day 3rd Avenue, just west of Main Street near the alley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Ellensburg |url=https://myellensburg.com/10-interesting-facts-you-didnt-know-about-ellensburg/ |website=myellensburg.com |date=October 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930202700/https://myellensburg.com/10-interesting-facts-you-didnt-know-about-ellensburg/ |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 8, 2023 }}</ref>

Shoudy named the new town after his wife, Mary Ellen, thus officially starting the city of Ellensburgh around 1872. Shoudy had not been the first settler nor the first business person in the [[Kittitas Valley]], but he was responsible for platting the city of Ellensburgh in the 1870s and also named the streets in the downtown district. Ellensburgh was officially incorporated on November 26, 1883. In 1894, the final -''h'' was dropped under standardization pressure from the [[United States Postal Service]] and [[United States Board on Geographic Names|Board of Geography Names]].<ref>Kirk (1995:123)</ref> Ellensburg was an early center of commerce in Washington and was among the first cities in the state to have [[electricity|electrical service]].

The city launched a bid to become Washington state's capital in 1889, preparing a site in the Capital Hill neighborhood for government offices. On July 4 that year, however, a major fire destroyed much of the downtown area and stalled the campaign, which resumed with a series of referendums, in which Washington voters chose [[Olympia, Washington|Olympia]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Becker |first=Paula |date=November 16, 2005 |title=Ellensburg loses its bid to become state capital on November 4, 1890. |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/7549 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=May 23, 2020}}</ref> The state legislature selected Ellensburg as the location for the State Normal School (now [[Central Washington University]]).<ref>Ruth Kirk, Carmela Alexander. ''Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History.'' University of Washington Press, 1995. p.124</ref>

There were several early newspapers in Ellensburg. ''The Daily Record'', which started in 1909, is the publication which serves the city and county today.<ref name="Visit Ellensburg"/> Concerns over the state of Ellensburg's historic downtown led to the formation of the Ellensburg Downtown Association to work on revitalizing the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ellensburgdowntown.org|title=Shop, Dine, Visit - Ellensburg Downtown Association - Ellensburg, WA}}</ref>

==Geography==

Ellensburg lies in the [[Kittitas Valley]] east of the [[Cascade Mountains]] and at the edge of the [[Columbia Plateau]].<ref>{{cite map |date=March 2012 |title=Kittitas County Inventory and Characterization Map |url=https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/uploads/documents/cds/smp/201203-Kittitas%20Map%20for%20Study%20Areas%20in%20ICR.pdf |publisher=Kittitas County |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref> The [[Yakima River]] runs through the area and continues south into the [[Yakima River Canyon]], which cuts through the [[Manastash Ridge]].<ref>{{cite web |date=May 2013 |title=Chapter 4. Kittitas Valley |pages=1–4 |url=https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/uploads/documents/cds/smp/reports/Chapter%204.%20Kittitas%20Valley-includes%20City%20of%20Ellensburg.pdf |work=Kittitas County Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report |publisher=Kittitas County |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.32|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

===Climate===
Owing to the strong Cascade rain shadow, Ellensburg experiences a typical Intermountain [[semi-arid climate#Cold semi-arid climates|cool semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''). The hottest temperature recorded in Ellensburg was {{convert|110|F|C|1}} on July 26, 1928, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-31|F|C|1}} on December 12, 1919.<ref name=NOWData />

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| location = Ellensburg, Washington, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present
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| Jan record high F = 64
| Feb record high F = 66
| Mar record high F = 80
| Apr record high F = 94
| May record high F = 99
| Jun record high F = 108
| Jul record high F = 110
| Aug record high F = 107
| Sep record high F = 98
| Oct record high F = 87
| Nov record high F = 71
| Dec record high F = 65
| Jan avg record high F = 60.7
| Feb avg record high F = 61.6
| Mar avg record high F = 69.4
| Apr avg record high F = 77.4
| May avg record high F = 88.0
| Jun avg record high F = 95.2
| Jul avg record high F = 102.6
| Aug avg record high F = 101.0
| Sep avg record high F = 92.6
| Oct avg record high F = 80.0
| Nov avg record high F = 66.5
| Dec avg record high F = 59.9
| year avg record high F = 104.2
| Jan high F = 35.0
| Feb high F = 42.6
| Mar high F = 52.1
| Apr high F = 60.1
| May high F = 69.3
| Jun high F = 75.6
| Jul high F = 84.8
| Aug high F = 84.5
| Sep high F = 76.1
| Oct high F = 61.5
| Nov high F = 45.5
| Dec high F = 35.0
| year high F =
| Jan mean F = 27.6
| Feb mean F = 32.5
| Mar mean F = 39.8
| Apr mean F = 46.9
| May mean F = 55.7
| Jun mean F = 61.9
| Jul mean F = 69.2
| Aug mean F = 68.2
| Sep mean F = 59.8
| Oct mean F = 47.5
| Nov mean F = 35.7
| Dec mean F = 27.7
| year mean F =
| Jan low F = 20.2
| Feb low F = 22.4
| Mar low F = 27.6
| Apr low F = 33.7
| May low F = 42.1
| Jun low F = 48.2
| Jul low F = 53.6
| Aug low F = 51.9
| Sep low F = 43.4
| Oct low F = 33.5
| Nov low F = 25.9
| Dec low F = 20.3
| year low F =
| Jan avg record low F = 11.7
| Feb avg record low F = 15.8
| Mar avg record low F = 23.1
| Apr avg record low F = 28.5
| May avg record low F = 33.5
| Jun avg record low F = 41.2
| Jul avg record low F = 47.2
| Aug avg record low F = 46.0
| Sep avg record low F = 37.8
| Oct avg record low F = 25.7
| Nov avg record low F = 18.8
| Dec avg record low F = 12.1
| year avg record low F = 3.7
| Jan record low F = -29
| Feb record low F = -23
| Mar record low F = -5
| Apr record low F = 14
| May record low F = 18
| Jun record low F = 30
| Jul record low F = 30
| Aug record low F = 29
| Sep record low F = 16
| Oct record low F = 9
| Nov record low F = -17
| Dec record low F = -31
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| Jan precipitation inch = 1.19
| Feb precipitation inch = 0.82
| Mar precipitation inch = 0.80
| Apr precipitation inch = 0.63
| May precipitation inch = 0.81
| Jun precipitation inch = 0.55
| Jul precipitation inch = 0.31
| Aug precipitation inch = 0.18
| Sep precipitation inch = 0.33
| Oct precipitation inch = 0.82
| Nov precipitation inch = 1.10
| Dec precipitation inch = 1.45
| year precipitation inch =
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 9.5
| Feb precipitation days = 7.4
| Mar precipitation days = 7.8
| Apr precipitation days = 6.6
| May precipitation days = 7.4
| Jun precipitation days = 6.0
| Jul precipitation days = 2.5
| Aug precipitation days = 2.3
| Sep precipitation days = 3.0
| Oct precipitation days = 7.1
| Nov precipitation days = 9.2
| Dec precipitation days = 10.6
| Jan snow inch = 6.9
| Feb snow inch = 2.6
| Mar snow inch = 0.7
| Apr snow inch = 0.0
| May snow inch = 0.0
| Jun snow inch = 0.0
| Jul snow inch = 0.0
| Aug snow inch = 0.0
| Sep snow inch = 0.0
| Oct snow inch = trace
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| Dec snow inch = 7.5
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| Feb snow days = 1.9
| Mar snow days = 0.6
| Apr snow days = 0.0
| May snow days = 0.0
| Jun snow days = 0.0
| Jul snow days = 0.0
| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 1.8
| Dec snow days = 6.2
| Jan snow depth inch = 2.4
| Feb snow depth inch = 2.6
| Mar snow depth inch = 1.0
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Ellensburg, WA (1991–2020)
|accessdate = November 1, 2022
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Ellensburg, WA (1981–2010)
|accessdate = November 1, 2022
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|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pendleton
|accessdate = November 1, 2022
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| source =
}}

==Economy==

In 2024, [[WinCo Foods]], a regional [[supermarket]] chain, began construction of a [[distribution center]] and [[cool warehouse|cold storage]] facility in Ellensburg. It is scheduled to be fully completed in 2031 and encompass {{convert|700,000|sqft|sqm}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=September 15, 2025 |title=What's being built there? Panera's neighbor, $14M apartments, huge I-90 project |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/business/article312022864.html |work=[[Tri-City Herald]] |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1870= 150
|1880= 150
|1890= 2768
|1900= 1737
|1910= 4209
|1920= 3967
|1930= 4621
|1940= 5944
|1950= 8430
|1960= 8625
|1970= 13568
|1980= 11752
|1990= 12361
|2000= 15414
|2010= 18174
|2020= 18666
|estyear=2024
|estimate=20996
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 18,666 people and 8,110 households, and 3,541 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Ellensburg%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 18,174 people, 7,301 households, and 2,889 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2626.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,867 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1136.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.5% [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 4.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 7,301 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 60.4% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 23.5 years. 14.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 41.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 13.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 15,414 people, 6,249 households, and 2,649 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,338.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people}}. There were 6,732 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,021.5|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 88.07% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.17% [[African American (U.S. census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.95% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.16% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.86% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.69% from two or more races. 6.33% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 6,249 households, of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.6% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.8% under the age of 18, 39.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 12.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,034, and the median income for a family was $37,625. Males had a median income of $31,022 versus $22,829 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,662. About 18.8% of families and 34.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
The City of Ellensburg has several local art museums and galleries:
*Kittitas County Historical Museum<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kchm.org/|title=KITTITAS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, ELLENSBURG, WA}}</ref>
*The Goodey Gallery<ref>{{cite web|url=http://westernartassociation.org/|title=The National Fine Art Show & Auction – May 19, 20 & 21, 2017}}</ref>
*Clymer Museum and Gallery<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clymermuseum.com/|title=Clymer Museum and Gallery - The Spirit of America|access-date=May 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527000240/http://www.clymermuseum.com/|archive-date=May 27, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
*Gallery One Visual Arts Center<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gallery-one.org/|title=Home Page}}</ref>
*420 Loft Art Gallery<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.420building.com/index.php|title=420 Building}}</ref>
*Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Central Washington University (CWU) Department of Art <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon|title=Art - Sarah Spurgeon|access-date=May 26, 2015|archive-date=May 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526235334/http://www.cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Museum of Culture & Environment, Central Washington University<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwu.edu/museum/|title=Museum}}</ref>
*''[[Dick and Jane's Spot]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernández |first=Jo Farb |date=2017 |title=Dick and Jane's Spot |url=https://spacesarchives.org/explore/search-the-online-collection/dick-elliott-and-jane-orleman-dick-and-janes-spot/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |work=SPACES Archives |publisher=[[Kohler Foundation]]}}</ref>

==Events==
*The Ellensburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May to October in downtown Ellensburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ellensburgfarmersmarket.com//|title=Ellensburg Farmers Market in Ellensburg}}</ref>
*Ellensburg hosts the annual Winterhop Brewfest in January. Over 21 micro breweries from around the [[Pacific Northwest]] serve their product at various venues in the downtown buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitellen.com/site/events-2/winterhop-brewfest|title=Visit Ellen » WinterHop Brewfest|website=Visit Ellen|publisher=Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316121947/http://www.visitellen.com/site/events-2/winterhop-brewfest/|archive-date=March 16, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ellensburgwinterhopbrewfest.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227132936/http://www.ellensburgwinterhopbrewfest.com/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 27, 2014|title=WINTERHOP BREWFEST|website=WINTERHOP BREWFEST|access-date=December 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Every June, Ellensburg hosts [[Dachshund]]s on Parade. Events include a parade, Dachshund races, pet tricks, and a dog costume contest.<ref name="Dachshunds on Parade">{{cite web|url=http://www.dachshundsonparade.com|title=Dachshunds on Parade in Ellensburg}}</ref>
*Ellensburg hosts the annual Jazz in the Valley music festival on the last weekend in July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzinthevalley.com|title=Great Jazz in Central Washington - Jazz in the Valley}}</ref>
*Ellensburg is a stop on the [[Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association|PRCA]] professional [[rodeo]] circuit, occurring each year on Labor Day weekend. The [[Ellensburg Rodeo]] has been a town tradition since 1923, and is the largest rodeo in Washington state.<ref name="Visit Ellensburg">{{cite web|url=http://www.visitellensburg.com/history.html|title=Welcome to Ellensburg, Washington – Lodging, Classifieds and Tourism Information}}</ref> The rodeo arena is encompassed by the Kittitas County Fair, also held during Labor Day weekend. The Kittitas County Fair officially began in 1885, and has been held at its current location since 1923.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kittitascountyfair.com/history.asp |title=Kittitas County Fair |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513112710/http://www.kittitascountyfair.com/history.asp |archive-date=May 13, 2011 }}</ref>
*Downtown Ellensburg hosts Buskers in the Burg the last Saturday in September. It included street performers (buskers), giant puppet art parade, tasting halls, children's activities, and an outdoor evening concert.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buskersintheburg.org|title=Buskers in the Burg Festival - Sept. 23-24, 2016 - Ellensburg, WA}}</ref>

==Government and politics==
The City of Ellensburg uses the [[council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government with a [[city manager]] hired by the city council. The seven-member city council is elected [[at-large]] and serve four-year terms. The City Council elects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from the council to serve 2-year terms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=City Council |url=https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/100/City-Council |website=City of Ellensburg |accessdate=June 17, 2024}}</ref>

The city lies within the [[Washington's 13th legislative district|13th legislative district]], which elects one senator and two representatives to serve in the [[Washington State Legislature]].<ref>{{cite map |date=July 2024 |title=Washington State Legislative & Congressional District Map |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map_01.pdf |at=[https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map%20Inset_01.pdf Puget Sound inset] |publisher=[[Washington State Redistricting Commission]] |accessdate=July 7, 2025}}</ref> At the [[United States House of Representatives|congressional]] level, Ellensburg is within the [[Washington's 8th congressional district|8th district]], which includes all of Kittitas and Chelan counties, along with the eastern portions of the [[Seattle metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 8 |scale=1:368,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA08.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 7, 2025}}</ref>

==Media==
Kittitas County is served by the ''[[Daily Record (Washington)|Daily Record]]'', a newspaper published in Ellensburg five days a week.

The city maintains its own [[public library]], which opened on January 20, 1910, using funds donated by [[Andrew Carnegie]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Johnston |first=Mike |date=January 16, 2010 |title=E-burg library marks milestone |url=https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/e-burg-library-marks-milestone/article_20aec3d8-6546-5401-b466-ad741d70c364.html |work=Daily Record |access-date=January 11, 2018}}</ref>

==Education==

===Higher education===

The main campus of [[Central Washington University]] in Ellensburg covers over {{convert|226|acre|ha}} and is the only four-year university in the region. It was established in 1891 as the Washington State Normal School, a [[normal school|teachers' college]], and later renamed as it expanded to offer bachelor's and master's degrees in various programs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Blair |first=Karen J. |date=December 10, 2008 |title=Central Washington University |url=https://www.historylink.org/file/8822 |work=HistoryLink |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref> Central Washington had 8,509 total enrolled student in 2024, ranking sixth among post-secondary institutions in Washington state.<ref>{{cite news |last=Basnet |first=Neetish |date=January 24, 2025 |title=Largest universities and colleges in Washington state, 2025 |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/subscriber-only/2025/01/24/washingtons-colleges-and-universities.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

===Public schools===
Public schools are operated by [[Ellensburg School District|Ellensburg School District 401]]. The district includes one high school ([[Ellensburg High School]]), one middle school, and four elementary schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eburg.wednet.edu/ |title=Ellensburg School District |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409074853/http://eburg.wednet.edu/ |archive-date=April 9, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===

Ellensburg lies at the intersection of several major highways that cross Washington state. [[Interstate 82]] connects the city to the [[Yakima River Valley|Yakima Valley]] and crosses over the [[Manastash Ridge]]. [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]] carries east–west traffic from [[Seattle]] to [[Spokane, Washington|Spokane]] and crosses the Cascades at [[Snoqualmie Pass]]. [[U.S. Route 97 in Washington|U.S. Route 97]] travels north–south from Yakima to the [[Wenatchee Valley]] with onward connections to the [[British Columbia Interior]] in the north and [[Central Oregon]] to the south.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

The city government operates Central Transit, which has five bus routes, [[paratransit]], and on-demand medical transport. The system is [[free public transport|fare-free]] and primarily funded by a [[sales tax]] within the designated [[public transportation benefit area]] around cities in Kittitas County.<ref name="CentralTransit">{{cite web |date=July 15, 2024 |title=2024–2029 Transit Development Plan and 2023 Annual Report |pages=3–7, 16 |url=https://centraltransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-2029-Transit-Development-Plan-and-2023-Annual-Report-for-Council.pdf |publisher=Central Transit |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref> Central Transit also partners with HopeSource, a non-profit organization, to operate the Kittitas County Connector, which launched in 2019 and connects Ellensburg to outlying communities in the county.<ref>{{cite news |last=Teachout |first=Katie |date=March 4, 2025 |title=Kittitas Connector now serving City of Kittitas |url=https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/local/kittitas-connector-now-serving-city-of-kittitas/article_fb7b7aa4-f861-11ef-97dc-37932bc19ea8.html |work=Daily Record |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref> Several intercity bus operators also serve stops in Ellensburg, including [[FlixBus]] and the [[Travel Washington]] Apple Line. [[Yakima Transit]] also provides intercity commuter service from Ellensburg to Yakima with a state grant.<ref name="CentralTransit"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Donofrio |first=Joel |date=July 21, 2023 |title=New operator selected for Yakima-Ellensburg commuter bus |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/government/new-operator-selected-for-yakima-ellensburg-commuter-bus/article_738bfbfa-2694-11ee-a448-632b42702b79.html |work=[[Yakima Herald-Republic]] |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Byron Beck]], American Basketball Association player
* [[Drew Bledsoe]], National Football League player
* [[John Brotherton]], actor
* [[Daryl Chapin]], physicist best known for co-inventing solar cells
* [[John Clymer]], painter and illustrator
* [[Gary Lee Conner]], singer-songwriter, guitarist, co-founder of [[Screaming Trees]] band
* [[Van Conner]], singer-songwriter, bassist, co-founder of [[Screaming Trees]] band
* [[Brian Habib]], National Football League player
* [[Brian Haley]], actor, comedian
* [[John Haughm]], founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the band [[Agalloch]], and later [[Pillorian]].
* [[Dave Heaverlo]], Major League baseball pitcher
* [[Stevin John]], known as "[[Blippi]]", YouTube creator, children's entertainer, and educator
* [[Jon Kitna]], National Football League player
* [[Mark Lanegan]], singer-songwriter, co-founder and lead singer of [[Screaming Trees]] band
* [[Ron Magers]], television news anchor
* [[Mark Pickerel]], singer-songwriter acoustic guitar percussionist, co-founder of [[Screaming Trees]] band
* [[Brian Thompson (actor)|Brian Thompson]], actor
* [[David Wilkie (ice hockey)|David Wilkie]], NHLer for the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.
* [[Nick Zentner]], a geology professor at Central Washington University, also known for online videos covering the geology of the Northwestern United States.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* Caveness, Andrew (2009). ''Images of America: Ellensburg''. Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing. {{ISBN|0-7385-7154-7}}'
* Kirk, Ruth, and Carmela Alexander (1990, revised edition 1995). ''Exploring Washington's Past''. Seattle: University of Washington Press. {{ISBN|0-295-97443-5}}.

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{wikivoyage|Ellensburg}}
*[http://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/ Ellensburg official website]
*[http://www.kittitascountychamber.com/ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.ellensburgdowntown.org/ Ellensburg Downtown Association]
*[https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/ellensburg_history/ Ellensburg Public Library's Historic Local Photograph Collection hosted by the CWU Brooks Library]

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Mukilteo, Washington

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| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Joe Marine
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
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| utc_offset = −8
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| utc_offset_DST = −7
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| elevation_m = 0-182
| elevation_ft = 0-596
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| postal_code = 98275
| area_code = [[Area code 425|425]]
| area_code_type = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
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| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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'''Mukilteo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|m|ʌ|k|əl|ˈ|t|iː|oʊ}} {{respell|MUK|əl|TEE|oh}}; {{Langx|lut|bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ}}{{Efn|{{IPA|lut|/.bək̓ʷ.əɬˈti͜uʔ/}} {{respell|buhk-wulh-TEE-oo}}; variously spelled bəqɬtiuʔ, bəqɬtiyuʔ, bəkʷəɬtiu, and bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ, and variously [[anglicized]] as Muckl-te-oh and Buk-wil-tee-whu|group=lower-alpha}}) is a city in [[Snohomish County, Washington]], United States. It is located on [[Puget Sound]] between [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] and [[Everett, Washington|Everett]], approximately {{convert|25|mi|km}} north of [[Seattle]]. The city had a population of 21,538 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] and an estimated 2024 population of 21,299.

The current site of downtown Mukilteo (also named Old Town) has been inhabited by the [[Snohomish people]] for at least 1,000 years [[before present]]. The [[Treaty of Point Elliott]] was signed in Mukilteo in 1855, opening the region to American settlement. A new town was founded at Mukilteo and served as the provisional [[county seat]] of Snohomish County in early 1861. The area remained a trading post for loggers and was home to other industries, but was overshadowed by Everett and grew slowly.

Mukilteo was used during [[World War II]] as an auxiliary fueling facility, due to its proximity to the newly built [[Snohomish County Airport]] (now Paine Field). Mukilteo was [[municipal incorporation|incorporated]] as a city in 1947 and saw new suburban development, which accelerated after the opening of the nearby [[Boeing Everett Factory]] in the late 1960s. The city annexed large suburban areas on the west side of Paine Field in the 1980s and 1990s, including Harbour Pointe and the [[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]] corridor, while also revitalizing the Old Town area in the 2000s.

Today, Mukilteo is a [[bedroom community]] with a small job base centered around manufacturing industries. It is also a major transportation hub, with connections to [[Whidbey Island]] via the [[Washington State Ferries]] system, [[Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter trains]] to Seattle, and [[public transit]] services to nearby cities. The city is recognized for its [[quality of life]] and is one of the most affluent in Washington state, with a high [[median income]].

==Etymology==

The name Mukilteo is derived from [[Lushootseed]], the language of the [[Snohomish people]] and other [[Coast Salish]] tribes. The name for the area in Lushootseed is variously spelled as ''bəqɬtiuʔ'', ''bəqɬtiyuʔ'', ''bəkʷəɬtiu'', and ''bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ''.<ref name="Lushootseed">{{Cite web |title=sdaʔdaʔ gʷəɬ dibəɬ dxʷləšucid ʔaciɬtalbixʷ – Puget Sound Geographical names |url=https://tulaliplushootseed.com/places/ |work=Tulalip Lushootseed |date=January 16, 2017 |publisher=[[Tulalip Tribes of Washington]] |accessdate=October 16, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Dictionary">{{cite book |last1=Bates |first1=Dawn |last2=Hess |first2=Thom |last3=Hilbert |first3=Vi |author-link3=Vi Hilbert |year=1994 |title=Lushootseed Dictionary |page=38 |publisher=[[University of Washington Press]] |isbn=978-0-295-97323-4 |oclc=29877333 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ekq921r1kV0C&pg=PA38 |via=Google Books |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Waterman">{{cite book |last=Waterman |first=T. T. |title=sdaʔdaʔ gʷəɬ dibəɬ ləšucid ʔacaciɬtalbixʷ - Puget Sound Geography |publisher=Lushootseed Press |year=2001 |pages=341–342}}</ref> It has been historically [[anglicized]] as Muckl-te-oh and Buk-wil-tee-whu, before finally being named Mukilteo.<ref name="Dictionary"/> The etymology of {{Langx|lut|bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ|label=none}} is disputed. According to anthropologist [[T. T. Waterman]]'s sources from the Snohomish tribe and other written records, the name's meaning was unclear.<ref name="Waterman"/><ref name="Meany">{{cite book |last=Meany |first=Edmond S. |author-link=Edmond S. Meany |year=1923 |title=Origin of Washington Geographic Names |pages=181, 218 |publisher=University of Washington Press |oclc=1963675 |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001444300 |via=[[HathiTrust]] |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref> Other sources claim that the name means "good camping ground" or "narrow passage".<ref name="Meany"/><ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Riddle |first=Margaret |date=December 29, 2007 |title=Mukilteo — Thumbnail History |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8422 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref>

==History==

===Establishment and early history===
[[File:Native Americans in canoes on Mukilteo Beach, circa 1861–62.jpeg|thumb|left|A photograph of American settlers and Native Americans on the beach in Mukilteo, {{circa}} 1861–62]]

The Snohomish people had a year-round village in the Mukilteo area for at least 600 years before the arrival of European and American explorers in the 19th century. Early artifacts uncovered during waterfront construction in the 2010s were [[carbon dating|carbon dated]] to 1,000 [[years before present]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=March 22, 2012 |title=Indian artifacts found at Mukilteo dock site |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/indian-artifacts-found-at-mukilteo-dock-site/ |work=[[The Everett Herald]] |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref>

The [[Vancouver Expedition]], led by British explorer [[George Vancouver]], visited the area on May 30, 1792, and landed at modern-day Mukilteo the following day. Lieutenant [[William Robert Broughton]] and botanist [[Archibald Menzies]] named the site "Rose Point" after the wild [[Rosa nutkana|Nootka roses]] that grew along the shore.<ref name="HistoryLink" /><ref>{{cite journal |last=Whitebrook |first=Robert B. |date=July 1953 |title=From Cape Flattery to Birch Bay: Vancouver's Anchorages on Puget Sound |page=125 |journal=[[Pacific Northwest Quarterly]] |publisher=University of Washington Press |volume=44 |issue=3 |issn=0030-8803 |jstor=41442095 |oclc=2392232}}</ref> An American expedition led by [[Charles Wilkes]] in 1841 renamed the headland "Point Elliott" for Samuel Elliott, a midshipman.<ref name="Meany" />

After its 1853 establishment, the [[Washington Territory|Washington territorial government]] looked to negotiate treaties with the local tribes of the Puget Sound region to secure land for settlement. On January 22, 1855, representatives from the territorial government and 82 local tribes signed the [[Treaty of Point Elliott]], which ceded tribal territories in exchange for compensation, the establishment of Indian reservations, and access to traditional hunting and fishing areas.<ref>{{cite news |last=Guydelkon |first=Sherry |date=January 19, 2005 |title=Point Elliott Treaty, 159 years later |url=http://www.tulalipnews.com/wp/2014/01/19/point-elliott-treaty-159-years-later/ |work=Tulalip See-Yaht-Sub |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Crowley |first1=Walt |author-link1=Walt Crowley |last2=Long |first2=Priscilla |last3=Lange |first3=Greg |date=October 12, 2001 |title=When worlds collide: reservations and rights |page=B7 |work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref> An American settlement at Point Elliott was established two years later by Morris H. Frost and J. D. Fowler, two merchants from [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name="Times-Trade">{{cite news |last=McDonald |first=Lucile |author-link=Lucile Saunders McDonald |date=February 23, 1964 |title=Mukilteo's Early Trading-Post Era |page=2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The two men established a store and saloon on the southwest side of Point Elliott,<ref name="WSDOTEIS">{{cite report |author1=Northwest Archaeological Associates |author2=Steven W. Carothers and Associates |date=April 1, 2013 |title=Mukilteo Multimodal Project Cultural Resources Discipline Report |pages=26–39 |url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/6D5CCD5A-3981-4595-A68A-6E1C8928516E/0/CulturalResourcesDisciplineReport_Part1.pdf |work=Mukilteo Multimodal Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Transportation]] |ref={{SfnRef|Washington State Department of Transportation|2013}} |oclc=795410084 |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref> which was renamed to Mukilteo in 1860 by Fowler, using an [[Anglicisation|anglicized]] name of the Lushootseed campsite.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Humphrey |first=Robert |date=August 10, 1988 |title=A trip back into the old days of Mukilteo |page=H2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Mukilteo was the area's first [[trading post]] and served as the interim [[county seat]] of the newly created [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]] beginning January 14, 1861.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite book |date=January 14, 1861 |title=Session Laws of the Territory of Washington |chapter=An Act to Create and Organize Snohomish County |pages=19–20 |url=http://leg.wa.gov/CodeReviser/documents/sessionlaw/1860pam1.pdf |publisher=[[Washington Territorial Legislature]] |via=[[Washington State Legislature]] |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref> In the first county elections on July 8, 1861, the county seat was moved to Cadyville (now [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]]) by a 17–10 vote. Mukilteo remained the county's only port and a major trading post for the [[Possession Sound]] region, and soon after received the county's first [[post office]] and [[electrical telegraph|telegraph]] station.<ref name="Times-Trade"/> The town was relocated to another, more protected side of Point Elliott and supported the regional lumber industry, including regular shipments to Whidbey Island and a sawmill of its own.{{Sfn|Washington State Department of Transportation|2013|pp=27–28}} By the 1880s, it had also gained a [[brewery]], a gunpowder plant, and the Puget Sound region's first [[cannery]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref name="Times-Trade"/> Mukilteo was planned to become the largest port on Possession Sound, with a [[summer resort]] accessible by [[steamship]], but the efforts ceased after the establishment of nearby [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] by East Coast industrialists.<ref name="Times-Trade"/><ref name="Illustrated1906">{{cite book |editor1-last=Hastie |editor1-first=Thomas P. |editor2-last=Batey |editor2-first=David |editor3-last=Sisson |editor3-first=E.A. |editor4-last=Graham |editor4-first=Albert L. |title=An Illustrated History of Skagit and Snohomish Counties |page=[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00inte/page/370 370] |chapter=Chapter VI: Cities and Towns |publisher=Interstate Publishing Company |location=Chicago |year=1906 |lccn=06030900 |oclc=11299996 |url=https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00inte |via=[[The Internet Archive]] |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref>

===Early 20th century===
[[File:Mukilteo, WA - Rosehill Community Center 01.jpg|thumb|right|The former Rosehill School, constructed in 1928 and later converted into a [[community center]] before its demolition in 2010|alt=A three-story building painted light blue with a brown roof, seen from a nearby street.]]

The [[Seattle and Montana Railroad]] (later part of the [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]]) was completed in 1891, connecting Mukilteo with Everett, [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]], and [[Seattle]].<ref>{{cite news |date=November 28, 1891 |title=Joy Along The Line |page=8 |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21473801/seattle_montana_railroad_nprr/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo was [[plat]]ted in anticipation of the railroad and was on the shortlist of towns considered for the terminus of the [[Northern Pacific Railway]], but lost out to [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] in 1873.{{Sfn|Washington State Department of Transportation|2013|p=32}}<ref>{{cite news |last=MacIntosh |first=Heather |date=October 11, 1999 |title=Northern Pacific Railroad and Seattle Development |url=http://historylink.org/File/1734 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref> Following the [[Panic of 1893|1890s economic depression]], the town experienced a major employment and population boom, with a larger lumber mill and gunpowder factory both built along the shore. The iconic [[Mukilteo Light]]house was built in 1906 by the federal [[United States Lighthouse Service|Lighthouse Service]] to serve the increased maritime traffic in the area.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarzen |first=Christopher |date=April 6, 2006 |title=A century of leaving the porch light on |page=B4 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20060405/lighthouse05n/a-century-of-leaving-the-porch-light-on |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref>

Japanese immigrants arrived to work in Mukilteo's mills after the turn of the century, establishing a [[Japantown]] in modern-day [[Japanese Gulch]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Humphrey |first=Robert |date=September 13, 1989 |title=Mukilteo's Japan town fostered racial harmony |page=F2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> [[Passenger ferry]] service between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island began in 1911 and was followed by the introduction of [[automobile ferry]] service in 1919. The town also gained a highway connection in 1914 with the completion of a road to Everett, later named [[Washington State Route 526|Mukilteo Boulevard]] by the 1920s.<ref>{{cite web |last=Riddle |first=Margaret |date=December 30, 2007 |title=Hundreds celebrate the opening of the Mukilteo-to-Everett road (future Mukilteo Boulevard) on August 5, 1914. |url=http://historylink.org/File/8429 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 25, 2019}}</ref> Until the closure of the lumber mill in 1930, Mukilteo was a [[company town]] that relied on the Crown Lumber Company to assist in civic endeavors, including its parks, fire department, and water district; at its peak, it employed 250 men.<ref name="Magazine2015">{{cite news |last1=Collier |first1=John |date=June 2015 |title=Volunteerism and Community Service: A Historical Perspective |pages=14–15 |work=Mukilteo Magazine |publisher=City of Mukilteo |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Spring-2015-Mukilteo-Magazine1.pdf |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref><ref name="PI-1997">{{cite news |last=Higgins |first=Mark |date=May 7, 1997 |title=New meets old in this waterfront town |page=D1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref>

During the [[Prohibition Era]], Mukilteo became a major transiting point for [[rum-running]] and was a stopover for smugglers transporting alcohol from British Columbia to Seattle.<ref>{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=December 12, 2015 |title=Oh, the stories that Charles at Smuggler's Cove could tell |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/oh-the-stories-that-charles-at-smuggler%C2%92s-cove-could-tell/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref> The town's gunpowder plant was destroyed on September 17, 1930, in an after-hours explosion that leveled or damaged dozens of homes, causing $500,000 in damage. It was felt as far as downtown Everett and injured eight people, but none were killed.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 18, 1930 |title=$500,000 Loss in Mukilteo Explosions; Many Hurt By Blasts That Shook Wide Area |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Muhlstein |first=Julie |date=October 10, 2015 |title=Historian to share story of the Powder Mill Gulch explosion |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/historian-to-share-story-of-the-powder-mill-gulch-explosion/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 18, 2018}}</ref> On August 30, 1938, the vacant lumber mill was destroyed in a fire during dismantling work.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 30, 1938 |title=$50,000 Fire in Mukilteo Mill |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The fire came weeks after a mail ferry rammed into the town's wharf, which was destroyed in the collision.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 14, 1938 |title=Ferry Wrecks Mukilteo Dock And Mail Boat |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

After the United States entered [[World War II]], the site of the former lumber mill was acquired by the federal government and rebuilt as a {{convert|1,500|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} [[ammunition]] loading dock for warships.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Collier |first1=John |last2=Collier |first2=Ann |date=May 2016 |title=Mukilteo's Disappearing Pier |page=1 |url=https://mukilteohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mhs16spring.pdf |work=MHS Newsline |publisher=Mukilteo Historical Society |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref> The recently built [[Snohomish County Airport]] (later renamed Paine Field) southeast of the city was converted into a military base while retaining some civilian uses, including passenger service provided by [[Alaska Airlines]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Riddle |first=Margaret |date=August 22, 2007 |title=Paine Field (Snohomish County) |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8266 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 25, 2019}}</ref> During the early 1950s, the loading dock was expanded with ten large [[storage tank]]s that were used to store [[jet fuel]] for military planes until 1989.{{Sfn|Washington State Department of Transportation|2013|p=37}}<ref name="Times-Tank97">{{cite news |last=Clutter |first=Stephen |date=February 24, 1997 |title=End near for Mukilteo tank farm |page=B1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19970224/2525520/end-near-for-mukilteo-tank-farm----once-used-by-military-massive-landmark-on-waterfront-soon-destined-for-scrap-heap |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Herald-Tank06">{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=May 1, 2006 |title=Mukilteo, port ponder future of old tank farm |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-port-ponder-future-of-old-tank-farm/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref>

===Incorporation and late 20th century===
[[File:Aerial Paine Field August 2009.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of [[Paine Field]], home to the [[Boeing Everett Factory]]|alt=Aerial view of an airport with several runways and taxiways, surrounded by warehouses and other buildings.]]

On April 29, 1947, Mukilteo residents voted 223 to 137 in favor of [[municipal incorporation|incorporating]] as a fourth-class city and elected school administrator Alfred Tunem as its first mayor. The incorporation was certified by the state government on May 8; at the time, Mukilteo had an estimated population of 775 people and encompassed {{convert|794|acre}}.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=January 10, 2011 |title=Mukilteo incorporates on May 8, 1947. |url=http://historylink.org/File/9690 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="ComprehensivePlan">{{cite web |date=October 5, 2015 |title=City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan |pages=6–8 |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Reduced_Comp-Plan-Final-20180610.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |ref={{SfnRef|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015}} |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref> The new municipal government took over services that were previously handled by the self-organized Mukilteo Improvement Club, which was established in the 1930s.<ref name="Magazine2015"/> The area experienced additional population and commercial growth after the opening of [[Boeing]]'s [[Boeing Everett Factory|Paine Field factory]] for passenger [[jetliner]]s in 1967, which was connected to Mukilteo by a short railroad along the floor of Japanese Gulch.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dominguez |first=Alejandro |date=March 23, 2012 |title=Boeing's history in Everett |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/boeings-history-in-everett/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Barr |first=Robert A. |date=November 13, 1966 |title='Impossible' Railroad Works |page=3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The [[Washington State Route 526|Boeing Freeway]] was opened in 1969, linking southern Mukilteo and the Boeing plant to a junction with [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] near the newly built [[Everett Mall]].<ref>{{cite news |date=September 1969 |title=Casino Road in Everett |page=7 |work=Washington Highway News |publisher=Washington State Department of Highways |oclc=29654162 |url=https://cdm16977.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16977coll1/id/5524/ |via=WSDOT Library Digital Collections |access-date=November 4, 2018}}</ref>

Mukilteo completed its first major [[annexation]] in November 1980, adding 2,500 people living on {{convert|2|sqmi|sqkm}} to the south along [[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]]. This annexation nearly tripled the city's population and doubled its land area.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=October 21, 1987 |title=Growth changing Mukilteo's political priorities |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Additional annexations and natural growth by the end of the decade brought the city's population to 6,000.<ref name="Times-HP88">{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=November 17, 1988 |title=Mukilteo and Harbour Pointe talk annexation |page=C3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The annexation of the large Harbour Pointe community was completed in 1991 and doubled the city's size to {{convert|6.6|sqmi|km2|2}}.<ref name="Times-1991HB"/> A competing proposal had sought to incorporate the [[planned community]] into a new city of 24,000 people, tentatively named Highland Bay,<ref>{{cite news |last=Iwasaki |first=John |date=July 21, 1989 |title=The land grab is on for 'Highland Bay' |page=B2 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> but residents supported annexation as a mutually agreeable option to reduce their taxes and benefit from city services.<ref name="Times-1990HB">{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=December 12, 1990 |title=Many say annexation fine idea |page=F1 |work=The Seattle Times |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19901212/1109088/many-say-annexation-fine-idea----harbour-pointe-residents-testify-before-state-board |access-date=November 9, 2018}}</ref> The annexation was also influenced by the county government's plans to allow passenger flights from Paine Field, which residents in Mukilteo and Harbour Pointe opposed alongside other nearby cities.<ref name="Times-1992">{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=April 2, 1992 |title=Growing pains and gains |page=E1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The county ultimately withdrew their proposal to introduce passenger flights.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schaefer |first=David |date=March 5, 1993 |title=Panel recommends no airport expansion |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Several parties that opposed the annexation, including the county [[fire department|fire district]], withdrew their complaints and allowed Mukilteo to annex Harbour Pointe on March 26, 1991.<ref name="Times-1991HB">{{cite news |last=Lobos |first=Ignacio |date=March 26, 1991 |title=Mukilteo annexes Harbour Pointe |page=E1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=March 15, 1991 |title=Fire district withdraws its Harbour Pointe suit |page=C2 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The annexation added 4,779 residents and {{convert|3.4|sqmi|sqkm}} to Mukilteo, doubling the city's population to 6,662 and size to {{convert|6.6|sqmi|sqkm}}.<ref name="Times-1991HB"/><ref>{{cite news |date=March 27, 1991 |title=Mukilteo city council votes to annex Harbour Pointe |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> It required the construction of two new [[fire station]]s, three schools, and a new [[city hall]] to house new employees.<ref name="Times-1992"/> [[Kamiak High School]] was built in the Harbour Pointe area and opened in 1993 to serve Mukilteo, which had outgrown [[Mariner High School (Everett, Washington)|Mariner High School]], and featured a technology-oriented curriculum.<ref name="PI-1997"/><ref name="Times-Kamiak93">{{cite news |last=Parrish |first=Linda W.Y. |date=September 9, 1993 |title=Cool schools: Mukilteo School District boldly heads into a new era of high-tech education |page=H1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19930909/1720118/cool-schools |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref> The full build-out of Harbour Pointe increased the city's population to over 18,000 by 2000, a 1,164 percent increase from 1980.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Mike |date=March 27, 2001 |title=I-5 drives population increase |page=A1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The geographic and commercial center of Mukilteo was shifted further south towards Harbour Pointe, leading to cultural clashes with residents of older neighborhoods.<ref name="PI-1997"/>

===21st century===
[[File:MV Kittitas at Mukilteo Ferry Terminal (17960607616).jpg|thumb|right|{{MV|Kittitas}} at the former Mukilteo ferry terminal, which was replaced in 2020|alt=A ferry boat stopped at a wooden pier with a bridge, pilings, and a tower.]]

An agreement to transfer ownership of the [[Mukilteo Light]]house from the [[United States Coast Guard|U.S. Coast Guard]] to the city government was signed in 1999 after a decade of partial use as a museum by the local [[historical society]]. The changeover was made on August 19, 2001, with the Coast Guard retaining use of the working lights and the city government planning rehabilitation work to support the building's use as a tourist landmark.<ref>{{cite news |last=Archipley |first=Paul |date=August 22, 2001 |title=It's Official: City owns the light station |pages=1, 12 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=orBkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WoUNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2416%2C4133381 |work=Mukilteo Beacon |via=Google News Archive |access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=March 1, 1999 |title=Mukilteo lighthouse prepares for changes under new ownership |page=B2 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The adjacent [[Mukilteo Lighthouse Park|Mukilteo State Park]] was transferred to the city government in February 2003, following an offer from the [[Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission]] to donate the park in order to stave off a budget shortfall.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sitt |first=Pam |date=November 6, 2002 |title=Mukilteo State Park transfer will lead to 18 acres' makeover |page=I30 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Tuinstra |first=Rachel |date=March 12, 2003 |title=Mukilteo plans to improve its newest park |page=H18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The new city park, named Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, underwent $6.6 million in renovations that were completed in 2008 to add a [[playground]] and other park amenities.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tuinstra |first=Rachel |date=February 25, 2004 |title=Plan lights way for park overhaul |page=H13 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20040225/lighthouse25n/plan-lights-way-for-park-overhaul |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Nohara |first=Yoshiaki |date=August 9, 2008 |title=Mukilteo's newly renovated Lighthouse Park reopens |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteos-newly-renovated-lighthouse-park-reopens/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref>

The {{convert|22|acre|ha|adj=mid}} decommissioned fuel storage tank complex on the city's waterfront was identified for potential redevelopment in the 1990s, including use for a new ferry terminal.<ref name="Times-Tank97"/> The [[Port of Everett]] led environmental cleanup of the site and constructed a new [[pier]] to transport large airplane sections for the [[Boeing 787]] project, replacing the existing pier.<ref name="Herald-Eyesore15">{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=February 13, 2015 |title=New look on the horizon for Mukilteo eyesore |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-look-on-the-horizon-for-mukilteo-eyesore/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Orsini-Meinhard |first=Kirsten |date=June 11, 2007 |title=Port of Everett's pier for 787 now just backup |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2003742883_mountbakerpier11n.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The cleanup was completed in late 2006 after several delays due to the discovery of Indian artifacts that triggered an archaeological investigation.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=June 5, 2013 |title=New ferry dock in Mukilteo two steps closer |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-ferry-dock-in-mukilteo-two-steps-closer-2/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The existing pier was demolished in 2015 to make way for the new ferry terminal, which opened on December 29, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Work on new Mukilteo ferry terminal begins with tank farm pier demolition |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/work-on-new-mukilteo-ferry-terminal-begins-with-tank-farm-pier-demolition/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Herald-Ferry20">{{cite news |last=Davis-Leonard |first=Ian |date=December 29, 2020 |title=New Mukilteo ferry terminal makes a much anticipated debut |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-mukilteo-ferry-terminal-making-a-much-anticipated-debut/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 30, 2020}}</ref> The new terminal includes connections to an adjacent [[Mukilteo station|commuter rail station]], which opened in 2008 and was expanded in 2016 by [[Sound Transit]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=March 27, 2016 |title=Service finally set to start on second Mukilteo Sounder platform |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/service-finally-set-to-start-on-second-mukilteo-sounder-platform/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref>

A [[research station]] for the [[Northwest Fisheries Science Center]] (part of [[NOAA]]) on the tank farm site was closed in 2020 and planned to be demolished in 2020 until the onset of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] halted work.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gustafson |first=Brandon |date=March 20, 2019 |title=NOAA announces timeline of new Mukilteo facility |url=https://www.mukilteobeacon.com/story/2019/03/20/news/noaa-announces-timeline-of-new-mukilteo-facility/18450.html |work=Mukilteo Beacon |access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=February 25, 2021 |title=Oh, crab! NOAA's Mukilteo waterfront fish lab won't be rebuilt |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/oh-crab-noaas-mukilteo-waterfront-fish-lab-wont-be-rebuilt/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 3, 2021}}</ref> A project to build a new facility by 2022 was cancelled in March 2021 after NOAA received no bids below $40 million, which had been appropriated by the U.S. Congress; ownership of the property is expected to revert to the Port of Everett, which NOAA took over ownership from in 2001.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=April 2, 2021 |title=Last-ditch effort can't save NOAA's Mukilteo research center |page=A1 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/last-ditch-effort-cant-save-noaas-mukilteo-research-center/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> The city government and [[Port of Everett]] has long-term plans to redevelop {{convert|26|acre|ha}} of space around the old ferry terminal and NOAA facility into a [[walkable]] neighborhood with a waterfront promenade and trails.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 16, 2023 |title=Vision for Mukilteo waterfront: more dining, walking trails and entertainment space |url=https://www.djc.com/news/ae/12159848.html |work=Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce |url-access=subscription |accessdate=October 18, 2023}}</ref>

On July 30, 2016, a [[2016 Mukilteo shooting|mass shooting]] occurred at a house party in the Chennault Beach neighborhood of Mukilteo, around midnight. Three people were killed using an [[AR-15 style rifle]] and another was left with serious injuries.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 1, 2016 |title=Washington party shooting suspect read AR-15 gun manual right before attack |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/aug/01/washington-shooting-suspect-allen-ivanov-ar-15-gun-manual |work=[[The Guardian]] |agency=Associated Press |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Green |first=Sara Jean |date=August 1, 2016 |title=Mukilteo shooting suspect jealous over ex, bought rifle a week ago, police say |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/document-mukilteo-shooting-suspect-was-jealous-over-ex-purchased-rifle-a-week-ago/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The perpetrator, a graduate of Kamiak High School, was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.<ref>{{cite news |last1=North |first1=Scott |last2=Hefley |first2=Diana |date=January 13, 2017 |title=Grief fills a courtroom as mass shooter is sentenced to life |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/ivanov-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-mukilteo-killings/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The Mukilteo shooting—along with other high-profile mass shootings during the 2010s—was cited as the inspiration for an [[assault weapons]] restriction that was rejected by the state legislature and passed by voters in 2018 as [[Washington Initiative 1639|Initiative 1639]].<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Sullivan |first=Joseph |date=September 23, 2018 |title=I-1639 the most ambitious effort at gun regulation in Washington state's history |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/i-1639-the-most-ambitious-effort-at-gun-regulation-in-washington-states-history/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Beekman |first1=Daniel |last2=Shapiro |first2=Nina |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Washington state voters agree to further regulate guns, including semi-automatic rifles |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gun-regulations-initiative-1639-takes-lead-in-washington-state/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> In February 2018, an Everett resident was arrested prior to a planned [[school shooting]] that would have targeted [[ACES Alternative High]] or Kamiak High School.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bever |first=Lindsey |date=February 16, 2018 |title=A would-be shooter tossed a coin to pick a school, police say. His grandmother foiled his plan. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/02/15/a-would-be-shooter-tossed-a-coin-to-pick-a-school-police-say-his-grandmother-foiled-his-plan/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref>

The city annexed an {{Convert|84|acre|ha|adj=on}} section of land south of Paine Field between Mukilteo Speedway and Beverly Park Road on July 16, 2025, citing its close proximity to city services.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Geschke |first1=Will |title=Mukilteo approves 84-acre annexation east of Speedway |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-approves-84-acre-annexation-east-of-speedway/ |access-date=July 31, 2025 |work=The Everett Herald |date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:Aerial view of Mukilteo, 2019.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of Mukilteo's downtown waterfront in 2019, featuring the former ferry terminal]]

Mukilteo is located in southwestern Snohomish County, approximately {{convert|25|mi|km}} north of [[Seattle]].<ref name="Times-Profile">{{cite news |last=Schuster |first=Chad |date=October 9, 2005 |title=Mukilteo's spectacular views no longer a secret |page=G4 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/realestate/2002547128_neighborhood09.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> The city generally runs north–south, with a length of {{convert|5.4|mi|km|1}} and a width of {{convert|0.8 to 2.1|mi|km|1}}.<ref name="Demographics">{{cite web |date=April 2017 |title=Demographic, Housing, Income, and Employer Data |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017-Mukilteo-Demographics.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref> It is bordered to the west by the [[Possession Sound]], a section of the [[Puget Sound]], and to the north by [[Port Gardner Bay]]. Mukilteo's eastern border with [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] is defined by 44th Avenue and [[Japanese Gulch]] until it reaches [[Washington State Route 526|State Route 526]]. From there, the city's eastern boundary continues along [[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]] along the west side of [[Paine Field]] in [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] Snohomish County. Mukilteo's southern border, also facing unincorporated neighborhoods, is defined by Beverly Park Road, the Picnic Point Ravine, and Hulk Creek, which drains into Possession Sound.<ref name="Map">{{cite map |date=May 10, 2018 |title=Streams and Watersheds |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Streams-and-Watersheds.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|9.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|6.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|3.10|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Census-Gazetteer">{{cite web |title=2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2018_Gazetteer/2018_gaz_place_53.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref> Mukilteo also has a designated [[urban growth area]] that extends south to 148th Street Southwest, bordering [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], and east to [[Washington State Route 99|State Route 99]].<ref>{{cite map |date=October 14, 2017 |title=Municipal Urban Growth Area (MUGA) Boundaries |url=http://www.snoco.org/docs/scd/PDF/PDS_GMA_FLU/Map3_Municipal_UrbanGrowthArea_MUGA.pdf |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> An advisory vote on whether to annex the entire urban growth area (with a population of 11,000 people) was rejected by city voters in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=November 24, 2010 |title=Mukilteo regroups after residents reject annexation plans |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-regroups-after-residents-reject-annexation-plans/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref>

The majority of Mukilteo is located on a plateau overlooking Possession Sound and the [[Olympic Mountains]] to the west and [[Port Gardner Bay]] to the north. A major railroad runs along the shore, which is situated below a set of tall [[Bank (geography)|bluffs]] that are divided by [[ravine]]s and [[gulch]]es along several creeks.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|p=100}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Bryan |first=Zachariah |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Puget Sound rail services avoid landslides with science |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/puget-sound-rail-lines-fight-landslides-with-science/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Critical Slopes |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Critical-Slopes-Brochure-for-Web.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref> The bluffs were formed approximately 5,000 years [[before present]] and eroded away over time to form beaches and Point Elliott itself.{{Sfn|Washington State Department of Transportation|2013|p=21}} The city has several recognized drainage basins, including [[Japanese Gulch]], Big Gulch, the Chennault Ravines, and [[Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, Washington|Picnic Point]] Gulch.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|p=161}}<ref name="Times-Parks03">{{cite news |last=Tuinstra |first=Rachel |date=January 29, 2003 |title=New name in town: Mukilteo Lighthouse Park |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030129/parknames29n/new-name-in-town-mukilteo-lighthouse-park |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo is also traversed from northwest to southeast by the [[Puget Sound faults|Southern Whidbey Island Fault]], a shallow [[earthquake fault]] zone discovered in 1996.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=June 15, 2009 |title=South Whidbey fault has potential for major quake |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/south-whidbey-fault-has-potential-for-major-quake/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>

===Neighborhoods===
[[File:Mukilteo library and ballot box.jpg|thumb|right|The Mukilteo [[public library]], located in Harbour Pointe and operated by [[Sno-Isle Libraries]]|alt=A building with a triangular, green roof and several windows.]]

With the exception of Old Town Mukilteo, the city is divided into several large neighborhoods that are named for various [[housing development|developed]] [[subdivision (land)|subdivision]]s that were annexed in the late 20th century.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=21–23}} Among these subdivision neighborhoods are Chennault Beach, Harbour Pointe, Olympus Terrace, and [[Picnic Point, Washington|Picnic Point]].<ref name="PI-1997"/>{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=21–23}} Mukilteo's [[urban growth boundary|urban growth area]] includes the neighborhoods of Lake Serene, [[Meadowdale, Washington|Meadowdale]], and [[Lake Stickney, Washington|Lake Stickney]].<ref name="Herald-Annex06">{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=September 26, 2006 |title=Mukilteo's population could double |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteos-population-could-double/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 1, 2018}}</ref>

Old Town Mukilteo is located at the north end of the city, between [[Port Gardner Bay]] and 5th Street (Mukilteo Boulevard). The city's [[Mukilteo Lighthouse|landmark lighthouse]] is located on Point Elliott at the northwest corner of Old Town, adjacent to the [[Washington State Ferries]] terminal and [[Mukilteo station|commuter train station]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=March 25, 2018 |title=There's a plan for Mukilteo's waterfront parking problem |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/theres-a-plan-for-mukilteos-waterfront-parking-problem/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=November 18, 2012 |title=Mukilteo considers bridge for better waterfront access |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-considers-bridge-for-better-waterfront-access/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> The waterfront's sole connection to the rest of Mukilteo is via the Mukilteo Speedway ([[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]]), which also serves ferry traffic;<ref>{{cite news |last=Pesznecker |first=Scott |date=January 24, 2008 |title=Mukilteo asks for traffic relief |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-asks-for-traffic-relief/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> a second street, Mukilteo Lane, was closed in 2008 after severe erosion was discovered along the road.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pesznecker |first=Scott |date=March 7, 2008 |title=Eroding Mukilteo road closed |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/eroding-mukilteo-road-closed/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref>

Mukilteo's largest neighborhood is Harbour Pointe, located on {{convert|2,341|acre|ha}} in the south-central part of the city between Possession Sound and [[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]].{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=153}} It is bordered to the south by South Gulch and Picnic Point and to the north by Big Gulch and Olympus Terrace.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=21–23}} The site was originally owned by the Port Gamble Lumber Company and was sold to [[Standard Oil]] in 1952 as part of a plan to build an [[oil refinery]] at Picnic Point.<ref>{{cite news |date=July 11, 1956 |title=Plans Told For Oil Refinery At Mukilteo |page=21 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> After protests over a similar proposal for [[Kayak Point County Park|Kayak Point]] in the 1960s, Standard Oil abandoned plans to build refineries in Snohomish County and turned over the Picnic Point site to the county government and private [[real estate development|real estate developers]].<ref name="Times-Marina83">{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=November 9, 1983 |title=Indians, fisheries officials object to marina plan |page=G8 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="PSBJ">{{cite news |last=Bishop |first=Todd |date=December 9, 2001 |title=Projects sail into Harbour |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2001/12/10/focus2.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> Development of Harbour Pointe began in 1978 and its first phase was completed in 1989 with the opening of the neighborhood's [[golf course]].{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=153}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Lobos |first=Ignacio |date=January 18, 1989 |title=Harbour Pointe sale is pending |page=E4 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A public [[marina]] was proposed for the development's Chenault Beach section in 1983, but was rejected due to concerns from fisheries officials over potential impacts on Indian fishing.<ref name="Times-Marina83"/> Harbour Pointe was annexed by Mukilteo in 1991 and is now home to [[Kamiak High School]], the city library, and a large industrial district.<ref name="PI-1997"/><ref name="PSBJ"/>

===Climate===

Mukilteo has a general climate similar to most of the Puget Sound lowlands, with dry summers and mild, rainy winters moderated by a marine influence from the [[Pacific Ocean]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Climate of Washington |url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/washington/ |publisher=[[Western Regional Climate Center]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423022715/http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/washington/ |archive-date=April 23, 2017 |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> On average, the area gets {{convert|38.55|in|mm}} of annual [[precipitation]], spread over approximately seven months.<ref>{{cite web |title=Average Weather in Mukilteo |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/887/Average-Weather-in-Mukilteo-Washington-United-States-Year-Round |publisher=WeatherSpark |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo lies within the [[Puget Sound Convergence Zone]], a local weather phenomenon that affects areas of Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sistek |first=Scott |date=December 17, 2015 |title=What Is A Puget Sound Convergence Zone? |url=https://komonews.com/weather/faq/what-is-a-puget-sound-convergence-zone |publisher=[[KOMO-TV|KOMO 4 News]] |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

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==Economy==

Mukilteo is primarily a [[bedroom community]], with a concentration of employers at an [[industrial park]] near Harbour Pointe and several small [[office park]]s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=April 28, 2012 |title=Mukilteo considers new, big road |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-considers-new-big-road/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> The [[Puget Sound Regional Council]] estimated that the city had a total of 10,557 jobs {{as of|2017|lc=y}}, with the largest share in the manufacturing and services sectors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Covered Employment Estimates |year=2017 |url=https://www.psrc.org/covered-employment-estimates |publisher=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> The largest employer in Mukilteo is the [[Mukilteo School District]], followed by the [[Boeing]] Technical Center in Harbour Pointe, with over 1,200 employees.<ref name="Demographics"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Community Overview: Mukilteo |url=https://www.economicalliancesc.org/mukilteo/ |publisher=[[Economic Alliance Snohomish County]] |access-date=November 27, 2018 |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128122839/https://www.economicalliancesc.org/mukilteo/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dunlop |first=Michelle |date=February 7, 2007 |title=Boeing will lease Tech Center space |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/boeing-will-lease-tech-center-space/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo also has several companies that are headquartered or based in the city, including aerospace equipment manufacturing firm Electroimpact,<ref>{{cite news |last=Vinoski |first=Jim |date=November 1, 2018 |title=Made In America: The Under-The-Radar Company That Helps Airplanes Fly |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimvinoski/2018/11/01/what-do-americans-make-aerospace-automation-equipment-at-electroimpact/?sh=259e2361648a |work=Forbes |url-access=limited |access-date=November 2, 2018}}</ref> audio equipment manufacturer [[Rane Corporation|Rane]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Company Overview: Rane Corporation |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=27794184 |publisher=[[S&P Global]] |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> furniture manufacturer [[Kaas Tailored]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Sasseen |first=Jennifer |date=July 25, 2016 |title=Mukilteo's Kaas Tailored learned from Boeing |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/mukilteos-kaas-tailored-learned-from-boeing/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 13, 2021}}</ref> laser manufacturer [[Synrad]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Fetters |first=Eric |date=March 6, 2005 |title=Lasers get a new target |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/lasers-get-a-new-target/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> and stovemaker [[Travis Industries]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Silke |first=Micah |date=December 15, 2013 |title=Innovation built a fire under Mukilteo stove maker |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/innovation-built-a-fire-under-mukilteo-stove-maker-2/ |work=The Everett Herald Business Journal |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

{{As of|2015}}, Mukilteo has an estimated [[workforce]] population of 16,935 and an [[unemployment rate]] of 6.7 percent. Under 7 percent of the city's workers have jobs located within Mukilteo city limits, with the majority commuting to employers in other cities.<ref name="ACS">{{cite web |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Selected Economic Characteristics: Mukilteo, Washington |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5347735 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213101910/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5347735 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |work=[[American Community Survey]] |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Over 26 percent of workers commute to Everett, home to the [[Boeing Everett Factory|Boeing Assembly Plant]] and the county government. An estimated 19 percent travel to [[Seattle]], 6 percent to [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]], and 5 percent to [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Work Destination Report — Where Workers are Employed Who Live in the Selection Area — by Places (Cities, CDPs, etc.) |url=https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/ |work=OnTheMap |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 826
|1960= 1128
|1970= 1369
|1980= 1426
|1990= 7007
|2000= 18019
|2010= 20254
|2020= 21538
|estyear=2024
|estimate=21299
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
}}

Mukilteo is the ninth largest city in Snohomish County, with a population of 21,538 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census-Profile"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Joseph |date=August 13, 2021 |title=2020 Census: Snohomish County grows by more than 114,000 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/2020-census-snohomish-county-grows-by-more-than-114000/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 22, 2024}}</ref> The city has a significant population of [[Asian American]] residents, which began growing in the late 1980s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lobos |first=Ignacio |date=April 15, 1991 |title=Racial blend less white in Snohomish County |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> It is one of the most affluent suburbs of Seattle and has a median household income of $94,863 and a [[per capita income]] of $44,690,<ref name="Demographics"/> [[Washington locations by per capita income|ranking 21st]] of 281 areas within the state.<ref name="ACS"/><ref>{{cite web |author=United States Census Bureau |date=May 2014 |title=Per Capita Income for Incorporated Cities in Washington State |url=http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20%28Final%29.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Ecology]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908032551/http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/grants/Per%20Capita%20Income%20for%20Incorporated%20Cities%20%28Final%29.pdf |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> Approximately 4.9 percent of families and 5.7 percent of the overall population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.3 percent of those under the age of 18 and 4 percent aged 65 or older.<ref name="ACS"/>

The city was ranked 10th on a list of top 100 small U.S. towns to live in by [[Money (magazine)|''Money'' magazine]] in 2009, based on [[quality of life]] criteria.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=August 2009 |title=America's Best Small Towns: 10. Mukilteo, WA |url=https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/snapshots/PL5347735.html |magazine=[[Money (magazine)|CNN Money]] |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo rose to ninth place in the magazine's 2011 list, becoming the only [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] city in the top 10.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 15, 2011 |title=Mukilteo named a top place to live |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/mukilteo-named-a-top-place-to-live/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo was previously recognized in 2006 by ''[[BusinessWeek]]'' magazine as one of the best affordable suburbs due to lower housing prices compared to [[King County, Washington|King County]] cities and its low crime rate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fetters |first=Eric |date=December 9, 2006 |title=Mukilteo's secret is out |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/12/09/100bus_a8mukilteo001.cfm |work=The Everett Herald |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061215061130/http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/12/09/100bus_a8mukilteo001.cfm |archive-date=December 15, 2006 |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Roney |first=Maya |date=November 16, 2006 |title=The 25 Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. |url=http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2006/db20061116_063534.htm |work=[[Bloomberg BusinessWeek]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323004129/http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2006/db20061116_063534.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2010 |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 20,254 people, 8,057 households, and 5,660 families residing in the city of Mukilteo. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3164.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 8,547 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1335.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.9% White, 1.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 17.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Mukilteo, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/mukilteocitywashington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 26, 2020}}</ref>

There were 8,057 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 18,019 people, 6,759 households, and 4,981 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,842.5 people per square mile (1,097.3/km2). There were 7,146 housing units at an average density of 1,127.3 per square mile (435.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.06% White, 1.48% African American, 0.79% Native American, 10.97% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 3.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.<ref name="Census2000">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Mukilteo city, Washington |url=https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/mukilteo.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |via=Puget Sound Regional Council |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>

There were 6,759 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.<ref name="Census2000"/>

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.<ref name="Census2000"/>

==Government and politics==
[[File:Mukilteo, WA city hall.jpg|thumb|left|Mukilteo's [[city hall]], opened in 2008|alt=A brown building with two stories, a large glass atrium, and a flagpole.]]

The City of Mukilteo operates as a non-charter [[City government in Washington (state)|code city]] with a [[mayor–council government]], consisting of a mayor and a seven-member city council who are elected to four-year terms.<ref name="Council">{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/city-council/ |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Elections for the [[at-large]] positions are held in odd-numbered years and conducted in a [[Non-partisan democracy|nonpartisan]] manner, with city council seats staggered for a maximum of four seats per election.<ref name="Council"/> Former two-term mayor Joe Marine was re-elected to a third term as mayor in 2021, defeating former city councilwoman and two-term mayor Jennifer Gregerson, who defeated him in 2013; Marine had served as mayor since 2006.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brown |first1=Andrea |title=Mukilteo City Council seeks applicants to fill open seat |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-city-council-seeks-applicants-to-fill-open-seat/ |access-date=January 3, 2022 |work=The Everett Herald |date=December 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Brown |first1=Andrea |title=Mukilteo's mayor and ex-mayor battle for a third term |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteos-mayor-and-ex-mayor-battle-for-a-third-term/ |access-date=January 3, 2022 |work=The Everett Herald |date=October 26, 2021}}</ref> Management of the city government was also delegated to a full-time [[city administrator]] until the position was eliminated in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=King |first=Rikki |date=July 6, 2014 |title=Mukilteo drops city administrator position |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-drops-city-administrator-position/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> A proposal to create the position of [[city manager]] and change to a [[Council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government was rejected by voters in the November 2019 elections.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=May 21, 2019 |title=Mayor or manager? Mukilteo voters will decide in November |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mayor-or-manager-mukilteo-voters-will-decide-in-november/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=May 21, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=November 6, 2019 |title=Edmonds, Lake Stevens and Sultan usher in changes at the top |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/edmonds-lake-stevens-and-sultan-usher-in-changes-at-the-top/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>

The city government has 113 full-time employees and operated in 2016 on a budget of $32 million that is predominantly funded by [[sales tax]]es.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 16, 2017 |title=Accountability Audit Report: City of Mukilteo |url=http://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?isFinding=false&arn=1020203 |publisher=[[Washington State Auditor]] |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Budget">{{cite web |date=January 11, 2016 |title=2016 City of Mukilteo Annual Budget |page=9 |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016-FINAL-Budget-Book-Web.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> {{As of|2024}}, the combined sales tax rate in Mukilteo is 10.6 percent, tied for the highest in Washington.<ref>{{cite news |last=Baumbach |first=Jenelle |date=December 27, 2023 |title=3 Snohomish County cities have highest sales tax rate in state |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/3-snohomish-county-cities-have-highest-sales-tax-rate-in-state/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref> Mukilteo maintains its own [[police department|police]] and [[fire department|fire]] services, as well as departments for recreation, [[urban planning|planning]], and [[public works]].<ref name="Budget"/><ref>{{cite web |title=City Departments |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/departments/ |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> Other services, including utilities, garbage collection, public transportation, and the [[public library|library]], are contracted to regional agencies and organizations.<ref name="Directory"/> Mukilteo's [[city hall]] is located in Harbour Pointe and was constructed in 2008, costing $8.5 million and integrating recycled materials and other environmentally friendly features.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=December 21, 2008 |title=Mukilteo makes its big move; New City Hall to open on Tuesday |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city hall was formerly housed at the Rosehill Community Center in Old Town and was temporarily moved to a leased Harbour Pointe warehouse in 1992 to accommodate more employees.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=September 28, 1992 |title=Ugly is beautiful, Mukilteo discovers |page=E1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=March 22, 2005 |title=Mukilteo City Hall site selected |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-city-hall-site-selected/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> After initially approving a site near the Rosehill Center in Old Town, the city government chose the Harbour Pointe site in 2006 as a compromise between disagreeing factions of the city council.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=October 4, 2006 |title=Mukilteo picks city hall site |work=The Everett Herald}}</ref>

At the federal level, Mukilteo has been part of the [[Washington's 2nd congressional district|2nd congressional district]] since 2012 and is represented by Democrat [[Rick Larsen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Evan |date=February 23, 2012 |title=Larsen: South Snohomish County will be important part of 2nd District |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/larsen-south-snohomish-county-will-be-important-part-of-2nd-district/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref><ref name="CD02Map">{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 2 |scale=1:295,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA02.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> The district includes most of western Snohomish County along with [[Island County, Washington|Island]], [[Skagit County, Washington|Skagit]], and [[Whatcom County, Washington|Whatcom]] counties.<ref name="CD02Map"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Incumbents DelBene, Larsen say country is heading in right direction |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/incumbents-delbene-larsen-say-country-is-heading-in-right-direction/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> Prior to post-census redistricting in 2012, Mukilteo was part of the [[Washington's 1st congressional district|1st congressional district]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=December 28, 2011 |title=Redistricting sets up political battleground in Snohomish County |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/redistricting-sets-up-political-battleground-in-snohomish-county/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref> At the state level, the city and [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] comprise the [[Washington's 21st legislative district|21st legislative district]], which also includes unincorporated areas north of Lynnwood.<ref>{{cite map |author=Washington State Redistricting Commission |date=July 15, 2022 |title=Legislative District 21 |page=22 |work=District Maps Booklet 2022 |url=https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Maps/Redistricting%20Map%20Booklet_2022.pdf |publisher=Washington State Legislative Information Center |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Evan |date=February 18, 2016 |title=Legislators from 21st District plan Saturday town-hall events |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/legislators-from-21st-district-plan-saturday-town-hall-events/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> Mukilteo is wholly part of the [[Snohomish County Council]]'s 2nd district, which also covers Everett and the [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]].<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: County Council Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99589/County-Council-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

==Culture==

===Events===

The city's main annual festival is the three-day Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, held at [[Mukilteo Lighthouse Park]] in late August or early September. It was established in 1965 and features a parade, fireworks, a [[fishing tournament|fishing derby]], and [[fun run]]s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=September 5, 2018 |title=Lighthouse Festival could go dark without donations |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lighthouse-festival-could-go-dark-without-donations/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McInnis |first=Andrea |date=September 4, 2008 |title=Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Festival puts spotlight on lighthouse |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/mukilteo-lighthouse-festival-festival-puts-spotlight-on-lighthouse/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The city also organizes a [[farmers' market]] at [[Mukilteo Lighthouse Park]] that runs on weekends during the summer months;<ref>{{cite news |last=Pesznecker |first=Scott |date=July 11, 2007 |title=Mukilteo farmers market blossoms near water |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-farmers-market-blossoms-near-water/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> the 2019 season of the farmers' market was canceled due to a shortage of volunteers and a declined request for city officials to take over the event.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=January 25, 2019 |title=Mukilteo Farmers Market will take the summer off |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-farmers-market-taking-the-summer-off/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=July 12, 2019}}</ref>

===Parks and recreation===
[[File:Mukilteo, WA - Lighthouse Park 01.jpg|thumb|right|A coastal beach at [[Mukilteo Lighthouse Park]]|alt=A sandy beach on an overcast day, with people fishing and wandering about. Pieces of driftwood litter the beach, but have been cleared away near the water.]]

Mukilteo has {{convert|1,154|acre|ha}} of total open space, including {{convert|611|acre|ha}} of [[public park]]s and {{convert|342|acre|ha}} of privately owned open spaces, that occupy 13 percent of the city's total land area. The city's largest open spaces are [[conservation area]]s in the Big Gulch and [[Japanese Gulch]] drainage basins.<ref>{{cite web |date=December 2017 |title=City of Mukilteo 2017 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan |pages=17–25 |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/PROSA-Plan-Final-Reduced-1.pdf |publisher=City of Mukilteo |ref={{SfnRef|City of Mukilteo Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan|2017}} |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo's parks are maintained by a city department that is also tasked with organizing recreational programs for citizens; it was funded by a 1996 [[referendum|ballot measure]] that was approved by voters.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan|2017|p=10}} In addition to city-owned parks and public spaces, Mukilteo is also located near [[Picnic Point Park]], a {{convert|54|acre|ha|adj=mid}} county park along Puget Sound southwest of Harbour Pointe.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sykes |first=Karen |date=March 17, 2004 |title=Hike Of The Week: Easy walks hint at wilder times |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Hike-Of-The-Week-Easy-walks-hint-at-wilder-times-1139787.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Picnic Point Park |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Picnic-Point-Park-72 |publisher=Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref>

The Old Town neighborhood has several of the city's major parks, including [[Mukilteo Lighthouse Park]], a former [[state park]] that was acquired by Mukilteo in 2003 and is the city's most-used park facility.<ref name="Times-Parks03"/>{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan|2017|p=37}} The {{convert|12|acre|ha|adj=mid}} park includes a [[beach]], [[boat launch]], playground, and picnic areas.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jung |first=Mimi |date=July 12, 2018 |title=Mukilteo a hub for community events this summer |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mukilteo-a-hub-for-community-events-this-summer/281-573221832 |publisher=[[KING-TV|KING 5 News]] |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=February 20, 2010 |title=Mukilteo Lighthouse Park remodel taking shape |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-lighthouse-park-remodel-taking-shape/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> To the southeast of the waterfront park is the Rosehill Community Center, the city's main multi-purpose recreation center. It was built in 2011 to replace the existing community center, a former school that opened in 1928 and was re-purposed for various uses between the 1970s and its demolition in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Yefimova |first=Katya |date=February 2, 2011 |title=A new Rosehill blooms |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/a-new-rosehill-blooms/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 6, 2018}}</ref>

The Japanese Gulch conservation area, located between Old Town and Paine Field, is the most-used natural area in Mukilteo.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan|2017|p=37}} The {{convert|144|acre|ha|adj=mid}} area is predominately forests and [[wetland]]s that are home to a variety of birds, as well as [[salmon]], deer, and [[mountain beaver]]s. It has several [[hiking trail]]s that were developed by Japanese immigrants who settled in the gulch in the early 20th century.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=June 18, 2016 |title=City of Mukilteo plans to improve Japanese Gulch trails |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/city-of-mukilteo-plans-to-improve-japanese-gulch-trails/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> The city government acquired land in the gulch in stages between 1996 and 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=June 13, 2014 |title=Japanese Gulch has long been a haven — and now it will remain one |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/japanese-gulch-has-long-been-a-haven-and-now-it-will-remain-one/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> A park with dirt tracks for [[BMX bike]]s was opened at the southwest end of Japanese Gulch in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=June 16, 2024 |title=Here's the dirt on the new Mukilteo Bike Park |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/heres-the-dirt-on-the-new-mukilteo-bike-park/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=June 16, 2024}}</ref>

The city's largest conservation area, Big Gulch, is located near Harbour Pointe and comprises {{convert|180|acre|ha}} of protected land and {{convert|2.5|mi|km}} of trails.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bruestle |first=Sara |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Urban trails: 10 hiking destinations close to home |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/urban-trails-10-hiking-destinations-close-to-home/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> At the northeast corner of Big Gulch is Mukilteo's largest neighborhood park, 92nd Street Park, which spans {{convert|13|acre|ha}} along the Mukilteo Speedway. It includes a playground, hiking trails, picnic tables, and a [[dog park]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Benbow |first=Mike |date=May 20, 2016 |title=Mukilteo's 92nd Street Park: An urban gem worth exploring |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/mukilteos-92nd-street-park-an-urban-gem-worth-exploring/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref>

===Media===

Mukilteo's [[public library]] is operated by the inter-county [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] system and is located in Harbour Pointe. It was opened on July 27, 1998, after the city's voters approved an annexation into the library system with a $2.8 million bond in 1996.<ref>{{cite news |last=Montgomery |first=Nancy |date=July 24, 1998 |title=Mukilteo library to open Monday |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="Beacon-LibFriends">{{cite news |last=Bruestle |first=Sara |date=June 12, 2013 |title=Library Friends mark 50 years of support |url=https://www.mukilteobeacon.com/story/2013/06/12/news/library-friends-mark-50-years-of-support/7409.html |work=Mukilteo Beacon |access-date=February 20, 2021}}</ref> Mukilteo's original library opened on October 19, 1963, replacing an earlier [[bookmobile]] that was run by one of Sno-Isle's predecessors until the city was incorporated.<ref name="Beacon-LibFriends"/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Salyer |first1=Sharon |title=50 years later, Sno-Isle Libraries 'bet' a success |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/50-years-later-sno-isle-libraries-bet-a-success/ |access-date=February 21, 2021 |work=The Everett Herald |date=April 11, 2012}}</ref> It closed on December 31, 1994, due to budget cuts and the defeat of a city levy to fund its operations.<ref name="Beacon-CityLibClose">{{cite news |date=December 28, 1994 |title=Get those books returned - the library closes Saturday |work=Mukilteo Beacon |url=http://mkb.stparchive.com/Archive/MKB/MKB12281994P12.php |via=SmallTownPapers |access-date=February 20, 2021}}</ref> Prior to its formal annexation into the Sno-Isle system in 1996, Mukilteo had also considered contracting with a private library operator or joining the [[Everett Public Library]] system.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=December 10, 1992 |title=Mukilteo considers leaving library district |page=B2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Montgomery |first=Nancy |date=November 6, 1996 |title=Bookless 2 years, Mukilteo OKs plans for library |page=B11 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The city's main newspaper is the ''Mukilteo Beacon'', a weekly publication first issued on July 22, 1992;<ref>{{Cite interview |last=Smith |first=LaVendrick |interviewer=Sara Bruestle |title=His fast-rising journalism career began in Mukilteo |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/his-fast-rising-journalism-career-began-in-mukilteo/ |date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |work=The Everett Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beacon is city's first weekly paper |url=http://mkb.stparchive.com/Archive/MKB/MKB07221992P01.php |access-date=February 22, 2021 |work=Mukilteo Beacon |date=July 22, 1992 |via=SmallTownPapers}}</ref> it has sister papers in Edmonds and [[Mill Creek, Washington|Mill Creek]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/page/about |publisher=[[Mukilteo Beacon]] |access-date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo is also covered by ''[[The Everett Herald]]'' and ''[[The Seattle Times]]'', the region's daily newspapers.<ref>{{cite map |title=Western Washington Markets |date=November 9, 2014 |url=http://mediakit.seattletimes.com/wp-content/PDF/The_Seattle_Times_-_Market_Boundaries_Map.pdf |publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628072454/http://mediakit.seattletimes.com/wp-content/PDF/The_Seattle_Times_-_Market_Boundaries_Map.pdf |archive-date=June 28, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2018}}</ref>

===Notable people===
* [[Anita Borg]], computer scientist and philanthropist<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ensher |first1=Ellen A. |last2=Murphy |first2=Susan E. |year=2005 |title=Power Mentoring: How Successful Mentors and Protégés Get the Most Out of Their Relationships |page=275 |publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]] |isbn=978-0-7879-7952-2 |oclc=895372032 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PHp0Y6dRjssC |via=Google Books |access-date=December 4, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Heather Boushey]], economist and presidential advisor<ref>{{cite news |last=Boushey |first=Heather |author-link=Heather Boushey |year=2016 |title=Finding Time: The Economics of Work-Life Conflict |page=3 |publisher=[[Harvard University Press]] |isbn=9780674660168 |oclc=949756119 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gToADAAAQBAJ |via=Google Books |access-date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Tim Eyman]], political activist<ref>{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=May 9, 2013 |title=Tim Eyman was paid $112,000 for last year's initiatives; makes $250,000 loan to new campaign |url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2013/05/09/tim-eyman-was-paid-112000-for-2012-initiatives-makes-250000-loan-to-new-campaign/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Marko Liias]], state senator and former city councilmember<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=January 1, 2018 |title=City Council in Mukilteo cuts policy analyst position |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/city-council-in-mukilteo-cuts-policy-analyst-position/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref>
* [[James Mongrain]], glass sculptor<ref>{{cite news |last=Rathbun |first=Andy |date=March 26, 2008 |title=Altared estate: Former church transformed into home |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/altared-estate-former-church-transformed-into-home/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 30, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Lillian Ortiz-Self]], state legislator<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=January 21, 2014 |title=Liias, Ortiz-Self appointed in 21st District |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/liias-ortiz-self-appointed-in-21st-district/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=May 29, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Gina Segadelli]], former soccer player and coach<ref>{{cite news |last=Pentz |first=Matt |date=July 20, 2016 |title=Michelle Akers, Hope Solo headline Washington Youth Soccer's 50th anniversary team |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/michelle-akers-hope-solo-headline-washington-youth-soccers-50th-anniversary-team/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016032818/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/michelle-akers-hope-solo-headline-washington-youth-soccers-50th-anniversary-team/ |archive-date=October 16, 2016 |access-date=August 11, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Brian Sullivan (Washington politician, born 1958)|Brian Sullivan]], former mayor and county councilman<ref name="Herald-Sullivan">{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=September 10, 2018 |title=In local politics, it's 2019 already: Sullivan eyes treasurer |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/in-local-politics-its-2019-already/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Andy Walken]], actor<ref>{{cite news |last=Gustafson |first=Brandon |date=January 3, 2018 |title=Mukilteo boy starred as Ralphie |url=https://www.mukilteobeacon.com/story/2018/01/03/news/mukilteo-boy-starred-as-ralphie/17039.html |work=Mukilteo Beacon |access-date=December 9, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Jim Watkins (businessman)|Jim Watkins]], businessman and owner of [[8chan]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Roberts |first=Paul |date=August 6, 2019 |title=Seattle-area internet firm decides not to host extremist 8chan website linked to El Paso shootings |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/seattle-area-internet-firm-decides-not-to-host-extremist-8chan-website-linked-to-el-paso-shootings/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 30, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Ron Watkins]], conspiracy theorist and former administrator of 8chan<ref>{{cite news |last1=Malone |first1=Patrick |title=Seattle man wonders if his childhood friend is the leader of Q-Anon |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-man-wonders-is-his-childhood-friend-the-leader-of-q-anon/ |access-date=April 16, 2021 |work=The Seattle Times |date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[The Fall of Troy (band)|The Fall of Troy]], post-hardcore band with members [[Thomas Erak]], [[Andrew Forsman]], and [[Tim Ward (musician)|Tim Ward]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Dedman |first=Remfry |date=September 12, 2016 |title=The Fall of Troy interview: 'We get to have this band again, so we're trying to treat it with respect this time' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-fall-of-troy-interview-with-thomas-erak-we-get-to-have-this-band-again-so-were-trying-to-treat-a7236096.html |work=[[The Independent]] |access-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref>

==Education==
{{Main|Mukilteo School District}}
[[File:Kamiak High School, Mukilteo, WA.jpg|thumb|[[Kamiak High School]], opened in 1993 and located in Harbour Pointe|alt=A three-story brick building with a driveway and several flagpoles]]

The [[Mukilteo School District]], established in 1878, manages the public school systems of Mukilteo and neighboring areas in south Everett and [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] Snohomish County.<ref name="PI-WASL">{{cite news |last=Roberts |first=Gregory |date=September 4, 2003 |title=WASL in the north: 2 schools, 2 outcomes |page=B3 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> It serves a population of 93,222, or nearly quintuple the city population, across {{convert|26|sqmi|sqkm}} and has a student enrollment of approximately 15,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census 2010: Washington School Districts |url=http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/washington/school-districts/ |work=[[Spokesman-Review]] |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604093954/http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/washington/school-districts/ |archive-date=June 4, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stevick |first=Eric |date=November 30, 2015 |title=Mukilteo School District ponders change as enrollment continues to surge |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-school-district-ponders-change-as-enrollment-continues-to-surge/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref> Seven of the district's 24 schools are located within Mukilteo city limits, including [[Kamiak High School]], two [[middle school]]s, and four [[elementary school]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Public School District Directory Information: Mukilteo School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=5305430 |publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]] |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref> Kamiak High School opened in 1993 to relieve the overcrowded [[Mariner High School (Everett, Washington)|Mariner High School]] and boasts a high student [[graduation]] rate of 94 percent.<ref name="Times-Kamiak93"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=July 12, 2013 |title=Local high school graduation rates |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/local-high-school-graduation-rates/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref> Mukilteo is located near two [[community college]]s—[[Edmonds College|Edmonds]] and [[Everett Community College|Everett]]—that offer two-year degree programs.<ref name="Directory">{{cite web |title=Schools, Utilities & Other Services |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/about-mukilteo/schools-utilities-other-services/ |publisher=City of Mukilteo |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |date=November 1984 |title=Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) Homeporting in the Puget Sound Area, Washington State: Draft Environmental Impact Statement |chapter=Chapter 2d. Human Environment and Socioeconomics |page=III-155 |publisher=[[Naval Facilities Engineering Command]] |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0PQ3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA148 |via=Google Books |access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref> The city also has three [[private school]]s catered towards preschool and [[kindergarten]] education.<ref>{{cite web |title=Private School Universe Survey |url=https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&State=53&City=Mukilteo |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
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Downtown Mukilteo is a [[multimodal transport]]ation hub that is served by state highways, ferries, commuter trains, and buses. The city is bisected from north to south by [[Washington State Route 525|State Route 525]], also known as the Mukilteo Speedway, which connects the downtown [[ferry terminal]] to Harbour Pointe, [[Washington State Route 99|State Route 99]], and [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]]. [[Washington State Route 526|State Route 526]] (the Boeing Freeway) travels from west to east and provides direct connections to the [[Boeing Everett Factory]] and Interstate 5.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=Puget Sound |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref> Other major roads include Mukilteo Boulevard, which connects the city to Everett, and Harbour Pointe Boulevard, which encircles the eponymous neighborhood and golf course.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=83, 153}}

State Route 525 continues north from Mukilteo to [[Whidbey Island]] on the [[Clinton, Washington|Clinton]] ferry, which is operated by [[Washington State Ferries]]. The Clinton–Mukilteo ferry route is the state's busiest for automobiles and second-busiest overall, carrying 4 million passengers and 2.2 million vehicles annually.<ref>{{cite press release |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Ferry ridership surges to highest level in a decade |url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/news/2017/01/18/ferry-ridership-surges-highest-level-decade |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sullivan |first=Chris |date=March 23, 2017 |title=Say sayonara to long delays at Mukilteo ferry terminal |url=http://mynorthwest.com/579490/say-sayonara-to-long-delays-at-mukilteo-ferry-terminal/ |publisher=KIRO Radio |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref> The Mukilteo ferry terminal was built in 1952 and was replaced with a new terminal, which began construction in 2018 and opened on December 29, 2020.<ref name="Herald-Ferry20"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=April 11, 2019 |title=Mukilteo ferry terminal takes shape and could open in 2020 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-ferry-terminal-makes-its-first-splash/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 12, 2019}}</ref>

The city is also served by three [[public transportation]] agencies: [[Sound Transit]], which runs [[Sounder commuter rail|Sounder commuter trains]] from [[Mukilteo station]] to Seattle during [[peak period]]s on weekdays;<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=October 14, 2012 |title=Buses a better deal than Sounder trains, panel says |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/buses-a-better-deal-than-sounder-trains-panel-says/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref> and local buses operated by [[Community Transit]] and [[Everett Transit]].{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|p=99}} Community Transit's buses include local routes connecting Mukilteo and Harbour Pointe to [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]] and the Boeing Everett Factory.<ref>{{cite news |last=Spain |first=Monica |date=September 11, 2024 |title=New routes and easy connections start Sept. 14 |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/news-and-events/article-detail/2024/09/11/it's-almost-time!-new-routes-and-easy-connections-start-sept.-14 |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |date=September 2024 |title=Community Transit System Map |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/systemmappdfs/mapsystem.pdf |publisher=Community Transit |access-date=November 8, 2024}}</ref> Until 2024, it also ran direct express buses to [[Downtown Seattle]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hansen |first=Jordan |date=September 7, 2024 |title=Everything you need to know about Community Transit bus changes |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-community-transit-bus-changes/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref> Everett Transit operates a single route in Mukilteo, connecting downtown and the ferry terminal to [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] via Mukilteo Boulevard.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|p=99}} Mukilteo is the largest city in Snohomish County without a dedicated [[park and ride]] facility for Community Transit.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Progress on park-and-ride good news for Mukilteo bus riders |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/progress-on-park-and-ride-good-news-for-mukilteo-bus-riders/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>

[[Paine Field]] is located southeast of Mukilteo and serves the Boeing Everett Factory, as well as [[general aviation]] and passenger flights, which resumed in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last=Blethen |first=Ryan |date=March 4, 2019 |title=How the first day of commercial flights from Paine Field went |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/first-commercial-flight-to-take-off-from-everetts-paine-field-today/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=March 25, 2019}}</ref> The passenger terminal and general aviation facilities are located on the east side of the airport, facing Everett, while the west side in Mukilteo has the [[Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour|Future of Flight Aviation Center]] (which includes a tour of the Boeing factory)<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=September 12, 2018 |title=The future is past as Future of Flight exhibits are removed |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/the-future-is-past-as-future-of-flight-exhibits-are-removed/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 12, 2019}}</ref> as well as the former building of the [[Historic Flight Foundation]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Debra |date=February 6, 2011 |title=$6 million dream comes true |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/6-million-dream-comes-true/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Virginia |title=Aviation museum takes flight again |url=https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/1361-aviation-museum-takes-flight-again |access-date=July 31, 2025 |work=[[Spokane Journal of Business]] |date=February 25, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The Mukilteo city government has opposed the airport's use for passenger flights since the 1990s, citing concerns about noise pollution and traffic congestion.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Dominic |date=May 17, 2017 |title=Alaska Airlines will start passenger flights from Everett's Paine Field |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/alaska-airlines-will-start-passenger-flights-from-everetts-paine-field/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Dominic |date=August 10, 2017 |title=Paine Field passenger flights not restricted by agreement |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/paine-field-passenger-flights-not-restricted-by-agreement/ |work=The Seattle Times |url-access=limited |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>

===Utilities===

[[Electric power]] in Mukilteo is provided by the [[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] (PUD), a consumer-owned [[public utility]] that serves all of Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2018 |title=Quick Facts for Snohomish County PUD |url=https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |publisher=[[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142056/https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |archive-date=November 29, 2018 |access-date=November 29, 2018}}</ref> [[Puget Sound Energy]] provides [[natural gas]] service to the city's residents and businesses.<ref>{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Puget Sound Energy service area |url=http://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |publisher=[[Puget Sound Energy]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128213047/https://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=November 29, 2018}}</ref> The city government also contracts with [[Waste Management (corporation)|Waste Management]] and Rubatino Refuse Removal for curbside [[municipal solid waste|garbage]], [[single-stream recycling|recycling]], and [[yard waste]] collection and disposal.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|page=161}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Debra |date=April 1, 2010 |title=Allied Waste reaches pact; Waste Management still talking |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/allied-waste-reaches-pact-waste-management-still-talking/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref>

Mukilteo's [[tap water]] and [[sewage]] systems are managed by the Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District and the Alderwood Water District, two independent [[municipal corporation]]s.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=62–67}} The Mukilteo district, founded in 1920, serves most of the city and part of south Everett; the Alderwood district extends into Edmonds and Lynnwood.{{Sfn|City of Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan|2015|pages=62–67}} The city government formerly operated its own [[sewage treatment]] plant and the wastewater system until contracting in the 1990s with the Olympus Terrace Sewer District, which was merged into the Mukilteo district in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 2, 2017 |title=Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District Lift Station 10 Replacement Project (CUP 2016-001) Planning Staff Report |url=https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/1MWWD-CUP-STAFF-REPORT_001.pdf |publisher=Mukilteo Hearing Examiner |access-date=November 30, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=February 28, 2010 |title=Mukilteo utility district panel's health benefit criticized |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mukilteo-utility-district-panels-health-benefit-criticized/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=November 27, 2018}}</ref> The Big Gulch Wastewater Plant near Harbour Pointe was opened in 1970 and now serves as the main outflow from Mukilteo and the rest of the water district.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=October 24, 2005 |title=Cracks show in gulch plan |work=The Everett Herald}}</ref>

A major [[submarine communications cable]] system named [[PC-1|Pacific Crossing]] (operated by [[TE Connectivity]]) uses fiber-optic cables that travel from Mukilteo and [[Grover Beach, California]], to the Japanese cities of [[Hitachinaka]] and [[Shima, Mie|Shima]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=October 18, 2013 |title=Ruling on tidal turbines delayed; sparring continues |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/ruling-on-tidal-turbines-delayed-sparring-continues/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> The cable's switching center is in Harbour Pointe and provides 80 gigabyte per second for data transfers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wilhelm |first=Steve |date=November 15, 1998 |title=Mukilteo is the end of the line |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1998/11/16/story6.html |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |access-date=December 7, 2018}}</ref>

===Health care===

Mukilteo is located near two [[general hospital]]s: the [[Providence Regional Medical Center Everett|Providence Regional Medical Center]] in Everett and [[Swedish Edmonds Hospital]] in Edmonds.<ref name="Times-Profile"/>

==Notes==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://mukilteowa.gov/ City website]

{{Snohomish County, Washington}}
{{Geographic location
|Northwest = [[Whidbey Island]]
|North = [[Possession Sound]]
|Northeast = [[Everett, Washington|Everett]]
|West = [[Puget Sound]]
|Centre = Mukilteo
|East = [[Paine Field]]
|Southwest = [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]]
|South = [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]]
|Southeast = [[Mill Creek, Washington|Mill Creek]]
}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:1858 establishments in Washington Territory]]
[[Category:Cities in Snohomish County, Washington]]
[[Category:Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1858]]
[[Category:Washington (state) placenames of Native American origin]]

Tukwila, Washington

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{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Tukwila, Washington
|settlement_type = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
|nickname = [[Hazelnut]] City
|image_skyline = International Boulevard in Tukwila (31003195156).jpg
|imagesize =
|image_caption = International Boulevard from 154th Street
|image_seal = TukwilaWashingtonSeal.png
|image_map = Tukwila.png
|mapsize = 250px
|map_caption = Location of Tukwila in King County

|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[King County, Washington|King]]

|government_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Tukwila City Council|url=https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-council/|publisher=City of Tukwila, Washington|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>
|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
|leader_title = [[List of mayors of Tukwila, Washington|Mayor]]
|leader_name = Thomas McLeod<ref>{{cite web |title=Mayor's Office |url=https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/mayors-office/ |publisher=City of Tukwila |accessdate=January 16, 2024}}</ref>
|leader_title1 = [[Councillor|Councilmembers]]
|leader_name1 = Tosh Sharp Armen Papyan Hannah Hedrick Dennis Martinez Mohamed Abdi Jovita McConnell De’Sean Quinn
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date = June 23, 1908

|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024">{{cite web|title=2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 24.86
|area_land_km2 = 23.79
|area_water_km2 = 1.07
|area_total_sq_mi = 9.60
|area_land_sq_mi = 9.19
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.41

|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 21636
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total = 21798
|population_density_km2 = 888.49
|population_density_sq_mi = 2301.20

|timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time|Pacific (PST)]]
|utc_offset = −8
|timezone_DST = PDT
|utc_offset_DST = −7
|elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft = 240
|coordinates = {{coord|47|28|28|N|122|15|39|W|region:US-WA_type:city|display=inline}}
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
|postal_code = 98108, 98138, 98168, 98178, 98188
|area_code = [[Area code 206|206]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 53-72625
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 2412106<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2412106}}</ref>
|website = {{URL|https://www.tukwilawa.gov/|tukwilawa.gov}}
|footnotes =
}}
[[Image:Tukwila - Duwamish River - 02.jpg|thumb|[[Duwamish River]], Tukwila (2007)]]

'''Tukwila''' ({{IPAc-en|t|ʌ|k|ˈ|w|ɪ|l|ə}} {{respell|tuk|WIL|ə}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevensauke.com/say/northwest.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030815153317/http://www.stevensauke.com/say/northwest.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 15, 2003|title=A Northwest Pronunciation Guide|access-date=November 30, 2010}}</ref> is a suburban city in [[King County, Washington|King County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States, located immediately to the south of [[Seattle]]. The population was 21,798 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Tukwila_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5372625 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>

A large commercial center draws workers and consumers to the city daily; industry thrives with the confluence of rivers, freeways, railroads, and [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]].

==History==
The earliest people in Tukwila were the [[Duwamish people|Duwamish]], who made their homes along the [[Black River (Duwamish River tributary)|Black]] and [[Duwamish River|Duwamish]] rivers. The name "Tukwila" is the [[Chinook Jargon]] word for "nut" or "[[hazelnut]]",<ref name="Bright2004">{{cite book |last=Bright |first=William |author-link=William Bright |title=Native American Placenames of the United States |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5XfxzCm1qa4C&pg=PA518 |access-date=April 11, 2011 |year=2004 |publisher=University of Oklahoma Press |isbn=978-0-8061-3598-4 |page=518}}</ref> referring to the hazelnut trees that grew in the area. The Duwamish lived in [[Thuja plicata|cedar]] [[longhouse]]s, hunted and fished, picked wild berries, and used the river for trade with neighboring peoples.

In 1853, the first white settler was Joseph Foster, a [[Canadians|Canadian]] pioneer who had traveled to the [[Pacific Northwest]] from [[Wisconsin]]. Foster would become known as the "Father of Tukwila" and represented King County in the [[Washington State Legislature#History|Washington Territorial Assembly]] for 22 years. Today, the site of Foster's home on the banks of the Duwamish River is part of [[Fort Dent]] Park, which also served as a military base during the [[Puget Sound War|Indian Wars]] of the 1850s. Foster's name is memorialized in the Foster neighborhood of Tukwila, where [[Foster High School (Tukwila, Washington)|Foster High School]] is located.

In the early years, the small village grew into an agricultural center and remained a trading point in the upper Duwamish River Valley. Population began to grow and industry followed, largely farm-oriented commerce. Early [[electric locomotive|electric trains]] traveled along Interurban Avenue in Tukwila, connecting to [[Renton, Washington|Renton]] and a line to [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]]. The Interurban Railroad operated a commuter line from 1902 to 1928, making it possible to travel from Seattle to Tacoma in less than an hour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crowley |first=Walt |author-link=Walt Crowley |date=September 19, 2000 |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/2667 |title=Interurban Rail Transit in King County and the Puget Sound Region |website=HistoryLink |access-date=September 6, 2017}}</ref> A post office was established in 1904 at Riverton, uphill from the interurban line and directly west of Foster.<ref>{{cite news |title=City News in Brief - Riverton a Post Office |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date=February 18, 1904 |page=14 |quote=The government has established a postoffice at Riverton, below Foster, King County, on the line of the interurban railroad. S.D. Goff is Postmaster.}}</ref> Centered around Marginal Way and South 130th Street, it is Tukwila's most historically intact neighborhood. The original Tukwila was also settled in 1904, further south along the interurban line where a station was established. The first [[macadam]] paved road in Washington state was in Tukwila and bears the name of this new method of street paving. One of the earliest paved military roads in the state passes through the city.

With the main goal of establishing better fire protection and water service, better access to schools and safer roads, Tukwila was incorporated as a fourth-class city on June 14, 1908, with a population of around 450.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tukwila Takes Title of City |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date=June 15, 1908 |page=8}}</ref> The original city limits consisted of a single square mile centered around the local interurban depot; Riverton and Foster would be annexed later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tukwila to name Its Town Council |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date=May 11, 1908 |page=8}}</ref> The city's first [[List of mayors of Tukwila, Washington|mayor]] was Joel Shomaker, a newspaperman who gave Tukwila its name soon after his arrival in 1904.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones-Brown |first=Louise |date=August 16, 2012 |title=Joel Shomaker gave Tukwila start in 1908 |url=http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/joel-shomaker-gave-tukwila-start-in-1908/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202102752/http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/joel-shomaker-gave-tukwila-start-in-1908/ |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |website=Tukwila Reporter}}</ref> Among the city's first council members was Del Adelphia, a famous magician.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90061417/1909-08-13/ed-1/seq-7/ |title=Holt County Sentinel |date=August 13, 1909 |via=chroniclingamerica.loc.gov}}</ref>

==Geography==
Tukwila is located in western King County, south of [[Seattle]] and between the cities of [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]] to the west and [[Renton, Washington|Renton]] to the east. It lies along the [[Green River (Duwamish River tributary)|Green River]] and [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], which bisect the city from south to north.<ref>{{cite map |date=October 2012 |title=Tukwila Parks & Trails |url=https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Parks-and-Trails-Map.pdf |publisher=City of Tukwila |accessdate=September 29, 2024}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|9.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|9.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.41|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/>

The city's tallest building is the Airmark Apartments and Hotel Interurban, a 19-story residential and hotel building near Southcenter that opened in July 2018. It is the tallest habitable building between Seattle and [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Assunta |author-link=Assunta Ng |date=August 9, 2018 |title=Chinese couple develop Tukwila's tallest building |url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2018/08/blog-chinese-couple-develop-tukwilas-tallest-building/ |work=[[Northwest Asian Weekly]] |accessdate=September 29, 2024}}</ref>

===Neighborhoods===
Tukwila is divided into several neighborhoods by the city government for [[urban planning|planning]] purposes. The 2015 Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies them as:<ref>{{cite web |year=2015 |title=City of Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Plan |page=7-5 |url=https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/DCD-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf |publisher=City of Tukwila |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em|rules=yes}}
* [[Allentown, Tukwila, Washington|Allentown]]
* Cascade View
* Duwamish
* [[Foster, Washington|Foster]]
* Foster Point
* McMicken
* Riverton
* Ryan Hill
* Southcenter (Urban Center)
* Thorndyke
* Tukwila Hill
{{div col end}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 361
|1920= 453
|1930= 424
|1940= 521
|1950= 800
|1960= 1804
|1970= 3509
|1980= 3578
|1990= 11874
|2000= 17181
|2010= 19107
|2020= 21798
|estyear=2024
|estimate=21636
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

As of the 2022 [[American Community Survey]], there are 8,098 estimated households in Tukwila with an average of 2.64 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $76,331. Approximately 13.3% of the city's population lives at or below the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]]. Tukwila has an estimated 72.4% employment rate, with 25.8% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 82.1% holding a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Tukwila city, Washington|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/tukwilacitywashington/PST045223|access-date=October 29, 2024|website=www.census.gov|language=en}}</ref>

The top nine reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were Subsaharan African (8.3%), German (6.0%), English (4.3%), Irish (3.4%), Norwegian (2.2%), Scottish (1.7%), French (except Basque) (1.4%), Italian (1.2%), and Polish (0.5%).

The median age in the city was 36.0 years.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Tukwila, Washington – racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
! Race / ethnicity (''NH = non-Hispanic'')
! Pop. 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Tukwila city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US5372625|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>
! Pop. 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Tukwila city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5372625&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>
! {{partial|Pop. 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Tukwila city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5372625&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>
! % 2000
! % 2010
! {{partial|% 2020}}
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
| 9,297
| 7,186
| style='background: #ffffe6; |6,102
| 54.11%
| 37.61%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |27.99%
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
| 2,174
| 3,350
| style='background: #ffffe6; |4,059
| 12.65%
| 17.53%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |18.62%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
| 190
| 143
| style='background: #ffffe6; |124
| 1.11%
| 0.75%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.57%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
| 1,858
| 3,615
| style='background: #ffffe6; |5,689
| 10.81%
| 18.92%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |26.10%
|-
| [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
| 311
| 521
| style='background: #ffffe6; |516
| 1.81%
| 2.73%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2.37%
|-
| [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
| 57
| 49
| style='background: #ffffe6; |92
| 0.33%
| 0.26%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.42%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or multiracial]] (NH)
| 965
| 894
| style='background: #ffffe6; |1,140
| 5.62%
| 4.68%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |5.23%
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
| 2,329
| 3,349
| style='background: #ffffe6; |4,076
| 13.56%
| 17.53%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |18.70%
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''17,181'''
| '''19,107'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''21,798'''
| '''100.00%'''
| '''100.00%'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 21,798 people, 8,168 households, and 4,783 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Tukwila%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=October 29, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|2373.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 8,742 housing units at an average density of {{convert|951.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup was 30.03% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 19.02% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.08% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 26.19% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.45% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 11.32% from some other races and 9.91% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 18.70% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Tukwila city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/tukwila-city-washington/160-5372625/ |access-date=October 29, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 18.0% of residents were under the age of 18, 4.7% were under 5 years of age, and 11.2% were 65 and older.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 19,107 people, 7,157 households, and 4,124 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2083.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,755 housing units at an average density of {{convert|845.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup was 43.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.89% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 19.04% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.76% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 9.27% from some other races and 5.99% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 17.53% of the population.

There were 7,157 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.42.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

The median income for a household is $40,718, and the median income for a family of $42,442. Males had a median income of $35,525 versus $28,913 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $22,354. About 8.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the [[Poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those ages 65 or over.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 17,181 people, 7,186 households, and 3,952 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,927.0 people per square mile (743.7/km2). There were 7,725 housing units at an average density of 866.4 per square mile (334.4/km2). The racial makeup was 58.63% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.79% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.30% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10.88% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.82% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 8.06% from some other races and 6.51% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 13.56% of the population.

There were 7,186 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.0% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

Tukwila is the most diverse city in King County. Tukwila is the 11th-most diverse city in the United States. The Tukwila School District consists of one of the most diverse range of students in Washington.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://projects.nytimes.com/immigration/enrollment/washington/king/tukwila-school-district-406 |title=Diversity in the Classroom |newspaper=The New York Times |date=April 23, 2010 |access-date=November 30, 2010}}</ref>

===Crime===
{{Infobox UCR
|city_name= Tukwila
|year= 2023
|violent_crime= 224
|homicide= 2
|rape= 24
|robbery= 140
|aggravated_assault= 58
|property_crime= 4,003
|arson= 2
|burglary= 324
|larceny_theft= 2,764
|motor_vehicle_theft= 913
|source_url= https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend
|source_name= 2023 FBI UCR Data
|notes= 2023 population: 21,135
}}

According to the [[Uniform Crime Report]] statistics compiled by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) in 2023, there were 224 violent crimes and 4,003 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Of these, the violent crimes consisted of 2 murders, 24 forcible rapes, 140 robberies and 58 aggravated assaults, while 324 burglaries, 2,764 larceny-thefts, 913 motor vehicle thefts and 2 acts of arson defined the property offenses.

Tukwila is rated as the most dangerous city in Washington state due to its high crime rate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waspc.org/assets/Crime%20in%20Washington%202023-compressed.pdf|title=Crime in Washington 2023|page=282|publisher=Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)|access-date=October 29, 2024}}</ref>

==Economy==
Tukwila's location at the confluence of rivers, freeways and railroads has made it an important center of commerce. Approximately 45,000 people work in Tukwila. [[Westfield Southcenter]] (formerly Southcenter Mall), Puget Sound's largest shopping complex, is located in the city, as are a number of [[Boeing]] corporate facilities. Tukwila is also the location of corporate datacenters, including those of [[Microsoft]], [[Internap]], the [[University of Washington]], [[Savvis]], [[AboveNet]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forest.net |title=Forest.net homepage }}</ref> digital.forest, HopOne, and Fortress Colocation. Most of these are located at Sabey Corporation's Intergate Seattle campus near [[Boeing Field]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabey.com |title=Sabey Corporation homepage}}</ref>

In 2021, Seagle Properties announced sales for the Prato District, a {{convert|320|acre|ha|adj=mid}} mixed-use office, manufacturing, and retail area south of Southcenter. Preparations for the development, which began in 2009 as Tukwila South, included an extension of Southcenter Parkway built by the city government in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Minnick |first=Benjamin |date=March 24, 2021 |title=Segale relaunches Tukwila South as 320-acre mixed-use Prato District |url=https://www.djc.com/news/re/12139216.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130170333/https://www.djc.com/news/re/12139216.html |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |work=[[Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce]]}}</ref>

===Top employers===
According to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Fin-Current-CAFR.pdf|title=City of Tukwila 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report|format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]]|page=163|date=October 29, 2024}}</ref> the largest employers in the city are:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! Product or Business
! # of Employees
! Percentage
|-
| 1
| [[BECU|Boeing Employee's Credit Union]]
| Credit Union
| 1,063
| 3.76%
|-
| 2
| [[King County, Washington|King County Department of Natural Resources]]
| Government
| 701
| 2.48%
|-
| 3
| [[Boeing|Boeing Company]]
| Aircraft Manufacturing
| 587
| 2.08%
|-
| 4
| [[Prime Now|Prime Now LLC]]
| Electronic Shopping
| 569
| 2.02%
|-
| 5
| [[King County Housing Authority]]
| Housing Assistance
| 519
| 1.84%
|-
| 6
| [[Nordstrom|Nordstrom, Inc.]]
| Department Stores
| 465
| 1.65%
|-
| 7
| [[Costco]]
| Warehouse Club
| 419
| 1.48%
|-
| 8
| Cascade Behavioral Hospital LLC
| Healthcare
| 325
| 1.15%
|-
| 9
| [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]
| E Commerce
| 315
| 1.12%
|-
| 10
| Sound Mental Health (2 locations)
| Healthcare
| 288
| 1.02%
|-
|—
|'''Total employers'''
|—
|'''5,251'''
|'''18.60%'''
|}

==Government and politics==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; font-size:95%;"
|+ Presidential election results<ref>[http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/past-elections.aspx King County Elections]</ref>
|- bgcolor=lightgrey
! Year
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third Parties]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2024 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2024]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''67.04%''' ''4,752''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.98% ''2,054''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.98% ''282''
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''73.65%''' ''6,107''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|23.65% ''1,961''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.70% ''224''
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''70.71%''' ''4,348''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|20.83% ''1,281''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|8.46% ''520''
|-
|}

The city of Tukwila leans overwhelmingly Democratic like its neighbor Seattle and King County as a whole. It cast nearly three-quarters of its ballots for [[Joe Biden]] in the [[2020 United States presidential election]] and more than two-thirds of its ballots for [[Kamala Harris]] in the [[2024 United States presidential election]].

==Education==
[[Tukwila School District]], which covers the vast majority of the city,<ref name=KingCoSDMap>{{cite map |author=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division |date=December 21, 2020 |title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: King County, WA |pages=2–5 |scale=1:80,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53033_king/DC20SD_C53033.pdf |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=August 3, 2022}}</ref> has five schools: Cascade View Elementary School, Thorndyke Elementary School, Tukwila Elementary School, Showalter Middle School, and [[Foster High School (Tukwila, Washington)|Foster High School]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornwell |first=Paige |date=January 23, 2018 |title=Tukwila School District nixes plans to build Birth-to-Five Center |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/tukwila-school-district-nixes-plans-to-build-birth-to-5-center/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref> Foster High School is among the most racially diverse schools in the United States, with students from 50 countries speaking 45 languages {{as of|2016|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wilkinson |first=Eric |date=June 2, 2016 |title=Tukwila's Foster High School among most diverse in U.S. |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/tukwilas-foster-high-school-among-most-diverse-in-us/281-228561695 |publisher=KING 5 News |access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref>

Also in the city is [[Raisbeck Aviation High School]], a public technical school operated by the [[Highline Public Schools]] that opened in 2004.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornwell |first=Paige |date=April 2, 2016 |title=Aviation High seeks diversity with enrollment lottery |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/aviation-high-seeks-diversity-with-enrollment-lottery/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref> Other portions of the city are in the boundaries of the Highline Public Schools, [[Renton School District]], [[Kent School District]], and [[Seattle Public Schools]].<ref name=KingCoSDMap/>

==Sports==
The [[Seattle Seawolves]], two-time champions of [[Major League Rugby]], had played their home games at the [[Starfire Sports]] complex since 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Baker |first=Geoff |date=March 5, 2018 |title=Inside Sports Business: Can a rugby team prosper in our market? The Seawolves will try |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/other-sports/inside-sports-business-can-a-rugby-team-prosper-in-our-market-the-seawolves-will-try/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 26, 2024}}</ref> The complex also served as the administrative and training home of the [[Seattle Sounders FC]], and the main ground of their affiliate the [[Tacoma Defiance]], until their move to [[Longacres]] in 2024. [[Seattle Reign FC]] moved their training facilities to Starfire in 2023 and will expand in the former Sounders space.<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Sounders bid bittersweet farewell to Starfire training facility: 'It's been a good home for us' |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-bid-bittersweet-farewell-to-starfire-training-facility-its-been-a-good-home-for-us/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 26, 2024}}</ref>

==Culture==
The [[Museum of Flight]] is an air and space museum located in the extreme northern part of Tukwila, adjacent to [[Boeing Field]].<ref>{{cite news |date=March 6, 2003 |title=If you go: Northwest aviation museums |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20030306&slug=nwwflightifyougo06 |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=September 29, 2022}}</ref> Tukwila is also home to the Rainier Symphony, which conducts several performances each year at the Foster Performing Arts Center in Tukwila.<ref>{{cite news |last=Radford |first=Dean |date=October 17, 2013 |title=This fall, experience Tukwila's cultural scene for drama, music, the world |url=http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/this-fall-experience-tukwilas-cultural-scene-for-drama-music-the-world/ |work=Tukwila Reporter |accessdate=September 29, 2022}}</ref>

In the 1990s and 2000s, "visiting Tukwila" was used as a euphemism for marital intercourse by ''Seattle Times'' columnist Erik Lacitis.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19960802/2342267/rex-debby-still-visiting-tukwila-and-liking-it-a-lot|title=Rex, Debby: Still 'Visiting Tukwila' And Liking It A Lot|last=Lacitis|first=Eric|date=August 2, 1996|work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

==Transportation==
The city is served by [[Amtrak Cascades]] and [[Sound Transit]]'s [[Sounder commuter rail]] at [[Tukwila station]], while Sound Transit's [[Link light rail]] service serves [[Tukwila International Boulevard station]].

==Notable residents==
*[[Jacob Castro (soccer)|Jacob Castro]], soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacob Castro |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jacob-castro/ |access-date=March 25, 2025 |website=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref>
*[[William Cumming (artist)|William Cumming]], artist and political activist<ref>{{cite news |last=Clemans |first=Gayle |date=November 29, 2010 |title=William Cumming, 93, colorful member of Northwest School of artists |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/obituaries/2013551453_cummingobit30m.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
*[[Zack Hudgins]], former member of the Washington House of Representatives<ref>{{cite news |date=June 20, 2011 |title=Rep. Zack Hudgins from Tukwila appointed to Washington State Arts Commission |url=http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/rep-zack-hudgins-from-tukwila-appointed-to-washington-state-arts-commission/ |work=Tukwila Reporter |access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
*[[Jim North]], [[NFL]] player for the [[Washington Commanders]]<ref name="North">{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Peter|date=March 7, 2003|title=Frances North served her city, state |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030307/northobit07m/frances-north-served-her-city-state|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
*[[Mario Segale]], real estate developer and namesake of video game character [[Mario]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Zraick|first=Karen|date=November 2, 2018|title=Mario Segale, Developer Who Inspired Nintendo to Name Super Mario, Dies at 84|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/02/obituaries/mario-segale-dies-super-mario.html|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://www.tukwilawa.gov/ City of Tukwila – Official website]
* [https://www.seattlesouthside.com/ Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority]
* [https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20000123/4000923/visiting-tukwila-takes-on-a-whole-new-meaning "Visiting Tukwila" takes on a whole new meaning"], ''[[The Seattle Times]]''

{{King County, Washington}}
{{Washington}}
{{Geographic location
|North = [[Seattle]]
|Northeast = [[Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington|Bryn Mawr-Skyway]]
|West = [[Burien, Washington|Burien]]
|Center = Tukwila
|Southwest = [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]]
|South = [[Kent, Washington|Kent]]
|Southeast = [[Kent, Washington|Kent]]
|East = [[Renton, Washington|Renton]]
|}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in King County, Washington]]
[[Category:Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1853]]
[[Category:1853 establishments in Washington Territory]]
[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Washington (state) placenames of Native American origin]]

Bonney Lake, Washington

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{{redirect|Bonney Lake||Lake Bonney (disambiguation)}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Bonney Lake, Washington
|settlement_type = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
|motto =
|image_skyline =
|imagesize =
|image_caption =
|image_map = Pierce_County_Washington_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Bonney_Lake_Highlighted.svg
|mapsize = 250px
|map_caption = Location of Bonney Lake, Washington

|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]]

|government_footnotes =
|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]<ref>{{cite web|title=About|url=https://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/government/governance/about|publisher=City of Bonney Lake|access-date=March 31, 2022}}</ref>
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = Terry Carter
|founder = [[Kenneth Simmons (mayor)|Kenneth Simmons]]
|established_title1 = Incorporated (town)
|established_date1 = February 28, 1949

|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 21.46
|area_land_km2 = 21.28
|area_water_km2 = 0.17
|area_total_sq_mi = 8.29
|area_land_sq_mi = 8.22
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.07

|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 22145
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total = 22487
|population_density_km2 = 993.57
|population_density_sq_mi = 2573.38

|timezone = [[Pacific Time Zone|PST]]
|utc_offset = -8
|timezone_DST = PDT
|utc_offset_DST = -7
|elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft = 591
|coordinates = {{coord|47|10|18|N|122|09|52|W|region:US-WA|display=inline,title}}

|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code = 98391
|area_code = [[Area code 253|253]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 53-07170
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 2409880<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2409880}}</ref>
|website = {{URL|http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/|ci.bonney-lake.wa.us}}
|footnotes =
}}

'''Bonney Lake''' is a city in [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. The population was 22,487 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US5307170 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref>

==History==
Bonney Lake was incorporated as a town on February 28, 1949, after the establishment of a co-op venture to bring electricity and tap water service to local residents. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to disincorporate the town from 1952 to 1972.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=History of Bonney Lake |url=https://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/visitors/learn/history_of_bonney_lake |publisher=City of Bonney Lake |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref>

The City of Bonney Lake and the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society placed in 13 historical markers between 2009 and 2015, including one for the [[Naches Trail]], which was a well-used immigrant and military trail during the later half of the 1800s.<ref name=":0" />

The [[2020 Washington Labor Day fires]] forced the evacuation of an estimated 2,500 residences.<ref>{{cite news |last=Crowe |first=Michael |date=September 8, 2020 |title='Please leave now:' Level 3 fire evacuations for parts of Bonney Lake |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/level-3-fire-evacuations-for-parts-of-bonney-lake-officials-say-please-leave-now/281-abb0e8c0-cb77-4b8c-8160-e554463be09a |publisher=KING 5 News |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref> The fire spread across 500 acres, and the evacuation lasted from Tuesday, September 8 until the following Sunday, September 13.<ref>{{Cite web|title=All evacuations for Sumner Grade Fire lifted|url=https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/all-evacuations-sumner-grade-fire-lifted/QXA2ZIXOZVHJVNQIRUDI5W3R3Y/|access-date=October 2, 2021|website=KIRO 7 News Seattle|language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|7.94|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 275
|1960= 645
|1970= 2700
|1980= 5328
|1990= 7494
|2000= 9687
|2010= 17374
|2020= 22487
|estyear=2024
|estimate=22145
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 25, 2013}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 17,374 people living in Bonney Lake. There were 5,989 households and 4,632 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2188.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 6,394 housing units at an average density of {{convert|805.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], .8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 4.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 5,989 households, of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.7% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% 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 3.20.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 9,687 people, 3,266 households, and 2,583 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,780.9 people per square mile (687.5/km2). There were 3,404 housing units at an average density of 625.8 per square mile (241.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.60% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.02% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.62% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.33% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 3,266 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,282, and the median income for a family was $62,644. Males had a median income of $46,813 versus $31,837 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $21,371. About 3.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Culture==

The Bonney Lake Historical Society formed in 2001 and operates a small museum and archive in the former city hall near Allan Yorke Park. It has 5,500 cataloged items.<ref>{{cite news |last=Relente |first=Angelica |date=May 24, 2024 |title=A pair of Disney Legends lived in this Pierce County city. That history is at risk |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article288589577.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

==Transportation==

Bonney Lake is bisected by [[Washington State Route 410|State Route 410]], which has connections to the rest of the Seattle metropolitan area as well as the northeast side of [[Mount Rainier]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Merrill |first=John |date=March 14, 2014 |title=Bonney Lake: Small town has big plans |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/bonney-lake-small-town-has-big-plans/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref> Public transportation service within the city was provided by [[Pierce Transit]] until 2012, when Bonney Lake left the transit agency's [[public transportation benefit area]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Glenn |first=Stacia |date=March 9, 2012 |title=East Pierce cut out of transit boundaries |page=A7 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-east-pierce-cut-out-of/163232258/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref> The city's local bus service had been cut due to earlier funding shortages and the failure of a countywide [[sales tax]] measure to fund operations.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schilling |first=Sara |date=January 6, 2012 |title=Pierce Transit service map excludes swaths of east, west county |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/06/1972519/pierce-transit-service-map-excludes.html |work=The News Tribune |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129050011/http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/06/1972519/pierce-transit-service-map-excludes.html |archive-date=January 29, 2012 |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref> A peak-only route that connects to [[Sumner station]], with onward [[Sounder commuter rail]] service to [[Seattle]], was discontinued by Pierce Transit in June 2012 and transferred to [[Sound Transit]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Schilling |first=Sara |date=April 23, 2012 |title=New proposal may salvage Sumner bus route |page=A3 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-new-proposal-may-salvag/163232347/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |date=April 26, 2012 |title=Sound Transit to operate commuter bus route between Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride and Sumner Sounder Station |url=https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/sound-transit-to-operate-commuter-bus-route-between-bonney |publisher=[[Sound Transit]] |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref> Bonney Lake continued to be within the Sound Transit district boundaries; its Pierce Transit-owned [[park-and-ride]] lot was acquired by Sound Transit in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Miller-Still |first=Ray |date=September 8, 2014 |title=Bonney Lake transit service will continue |url=https://www.courierherald.com/news/bonney-lake-transit-service-will-continue/ |work=[[Enumclaw Courier-Herald|Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald]] |accessdate=January 16, 2025}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Jordin Andrade]], Olympic track and field athlete who competed at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Taylor adds a gold, Claye gets engaged |work=The Seattle Times |date=August 17, 2016 |page=C4}}</ref>
* [[Dylan Gambrell]], [[NHL]] player for the [[Ottawa Senators]]
* [[Megan Jendrick]], Olympic swimming gold medalist
* [[Dallas Jenkins]], film and television director
* [[Melanie Roach]], Olympic weightlifter
* [[Kyle J. White]], [[Medal of Honor]] recipient

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Bonney Lake, Washington}}
* [http://www.citybonneylake.org/ City website]

{{Pierce County, Washington}}

{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Cities in Pierce County, Washington]]
[[Category:Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area]]

Battle Ground, Washington

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'''Battle Ground''' is a city in [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 20,743 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Battle_Ground_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5304475 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> As of 2023, its population is 22,959.<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>

==History==
===Name===
Battle Ground got its name from a standoff between a group of the [[Klickitat people|Klickitat]] peoples and a military force from the [[Vancouver Barracks]], which had recently transitioned to a [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] post.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/fova/learn/historyculture/upload/Deur-2012_Ethno-Overview-Ft-Vanc-FNL.pdf|title=An Ethnohistorical Overview of Groups with Ties to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site|last=Deur|first=Douglas|date=2012|website=National Park Service|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=May 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531052845/https://www.nps.gov/fova/learn/historyculture/upload/Deur-2012_Ethno-Overview-Ft-Vanc-FNL.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vbma.us/|title=Vancouver Barracks Military Association|website=Vancouver Barracks Military Association|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=February 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112425/http://www.vbma.us/|url-status=live}}</ref> By 1855, members of the Klickitat peoples had been imprisoned at the Vancouver Barracks. The hostile conditions of their detainment inspired some of the Klickitats to decamp.<ref name=":0" />

This group of Klickitat peoples headed north, led by Chief Umtuch (or Umtux, according to some accounts).<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-information-outreach/battle-ground-city-without-battle-1855|title=Proud Past: Battle Ground: City Without a Battle (1855)|date=2017|website=Clark County Washington|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210020107/https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-information-outreach/battle-ground-city-without-battle-1855|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/stream/cathlametoncolum01stro#page/86/mode/2up|title=Cathlamet on the Columbia|last=Strong|first=Thomas Nelson|publisher=The Holy Press|year=1906|pages=82–93}}</ref> When the community at [[Fort Vancouver]] discovered this escape, they assembled an armed contingent led by Captain [[William Strong (Oregon judge)|William Strong]] to pursue the Klickitats. Captain Strong's party eventually found the Klickitats near the present-day location of downtown Battle Ground.<ref name=":1" />

Details of the standoff vary. However, accounts agree that Chief Umtuch and Captain Strong engaged in some sort of negotiations, which resulted in the Klickitats agreeing to return to the Barracks. After this decision, at least one shot was fired, resulting in the death of Chief Umtuch, reportedly by one of Captain Strong's soldiers.<ref name=":1" />

The Klickitat asked Captain Strong to leave them alone so they might properly bury their chief. After some deliberation, Captain Strong agreed, provided the Klickitats promised to return to the Fort, which they did a couple of days later.<ref name=":1" />

As a result of this event, settlers at the fort began to refer to that site as 'Strong's Battle Ground', which was later shortened to 'Battle Ground.' Two schools in Battle Ground were later named after Captain Strong and Chief Umtuch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chief Umtuch Middle School |url=https://cms.battlegroundps.org/ |website=Chief Umtuch Middle School |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016163734/https://cms.battlegroundps.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Early settlement===
Battle Ground was first settled in 1886 by Augustus H. Richter, who platted the town in 1902.<ref>{{cite book|last=Meany|first=Edmond S.|title=Origin of Washington geographic names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981;view=1up;seq=31|year=1923|publisher=University of Washington Press|location=Seattle|page=15|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124072536/https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981&view=1up&seq=31|url-status=live}}</ref> Battle Ground was officially incorporated on June 18, 1951. During early settlement in the area, large numbers of people populated Fort Vancouver and locations closer to the Columbia River.

===Later development===
The population of Battle Ground doubled between 2000 and 2010, becoming the second-largest city in Clark County. The city opened a [[community center]] in 2008 and a new [[public library]] in 2009.<ref name="Columbian-2011"/>

==Geography==
Battle Ground is located about {{convert|11|mi}} north northeast of [[Vancouver, Washington|Vancouver]], {{convert|32|mi}} south southwest of [[Mount St. Helens]]. It is near the geographical center of [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldbick |first1=John |title=Battle Ground |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/9321 |website=HistoryLink.org |access-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019220216/https://www.historylink.org/File/9321 |url-status=live }}</ref> Battle Ground is {{Convert|25.5|mi|km}} from [[Portland, Oregon]], and {{Convert|161|mi|km}} from [[Seattle]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

===Climate===
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 888
|1970= 1438
|1980= 2774
|1990= 3758
|2000= 9296
|2010= 17571
|2020= 20743
|estyear=2024
|estimate=22959
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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Between 2000 and 2005, Battle Ground ranked fourth in the state for population growth, out of 279 eligible incorporated communities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimates/april-1-official-population-estimates|title=April 1 official population estimates | Office of Financial Management|website=www.ofm.wa.gov|access-date=January 24, 2021|archive-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719085931/http://www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/april1/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Battle Ground, Washington – Racial Composition'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Battle Ground city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Battle%20Ground%20city,%20Washington&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2}}</ref> (NH = Non-Hispanic) {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''}}
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!Number
!Percentage
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|16,856
|81.3%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|171
|0.8%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|96
|0.5%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|401
|1.9%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|68
|0.3%
|-
|[[Some Other Race]] (NH)
|93
|0.4%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|1,233
|5.9%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|1,825
|8.8%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''20,743'''
|'''100.0%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 20,743 people, and 7,178 households, and 5,275 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Battle%20Ground%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|2428.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,449 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 83.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.8% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|some other races]] and 9.4% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 8.8% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Battle Ground city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/battle-ground-city-washington/160-5304475/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref>

26.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.3% were under 5 years of age, and 12.4% were 65 and older. The gender makeup was 50.9% female, and 49.1% male.

The median household income was $94,360, and the per capita income was $37,287. 6.4% of the population were under the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]].

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 17,571 people, 5,652 households, and 4,365 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2454.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,952 housing units at an average density of {{convert|831.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population. 15.0% were of German, 10.7% Irish, 9.9% English and 6.4% Ukrainian ancestry.

There were 5,652 households, of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.53.

The median age in the city was 30 years. 34.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64, and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 9,296 people, 3,071 households, and 2,346 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2552.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,196 housing units at an average density of {{convert|877.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White, 0.49% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population. 15.4% were of German, 11.5% United States or American, 9.4% English, 7.2% Irish, 6.1% Finnish, and 5.8% Norwegian ancestry. 94.0% spoke English, 3.9% Spanish and 1.6% Russian as their first language.

There were 3,071 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,070, and the median income for a family was $49,876. Males had a median income of $41,133 versus $25,215 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,139. About 7.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

=== Religion ===
Battle Ground is known for having one of the largest populations of Old Apostolic Lutheran Christians in the United States.{{Citation needed|reason=Notable but needs sourcing|date=July 2025}}

==Arts and culture==
Every summer, Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days, comprising a number of community events such as parades and a chili [[cook-off]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Battle Ground 54th Harvest Days |url=https://clarkcountylive.com/battle-ground-54th-harvest-days-july-18th-19th/ |website=Clark County Live |date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172903/https://clarkcountylive.com/battle-ground-54th-harvest-days-july-18th-19th/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Battle Ground participates annually in the [[Portland Rose Festival]]'s Grand Floral Parade, and 2019 marked the city's 65th float in the parade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Littman |first1=Adam |title=Popular Battle Ground resident grand marshal of Rose Festival Grand Floral Walk |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/jun/06/popular-battle-ground-resident-grand-marshal-of-rose-festival-grand-floral-walk/html |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Columbian |date=June 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172916/https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/jun/06/popular-battle-ground-resident-grand-marshal-of-rose-festival-grand-floral-walk/html/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2006, it received the Sweepstakes Award for Most Outstanding Float in the Parade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Case |first1=Marvin |title=BG float parades through Portland |url=http://www.thereflector.com/news/article_8083fa5c-6e6f-11e8-a71a-c38c747ccd0c.html |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Reflector |date=June 12, 2018 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172854/http://www.thereflector.com/news/article_8083fa5c-6e6f-11e8-a71a-c38c747ccd0c.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
Battle Ground contains 22 parks with a total of {{convert|72.8|acre|ha}} of park space and an additional {{convert|206|acre|ha}} of [[open space reserve]]s in five areas. Of these parks, seven are classified as "undeveloped".<ref name="BGPMP">{{cite news |last1=Barker |first1=Cade |title=Battle Ground parks master plan virtual open house highlights future of Remy Park, others |url=https://www.thereflector.com/stories/battle-ground-parks-master-plan-virtual-open-house-highlights-future-of-remy-park-others,332669 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The Reflector |date=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

Undeveloped areas include Durkee Park, a {{convert|35|acre|ha|adj=mid}} plot located west of the city center off SR 502. The undeveloped land was donated by a local family in 1997 and meant to be used as a nature trail site. The city planned to use the grounds for a sports complex but the original owners prefer the original trail use idea. As of 2024, the final use of the property is still undecided.
Neighboring sites, {{convert|4.5|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Remy Park and {{convert|13|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Gardner Oaks, are planned to include a variety of playgrounds, pet areas, and fitness and sports related activities. Remy Park, which includes an existing trail, encompasses a total of {{convert|80.2|acre|ha}} but the parcel is limited for development.<ref name="BGPMP"/> Developed parks include Fairgrounds Park, which hosts several ballfields.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Helgason |first1=Norman |title=Durkee Park likely to become trail system after meeting |url=https://www.thereflector.com/stories/durkee-park-likely-to-become-trail-system-after-meeting,340208 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |work=[[The Reflector (Washington newspaper)|The Reflector]] |date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>

In June 2007, the city of Battle Ground opened a {{convert|25,000|sqft|sqm|adj=mid}} [[skate park]] in downtown.<ref name="Columbian-2011">{{cite news |last=Harshman |first=Marissa |date=February 27, 2011 |title=Big changes in small-town Battle Ground |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2011/feb/27/big-changes-in-small-town-battle-ground/ |work=The Columbian |accessdate=January 3, 2012}}</ref>

==Economy==
Battle Ground is at the epicenter of the growing Clark County wine industry with three wineries and one tasting room.{{Citation needed|date=October 2019}}

==Education==
Almost all of Battle Ground is served by the [[Battle Ground Public Schools]],<ref name=CensusSDMap2020>{{Cite map |author=Geography Division|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Clark County, WA |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213406/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011.pdf |date=December 21, 2020|archive-date=June 2, 2021 |access-date=2025-03-23|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> which includes (as of 2025):

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* Amboy Middle School (Grades 5-8)
* [[Battle Ground High School]] (Grades 9-12)
* Captain Strong Primary School (Grades K-4)
* Chief Umtuch Middle School (Grades 5-8)
* Daybreak Primary School (Grades K-4)
* Daybreak Middle School (Grades 5-8)
* Glenwood Heights Primary School (Grades K-4)
* Laurin Middle School (Grades 5-8)
* Maple Grove Primary School (Grades K-4)
* Pleasant Valley Middle School (Grades 5-8)
* Pleasant Valley Primary School (Grades K-4)
* [[Prairie High School (Vancouver, Washington)]] (Grades 9-12)
* Tukes Valley Primary School (Grades K-4)
* [[Tukes Valley Middle School]] (Grades 5-8)
* Yacolt Primary School (Grades K-4)
{{div col end}}

Alternative schools:
* [[Center for Agriculture, Science & Environmental Education|CASEE (Center for Agriculture, Science & Environmental Education)]]
* [[Summit View High School (Brush Prairie)|Summit View High School]] – (Grades 9-12)
* [[River HomeLink]] (Grades K-12)
* Battle Ground Virtual Academy (Grades K-12)
* [[CAM Academy]] (Grades 3-12)

Chief Umtuch Primary School, the city's oldest primary school, was demolished in 2007. [[Lewisville Campus|Lewisville Middle School]] was closed in 2007 but is still used for its gym, parking lot, and meetings. The Battle Ground HomeLink program was closed in 2012 and is succeeded by [[River HomeLink]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-07-25 |title=CAM Jr.-Sr. High School adds grades 3, 4 and HomeLink schools merge |url=http://thereflector.com/stories/cam-jr-sr-high-school-adds-grades-3-4-and-homelink-schools-merge,60633 |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=The Reflector |language=en}}</ref> Maple Grove Middle School was folded into the primary school in 2013 and classes for grades 5-8 were subsequently eliminated, following district boundary adjustments.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-09 |title=Battle Ground schools consider changes to boundaries |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/apr/10/battle-ground-schools-consider-changes-to-boundaries/ |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=The Columbian |language=en-US}}</ref>

A small piece of Battle Ground is in [[Hockinson School District]].<ref name=CensusSDMap2020/>

==Transportation==
Battle Ground is accessed from [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] at exits 9 and 11 and [[Interstate 205 (Oregon–Washington)|Interstate 205]] at exit 32. [[Washington State Route 502|State Route 502]] and [[Washington State Route 503|State Route 503]] intersect in Battle Ground.

Bus services are provided by the local transit authority, [[C-Tran (Washington)|C-Tran]], to [[Vancouver, Washington|Downtown Vancouver]], [[Delta Park/Vanport station]] (served by the [[MAX Light Rail]] system), [[Clark College (Washington)|Clark College]], [[Hazel Dell, Washington|Hazel Dell]], [[Yacolt]], and the [[Vancouver Mall]]. The closest commercial airport to the city is [[Portland International Airport]], situated {{convert|18.5|mi|km}} away.

==Notable people==
* [[Richie Frahm]], professional basketball player<ref>{{cite web |title=NBA Players: Richie Frahm Profile and Basic Stats |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/f/richie_frahm.htm |website=Land of Basketball |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170707/https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/f/richie_frahm.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Tonya Harding]], figure skater<ref>{{cite news |last=Brodesser-Akner |first=Taffy |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Tonya Harding Would Like Her Apology Now |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/movies/tonya-harding-i-tonya-nancy-kerrigan-scandal.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=March 8, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Rob Hotchkiss]], musician{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* [[Jonathan Jackson (actor)|Jonathan Jackson]], actor<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation/jonathan-jackson-enation-release-new-single|title=Jonathan Jackson + Enation Release New Single|date=June 9, 2014|work=Guitar World|access-date=September 19, 2018|language=en|archive-date=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920045836/https://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation/jonathan-jackson-enation-release-new-single|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="bg_people1" />
* [[Bethany Joy Lenz]], actress<ref name="bg_people1">{{cite news |last1=Mary Ann |first1=Albright |title=A hometown for 'General Hospital,' 'One Tree Hill' stars, musicians |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/apr/19/online-bg-celebs/ |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Columbian |date=April 19, 2010 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170640/https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/apr/19/online-bg-celebs/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Zia McCabe]], musician<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/24/1058853193522.html | title=Class A act | publisher=Sydney Morning Herald | date=July 25, 2003 | access-date=May 17, 2012}}
</ref>
* [[Kaleb McGary]], professional football player
* [[Arnold Riegger]], sport shooter and Olympian<ref>{{cite news |last=Pisapia |first=John |date=July 8, 1996 |title=The stuff of legend |page=B1 |work=[[The Daily News (Longview)|The Daily News]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94712537/the-stuff-of-legend/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=February 11, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Richie Sexson]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Richie Sexson Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/richie-sexson-122027 |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170640/https://www.mlb.com/player/richie-sexson-122027 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Gerry Staley]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Gerry Staley Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/gerry-staley-122646 |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170649/https://www.mlb.com/player/gerry-staley-122646 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
* Strong, Harry M., ''The Adventures of a Pioneer Judge & His Family'', COLUMBIA Magazine: Winter 2002–03; Vol. 16, No. 4. [https://web.archive.org/web/20080623075601/http://www.wshs.org/wshs/columbia/articles/0402-a1.htm The Adventures of a Pioneer Judge & His Family]
* Tucker, Louise M., ''Battle Ground . . . In and Around'', 2006. [http://www.battlegroundhistorybook.com/Battle_Ground..._In_and_Around/Home.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624221352/http://www.battlegroundhistorybook.com/Battle_Ground..._In_and_Around/Home.html |date=June 24, 2020 }}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.cityofbg.org/}}
* [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9321 History of Battle Ground] at [[HistoryLink]]
* [http://www.battlegroundchamber.org/ Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce]

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Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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'''Mountlake Terrace''' is a suburban city in [[Snohomish County, Washington]], United States. It lies on the southern border of the county, adjacent to [[Shoreline, Washington|Shoreline]] and [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], and is {{convert|13|mi|km}} north of [[Seattle]]. The city had a population of 19,909 people counted in the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].

Mountlake Terrace was founded in 1949 by real estate developers on the site of a disused [[Aerodrome|airfield]], intending to provide low-cost housing for veterans. Within five years, the community had grown to over 5,000 people and was [[Municipal incorporation|incorporated]] as a city in 1954 to provide municipal services. An [[industrial park]] was developed at the northwest corner of the city, which was connected by [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] after it opened in 1965. Mountlake Terrace originally had several small [[shopping center]]s that declined due to the local economy and a pair of [[arson]]s in 1990.

The city government began developing a downtown revitalization plan with [[mixed-use development|mixed-use buildings]] in the 2000s, with hopes of growing beyond a [[bedroom community]] for Seattle commuters. [[Mountlake Terrace station]], a major bus hub, opened in 2009 and is also served by [[Link light rail]] service, which began in 2024. The city has several [[park]]s, including access to [[Lake Ballinger]], and hosts an annual summer festival that is part of [[Seafair]].

==History==
[[File:Great Western Lumber Co, Lake Ballinger, Aug 19, 1907 (CURTIS 249).jpeg|thumb|right|Logging on [[Lake Ballinger]], photographed by [[Asahel Curtis]] in 1907]]

The southwestern region of Snohomish County was originally inhabited by the [[Snohomish people]], who primarily settled along the [[Puget Sound]] and used inland areas for seasonal hunting and [[foraging]]. In 1862, [[Puget Mill Company]] acquired {{convert|17,000|acre|ha}} in the newly-formed county, including the thickly-forested plateau where modern-day Mountlake Terrace sits and the adjacent [[Lake Ballinger|Lake McAleer]]. The land was logged by 1900 and was later subdivided into {{convert|10|acre|ha|adj=mid}} [[chicken farm|chicken ranches]], which were sold to farmers.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Tate |first=Cassandra |date=April 6, 2008 |title=Mountlake Terrace — Thumbnail History |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8576 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> Judge [[Richard A. Ballinger]] purchased Lake McAleer in 1901 and renamed it to Lake Ballinger for his father, later leaving the area to become [[Mayor of Seattle|Seattle mayor]].<ref name="MLT-60Years">{{cite news |date=December 2014 |title=Mountlake Terrace Looking Back 60 Years & Beyond |pages=1, 4–5 |url=http://www.cityofmlt.com/Archive/ViewFile/Item/2850 |work=City Happenings |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref> The [[Shriners|Nile Shrine]] of Seattle purchased {{convert|135|acre|ha}} on the east side of the lake in 1927, building a [[Meetinghouse|clubhouse]] and later a private [[golf course]].<ref name="MLT-60Years"/>

An [[interurban]] railway between [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] and [[Seattle]] opened in 1910, improving access from the farms to various markets. Many of these small farms failed during the [[Great Depression]] and were affected by the closure of the interurban in 1939, following the completion of [[Washington State Route 99|Highway 99]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The area remained home to chicken and [[mink]] farms well into the 1950s, while areas to the south underwent suburban development.<ref name="PI-Bailey1998">{{cite news |last=Bailey |first=Gil |date=April 18, 1998 |title=Mountlake Terrace: This bedroom community has some living room |page=D1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref>

===Development and incorporation===

A [[Aerodrome|landing field]] was built on the north side of the King–Snohomish county line by the federal government for use during [[World War II]]. It was abandoned after the war, despite plans to expand it for civilian aviation, and acquired by real estate developers Albert LaPierre and Jack Peterson in 1949.<ref name="Times-1964">{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Bob |date=November 29, 1964 |title=$5 Loan Needed to Get City Going |page=12 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> LaPierre and Peterson named the property "Mountlake Terrace" for its plateau-like setting with views of [[Lake Washington]] and [[Mount Rainier]], and sought to develop a low-income [[bedroom community]] for returning veterans.<ref name="Cameron-298">{{cite book |last1=Cameron |first1=David A. |last2=LeWarne |first2=Charles P. |last3=May |first3=M. Allan |last4=O'Donnell |first4=Jack C. |last5=O'Donnell |first5=Lawrence E. |year=2005 |title=Snohomish County: An Illustrated History |pages=298–299 |publisher=Kelcema Books LLC |location=Index, Washington |isbn=978-0-9766700-0-1 |oclc=62728798}}</ref> Construction on the first 250 homes began in June 1949, using a simple {{convert|20 by 30|ft|m|adj=mid}} floorplan with two bedrooms and basic amenities. The [[cinderblock]] homes were built in an [[assembly line]], taking several weeks to complete and leaving landscaping and interior painting to the owners.<ref name="MLT-60Years"/><ref name="Cameron-298"/> The homes were initially priced at a minimum of $4,999 (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US-GDP|4999|1949|r=-3|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars) and sold quickly, requiring expansion beyond the initial [[subdivision (land)|subdivision]].{{inflation-fn|US-GDP}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Staples |first=Alice |date=September 18, 1949 |title=$4,999 Two-Bedroom Home Draws Interest |page=25 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Mountlake Terrace was one of the first large-scale suburban developments in the [[Pacific Northwest]], becoming the second-largest residential area in Snohomish County with 5,000 people by 1954.<ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=November 28, 1979 |title=The town of G.I. block houses celebrates 25th |page=H6 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="Times-Place">{{cite news |last=Meyers |first=Georg N. |date=May 29, 1954 |title=Fast-Growing 'City' Ready to Take Place on Map |page=18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> LaPierre and Peterson developed additional areas to the north and east of their initial subdivision, later adding larger homes that remained in an affordable price range for young families.<ref name="Cameron-298"/> A small [[shopping center]] opened on the south side of the county line, followed by a second in the modern-day Town Center in June 1954 with the area's first [[supermarket]].<ref name="Cameron-298"/><ref>{{cite news |date=July 1, 1954 |title=10,000 Take In Opening Of New Store |page=16 |work=[[The Everett Herald]]}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace remained an unincorporated area that was reliant on the county government for services, which were unable to cope with the rising population of the area. The telephone system used a [[party line (telephony)|party line]] shared between 10 homes, the [[water main]]s and [[septic tank]]s were prone to failure, and the community lacked protection due to their distance from the nearest sheriff's precinct.<ref name="Cameron-298"/><ref>{{cite news |date=June 8, 1952 |title=Test Well May End Acute Water Shortage at Mountlake Terrace |page=25 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

LaPierre and Peterson funded construction of a local [[fire station]] and provided a [[police radio]] to link community volunteers with the county sheriff in Everett, but response times for emergencies remained long.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=301}} Patrick McMahan, a local [[firefighter]], began organizing an [[Municipal incorporation|incorporation]] campaign in 1953 after waiting a day for the sheriff to respond to an attempted [[burglary]] at his home. He first proposed an annexation into [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] at a city council meeting in June 1953, where he was rejected by the mayor but approached by a city councilmember who suggested incorporating as a separate city.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=301}}<ref name="Times-2003">{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=December 3, 2003 |title=Mountlake Terrace prepares for its 50th-birthday party |page=H17 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20031203&slug=mltbirthday03n |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref> An incorporation committee was formed by McMahan and other residents, including two attorneys, and collected 650 signatures for their petition to the county government.<ref name="MLT-60Years"/><ref>{{cite news |date=June 2, 1954 |title=Mountlake Terrace Petitions Tallied |page=9 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The county commissioners scheduled an incorporation ballot measure and a concurrent city council election for November 23, 1954. An anti-incorporation bloc was formed by Mountlake Terrace residents who were opposed to increased taxes and potential costs that were previously covered by the county government.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 22, 1954 |title=Mountlake Terrace Votes Tomorrow on Incorporation |page=26 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The vote ended 517–483 in favor of incorporating as a third-class city with a [[council–manager government]] and elected five councilmembers, including the wife of an anti-incorporation leader.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 24, 1954 |title=Mountlake Will Become City |page=4 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=November 25, 1954 |title=New Councilwoman Surprised, Pleased |page=7 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The new city council convened the following day and appointed hardware store owner Gilbert "Gil" Geiser as the first mayor of Mountlake Terrace.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 25, 1954 |title=First Mayor Of Mountlake Terrace |page=7 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Geiser loaned $5 (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US-GDP|5|1954|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars){{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} to the city government to file an incorporation charter with the state government, which was issued on November 29 and delivered the following day.<ref name="Times-1964"/><ref>{{cite news |date=December 1, 1954 |title=Mountlake Terrace Gets Charter |page=16 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> [[City manager]] Evan Peterson was hired from [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] and initially conducted city business from his car before renting an empty two-bedroom house to act as an interim [[city hall]].{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=302}}<ref>{{cite news |date=December 7, 1954 |title=Mountlake Terrace's City Manager on Job |page=15 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===Early growth===

Within a few years of incorporating, the city government had rebuilt most of Mountlake Terrace's original roads, added {{convert|14|mi|km}} of sidewalks, and begun work on a permanent water and sewer system.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=305}} The early homes in the neighborhood were renovated and expanded with financial assistance from the [[Federal Housing Administration]], which also encouraged neighborhood improvements.<ref name="Times-1964"/> In 1955, the city annexed {{convert|150|acre|ha}}, bringing its population to over 5,400, opened its own [[post office]], and established a [[police department]] with five full-time personnel.<ref name="MLT-60Years"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Hill |date=February 4, 1956 |title=Mountlake Terrace is Thriving, Enthusiastic City |page=18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The [[Edmonds School District]] built several schools for the growing city, including [[Mountlake Terrace High School]], which opened in September 1960.<ref name="Times-Hall1962">{{cite news |last=Staples |first=Alice |date=January 14, 1962 |title=Booming Mountlake Terrace Will Move Into $325,000 City Hall |page=28 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=September 7, 1960 |title=New Mountlake Terrace Senior High School |page=1 |work=The Enterprise}}</ref>

Mountlake Terrace's population increased by 50 percent within its first five years of incorporating and doubled between 1950 and 1960.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=307}} LaPierre and Peterson donated land for the construction of several churches, including the St. Pius X Catholic Church, which held its first [[Catholic Mass|mass]] on June 22, 1955.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> In 1958, the city government signed agreements with the sewer districts of Edmonds and Ronald (now part of [[Shoreline, Washington|Shoreline]]) to form a "Little [[King County Metro|Metro]]" and share treatment facilities.<ref>{{cite news |last=Reddin |first=John J. |date=May 4, 1958 |title=Communities Get Together and Form 'Little Metro' Plan |page=29 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city also placed restrictions on [[Structure relocation|relocated homes]] from Seattle later that year, following a surge of those displaced from the construction of [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], a major regional freeway that would later reach Mountlake Terrace.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 4, 1958 |title=Mountlake Puts Curb On House-Moving |page=21 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

In the early 1960s, a new [[industrial park]] was developed in Mountlake Terrace that attracted several companies, including electronics firm [[Fluke Corporation|John Fluke Corporation]], who moved 325 employees from Seattle in 1960.<ref name="Times-Hall1962"/><ref>{{cite news |date=March 15, 1964 |title=Housewives Have Niche In Electronics |page=27 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Several retailers and other small businesses opened at Mountlake Terrace's shopping centers, including a pair facing each other at the intersection of 232nd Street Southwest and 56th Avenue West.<ref name="MLT-60Years"/> The city passed a [[bond issue]] in 1961 to fund construction of a permanent city hall, which opened in October 1962 with {{convert|17,800|sqft|sqm}} of space for the city government, police department, and [[fire department]].<ref name="Times-Hall1962"/><ref>{{cite news |date=October 24, 1962 |title=Open house, dedication set for new Terrace Civic Center |page=1 |work=The Enterprise}}</ref> In 1964, Mountlake Terrace approved a bond issue solely for parks, which was later used to construct the Recreation Pavilion in 1968.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Bob |date=December 26, 1965 |title=South Snohomish County: A rural area 20 years ago, it now has four cities, 67,000 residents and a concern for the future |pages=10–11 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=October 13, 1968 |title=Terrace's $650,000 Recreation Pavilion to Open |page=18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Interstate 5 opened on February 3, 1965, providing faster access from bedroom communities in Snohomish County to Seattle.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|pages=331–332}} On the same day, the adjacent area of [[Brier, Washington|Brier]] voted to be incorporated as a city, in part to prevent an annexation by Mountlake Terrace.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 29, 1964 |title=Mountlake Terrace Given Cold Shoulder |page=12 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=February 3, 1965 |title=Rural Area Votes to Be City of Brier |page=9 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The two cities later settled a dispute over sewer services that would allow Brier to use Mountlake Terrace's system.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Bob |date=July 9, 1965 |title=Mountlake, Brier Dispute Over Sewer Services Eases |page=18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===Late 20th century===

The completion of the [[Boeing Everett Factory]] spurred continued population growth in the region, with Mountlake Terrace nearly doubling to over 16,000 residents by 1970.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The prosperity was short-lived, however, as Boeing announced major [[layoff]]s after the collapse of the [[Boeing 2707|supersonic transport program]], which caused a local recession.{{sfnp|Cameron|LeWarne|May|O'Donnell|2005|p=340}} The city government had hoped to develop a standalone town center, but local businesses were unable to compete with the [[Alderwood Mall]] in Lynnwood, which opened in 1979 and drew away shoppers.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> Mountlake Terrace's population declined slightly in the 1970s, resulting in the closure of some local schools and the post office.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macdonald |first=Sally |date=January 7, 1981 |title=Edmonds to close 2 junior highs this year |page=F1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Suffia |first=David |date=April 18, 1979 |title=Mail suit slow to make it to docket |page=H5 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The number of housing units increased significantly through the construction of apartments and [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]]s, but the average occupancy per household decreased.<ref name="Times-1985">{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=May 29, 1985 |title=Mountlake Terrace block houses are bleak but cheap |page=H2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city government had a budget deficit of $420,000 in 1979 (equivalent to ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US-GDP|420000|1979}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars){{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} due to declines in revenue and its small [[sales tax]] base.<ref>{{cite news |last=Suffia |first=David |date=November 21, 1979 |title=Terrace facing half-million-dollar budget deficit |page=F4 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Fluke moved its headquarters in Everett in 1981 and was later replaced by [[Premera Blue Cross|Blue Cross]], which moved from Seattle and became the largest employer in the city.<ref name="PI-Bailey1998"/><ref name="Times-220th">{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=June 2, 1982 |title=Interchange may face opposition |page=F6 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city government continued to encourage development of its industrial center on the northwest side of Interstate 5, including improvements to a freeway interchange and special zoning initiatives.<ref name="Times-220th"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=May 16, 1984 |title=Mountlake Terrace working for new image as business center |page=F2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The freeway project also included funding from the state government to improve city parks and sports fields as compensation for lost land at an [[elementary school]] in Melody Hill.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=March 13, 1985 |title=Changes to I-5 give Mountlake Terrace $420,000 to play with |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A {{convert|18|acre|ha|adj=mid}} site at the southwest corner of the original subdivision with 14 homes and several small business was proposed for a hotel and commercial development that was later put on hold because of planning complications.<ref name="Times-1985"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=March 16, 1983 |title='Tourist Zone' plan supported for site in Mountlake Terrace |page=F2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The site was later revived in the late 1980s as Gateway Place, an office and retail complex that began construction in 1989.<ref>{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=January 31, 1989 |title=Mountlake Terrace development appears to be back on track |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Milburn |first=Karen |date=October 18, 1991 |title=American States finds a home |page=D8 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Despite repeated decreases in spending, the city's budget had a $1.3 million deficit (equivalent to ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US-GDP|1300000|1989}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars){{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} in 1989 due to increased administrative costs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Koch |first=Anne |date=November 29, 1989 |title=City council tries to close $1 million gap |page=H3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> A pair of [[arson]] fires in downtown Mountlake Terrace destroyed two shopping centers and caused $3 million in damage (equivalent to ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US-GDP|3000000|1990}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars).{{inflation-fn|US-GDP}} As a result, one shopping center took 20 months to reopen and the other was closed permanently.<ref name="Times-Plans2006">{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=April 7, 2006 |title=Big plans for Mountlake Terrace |page=B2 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20060407&slug=mltdowntown07e |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> The city government opposed the construction of a [[strip club]] in the 1990s and debated a comprehensive rezoning of the town center to support traditional retail and commercial uses.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=October 29, 1999 |title=Traffic, business dominate election |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace rebuilt its high school in 1991 and opened a variety of recreational facilities by the end of the decade, including an indoor [[ice-skating rink]] and a section of the multi-use [[Interurban Trail (Snohomish County)|Interurban Trail]], alongside plans for two casinos.<ref>{{cite news |last=Monson |first=Suzanne |date=January 6, 2002 |title=Recreation, affordability reward Mountlake Terrace residents |page=E2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Lenny |date=April 15, 1994 |title=Olympic-sized ice rink for Mountlake Terrace |page=E4 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=October 22, 2003 |title=Mountlake Terrace may get 2 new casinos on 220th Street |page=H17 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===21st century redevelopment===
[[File:Mountlake Terrace 236th&56th.JPG|thumb|right|An intersection in the Mountlake Terrace town center in 2010, before major development began]]

The city government began planning for a redeveloped town center in the early 2000s, passing zoning regulations to spur the construction of [[mixed-use development|mixed-use]] residential and commercial. The town center plan, which was adopted in 2007, allowed for building heights of up to seven stories, encouraged architectural variety, and required smaller [[setback (land use)|setbacks]] from sidewalks.<ref name="Times-Plans2006"/><ref name="Times-2007">{{cite news |last=Moreira |first=Naila |date=May 2, 2007 |title=City has vision of friendly, walkable downtown |page=H3 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/city-has-vision-of-friendly-walkable-downtown/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> The changes were dependent on the construction of the [[Mountlake Terrace station|Mountlake Terrace Transit Center]], a major bus hub that opened in 2007 with a [[parking garage]].<ref name="Times-2007"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=February 20, 2009 |title=Mountlake Terrace park-and-ride will have more room Monday |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mountlake-terrace-park-and-ride-will-have-more-room-monday/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

The first major project to use the new town center plan, a five-story apartment building with shops, was approved in 2010 and opened in 2013 as Arbor Village.<ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=April 12, 2010 |title=Revitalizing Mountlake Terrace's downtown |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/revitalizing-mountlake-terraces-downtown/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Watkins |first=Amy |date=July 7, 2014 |title=Terrace's Arbor Village draws praise |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/terraces-arbor-village-draws-praise/ |work=The Everett Herald Business Journal |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> Two more buildings were completed later in the decade, along with reconstruction of the city's [[main street]] (56th Avenue West).<ref name="History">{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/405/History |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Evan |date=July 23, 2015 |title=MLT to use state money, grants, local money to revitalize Main Street |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mlt-to-use-state-money-grants-local-money-to-revitalize-main-street/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> An extension of [[Link light rail]] along Interstate 5, including a station at Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, was approved by voters in 2008 and opened in 2024.<ref name="Herald-LR2019">{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=September 4, 2019 |title=Historic groundbreaking for Lynnwood light rail extension |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/historic-groundbreaking-for-lynnwood-light-rail-extension/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Times-LR2024">{{cite news |last1=Deshais |first1=Nicholas |last2=Lindblom |first2=Mike |date=August 30, 2024 |title=New light rail stations draw big crowds for first trips |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-light-rail-stations-draw-big-crowds-for-first-trips/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 30, 2024}}</ref> The light rail extension triggered an update to the town center in 2019 that would allow for building heights of 12 stories and encouraging [[walkability|walkable]] development with smaller [[city block|blocks]].<ref name="Herald-TC2019">{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=October 28, 2019 |title=Mountlake Terrace envisions a dense, walkable Town Center |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mountlake-terrace-envisions-a-dense-walkable-town-center/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> A strip of land along Interstate 5 near the transit center, including the former Evergreen Elementary School, is being redeveloped into a three-building housing complex with 600 apartments and retail space that will open in stages from 2020 to 2026.<ref name="Herald-Station2018">{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=May 31, 2018 |title=Work starting on buildings along I-5 in Mountlake Terrace |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/groundwork-starting-on-buildings-along-i-5-in-mountlake-terrace/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

The city hall building was permanently closed on July 18, 2009, a year after a ceiling collapse in the city council chambers revealed structural issues and hidden [[asbestos]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Fyall |first=Chris |date=May 27, 2009 |title=Mountlake Terrace puts old city hall in the past |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mountlake-terrace-puts-old-city-hall-in-the-past/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref> The city government temporarily relocated to various office spaces in the city before moving into an interim city hall at an office park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fyall |first=Chris |date=July 22, 2009 |title=MLT City Hall moves |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/mlt-city-hall-moves/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref> The building was demolished in 2010 and funding for a new city hall at the site was approved by voters in 2017 as the centerpiece of a [[civic campus]] adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Stevick |first=Eric |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Mountlake Terrace voters handily backing new civic campus |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/voters-handily-backing-new-civic-center-for-mountlake-terrace/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref> The new city hall opened in September 2021 and cost $12.5 million to construct.<ref name="CivicCampus">{{cite press release |date=September 18, 2021 |title=Dedication Ceremony Celebrates New MLT Civic Campus |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1004 |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Allied Construction to rebuild part of Mountlake Terrace civic campus |url=https://www.djc.com/news/co/12127764.html |work=[[Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==

Mountlake Terrace is in southwestern Snohomish County, approximately {{convert|14|mi|km}} north of [[Downtown Seattle]] on [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]].<ref name="Times-2006">{{cite news |last=McManman |first=Don |date=June 3, 2006 |title=Mountlake Terrace now in sweet spot for affordability, easy commuting |page=E4 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20060603&slug=realneighborhood04 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |date=March 2013 |title=Snohomish County Urban Growth Areas and Incorporated Cities |url=http://www.snoco.org/docs/scd/PDF/PDS_UGA/County_11x17.pdf |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> It is on the southern border of the county, beyond which lies the cities of [[Shoreline, Washington|Shoreline]] and [[Lake Forest Park, Washington|Lake Forest Park]] in [[King County, Washington|King County]].<ref name="Times-2006"/> The [[city limits]] are generally defined to the west by Hall Creek and the [[Interurban Trail (Snohomish County)|Interurban Trail]], separating it from [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]]; to the north by 212th Street Southwest and [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]]; and to the east by 39th Avenue West and [[Brier, Washington|Brier]].<ref name="StreetMap">{{cite map |date=April 2014 |title=City Street Map |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/259/City-Street-Map-PDF |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.06|sqmi|sqkm|2|abbr=on}} is land and {{convert|0.10|sqmi|sqkm|2|abbr=on}} is water.<ref name="Census-Gazetteer">{{cite web |title=2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2018_Gazetteer/2018_gaz_place_53.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>

The city sits on a [[plateau]] that is elevated from the surrounding landscape, with views of the [[Olympic Mountains|Olympic]] and [[Cascade Mountains|Cascade]] mountains.<ref name="Comp-LandUse">{{cite web |date=September 2019 |title=Land Use Element |work=City of Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive Plan |page=LU-1 |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/21857/Land-Use-Element-2019-Updated-Map |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> The Mountlake Terrace's elevation ranges from {{convert|263 to 528|ft|m}} above sea level, with an average altitude of {{convert|440|ft|m}}.<ref name="ParksPlan">{{cite web |date=December 2015 |title=Recreation, Parks and Open Space Master Plan |pages=6–8 |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/2067/Recreation-Parks-and-Open-Space-Master-Plan-2015 |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The southwestern portion of the city includes the {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=mid}} [[Lake Ballinger]], which is fed by Hall Creek from Lynnwood and discharges into McAleer Creek towards [[Lake Washington]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Fyall |first=Chris |date=May 29, 2008 |title=Lyon Creek removed from Ballinger efforts |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/lyon-creek-removed-from-ballinger-efforts-2/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lake Ballinger |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5353/Ballinger |publisher=Snohomish County Public Works |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> Other portions of Mountlake Terrace lie in the watersheds of Lyon Creek and Swamp Creek, which both drain into Lake Washington.<ref>{{cite map |title=Critical Areas: Water & Wildlife Features |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/558/Water-Wildlife-Features-Map |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |date=November 16, 2006 |title=Watershed and Hydrologic Features Map |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/257/Watershed-Boundaries-Basins-PDF |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>

===Neighborhoods===

Mountlake Terrace is divided into six designated neighborhoods for use in [[urban planning|city planning]]: the Town Center, Cascade View (formerly North Terrace), Cedar Terrace (formerly East Terrace), Gateway, Lake Ballinger, and Melody Hill.<ref name="Facilities">{{cite map |date=May 2016 |title=Public Facilities Map |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/9789/Public-Facilities-PDF |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Enterprise-Melody">{{cite news |last=Zappala |first=Jenny Lynn |date=March 3, 2008 |title=Moving in, moving up |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/moving-in-moving-up/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

* The Town Center between 220th and 236th streets is home to several retailers, restaurants, and civic buildings near Veterans Memorial Park.<ref name="Herald-60Years">{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=October 16, 2014 |title=60 years on, Mountlake Terrace is still making a splash with families |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/60-years-on-mountlake-terrace-is-still-making-a-splash-with-families/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> It is planned to be developed into a [[mixed-use development|mixed-use]] community with commercial and office space alongside denser housing.<ref name="Herald-TC2019"/>
* Cedar Terrace is located east of the Town Center and Terrace Creek Park, which is along a section of Lyon Creek. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with a [[shopping center]] and several apartment complexes along Cedar Way.<ref name="Comp-Livability">{{cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Community Livability Element |work=City of Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive Plan |pages=8–11 |url=https://wa-mountlaketerrace2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/17982/Community-Livability-Element |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>
* Cascade View encompasses the north side of the city, stretching from Interstate 5 in the west to the border with Brier in the east. It is predominantly residential and also includes the high school campus and a shopping center.<ref name="Comp-Livability"/>
* The Gateway neighborhood is a mostly residential neighborhood to the south of the Town Center with a commercial center near Interstate 5 and its interchange with State Route 104.<ref name="Comp-Livability"/> A parcel at the western edge of the neighborhood is being developed into a three-building complex with 600 apartments and retail.<ref name="Herald-Station2018"/>
* The predominantly residential Lake Ballinger neighborhood is located at the southwest corner of Mountlake Terrace, between the Interurban Trail and Interstate 5, and includes the eponymous lake.<ref name="Comp-Livability"/>
* Melody Hill has a mix of [[office park]]s, industrial businesses, and apartment buildings located in the northwest corner of the city.<ref name="Comp-Livability"/> The neighborhood is located atop a hill west of Interstate 5 and north of Lake Ballinger.<ref name="Enterprise-Melody"/>

==Economy==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; clear:right; margin:0 0 0.5em 1em;"
|+ Largest employers (2022)<ref name="Budget">{{cite web |date=December 5, 2022 |title=City of Mountlake Terrace, Washington 2023–2024 Adopted Biennial Budget |pages=23, 59–63 |url=https://cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/25251/2023-2024-Adopted-Biennial-Budget- |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=June 29, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! Employer || Employees
|-
| 1. [[Premera Blue Cross]] || 2,446
|-
| 2. City of Mountlake Terrace || 192
|-
| 3. 1st Security Bank || 175
|-
| 4. [[Umpqua Bank]] || 124
|-
| 5. [[Safeway]] || 110
|}

{{As of|2018}}, Mountlake Terrace has an estimated workforce population of 12,251 people, of which 11,753 are employed. The largest sectors of employment are educational and health services, at 26 percent, followed by professional services (12.9%) and retail (12.3%).<ref name="ACS">{{cite web |year=2019 |title=Selected Economic Characteristics: Mountlake Terrace, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=DP03&g=1600000US5347490&tid=ACSDP5Y2018.DP03&hidePreview=true |work=[[American Community Survey]] |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> The majority of workers in the city commute to other areas for employment, including 37.0 percent to [[Seattle]], 6.9 percent to [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], 6.0 percent to [[Everett, Washington|Everett]], and 5.8 percent to [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]]. Only 3.2 percent of Mountlake Terrace residents work within the city limits.<ref name="OnTheMap">{{cite web |title=Work Destination Report — Where Workers are Employed Who Live in the Selection Area — by Places (Cities, CDPs, etc.) |url=https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/ |work=OnTheMap |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> Over 67 percent of workers commute in [[single-occupancy vehicle|single-occupant]] vehicles, while 13 percent take [[public transportation]] and 12 percent use [[carpool]]s.<ref name="ACS"/>

The city had 1,404 registered businesses with 6,993 total jobs, according to 2012 estimates by the U.S. Census and [[Puget Sound Regional Council]], with most belonging to the professional services sector.<ref name="Census-Profile"/><ref>{{cite web |title=2012 Covered Employment Estimates |url=https://www.psrc.org/covered-employment-estimates |publisher=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace's employers attract commuters from around the region, with about 11 percent of workers living in Seattle and 7 percent from Everett.<ref name="OnTheMap"/> The largest employer in the city Terrace is [[health insurance]] firm [[Premera Blue Cross]], which has over 2,400 employees at its Mountlake Terrace headquarters.<ref name="Comp-Economy">{{cite web |date=September 2019 |title=Economic Vitality Element |page=8 |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/21643/Economic-Vitality-Element-2019 |work=Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive Plan |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Day |first=Kathy |date=October 24, 2000 |title=Premera signs lease for new Quadrant Park |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/premera-signs-lease-for-new-quadrant-park/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> Another major employer is [[Umpqua Bank]], which absorbed [[Sterling Bank (Washington)|Sterling Bank]] and its Mountlake Terrace-based subsidiary Golf Savings Bank.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fetters |first=Eric C. |date=October 7, 2012 |title=Sterling loan unit buys Terrace building |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/sterling-loan-unit-buys-terrace-building/ |work=The Everett Herald Business Journal |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Corliss |first=Bryan |date=February 13, 2006 |title=Sterling, Golf Savings to merge |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/sterling-golf-savings-to-merge/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

Mountlake Terrace's businesses had $223 million in total taxable retail sales in 2016, growing by 46 percent over a five-year period.<ref name="Comp-Economy"/>{{rp|10–11}} The city has several [[shopping center]]s that are concentrated in neighborhood centers and the Town Center area, which is proposed to become a mixed-use district.<ref name="Comp-Economy"/>{{rp|14}} The Town Center is home to several major retailers and restaurants, including the Diamond Knot Brewpub and Double DD Meats, among the oldest surviving businesses in the city.<ref name="Herald-60Years"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Mina |date=November 18, 2010 |title=Who's Who: Double DD Meats serves up the perfect cut |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/whos-who-double-dd-meats-serves-up-the-perfect-cut/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> Several [[office park]]s and industrial buildings are located on the 220th Street Southwest corridor northwest of the Town Center, including the Premera headquarters and other healthcare employers.<ref name="Comp-Economy"/>{{rp|15}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 9122
|1970= 16600
|1980= 16534
|1990= 19320
|2000= 20362
|2010= 19909
|2020= 21826
|estyear=2024
|estimate=25198
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
}}

Mountlake Terrace is the seventh largest city in Snohomish County by population, with 21,286 residents as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]].<ref name="Census-Profile"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Joseph |date=August 13, 2021 |title=2020 Census: Snohomish County grows by more than 114,000 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/2020-census-snohomish-county-grows-by-more-than-114000/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 22, 2024}}</ref> The city grew to a population of over 16,000 within 15 years of incorporating, but has remained mostly stable since then, with a jump in the 1980s and a small decline in the 2000s that resulted in school closures.<ref name="ParksPlan"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=March 15, 2011 |title=Explaining the Snohomish County school shuffle |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/explaining-the-snohomish-county-school-shuffle/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> The area was originally developed with [[single-family home]]s, but newer buildings include [[multi-family housing]] and denser residential development.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 2015 |title=Housing Element |work=City of Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive Plan |page=HO-3 |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/186/Housing-Element |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 U.S. census]], there were 19,909 people, 8,192 households, and 4,891 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|4903.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 8,602 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2118.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 71.7% White, 4.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.5% of the population.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Mountlake Terrace, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/mountlaketerracecitywashington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>

There were 8,192 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 20,362 people, 7,962 households, and 5,016 families living in the city. The population density was 5,036.7 people per square mile (1,946.0/km2). There were 8,217 housing units at an average density of 2,032.6 per square mile (785.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.70% White, 2.52% Black, 1.08% Native American, 10.64% Asian, 0.58% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 4.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.65% of the population.<ref name="Census2000">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Mountlake Terrace city, Washington |url=https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/mountlaketerrace.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |via=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>

There were 7,962 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.<ref name="Census2000"/>

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females, age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.<ref name="Census2000"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $47,238, and the median income for a family was $52,117. Males had a median income of $37,421 versus $28,796 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $21,566. About 5.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those aged 65 and older.<ref name="Census2000"/>

==Government and politics==
[[File:Redstone Corporate Center - Mountlake Terrace interim city hall.jpg|thumb|right|The interim [[city hall]] of Mountlake Terrace at an [[office park]] near [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]]]]

Mountlake Terrace is a noncharter incorporated [[City government in Washington (state)|code city]] with a [[Council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government.<ref name="Audit">{{cite web |date=April 4, 2019 |title=Accountability Audit Report: City of Mountlake Terrace |page=6 |url=https://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?arn=1023492&isFinding=false&sp=false |publisher=[[Washington State Auditor]] |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> The [[city council]] meets twice a month and has seven part-time members who are elected [[at-large]] in staggered four-year terms.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/587/City-Council |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> The [[city manager]] is appointed by the city council to act as chief administrator of the city government and appoints the executives of city departments and programs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Evan |date=January 28, 2016 |title=Mountlake Terrace using firm to find new city manager – this time for free |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mountlake-terrace-using-firm-to-find-new-city-manager-this-time-for-free/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> The city council also selects one of its members to serve as [[mayor]], a largely ceremonial role that includes presiding over council meetings, for a two-year term.<ref name="Audit"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Evan |date=February 16, 2016 |title=Johnson, Boyer, Smith, Krienke head city councils in south county |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/johnson-boyer-smith-krienke-head-city-councils-in-south-county/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>

Jeff Niten has served as the city manager of Mountlake Terrace since his appointment in April 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Watanabe |first=Ben |date=March 17, 2023 |title=New Mountlake Terrace city manager set for $200K salary |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-mountlake-terrace-city-manager-set-for-200k-salary/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 3, 2024}}</ref> Councilmember and [[realtor]] Kyoko Matsumoto Wright was appointed as mayor in December 2018 to finish the term of the late Jerry Smith.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Matsumoto Wright to serve as Mountlake Terrace mayor |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/matsumoto-wright-to-serve-as-mountlake-terrace-mayor/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> The city council also appoints citizens to serve on seven [[advisory board]]s: the Arts Advisory Commission, Civil Service Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board, Neighborhood Parks Improvement Subcommittee, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, and Salary Commission.<ref>{{cite web |title=Boards & Commissions |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/450/Boards-Commissions |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>

The city government had an annual operating budget of $29 million in 2017 that is largely funded by [[property tax|property]], [[sales tax|sales]], and [[utility tax|utility]] taxes.<ref name="Budget"/><ref name="Audit"/> It employs approximately 192 people who are organized into several departments that are overseen by the city manager and city council.<ref name="Budget"/> Mountlake Terrace provides its own municipal services, including [[animal control service|animal control]], building inspection, [[zoning]], public works, parks and recreation, [[tap water]], [[sewage treatment]], and a [[police department]].<ref name="Audit"/> The city government is based out of a [[city hall]] that opened in 2021 as part of a new [[civic center|civic campus]] in downtown, adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park.<ref name="CivicCampus"/> An interim city hall at an office park near Interstate 5 opened in 2008 after the previous city hall suffered a sudden roof collapse.<ref name="Facilities"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Mina |date=September 20, 2008 |title=Mountlake Terrace's interim City Hall holds open house |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mountlake-terraces-interim-city-hall-holds-open-house/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref>

Other municipal services are provided from regional entities, including [[firefighting]] and [[emergency medical services]] from [[South County Fire]], which inherited a contract signed by Mountlake Terrace with Fire District 1 in 2005.<ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=April 5, 2010 |title=Fire District 1's plans bumping up against growing cities |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/fire-district-1s-plans-bumping-up-against-growing-cities/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bryan |first=Zachariah |date=May 27, 2019 |title=After 40 years in fire service, South County chief retires |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-40-years-in-fire-service-south-county-chief-retires/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=March 2, 2022}}</ref> The city's inmates are sent to [[jail]]s operated by Snohomish County or the City of Lynnwood, which also has a [[municipal court]] for Mountlake Terrace's police cases.<ref>{{cite news |last=King |first=Rikki |date=September 6, 2014 |title=Increase in jail booking, housing fees will cost cities more |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/increase-in-jail-booking-housing-fees-will-cost-cities-more/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> The countywide [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] system oversees Mountlake Terrace's [[library]], while the [[Edmonds School District]] operates public schools in the city.<ref name="Budget"/>{{rp|16}}

At the federal level, Mountlake Terrace is part of the [[Washington's 1st congressional district|1st congressional district]], represented by Democrat [[Suzan DelBene]]. The district encompasses parts of Snohomish and King counties between Arlington and [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] that generally lie east of Interstate 5.<ref>{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 1 |scale=1:118,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA01.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Incumbents DelBene, Larsen say country is heading in right direction |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/incumbents-delbene-larsen-say-country-is-heading-in-right-direction/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> The city had previously been part of the [[Washington's 2nd congressional district|2nd congressional district]] until 2022.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 10, 2021 |title=State redistricting maps will shuffle Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace |url=https://myedmondsnews.com/2021/12/state-redistricting-maps-will-shuffle-edmonds-and-mountlake-terrace/ |work=My Edmonds News |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> At the state level, Mountlake Terrace is part of the [[Washington's 32nd legislative district|32nd legislative district]], which also includes Lynnwood, [[Shoreline, Washington|Shoreline]], [[Woodway, Washington|Woodway]], and portions of Edmonds and Seattle.<ref>{{cite map |author=Washington State Redistricting Commission |date=July 15, 2022 |title=Legislative District 32 |page=33 |work=District Maps Booklet 2022 |url=https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Maps/Redistricting%20Map%20Booklet_2022.pdf |publisher=Washington State Legislative Information Center |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> The city is also part of the [[Snohomish County Council]]'s 4th district, which also includes Brier, northern Bothell, and Mill Creek.<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: County Council Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99589/County-Council-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

==Culture==

Mountlake Terrace has an annual festival, known as Tour de Terrace, that is staged during the last weekend of July as part of the regional [[Seafair]]. It includes a parade, live music, a [[5K run]], vehicle shows, a carnival, and a [[firework]]s display. The festival was established in 1993 by the city government ahead of a 40th anniversary celebration and is run by volunteers with support from the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wright |first=Diane |date=July 28, 2004 |title=Terrace a gateway to the world |page=H29 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> In 2017, the Tour de Terrace and its associated events in July attracted 70,000 visitors.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=July 26, 2018 |title=Seattle's Seafair kicks off with a parade in Mountlake Terrace |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/seattles-seafair-kicks-off-with-a-parade-in-mountlake-terrace/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>

===Arts===

The city government adopted a [[percent for art]] program in the 1980s, funding arts projects from community groups and individuals for city projects. The municipal art collection is maintained by the Arts Advisory Commission.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jay |first=Susan |date=August 17, 1989 |title=Lending the arts a needed hand |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace is home to several bronze [[sculpture]]s, including a pair of [[American black bear|black bear]]s cast in bronze at the library and a firefighter statue at a [[fire station]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Public Art |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/1699/Public-Art |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=November 10, 2009 |title=Statue honors 'hero' firefighters |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/noaa-sets-conditions-for-navy-sonar-use-off-the-northwest-coast/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>

The Arts Advisory Commission and Friends of the Arts sponsors an annual juried [[art show]], named Arts of the Terrace, which was founded in 1978. The competition typically receives hundreds of entries and includes cash prizes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=September 21, 2017 |title=39th annual Arts of the Terrace attracts regional artists |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/39th-annual-arts-of-the-terrace-attracts-regional-artists/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The city's lone [[movie theater]] was built for [[Regal Cinemas]] in 1994 and re-branded as a Cinebarre in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=March 3, 2009 |title=Mountlake Terrace theater to serve food, cocktails |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/mountlake-terrace-theater-to-serve-food-cocktails/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

===Parks and recreation===
[[File:Lake Ballinger NAIP 2017.png|thumb|right|Aerial image of [[Lake Ballinger]] in 2017, showing the city park and part of the Nile Shrine [[golf course]]]]

Mountlake Terrace has 18 public parks with {{convert|262|acre|ha}} of open space that is maintained by the city government.<ref name="Herald-60Years"/> The city also partners with the [[Edmonds School District]] and privately owned recreation spaces to host events and activities for residents.<ref name="ParksPlan"/>{{rp|23}} The public and private parks have a total of 14 [[baseball]] fields, 13 [[association football|soccer]] fields, 19 [[playground]]s, 15 [[tennis court]]s, and 4 indoor [[basketball court]]s.<ref name="ParksPlan"/>{{rp|24}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Parks & Trails |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/389/Parks-Trails |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The main [[community center]] in the Mountlake Terrace is the Recreation Pavilion, which opened on November 26, 1968, and includes several [[swimming pool]]s, a [[lazy river]], [[racquetball]] courts, and an indoor gymnasium.<ref name="Herald-60Years"/> The facility was renovated in 2003 and has been the subject of replacement or expansion plans that were not realized.<ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=November 25, 2008 |title=Pavilion looks to the future |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/pavilion-looks-to-the-future/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Halpert |first=Oscar |date=January 27, 2009 |title=New MLT Rec Pavilion proposed |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/new-mlt-rec-pavilion-proposed/ |work=The Enterprise |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>

Terrace Creek Park is the city's largest, at {{convert|60|acre|ha}}, and includes [[hiking trail]]s, open fields, and a [[disc golf]] course.<ref>{{cite web |title=Terrace Creek Park "Candy Cane Park" |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Terrace-Creek-Park-Candy-Cane-Park-9 |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> It is located adjacent to the Recreation Pavilion and straddles the boundary between the Town Center and Cedar Terrace neighborhood along a section of Lyon Creek.<ref name="Facilities"/> The west side of the Town Center is home to Veterans Memorial Park, a forested area near Interstate 5 with hiking trails and a playground.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veterans Memorial Park |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/1988/Veterans-Memorial-Park |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>

The city government's former [[golf course]] was converted into Ballinger Park in 2013, located on {{convert|42|acre|ha}} on the north end of Lake Ballinger.<ref name="PI-Bailey1998"/><ref>{{cite news |date=September 13, 2013 |title=Gone is golf course; Ballinger Park opens Saturday |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/gone-is-golf-course-ballinger-park-opens-saturday/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The park includes a [[boat launch]], a [[fishing pier]], swimming areas, sports fields, and [[Edmount Island]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ballinger Park |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/446/Ballinger-Park |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The [[Shriners|Nile Shrine]] had built their own golf course on the east side of the lake in 1968 and opened it to the public in 1996, which drew people from the municipal course.<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=May 14, 2008 |title=Nile heads over the hill |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/nile-heads-over-the-hill/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Slager |first=Melissa |date=January 9, 2013 |title=Terrace closes golf course but has plans for park there |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/terrace-closes-golf-course-but-has-plans-for-park-there/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The park is adjacent to the [[Interurban Trail (Snohomish County)|Interurban Trail]], an inter-city hiking and cycling trail developed in the late 1990s that travels between Seattle and Everett on the former [[interurban]] railway route.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=March 3, 2006 |title=Edmonds to finish Interurban Trail |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/edmonds-to-finish-interurban-trail/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> The privately owned Olympicview Ice Arena in Mountlake Terrace is home to the [[Washington Huskies]] college hockey team, the [[Seattle Totems (junior hockey)|Seattle Totems]] junior hockey program, and other skating groups.<ref>{{cite news |last=Myhre |first=Rich |date=February 6, 2012 |title=Huskies' hockey players pay a steep price |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/huskies-hockey-players-pay-a-steep-price/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 14, 2019}}</ref>

===Media===
[[File:Mountlake Terrace library, 2019.jpg|thumb|right|The city library, operated by [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] and opened in 1988]]

Mountlake Terrace is served by regional newspapers and television broadcasters as part of the Seattle-area media market. A local weekly newspaper, named ''[[The Enterprise (Washington)|The Enterprise]]'', published a dedicated Mountlake Terrace edition from 1958 to 2009; it was owned by ''[[The Everett Herald]]'' and later folded into a regional newspaper before ceasing publication in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benbow |first=Mike |date=September 29, 2009 |title=Enterprise newspapers to drop Shoreline edition |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/enterprise-newspapers-to-drop-shoreline-edition/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Yefimova |first=Katya |date=August 28, 2012 |title=Weekly Herald succumbs to industry trends |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/weekly-herald-succumbs-to-industry-trends/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> ''MLTnews'', a local [[blog]], was founded in 2009 and acquired by ''My Edmonds News'' in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 23, 2012 |title=Exciting news for My Edmonds News: We have acquired MLTnews.com |url=https://myedmondsnews.com/2012/03/exciting-news-for-my-edmonds-news-we-have-acquired-mltnews-com/ |work=My Edmonds News |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=King |first=Caitlin |date=September 23, 2019 |title=People of SU: News Maker |url=https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/news-maker.html |publisher=[[Seattle University]] |access-date=April 24, 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The city's [[public library]] has been managed by the regional [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] system since it was annexed in 1985. The former city-operated library had opened in 1976 at a closed elementary school that was also leased to a [[private school]], but was determined to be too small to serve the community.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=July 24, 1985 |title=3 options for Terrace library under consideration |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The library building, located adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park, was opened on July 29, 1988, at a cost of $1.6 million (equivalent to ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US-GDP|1600000|1988}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US-GDP}} dollars).{{inflation-fn|US-GDP}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Monson |first=Suzanne |date=July 28, 1988 |title=New library will be ready for readers tomorrow |page=F3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===Notable people===

* [[Seamus Boxley]], professional basketball player<ref>{{cite news |date=December 30, 2014 |title=Seamus Boxley inducted into Mountlake Terrace Athletic Hall of Fame |url=https://mltnews.com/stage-1-burn-ban-called-snohomish-county/ |work=MLT News |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Maria Cantwell]], U.S. Senator and former state legislator<ref>{{cite news |last=Searcey |first=Dionne |date=October 3, 2000 |title=Cantwell's mother a hit on campaign trail |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20001003&slug=4045911 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Ariana DeBoo (singer)|Ariana DeBoo]], singer-songwriter<ref>{{cite news |date=November 14, 2016 |title=MTHS grad to perform alongside Macklemore on Wednesday's 'Tonight Show' |url=https://mltnews.com/mths-grad-to-perform-alongside-macklemore-on-wednesdays-tonight-show/ |work=MLT News |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Devante Downs]], professional American football player<ref>{{cite news |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Mountlake Terrace graduate Downs goes to Vikings in Round 7 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/mountlake-terrace-graduate-downs-goes-to-vikings-in-round-7/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Lily Gladstone]], actress<ref>{{cite news |last=Owen |first=Rob |date=January 7, 2024 |title=Lily Gladstone, formerly of Mountlake Terrace, makes history at Golden Globes |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/lily-gladstone-formerly-of-mountlake-terrace-makes-history-at-golden-globes/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 7, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Lil Mosey]], rapper<ref>{{cite news |last=Rietmulder |first=Michael |date=June 20, 2019 |title=Seattle's Lil Mosey makes XXL Freshman Class of 2019, a coveted nod for rising teen rapper |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/seattles-lil-mosey-makes-xxl-freshman-class-of-2019-a-coveted-nod-for-rising-teen-rapper/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Mark O'Connor]], fiddler<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=December 5, 2019 |title=Renowned fiddler Mark O'Connor comes home for Christmas show |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/renowned-fiddler-mark-oconnor-comes-home-for-christmas-show/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Esther Reed]], fraudster<ref>{{cite news |last=Sullivan |first=Jennifer |date=January 11, 2007 |title=A disappearance, stolen identities and a trail of clues |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-disappearance-stolen-identities-and-a-trail-of-clues/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Dino Rossi]], former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate<ref>{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=August 2, 2018 |title=Republican Dino Rossi sees a long-sought victory in the 8th Congressional District race |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/republican-dino-rossi-sees-a-long-sought-victory-in-the-8th-congressional-district-race/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Ryan Strieby]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite news |last=Cane |first=Mike |date=July 15, 2009 |title=Where they are now: Ryan Strieby |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/where-they-are-now-ryan-strieby/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Xavier Videau]], competitive figure skater and coach<ref>{{cite news |date=March 5, 1998 |title=Without skating, 'I'll go crazy' |page=25 |work=[[The Wenatchee World]]}}</ref>
* [[Aaron Ybarra]], perpetrator of the 2014 [[Seattle Pacific University|Otto Miller Hall]] shooting<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mltnews.com/mountlake-terrace-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-spu-shootings-insanity-defense-may-be-sought/|date=June 23, 2014|title=Mountlake Terrace man pleads not guilty to SPU shootings; insanity defense may be sought|work=Mountlake Terrace News}}</ref>

==Education==

The city's [[State school|public schools]] are part of the [[Edmonds School District]], which serves most of South Snohomish County, including the neighboring cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Woodway. The district has 41 total schools and an enrollment of over 21,000 students in 2018–19.<ref>{{cite web |title=Public School District Directory Information: Edmonds School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=5302400 |publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]] |access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace has five schools that are operated by the district: one [[high school]], one [[middle school]], and three [[elementary school]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Public Schools |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/407/Public-Schools |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-date=November 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124204809/https://cityofmlt.com/407/Public-Schools |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Mountlake Terrace High School]] was opened in 1960 and rebuilt in 1991 at the same campus, located in the northeast corner of the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lobos |first=Ignacio |date=January 13, 1992 |title=A beautiful high school is born |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The former high school building had an unusual circular [[gym]]nasium, named the "Hawk Dome", which had floor-to-ceiling [[window]]s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Christilaw |first=Steve |date=February 12, 1991 |title=Terrace says goodbye to its Hawk Dome |page=B3 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910212&slug=1265762 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref>

The nearest post-secondary education institutions are [[Edmonds College]], a [[community college]] in Lynnwood, and the [[University of Washington Bothell|University of Washington at Bothell]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Stevick |first=Eric |date=December 3, 2017 |title=What draws so many Snohomish County students to UW Bothell? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/county-leaving-an-imprint-on-uw-bothell/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> Mountlake Terrace is also home to three [[private school]]s: the Brighton Evergreen School, the [[Cedar Park Christian School]], and the St Pius X Catholic School.<ref name="Comp-CF">{{cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Capital Facilities Element |work=City of Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive Plan |page=CF-19 |url=https://wa-mountlaketerrace2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/17967/Capital-Facilities |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[File:Mountlake Terrace TC (18603751643).jpg|thumb|right|[[Mountlake Terrace station]], a major bus hub and [[light rail]] station]]

Mountlake Terrace is located {{convert|13|mi|km}} north of [[Downtown Seattle]] on [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], which has interchanges at [[Washington State Route 104|State Route 104]] (244th Street Southwest), 236th Street Southwest, and 220th Street Southwest.<ref name="WSDOT-Map">{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |link=yes |inset=[https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2017/08/31/highway-map-PugetSound_Full.pdf Puget Sound] |access-date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> State Route 104 is a major highway that connects the city to [[Lake Forest Park, Washington|Lake Forest Park]] and [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]], where it continues via a [[Washington State Ferries|state ferry]] to the [[Kitsap Peninsula]].<ref name="WSDOT-Map"/> The city's western boundary also reaches [[Washington State Route 99|State Route 99]], which continues south to Seattle and north to Everett.<ref name="StreetMap"/><ref name="WSDOT-Map"/> Mountlake Terrace also has several major north–south arterial streets that continue into Lynnwood and Shoreline.<ref name="Facilities"/>

The city's public transportation is primarily provided by [[Community Transit]], which also serves most of the county, and [[Sound Transit]], a regional agency. Community Transit operates local routes that connect Mountlake Terrace's neighborhoods to Edmonds, Lynnwood, and [[Brier, Washington|Brier]].<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2019 |title=Community Transit System Map |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/19septmaps/systemmappdfs/mapsystemsept2019.pdf |publisher=[[Community Transit]] |access-date=April 25, 2020 |archive-date=December 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209012220/https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/19septmaps/systemmappdfs/mapsystemsept2019.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> The main transit hub in the city is [[Mountlake Terrace station]], which opened in 2009 and has 890 parking stalls in its garage and surface lot.<ref>{{cite news |last=Giordano |first=Lizz |date=March 29, 2018 |title=As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up |url=https://crosscut.com/2018/03/puget-sound-region-grows-park-and-rides-fill |work=[[Crosscut.com]] |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> It is served by the [[1 Line (Sound Transit)|1 Line]] of Sound Transit's regional [[Link light rail]] system, which was extended to Lynnwood in August 2024 and connects Mountlake Terrace to the University District, Downtown Seattle, and [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deshais |first1=Nicholas |last2=Lindblom |first2=Mike |date=August 30, 2024 |title=New light rail stations draw big crowds for first trips |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-light-rail-stations-draw-big-crowds-for-first-trips/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=September 2, 2024}}</ref> [[King County Metro]] operates local bus service to the station from Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2024 |title=Metro Transit System: Northwest Area |url=https://kingcounty.gov/en/-/media/king-county/depts/metro/maps/system/09142024/metro-system-map-nw |publisher=[[King County Metro]] |accessdate=September 2, 2024}}</ref>

===Utilities===

The city's [[electric power]] is provided by the [[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] (PUD), a consumer-owned [[public utility]] that serves all of Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2018 |title=Quick Facts for Snohomish County PUD |url=https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |publisher=[[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142056/https://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/MiniQF_1018.pdf |archive-date=November 29, 2018 |access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> [[Puget Sound Energy]] provides [[natural gas]] service to the Mountlake Terrace residents and businesses.<ref>{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Puget Sound Energy service area |url=http://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |publisher=[[Puget Sound Energy]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128213047/https://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> The city government contracts with [[Waste Management (corporation)|Waste Management]] for curbside [[municipal solid waste|garbage]], [[single-stream recycling|recycling]], and [[yard waste]] collection and disposal. A county [[transfer station (waste management)|transfer station]] is also located in Mountlake Terrace.<ref>{{cite web |title=Garbage, Recycling & Yard Debris Service |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/166/Garbage-Recycling-Yard-Debris-Service |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125131645/https://www.cityofmlt.com/166/Garbage-Recycling-Yard-Debris-Service |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=July 27, 2017 |title=County decides to stick with Republic for trash services |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/county-decides-to-stick-with-republic-for-trash-services/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref>

Mountlake Terrace is part of the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District, which provides [[water purification|tap water]] and [[sewage treatment]] services to most of southern Snohomish County.<ref name="Herald-Water">{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Andrea |date=April 23, 2018 |title=It's the water: Artesian well draws fans from miles around |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/its-the-water-lynnwoods-artesian-well-draws-fans-from-miles-around/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> The water district sources its drinking water from the [[Spada Lake]] reservoir in the Cascade Mountains, which is [[water treatment|treated]] and [[Water fluoridation|fluoridated]] by the City of Everett at the Chaplain Reservoir.<ref name="Herald-Water"/><ref>{{cite web |year=2017 |title=2017 Drinking Water Quality Report |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3614 |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> The city government maintains a {{convert|2.5|e6USgal|kl|adj=mid}} [[water tank]] at Jack Block Park that has reserve capacity for fires and boosting water pressure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Water Distribution & Reservoirs |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/348/Water-Distribution-Reservoirs |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203133538/https://cityofmlt.com/348/Water-Distribution-Reservoirs |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sewage from Mountlake Terrace is primarily sent to the City of Edmonds for treatment and discharge into [[Puget Sound]], with overflow treated at the regional [[Brightwater sewage treatment plant|Brightwater facility]] near [[Maltby, Washington|Maltby]] by King County Metro.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sewage Division |url=https://www.cityofmlt.com/354/Sewer-Division |publisher=City of Mountlake Terrace |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

===Healthcare===

The city's nearest [[general hospital]] is the Edmonds branch of the [[Swedish Medical Center]], located on State Route 99. Mountlake Terrace is part of the public hospital district, which operated the independent Stevens Hospital until it was acquired by Swedish in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=February 25, 2009 |title=Doctors back Swedish alliance |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/doctors-back-swedish-alliance/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=August 17, 2010 |title=Swedish gets approval to take over Stevens Hospital |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/swedish-gets-approval-to-take-over-stevens-hospital/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref> While the city has no general [[medical clinic]]s, [[The Everett Clinic]] and public health provider Community Health Centers have identified Mountlake Terrace as a potential future market.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 8, 2011 |title=Low-income families getting health clinic in Edmonds |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/low-income-families-getting-health-clinic-in-edmonds/ |work=The Everett Herald Business Journal |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=September 21, 2015 |title=Everett Clinic to merge with big Colo.-based DaVita |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/everett-clinic-to-merge-with-big-colo-based-davita/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.cityofmlt.com/ City website]

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Des Moines, Washington

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'''Des Moines''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|m|ɔɪ|n|z}} {{respell|də|MOYNZ}}) is a [[city]] in [[King County, Washington|King County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 32,888 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Des_Moines_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5317635 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> The city is located on the east shore of [[Puget Sound]], near the center of the [[Seattle metropolitan area]]. It is bordered by the suburbs of [[Federal Way, Washington|Federal Way]] to the south, [[Kent, Washington|Kent]] to the east, [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]] to the northeast, [[Burien, Washington|Burien]] to the north, and [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]] to the northwest.

Des Moines is one of the few points along this shoreline where the topography facilitates access to the water, and a recreational marina operated by the city, with moorage, boat launching and pier fishing facilities, is located there. [[Saltwater State Park]], located on a steep ravine between the Zenith and Woodmont neighborhoods, is the most used [[List of Washington state parks|state park]] on Puget Sound. Near the border of Federal Way, the [[Redondo, Des Moines, Washington|Redondo]] neighborhood has a boardwalk and aquarium.

==History==
What was to become Des Moines was first explored by Europeans on May 26, 1792, during the exploration of British naval Captain [[George Vancouver]] on his flagship [[HMS Discovery (1789)|HMS ''Discovery'']]. The first Americans to visit the area were part of [[Charles Wilkes]]' [[United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842|Expedition]].

The first known settler was John Moore, who probably arrived ''circa'' 1867. His [[Homestead Act of 1862|homestead]] claim certificate (#285) was granted on July 2, 1872.

In 1887, F.A. Blasher persuaded some friends in his home city of [[Des Moines, Iowa]], to help finance the development of a town on Puget Sound. The work was done by the Des Moines Improvement Company.<ref>{{cite web|title=Des Moines |work=Washington Place Names database |publisher=Tacoma Public Library |url=http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/wanames/ |access-date=March 6, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309023858/http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/wanames/ |archive-date=March 9, 2009}}</ref> In 1889 the area was platted into lots and sold by the Des Moines Improvement Company, which had been incorporated by F. A. Blasher, Orin Watts Barlow, Charles M. Johnson, and John W. Kleeb. Lumber mills provided the community with its primary employment.

Early transportation to Des Moines was by water. The [[Puget Sound mosquito fleet|mosquito fleet]] provided access to [[Seattle]], [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], and [[Vashon, Washington|Vashon]]. The first road, the Brick Highway, was completed in May 1916. The first cross-[[Puget Sound]] automobile ferry started service from Des Moines to [[Portage, Washington|Portage]] on November 13, 1916. This ferry service continued until September 1921. Before [[World War II]] farming fueled the local economy.

Following the war, suburbanization of the community took place. With increased population, the county government was unable to supply the level of service and local control desired by Des Moines residents. In response to these needs, Des Moines was officially incorporated on June 17, 1959.

On December 12, 1969, an F3 tornado injured one person near [[Saltwater State Park]].<ref>[http://www.tornadoproject.com/alltorns/wostts.htm] {{dead link|date=March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/Washington/King/map|title=Tornado History Project: King County, Washington|website=Tornadohistoryproject.com|language=en|access-date=March 16, 2018|archive-date=March 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315004005/http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/Washington/King/map|url-status=usurped}}</ref> The city's most visible asset is its 838-berth small boat marina, that was opened on May 10, 1970. In 1980, a {{convert|670|ft|adj=on}} concrete and aluminum fishing pier was built at the northern end of the marina.<ref name="History">One Hundred Years of the "Waterland" Community: A History of Des Moines, Washington, 1989</ref>

Property within the city has been the subject of land buyouts because of noise from aircraft landing or taking off from the [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], which is located {{convert|2|mi}} north of Des Moines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dmhs.org/timeline/history1970.html|title=Des Moines Historical Society Time Line 1970's|date=July 22, 2007|website=dmhs.org}}</ref>

On November 22, 1982, Des Moines [[annexation|annexed]] the nearby community of Zenith, a farming community founded in 1906 that later became a bedroom community for Boeing workers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Boiko-Weyrauch |first=Anna |date=January 2, 2019 |title=A mysterious dot on an old map, and a Washington man's quest to find it |url=https://kuow.org/stories/what-happened-to-the-town-of-zenith-wa |publisher=[[KUOW (FM)|KUOW]] |access-date=January 5, 2019}}</ref>

[[Image:Des Moines, Washington Panoramic.jpg|thumb|800px|center|A view of Puget Sound and the Normandy Park cove from the fishing pier]]

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.408|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|6.414|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.994|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/>

Most of the city rolls gently down to the waters of [[Puget Sound]] from an elevation of approximately {{convert|400|ft}} along the eastern city boundary on [[Washington State Route 99|Pacific Highway]], allowing many homes to enjoy an unobstructed view of the sound and [[Vashon, Washington|Vashon]]. The ravines of Des Moines Creek and Massey Creek deeply incise this broad slope.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1960= 1987
|1970= 3951
|1980= 7378
|1990= 17283
|2000= 29267
|2010= 29673
|2020= 32888
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}}

As of the 2022 [[American Community Survey]], there are 12,369 estimated households in Des Moines with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $81,362. Approximately 11.8% of the city's population lives at or below the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]]. Des Moines has an estimated 63.3% employment rate, with 30.4% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 88.6% holding a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Des Moines city, Washington|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/desmoinescitywashington/PST045223|access-date=December 1, 2024|website=www.census.gov|language=en}}</ref>

The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (65.2%), Spanish (14.2%), Indo-European (6.6%), Asian and Pacific Islander (9.1%), and Other (5.0%).

The median age in the city was 38.2 years.

===2020 census===
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|+'''Des Moines, Washington – racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
! Race / ethnicity (''NH = non-Hispanic'')
! Pop. 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Des Moines city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US5317635|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref>
! Pop. 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Des Moines city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5317635&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref>
! {{partial|Pop. 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Des Moines city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5317635&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref>
! % 2000
! % 2010
! {{partial|% 2020}}
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
| 20,986
| 17,212
| style='background: #ffffe6; |15,506
| 71.71%
| 58.01%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |47.15%
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
| 2,069
| 2,605
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3,940
| 7.07%
| 8.78%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |11.98%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
| 254
| 257
| style='background: #ffffe6; |204
| 0.87%
| 0.87%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.62%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
| 2,399
| 3,106
| style='background: #ffffe6; |4,139
| 8.20%
| 10.47%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |12.59%
|-
| [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
| 380
| 699
| style='background: #ffffe6; |848
| 1.30%
| 2.36%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2.58%
|-
| [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
| 43
| 52
| style='background: #ffffe6; |149
| 0.15%
| 0.18%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.45%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or multiracial]] (NH)
| 1,200
| 1,242
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2,280
| 4.10%
| 4.19%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |6.93%
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
| 1,936
| 4,500
| style='background: #ffffe6; |5,822
| 6.61%
| 15.17%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |17.70%
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''29,267'''
| '''29,673'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''32,888'''
| '''100.00%'''
| '''100.00%'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 32,888 people, 12,423 households, and 7,854 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Des%20Moines%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|5129.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,222 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2062.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 49.44% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 12.74% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.64% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 10.35% from some other races and 11.50% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 17.70% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Des Moines city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/des-moines-city-washington/160-5317635/ |access-date=December 1, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.9% were under 5 years of age, and 17.0% were 65 and older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 29,673 people, 11,664 households, and 7,249 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4564.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 12,588 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1936.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 63.55% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 10.66% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.41% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.78% from some other races and 5.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 15.17% of the population.

There were 11,664 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 29,267 people, 11,337 households, and 7,289 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4616.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 11,777 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1857.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 74.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.96% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 8.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.34% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.32% from some other races and 4.76% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 6.61% of the population.

There were 11,337 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,971, and the median income for a family was $57,003. Males had a median income of $40,007 versus $30,553 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,127. About 5.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
===Primary and secondary schools===
[[File:Mount Rainier High School.jpg|thumb|[[Mount Rainier High School]]]]
Most of Des Moines is within the [[Highline Public Schools]] district;<ref name=KingCoSDMap>{{cite map|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53033_king/DC20SD_C53033.pdf|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: King County, WA|publisher=United States Census Bureau|pages=1, 3 (PDF pp. 2, 4/5)|accessdate=August 3, 2022}}</ref> the neighborhoods of Woodmont and Redondo{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} are within the [[Federal Way School District]].<ref name=KingCoSDMap/>

Elementary schools within Des Moines include Des Moines Elementary School, Midway Elementary School, North Hill Elementary School, Olympic Hill Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School, and Woodmont Elementary School (Woodmont is a part of the [[Federal Way School District]]).<ref name="FederalWaySchoolDistrict">"[http://schools.fwps.org/woodmont Federal Way Public School District] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100418175614/http://schools.fwps.org/woodmont/ |date=April 18, 2010}}" Retrieved on May 31, 2010.</ref><ref name="DetailedStreetMap">"[http://www.desmoinesmail.com/WebPDF/Maps/RoadmapGrid.pdf Detailed Street Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217063555/http://www.desmoinesmail.com/WebPDF/Maps/RoadmapGrid.pdf |date=December 17, 2010}}." City of Des Moines. Retrieved on February 28, 2010.</ref>

Pacific Middle School and [[Mount Rainier High School]] are the secondary schools of Des Moines.<ref name="DetailedStreetMap"/>

Des Moines students, pre-K through 8th grade, are also served by St. Philomena Catholic School<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stphilomenaschool.com/|title=St. Philomena Catholic School : Home|website=Stphilomenaschool.com|access-date=March 16, 2018}}</ref> and Holy Trinity Lutheran School.<ref name="Holy Trinity Lutheran School">{{Cite web|url=http://www.htlc-wa.org/site/default.asp?sec_id=140006809|title=Holy Trinity Lutheran School|date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712205206/http://www.htlc-wa.org/site/default.asp?sec_id=140006809|access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>

===Colleges===
[[Highline College]] is in Des Moines.<ref name="DetailedStreetMap"/>

CWU-Des Moines, a branch of [[Central Washington University]], is co-located on the Highline College campus and offers several bachelor and graduate degrees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cwu.edu/des-moines/|title=Des Moines|website=Cwu.edu|language=en|access-date=March 16, 2018}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
[[Saltwater State Park]] is in Des Moines.<ref name="DetailedStreetMap"/>

==Government==
Des Moines has as a [[council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=City Government 101|url=https://www.desmoineswa.gov/your_government/city_government_101|access-date=November 19, 2021|website=Desmoineswa.gov|language=en-US}}</ref>

The Des Moines Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Des Moines, Washington. It employs 30 sworn officers. The police chief will be Ted Boe, the former Chief of Burien.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Girgis |first1=Lauren |date=June 12, 2024 |title=Burien police chief resigns as camping ban remains unenforced |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/burien-police-chief-resigns-as-camping-ban-remains-unenforced/ |access-date= |website=Seattle Times}}</ref>

==Transportation==
Des Moines is served by several regional highways: [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] to the east, which connects to Seattle and Tacoma; [[Washington State Route 99|State Route 99]], which runs along the east side; [[Washington State Route 509|State Route 509]] through downtown; and [[Washington State Route 516|State Route 516]] to Kent.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=[https://web.archive.org/web/20201105191320/https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2017/08/31/highway-map-PugetSound_Full.pdf Puget Sound Area] |accessdate=August 8, 2022}}</ref>

[[King County Metro]] provides bus service from Des Moines to surrounding areas, including [[Burien Transit Center]] and [[Kent station (Sound Transit)|Kent station]]. A [[park-and-ride]] lot at the Kent-Des Moines Road interchange has express buses to Seattle and Tacoma operated by Metro and [[Sound Transit Express]].<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2022 |title=Metro Transit System: Southwest Area |url=https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/metro/maps/system/09172022/pdf/metro-system-map-sw |publisher=King County Metro |accessdate=October 8, 2022}}</ref> The nearest [[Link light rail]] station is [[Angle Lake station|Angle Lake]], which is connected to downtown Des Moines by a shuttle bus that debuted in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=January 31, 2018 |title=Cure for parking overload? Shuttle experiment begins from Des Moines to Angle Lake light-rail station |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/cure-for-parking-overload-shuttle-experiment-begins-from-des-moines-to-angle-lake/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 8, 2022}}</ref> Sound Transit plans to open the [[Kent Des Moines station|Kent Des Moines light rail station]] near Highline College in 2026 as part of a Link light rail extension to Federal Way.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sailor |first=Craig |date=August 19, 2022 |title=Landslide on Federal Way light rail extension project might push opening date into 2025 |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article264671474.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=October 8, 2022}}</ref>

The city government launched a [[passenger ferry]] service in August 2022 to connect Bell Harbor Marina in [[Downtown Seattle]] to Des Moines Marina. The two-month pilot was operated by [[Puget Sound Express]] using MV ''[[Chilkat Express]]'', a 60-passenger [[catamaran]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=August 8, 2022 |title=A new walk-on ferry will cruise from Des Moines to Seattle |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/a-new-walk-on-ferry-will-cruise-from-des-moines-to-seattle/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 8, 2022}}</ref>

==City landmarks==
The City of Des Moines has designated the following landmark:
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Landmark
! Built
! Listed
! Address
! Photo
|-
| Des Moines Beach Park<ref name=landmarks>{{cite web |title=King County and City Landmarks List |url=https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/services/home-property/historic-preservation/documents/resources/T06_KCLandmarkList.ashx?la=en |page=5 |website=www.kingcounty.gov/ |publisher=King County, Washington |date=November 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref> (the former [[Covenant Beach Bible Camp]]) || 1917–1931 || 2005 || Cliff Ave. and 220th St. {{coord|47|24|26|N|122|19|43|W|name=Des Moines Beach Park}} || [[File:Des Moines Beach Park 02.jpg|100px]]
|-
| [[Works Progress Administration|WPA]] Park Buildings Des Moines Activity Center || 1939–1940 || 1984 || 220th St. and 11th Ave S. {{coord|47|24|18|N|122|19|25|W|name=WPA Park Buildings Des Moines Activity Center}} || [[File:Des Moines (WA) Field House 01.jpg|100px]]
|}

==Notable people==
* [[Gregory Carroll (tenor)|Gregory Carroll]], operatic tenor<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2013/10/Departments/Obituaries.html |title=Obituary: Gregory Carroll |journal=[[Opera News]] |date=October 2013 |volume=78 |number=4 |author=F. Paul Driscoll}}</ref>
* [[Peter H. Gregory]], information security advisor and writer.
* [[Darwin Jones (soccer)|Darwin Jones]], professional soccer player
* [[Mary Kay Letourneau]], convicted sex offender; lived here

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [https://www.desmoineswa.gov/ City of Des Moines – official website]
* [https://www.historylink.org/file/697 Des Moines – Thumbnail History] at [[HistoryLink]]

{{King County, Washington}}
{{Washington}}
{{Geographic location
|West = ''[[Puget Sound]]''
|North = [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]], [[Burien, Washington|Burien]], [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]]
|Center = Des Moines
|South = [[Federal Way, Washington|Federal Way]]
|East = [[Kent, Washington|Kent]]
}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in King County, Washington]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1889]]
[[Category:Populated places on Puget Sound]]
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SeaTac, Washington

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|leader_name = Mohamed Egal<ref>{{cite web|title=Mayor Mohamed Egal|url=https://www.seatacwa.gov/government/city-council/councilmembers/mohamed-egal|publisher=City of SeaTac, Washington|accessdate=August 19, 2024}}</ref>
|leader_title1 = [[Deputy Mayor]]
|leader_name1 = Iris Guzmán<ref>{{cite web|title=Deputy Mayor Iris Guzmán|url=https://www.seatacwa.gov/government/city-council/councilmembers/iris-guzman|publisher=City of SeaTac, Washington|accessdate=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date = February 28, 1990
|named_for = [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]]

|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024">{{cite web|title=2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 26.519
|area_land_km2 = 26.066
|area_water_km2 = 0.454
|area_total_sq_mi = 10.239
|area_land_sq_mi = 10.064
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.175

|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total = 31454
|population_density_km2 = 1220.00
|population_density_sq_mi = 3159.79
|population_est = 34024
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>

|timezone = [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific (PST)]]
|utc_offset = –8
|timezone_DST = PDT
|utc_offset_DST = –7
|elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft = 348
|coordinates = {{coord|47|26|40|N|122|17|55|W|region:US-WA_type:city|display=inline}}

|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
|postal_code = 98148, 98158, 98168, 98188, 98198
|area_code = [[Area code 206|206]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 53-62288
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 2411855<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2411855}}</ref>
|website = {{URL|https://seatacwa.gov}}
|footnotes =
}}

'''SeaTac''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|iː|t|æ|k}}) is a city in southern [[King County, Washington]], United States. The city is an [[Inner suburb|inner-ring]] [[suburb]] of [[Seattle]] and part of the [[Seattle metropolitan area]]. The name "SeaTac" is derived from [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], itself a portmanteau of Seattle and [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]].

The city of SeaTac is {{convert|10|mi2|km2|0}} in area and has a population of 31,454 according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/SeaTac_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5362288 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref> The city boundaries surround the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (approximately {{convert|3|mi2|km2|1}} in area), which is owned and operated by the [[Port of Seattle]]. The city includes the communities of [[Angle Lake, Washington|Angle Lake]], Bow Lake, McMicken Heights and Riverton Heights, which were established before the city's incorporation. Residents voted for incorporation on March 14, 1989,<ref name="SeaTacHistory">{{cite web|title=SeaTac History |url=http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=4181 |publisher=[[History Link]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> and the city incorporated in February 1990.<ref name=welcome>{{cite web|url=https://www.seatacwa.gov |title=Welcome to the City of SeaTac 'The Hospitality City' |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{expand section|date=February 2014}}

The Highline area, which includes modern-day SeaTac, [[Burien, Washington|Burien]], most of [[Des Moines, Washington|Des Moines]], and unincorporated communities such as [[White Center, Washington|White Center]] and [[Boulevard Park, Washington|Boulevard Park]], was settled by [[European Americans]] in the mid-1850s. The federal government finished construction of a [[military road]] from [[Fort Steilacoom]] to [[Fort Bellingham]] in 1860, passing through the Highline area to the east of modern-day SeaTac.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dorpat |first1=Paul |author-link1=Paul Dorpat |last2=Crowley |first2=Walt |author-link2=Walt Crowley |date=May 31, 2003 |title=SeaTac — Thumbnail History |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/4181 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> One of the more prominent roads of travel from Seattle to Tacoma early in the 20th century is [[Des Moines Memorial Drive]] (originally called the High Line road), which passes directly through the middle of the region, particularly through SeaTac and Burien.

Incorporating the area as a city was proposed by local residents in the 1980s, while a competing proposal sought annexation into Des Moines or another city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Godchaux |first=Erik |date=December 9, 1987 |title=Sea-Tac area eyes cityhood |page=B1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98617264/sea-tac-area-eyes-cityhood/ |via=Newspapers.com |access-date=March 28, 2022}}</ref> Local residents voted for incorporation on March 14, 1989, and the city incorporated on February 28, 1990. Des Moines amended their annexation territory following the decision. The original ballot used the name "Sea-Tac", but the incorporation petition to the county government omitted the hyphen.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wilma |first=David |date=March 15, 2006 |title=City of SeaTac incorporates on February 28, 1990. |url=http://historylink.org/File/7689 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> In 2014, Gavin Kelly of The [[Resolution Foundation]] wrote that "A generation ago SeaTac was what Americans would call a middle-class town. A jet-fueller or baggage handler could earn a decent living."<ref name=KellyGavinSmallt>Kelly, Gavin. "[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/22/seatac-minimum-wage-increase-washington?CMP=twt_fd SeaTac: the small US town that sparked a new movement against low wages]." ''[[The Guardian]]'' (''The Observer''). Saturday February 22, 2014. Retrieved on February 24, 2014.</ref>

==Government and infrastructure==

===Local government===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; font-size:95%;"
|+ Presidential Elections Results<ref>[http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/past-elections.aspx King County Elections]</ref>
! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third Parties]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.17% ''3,229''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''69.12%''' ''7,924''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.71% ''311''
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|27.38% ''2,459''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''64.35%''' ''5,779''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|8.27% ''743''
|}

SeaTac is governed by a city council which consists of seven elected councilpersons. The city "has contracted with the [[King County Sheriff's Office]] for law enforcement since incorporation in 1990."<ref>{{cite web|title=King County Sheriff |url=http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/our-communities/SeaTac.aspx |publisher=King County |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> Deputies assigned to SeaTac wear city uniforms and drive patrol cars marked with the city logo. There are currently 51 patrol officers, detectives, and support staff assigned full-time to the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Department |url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=275 |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

In January 2014 the SeaTac Fire Department entered a 20-year contract with Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (RFA) to form the [[Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SeaTac Fire joins Kent Fire RFA |url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=682 |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History |url=http://kentfirerfa.org/index.aspx?nid=93 |publisher=Kent, WA Fire Department Regional Fire Authority |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> SeaTac's three fire stations, Station 45, 46, and 47, joined Kent's Station 73 to make up RFA's West Battalion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stations & Facilities |url=http://www.kentfirerfa.org/index.aspx?nid=184 |publisher=Kent, WA Fire Department Regional Fire Authority |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

The Seatac Municipal Court, located in the City Hall, is a court of limited [[jurisdiction]]. The judge is authorized by the [[Revised Code of Washington]] to preside over civil infractions, traffic infractions, criminal [[misdemeanor]] and gross misdemeanor violations, and civil orders for protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=130 |title=Municipal Court |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

Public Works is responsible for planning, design, construction and maintenance of streets, transportation improvements, surface water utility, and solid waste and recycling programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=180 |title=Public Works |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, voters in the city narrowly passed a minimum wage of $15 per hour for employees of airport-related businesses, such as hotels, parking lots and car rental agencies. In a later appeals court decision, the $15 minimum wage was reversed for employees working entirely on Port of Seattle property within the city limits but still applies to employees of airport-related businesses in the city proper.<ref name=KellyGavinSmallt/> Union workshops are exempt from the $15 minimum wage.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-no-calamity-yet-as-seatac-wash-adjusts-to-15-minimum-wage/2014/09/05/d12ba922-3503-11e4-9e92-0899b306bbea_story.html Raising the minimum wage without raising havoc], Washington Post, September 5, 2014</ref> However, the Washington Supreme Court in August 2015 reversed the King County Superior Court ruling, which said that SeaTac did not have authority to set a minimum wage at the airport. The Supreme Court rejected the argument that the wage did not apply because the airport is owned by the Port of Seattle. The Court stated that Proposition 1 can be enforced at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport because there is no indication that it will interfere with airport operations and that federal labor law does not preempt the provision protecting workers from retaliation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2015/08/20/state-supreme-court-rules-sea-tacs-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-applies-to-airport-workers/|title=State Supreme Court rules: Sea-Tac's $15-an-hour minimum wage applies to airport workers|date=August 20, 2015|website=seattlepi.com}}</ref>

===Federal government presence===
[[File:SeaTac Federal Detention Center (23324410024).jpg|thumb|[[Federal Detention Center, SeaTac]]]]
The Riverton Heights Post Office is located in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorDetailsAction!input.action?radius=20&locationType=po&locationID=1379487&locationName=RIVERTON+HEIGHTS&address2=&address1=15250+32ND+AVE+S&city=SEATAC&state=WA&zip5=98188&zip4=9998&tollFree=800-ASK-USPS%26reg%3B%26nbsp%3B%28800-275-8777%29&latitude=47.4661698860005&longitude=-122.29175888299972 |title=Post Office Location – Riverton Heights |publisher=[[United States Postal Service]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

The [[National Transportation Safety Board]] operates the Seattle Aviation Field Office in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ntsb.gov/abt_ntsb/regions/aviation.htm |title=Regional Offices: Aviation |publisher=[[National Transportation Safety Board]] |access-date=May 15, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115084639/https://www.ntsb.gov/Abt_NTSB/regions/AVIATION.HTM |archive-date=January 15, 2010}}</ref>

The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] operates the [[Federal Detention Center, SeaTac]] in SeaTac.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/set/ |title=FDC SeaTac Contact Information |publisher=[[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

==Economy==
[[File:Horizon Air 44539.JPG|thumb|[[Horizon Air]] headquarters]]
The city is home to over 900 licensed businesses, nearly 80 of which are Fortune 1000 companies. They employ nearly 40,000 employees in the city of SeaTac and generate local sales of approximately $3.7 billion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.cityofseatac.com/everywherespossible/ |title=Welcome to the City of SeaTac |year=2008 |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108141656/http://www1.cityofseatac.com/everywherespossible/ |archive-date=January 8, 2015}}</ref>

[[Alaska Airlines]] and [[Horizon Air]] are headquartered in the city.<ref name=seatac-website>{{cite web|url=http://www1.cityofseatac.com/everywherespossible/Business/WhySeaTac/TopIndustries/tabid/65/Default.aspx |title=Top Industries |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011114918/http://www1.cityofseatac.com/everywherespossible/Business/WhySeaTac/TopIndustries/tabid/65/Default.aspx |archive-date=October 11, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alaskasworld.com/Newsroom/ASnews/media.asp |title=Media Contacts |publisher=[[Alaska Airlines]]}}</ref> Four airlines have operations at 18000 Pacific Highway South (also known as 18000 International Boulevard) in the city, including [[Asiana Airlines]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.flyasiana.com/C/en/boardContents.do?menuId=005007000000000&menuType=BOARD&boardCode=BOARD_BRANCH&nationCode=US&branchCode=SEA&boardCmd=search&branchName=&nationName=USA&branchName2=Seattle&firstPage=N |title=Contact Information |publisher=[[Asiana Airlines]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}} – Although the address says Seattle, a search using Google Earth or Yahoo Maps will reveal that the headquarters are in SeaTac.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alaskaair.com/content/about-us/contact-us/phone-numbers.aspx |title=Contact Phone Numbers |publisher=[[Alaska Air Group]] |date=December 1, 1998 |access-date=July 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040312131106/http://www.alaskaair.com/help/contacts/html/email.stm |archive-date=March 12, 2004}}</ref> [[EVA Air]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evaair.com/en-global/contact-us-and-help/contact-us/?region=North-America&city=Seattle |title=Contact Us |publisher=[[EVA Air]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> [[Hainan Airlines]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hainanairlines.com/US/US/CTUS |title=Contact Us |publisher=[[Hainan Airlines]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}} </ref> and [[China Airlines]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.china-airlines.com/ch/about/about-3-3.htm |script-title=zh:北美洲地區 |trans-title=North America |language=zh |publisher=[[China Airlines]] |access-date=December 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217003823/http://www.china-airlines.com/ch/about/about-3-3.htm |archive-date=December 17, 2014}}</ref>

===Economic development===
SeaTac's Department of Community and Economic Development was formed in early 2011 to create a one-stop permitting center, increase the level of service and assist in the facilitation of economic development by creating a more cohesive approach to real estate development and job creation. The new department has four divisions: Economic Development, Planning, Engineering Review, and Building Services.<ref name=seatac-website/>
In 2013, the City of SeaTac Proposition No. 1 passed with 50.64% of the vote<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionsdata.kingcounty.gov/election-results-nov/three/City,+L-Z/SeaTac/City+of+SeaTac+Proposition+No.+1 |title=Results Detail - Mobile - King County Elections - King County Elections |website=kingcounty.gov}}</ref> to raise the [[minimum wage]] to $15 per hour.<ref name="fast-food workers">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25239433 |title=US fast-food workers stage nationwide strike |work=BBC News |date=December 5, 2013 |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

==Geography and climate==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|10.239|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|10.064|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.175|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/>

{{Seattle weatherbox}}

===Surrounding cities===
{{Geographic location
|North = [[Burien, Washington|Burien]]
|Northwest = [[Burien, Washington|Burien]]
|Northeast = [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]]
|West = [[Burien, Washington|Burien]]
|Center = SeaTac
|South = [[Des Moines, Washington|Des Moines]]/[[Kent, Washington|Kent]]
|Southeast = [[Kent, Washington|Kent]]
|Southwest = [[Des Moines, Washington|Des Moines]]
|East = [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]]
|}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1980= 17961
|1990= 22694
|2000= 25496
|2010= 26909
|2020= 31454
|estyear=2024
|estimate=34024
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>1990 census figure enumerated prior to incorporation as SeaTac [[Census-designated place|CDP]].</ref><ref>Most of the census area returned under the name '''Valley Ridge''' in 1980.</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

As of the 2022 [[American Community Survey]], there are 11,414 estimated households in SeaTac with an average of 2.63 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $79,433. Approximately 11.3% of the city's population lives at or below the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]]. SeaTac has an estimated 71.3% employment rate, with 25.4% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 84.2% holding a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: SeaTac city, Washington|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/seataccitywashington/PST045223|access-date=December 3, 2024|website=www.census.gov|language=en}}</ref>

The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (50.1%), Spanish (16.3%), Indo-European (6.0%), Asian and Pacific Islander (11.9%), and Other (15.7%).

The median age in the city was 36.1 years.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''SeaTac, Washington – racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
! Race / ethnicity (''NH = non-Hispanic'')
! Pop. 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – SeaTac city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US5362288|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
! Pop. 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – SeaTac city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5362288&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
! {{partial|Pop. 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – SeaTac city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5362288&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 3, 2024}}</ref>
! % 2000
! % 2010
! {{partial|% 2020}}
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic whites|White]] alone (NH)
| 14,666
| 10,619
| style='background: #ffffe6; |9,182
| 57.52%
| 39.46%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |29.19%
|-
| [[African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
| 2,266
| 4,455
| style='background: #ffffe6; |7,519
| 8.89%
| 16.56%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |23.90%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
| 346
| 299
| style='background: #ffffe6; |230
| 1.36%
| 1.11%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.73%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
| 2,804
| 3,874
| style='background: #ffffe6; |5,741
| 11.00%
| 14.40%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |18.25%
|-
| [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
| 664
| 946
| style='background: #ffffe6; |972
| 2.60%
| 3.52%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3.09%
|-
| [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
| 77
| 62
| style='background: #ffffe6; |146
| 0.30%
| 0.23%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.46%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or multiracial]] (NH)
| 1,371
| 1,180
| style='background: #ffffe6; |1,561
| 5.38%
| 4.39%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |4.96%
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
| 3,302
| 5,474
| style='background: #ffffe6; |6,103
| 12.95%
| 20.34%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |19.40%
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''25,496'''
| '''26,909'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''31,454'''
| '''100.00%'''
| '''100.00%'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 31,454 people, 11,093 households, and 6,700 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=SeaTac%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=June 20, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|3125.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 11,774 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1169.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 31.81% [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 24.12% [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 1.42% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 18.39% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.15% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 11.98% from some other races and 9.14% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 19.40% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in SeaTac city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/des-moines-city-washington/160-5317635/ |access-date=June 20, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.7% were under 5 years of age, and 12.8% were 65 and older. The gender makeup of the city was % male and 45.8% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 26,909 people, 9,533 households, and 5,913 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2682.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 10,360 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1032.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 45.94% [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 16.84% [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 1.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 14.53% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.56% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 11.64% from some other races and 6.01% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 20.34% of the population.

There were 9,533 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 25,496 people, 9,708 households, and 5,960 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2558.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 10,176 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1021.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 62.86% [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 9.15% [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 1.50% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 11.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.66% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.41% from some other races and 6.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 12.95% of the population.

There were 9,708 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,202, and the median income for a family was $47,630. Males had a median income of $34,396 versus $28,984 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,717. About 9.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

The most commonly spoken foreign languages in SeaTac are, in order, [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Somali language|Somali]], and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $41,202, and the median income for a family was $47,630. Males had a median income of $34,396 versus $28,984 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,717. About 9.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

SeaTac's population has grown steadily since the 2000 Census, and is projected to grow 5.06% by 2022, a rate higher than the US rate of 3.77%, but lower than King County's 7.46%. SeaTac has considerable ethnic diversity. Only 51.76% of the age 5+ population reportedly spoke only English at home; some 13.90% spoke [[Spanish language|Spanish]] at home, considerably higher than King County's 6.82%, but only somewhat higher than the US's overall 13.16%. Languages spoken at home also include those from [[Asia-Pacific]] at 10.74%, [[Indo-European|Indo-European languages]] at 10.06%, and other languages at 13.54%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seatacwa.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=14865 |title=Demographics |year=2017 |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=June 27, 2021}}</ref>

==Education==

===Primary and secondary schools===
[[File:Tyee Educational Complex.jpg|thumb|[[Tyee High School]]]]
[[Highline Public Schools]] is the school district with the majority of the city in its boundaries.<ref name=KingCoSDMap>{{cite map|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53033_king/DC20SD_C53033.pdf|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: King County, WA|publisher=United States Census Bureau|pages=1, 3 (PDF pp. 2, 4/5)|access-date=August 3, 2022}}</ref> Elementary schools serving the Highline sections of the city include Bow Lake Elementary School in SeaTac,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=11 |title=Bow Lake Elementary |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> Madrona Elementary School in SeaTac,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=23 |title=Madrona Elementary |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> McMicken Heights Elementary School in SeaTac,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=27 |title=McMicken Heights Elementary |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> and Cedarhurst Elementary School in [[Burien, Washington|Burien]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=13 |title=Cedarhurst Elementary |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite map|url=http://www.highlineschools.org/cms/lib07/WA01919413/Centricity/Domain/453/Maps/HPSelemap14.pdf |title=Elementary Service Area Boundaries |format=PDF |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> Most residents are zoned to Chinook Middle School and [[Tyee High School]] in the city,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=47 |title=Chinook Middle School |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> while some are zoned to Sylvester Middle School and [[Highline High School]] in Burien.<ref name="SecZoning">{{cite map|url=http://www.highlineschools.org/cms/lib07/WA01919413/Centricity/Domain/453/Maps/HPSsecmap14.pdf |title=Secondary School Service Area Boundaries |format=PDF |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> With the opening of Glacier Middle School in north SeaTac, residents north of the airport are generally zoned there and subsequently to Highline High School given the proximity of that area to Burien.

Tyee Educational Complex housing three independent schools: The Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/1031 |title=Tyee Educational Complex |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=59 |title=Global Connections High School |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> and Odyssey: The Essential School.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hsd401.org/ourschools/highschools/odyssey/ |title=Odyssey: The Essential School |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=April 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217054535/http://hsd401.org/ourschools/highschools/odyssey/ |archive-date=February 17, 2009}}</ref> It then has been transformed back to Tyee High School - a single school in the 2017–18 school year.

In 2004, Highline Public Schools reorganized some of its high schools, including Tyee, into having smaller programs on larger campuses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlineschools.org/cms/lib07/WA01919413/Centricity/domain/1147/school%20board%20policies/series_2000/2200.pdf |title=High School Redesign |publisher=[[Highline Public Schools]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

Small portions of SeaTac are in the [[Kent School District]] and the [[Renton School District]].<ref name=KingCoSDMap/>

===Public libraries===
The [[King County Library System]] operates the Valley View Library in SeaTac.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcls.org/valleyview/ |title=Valley View Library |publisher=[[King County Library System]] |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Angle Lake.png|thumb|[[Angle Lake, Washington|Angle Lake]]]]
The city operates seven city parks and operates two community center facilities.<ref name="SeaTacparklist">{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=136 |title=Parks & Recreation |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref><ref name=parks&facilities>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=144 |title=Parks & Facilities |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>

Angle Lake Park, a {{convert|10.5|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/business/economic-development/community/entertainment-and-recreation|title=Entertainment and Recreation {{!}} City of SeaTac|website=www.ci.seatac.wa.us|language=en|access-date=October 4, 2017}}</ref> park at [[Angle Lake, Washington|Angle Lake]], has a barbecue area, a boat launch, a fishing pier, playground equipment, an open recreation area, swimming facilities, a stage, toilet facilities, and a spray park. In the swimming area [[lifeguard]]s are on duty during the summer months.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

Bow Lake Park, a {{convert|4|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> park, consists of open space.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

Des Moines Creek Trail Park, consisting of {{convert|96|acre|m2}},<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> has a paved trail for bicyclists and pedestrians; off-street parking spaces are located at the trail head.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The {{convert|37|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> Grandview Park, an off leash dog area, has open areas, benches, fencing, a kiosk, waste receptacles, "sani-cans," and trails.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The {{convert|2.5|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> McMicken Heights Park has an open area, playground equipment, and tennis courts.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The Neighborhood Park at SeaTac Community Center has a half court basketball court a skate park, playground equipment, a picnic area, a climbing boulder, and parking.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The {{convert|165|acre|km2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> North SeaTac Park has the SeaTac Community Center, baseball, soccer (football), and softball fields, a disk golf course, an outdoor basketball court, an open area, playground equipment, a picnic shelter, toilet facilities, BMX track and paved walking trails.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The {{convert|18|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> Sunset Park has baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, toilet facilities, and paved walking trails.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The {{convert|21|acre|m2|adj=on}}<ref name="entertainment&recreation"/> Valley Ridge Park has baseball/softball fields with synthetic turf, outdoor basketball courts, a community center, a hockey court, playground equipment, a skate park, soccer fields with synthetic turf, tennis courts, toilet facilities.<ref name=parks&facilities/>

The [[Tyee Valley Golf Course]] is an 18-hole golf course and also served as the 1988 and 1989 [[USA Cross Country Championships]] running course.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pntf.org/usaxc99/xcmedia.htm|title=USA Winter Cross Country National Championships|publisher=pntf.org|access-date=September 8, 2018}}</ref>

==Transportation==
SeaTac is served by three major highways: [[Washington State Route 99|State Route 99]] (International Boulevard), [[Washington State Route 518|State Route 518]], and the [[Airport Expressway (Seattle)|Airport Expressway]]. Portions of [[Interstate 5 (Washington)|Interstate 5]] and [[Washington State Route 509|State Route 509]] also lie within the [[city limit]]s.<ref name="StreetMap">{{cite map |title=City of SeaTac Street Map |url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=115 |format=PDF |publisher=City of SeaTac |date=October 23, 2013 |cartography=[[NAVTEQ]] |access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref>

===Airports===
The city is served by the [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], located within city limits.<ref name="StreetMap"/>

===Public transportation===
The city is also served by several [[public transportation]] services: [[Link light rail]] stops at two stations in the city, at [[SeaTac/Airport station]] and [[Angle Lake station]]; [[King County Metro]] operates several bus routes in the area, including the [[RapidRide A Line]] on International Boulevard and [[RapidRide F Line]] on Southcenter Boulevard;<ref>{{cite web |title=RapidRide A Line |url=http://metro.kingcounty.gov/travel-options/bus/rapidride/a-line/ |publisher=[[King County Metro]] |access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RapidRide F Line |url=http://metro.kingcounty.gov/travel-options/bus/rapidride/f-line/ |publisher=King County Metro |access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref> some [[Sound Transit Express]] regional bus routes terminate or serve the SeaTac area, primarily the airport and other transit hubs.<ref>{{cite map |date=September 2015 |title=Metro Transit System: Southwest Area |url=http://metro.kingcounty.gov/maps/system/pdf/metro-system-map-southwest.pdf |format=PDF |publisher=King County Metro |access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Transit |url=http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=108 |publisher=City of SeaTac |access-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Mark Driscoll]], evangelical pastor
* [[Mia Gregerson]], member of the [[Washington House of Representatives]]
* [[Tally Hall (soccer)|Tally Hall]], soccer player
* [[Julia Patterson]], former member of the [[Washington State Legislature]] and [[King County Council]]
* [[Adam Smith (Washington politician)|Adam Smith]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]]
* [[Doug Sutherland (American politician)|Doug Sutherland]], former mayor of Tacoma and [[Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Geography}}
* [[List of municipalities in Washington]]
* [[Highline Botanical Garden]]
* [[Robert Morris Earthwork]]
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==Notes==
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==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{official website|https://www.seatacwa.gov/}}
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{{King County, Washington}}

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[[Category:Cities in King County, Washington]]
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[[Category:1990 establishments in Washington (state)]]

University Place, Washington

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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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|government_footnotes =
|government_type = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]<ref name=universityplacegov>{{cite web|title=City Council|url=https://www.cityofup.com/252/City-Council|publisher=City of University Place|access-date=April 3, 2022}}</ref>
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Javier Figueroa<ref name=universityplacegov/>
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|established_date = August 31, 1995

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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 35160
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
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|population_total = 34866
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|footnotes =
}}

'''University Place''' is a city in [[Pierce County, Washington]], United States. Its population was 34,866 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/University_Place_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5373465 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> University Place received its name in the 1800s when the [[University of Puget Sound]], a private liberal-arts college in North Tacoma, purchased land along the primary north–south route of Grandview Drive.

Based on [[Washington locations by per capita income|per capita income]], University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

==History==
University Place received its name in the 1800s when the [[University of Puget Sound]], a private liberal-arts college in North Tacoma, purchased land along the primary north–south route of Grandview Drive. The school sought to build a new campus there, but ended up selling the land back to the city for about $11,000. University Place remained an unincorporated part of Pierce County until the City of University Place was formed on August 31, 1995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cityofup.com/government/history|title=History {{!}} University Place|website=www.cityofup.com|access-date=June 16, 2019|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018034244/http://cityofup.com/government/history|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Today, University Place is largely suburban in character and functions as a mixed business and residential area with waterfront on the [[Puget Sound]]. The town is home to [[Curtis Senior High School]] and [[Charles Wright Academy]].

[[Chambers Bay]] golf course opened in 2007 to favorable reviews.<ref>[http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/94731.html "Chambers Bay first impressions: Wow!"], Brent Champaco, Tacoma ''The News Tribune'', June 24, 2007</ref> A [[Links (golf)|Scottish links]]-style course, Chambers Bay hosted the 2010 [[United States Amateur Championship (golf)|U.S. Amateur]] and the [[2015 U.S. Open (golf)|2015 U.S. Open]].<ref>[http://washingtonceo.com/home/story-display/article/259/chambers-bay.html "Chambers Bay: Links on Puget Sound Cause More than a Ripple"], Crai Bower, ''Washington CEO'', October 17, 2007</ref>

University Place's news is primarily covered by ''[[The News Tribune]]'' (Tacoma), and is also covered by University Place Patch, a hyper-local news website that launched in October 2010, and sometimes by news media in Seattle. Earlier newspapers for the community were the weekly Suburban Times (1970s), published by Dave Sclair (who, starting in 1970, also published Western Flyer); and, in the 1980s, the Lakewood Press, published by Grace T. Eubanks and later Dane S. Claussen, which launched the University Place Press as a monthly and then biweekly before it folded in early 1989.

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|8.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1970= 13230
|1980= 20381
|1990= 27701
|2000= 29933
|2010= 31144
|2020= 34866
|estyear=2024
|estimate=35160
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 34,866 people and 13,944 households, and 9,208 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=University%20Place%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 31,144 people, 12,819 households, and 8,476 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3698.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,573 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1612.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 71.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 9.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.8% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 8.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 12,819 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 29,933 people, 12,149 households, and 8,212 families living in the city. The population density was 3,569.0 people per square mile (1,377.5/km2). There were 12,684 housing units at an average density of 1,512.4 per square mile (583.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.74% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.72% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.56% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.35% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.29% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.84% of the population.

There were 12,149 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,287, and the median income for a family was $60,401. Males had a median income of $42,452 versus $30,045 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $25,544. About 6.0% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Most of University Place is in the [[University Place School District]],<ref name=PierceCountyschools>{{cite map|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53053_pierce/DC20SD_C53053.pdf|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Pierce County, WA|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2022|pages=1-2 (PDF p. 2-3/4)}}</ref> which manages eight public schools. Primary schools teach kindergarten through fourth grade. Intermediate schools teach grades five through seven. Junior high is grades eight and nine. High school students are in grades ten through twelve.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upsd.wednet.edu/1613101016153347393/site/default.asp|title=University Place School District, Schools|access-date=January 21, 2009}}</ref>
*[[Curtis Senior High School|Curtis Senior High]]
*Curtis Junior High
*Drum Intermediate
*Narrows View Intermediate
*Chambers Primary
*Evergreen Primary
*Sunset Primary
*University Place Primary

Portions are in [[Tacoma Public Schools]] and in the [[Steilacoom Historical School District]].<ref name=PierceCountyschools/>

==Notable people==
*[[Gary Larson]], creator of [[The Far Side]] comic strips
*[[John J. Nance]], pilot and author
*[[Dorothy Olsen]] - American aircraft pilot and member of the [[Women Airforce Service Pilots]] (WASPs) during [[World War II]].
*[[Bob Robertson (announcer)|Bob Robertson]], sportscaster, voice of the Washington State Cougars and Tacoma Rainiers
*[[Brian Sullivan (district attorney)|Brian Sullivan]], politician and lawyer
*[[Isaiah Thomas (basketball)|Isaiah Thomas]], star [[point guard]] for [[University of Washington]] and NBA point guard
*[[Pat Tillman]] - American professional [[American football|football]] player in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) who left his sports career and enlisted in the [[United States Army]] in May 2002 in the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks]].
*[[Morgan Weaver]] - professional soccer forward for the Portland Thorns FC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/morgan-weaver|title=National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL}}</ref>

==References==
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Wenatchee, Washington

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| name = Wenatchee, Washington
| settlement_type = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
| image_skyline = Wenatchee WA 2009.jpg
| image_caption = View over the city in 2009
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| map_caption = Location of Wenatchee in Chelan County, Washington
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| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Chelan County, Washington|Chelan]]
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 1892
| established_title1 = [[Municipal incorporation|Incorporated]]
| established_date1 = February 29, 1892
| named_for = [[Wenatchi|Wenatchi tribe]]
| government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Mike Poirier<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the Mayor |url=https://www.wenatcheewa.gov/government/mayor-s-office/meet-the-mayor |publisher=City of Wenatchee |accessdate=August 25, 2024}}</ref>
| leader_title1 = [[City council|Council]]
| leader_name1 = Wenatchee City Council
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 29.75
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| area_land_km2 = 27.39
| area_land_sq_mi = 10.57
| area_water_km2 = 2.36
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.91
| area_metro_km2 = 4,843
| area_metro_sq_mi = 1,870
| area_urban_km2 = 81.256
| area_urban_sq_mi = 31.373
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft = 715

| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est = 35401
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
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| population_total = 35508
| population_density_km2 = 1254.56
| population_density_sq_mi = 3249.17
| population_urban = 67,227 (US: [[List of United States urban areas|412th]])
| population_density_urban_km2 = 81.256
| population_density_urban_sq_mi = 210.45
| population_metro = 119,943 (US: [[List of Metropolitan Statistical Areas|324th]])
| population_density_metro_km2 = 8.84
| population_density_metro_sq_mi = 22.90
| population_blank1_title = [[Demonym]]
| population_blank1 = Wenatcheeite
| timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time|PST]]
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
| postal_code = 98801 and 98807
| area_code = [[Area code 509|509]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 53-77105
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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| website = {{URL|www.wenatcheewa.gov}}
| footnote =
}}

'''Wenatchee''' ({{IPAc-en|w|ɛ|ˈ|n|æ|tʃ|iː}} {{respell|wen|ACH|ee}}) is the [[county seat]] of and the most populous city in [[Chelan County, Washington|Chelan County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population within the city limits in 2010 was 31,925,<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web |title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-49.pdf |work=American FactFinder |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> and has increased to 35,508 as of 2020.<ref name="Census2020">{{cite web |title=2020 United States Census Profile: Wenatchee, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Wenatchee_city,_Washington?g=1600000US5377105 |access-date=March 15, 2023 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division}}</ref> Located in the north-central part of the state, at the confluence of the [[Columbia River|Columbia]] and [[Wenatchee River|Wenatchee]] rivers near the eastern foothills of the [[Cascade Range]], Wenatchee lies on the western side of the Columbia River, across from the city of [[East Wenatchee, Washington|East Wenatchee]]. The Columbia River forms the boundary between Chelan and [[Douglas County, Washington|Douglas County]]. Wenatchee is the principal city of the [[Wenatchee metropolitan area|Wenatchee–East Wenatchee, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which encompasses all of Chelan and Douglas counties (total population around 110,884). However, the "Wenatchee Valley Area" generally refers to the land between [[Rocky Reach Dam|Rocky Reach]] and [[Rock Island Dam]] on both banks of the Columbia, which includes East Wenatchee, [[Rock Island, Washington|Rock Island]], and [[South Wenatchee, Washington|Malaga]], as well as the surrounding towns of Monitor and Cashmere to the west of Wenatchee.

The city was named for the nearby [[Wenatchi]] Native American people. The name is a [[Sahaptin language|Sahaptin]] word that means "river which comes [or whose source is] from canyons" or "robe of the rainbow". ''Awenatchela'' means "people at the source [of a river]". The city of Wenatchee shares its name with the [[Wenatchee River]], [[Lake Wenatchee]] and the [[Wenatchee National Forest]].

Wenatchee is referred to as the "Apple Capital of the World" due to the valley's many orchards. The city is also sometimes referred to as the "Buckle of the Power Belt of the Great Northwest" which is a metaphor for the series of hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. Rock Island Dam is located nearest to the middle of this "belt", and so was labeled the "Buckle". This saying is printed at the top of every issue of Wenatchee's newspaper, ''[[The Wenatchee World]]'', but is no longer in common use elsewhere.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ret.wenworld.com/book/index.php |title=The Wenatchee World Online |access-date=March 12, 2009 |archive-date=October 11, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011062807/http://ret.wenworld.com/book/index.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==

===Prehistoric era===
[[East Wenatchee Clovis Site|Archeological digs]] in nearby East Wenatchee have uncovered [[Clovis culture|Clovis]] stone and bone tools dating back more than 11,000 years, indicating that people migrating during the last Ice Age spent time in the Wenatchee area. The Columbia River and nearby mountains and sagebrush steppes provided an ample supply of food. Clovis points are on display at the [[Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wvmcc.org/|title=Home - Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center|access-date=June 18, 2007|archive-date=June 30, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070630224658/http://www.wvmcc.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and research findings are available through the ''Wenatchee World''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=CLOVIS|title=Wenatchee World|access-date=June 18, 2007|archive-date=November 21, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071121014737/http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=CLOVIS|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Indigenous villages and early settlers===
Several indigenous villages existed in the area prior to and during Anglo American exploration. The village Nikwikwi'estku was a fishing and gathering camp located in present-day downtown Wenatchee. In 1811, [[North West Company]] surveyor David Thompson encountered a group of Native American horsemen at Wenatchee and was invited into a village with huts, the largest measuring 209 feet long. Fur traders document friendly relations through the mid 19th century, even during the smallpox epidemic of 1817 and food shortages in 1841.<ref name="Brown2007">{{Cite book|title=Wenatchee's dark past: a history of race and race relations|last=Brown|first=Maureen E|publisher=Wenatchee World|year=2007|location=Wenatchee, WA|pages=6–9|language=en|oclc=191853776}}</ref>

During the [[Yakima War]] in 1856, US Army Colonel Wright intervened on a possible alliance between Yakama and Wenatchi tribes by removing the Wenatchi to Kittitas. The resulting march was estimated to include 1,000 horses and extend five miles long. A contingent stayed behind to fish at [[Wenatchapam Fishery]] in preparation for winter.<ref name="Brown2007"/>

In 1863, Father Respari, a Catholic priest, began his missionary work with local Native Americans. He was followed some 20 years later by Father De Grassi, who built a log cabin on the Wenatchee River near the present town of [[Cashmere, Washington|Cashmere]]. Throughout the 19th century, other white settlers came to homestead the land.

Wenatchee was platted in September 1888 and officially incorporated as a city on January 7, 1893. [[Frank Reeves|Frank]] and [[Belle Reeves]] founded ''The Wenatchee Advance'', the city's first newspaper, in 1891.<ref name=Hood>{{Historylink |title = Reeves, Anna Belle Culp (1871-1948) |article = 8938 |author = Hood, Michael |date = February 20, 2009 |quote = |accessdate = March 18, 2022}}</ref> The 1900 U.S. Census counted 451 residents.

[[File:Fruit field bin 5180.JPG|thumb|Apple field bins are stacked high at a [[Packing house|processing facility]] in Wenatchee.]]

===Continued growth===
The Great Northern Railway completed its railroad line between [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], and [[Seattle]] in 1893. Its route through the Wenatchee Valley was significant to the development of this region. The railroad not only provided passenger travel to and from Wenatchee, but it provided for freight service for shipments of wheat, apples, and other products to out-of-state markets.

By the early 20th century, the Wenatchee Commercial Club, now the [[Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce]], was advertising the region as the "Home of the World's Best Apples." The tree fruit industry provided the economic backbone for the region for a century and still is an important source of revenue.

On May 22, 1910, the Wenatchee [[free speech fight]] occurred when members of the [[Industrial Workers of the World]] (IWW) were arrested for [[soapboxing|speaking in the street]] in front of the local hall of the [[Socialist Party of America]].<ref name="IWWYearbook1910">{{cite web |url=http://depts.washington.edu/iww/iwwyearbook1910.shtml |title=IWW Yearbook 1910 |last=Upton |first=Austin |website=IWW History Project |publisher=[[University of Washington]] |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name="IW_1910_05_28">{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=James P. |date=May 28, 1910 |title=Wenatchee Denied Free Speech: Fight On |volume=2 |issue=10 |page=1 |newspaper=[[Industrial Worker]] |url=https://archive.org/details/v2n10-w62-may-28-1910-IW }}</ref> The town had freed imprisoned IWW members by June;<ref name="IW_1910_06_04">{{cite news |author= |date=June 4, 1910 |title=Struggle for Free Speech in North and West |volume=2 |issue=11 |page=1 |newspaper=[[Industrial Worker]] |url=https://archive.org/details/v2n11-w63-jun-04-1910-IW }}</ref> however, tensions resumed in September 1911 when police raided a house rented by six IWW men and arrested twenty-five migrant workers found carrying IWW literature. Again, the men were all quickly released.<ref name="IWWYearbook1911">{{cite web |url=http://depts.washington.edu/iww/iwwyearbook1911.shtml |title=IWW Yearbook 1911 |last=Bragg |first=Nick |website=IWW History Project |publisher=[[University of Washington]] |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name="IW_1911_09_26">{{cite news |last=Downey |first=Charles |date=September 6, 1911 |publication-date=September 21, 1911 |title=Wenatchee for Freedom |volume=3 |issue=26 |page=1 |newspaper=[[Industrial Worker]] |url=https://archive.org/details/v3n26-w130-sep-21-1911-IW }}</ref><ref>{{cite thesis |type=Ph.D |last=May |first=Matthew S. |title=Hobo Orator Union: The Free Speech Fights of the Industrial Workers of the World, 1909-1916 |date=July 2009 |publisher=[[University of Minnesota]] |url=http://conservancy.umn.edu/bitstream/handle/11299/53722/1/May_umn_0130E_10548.pdf }}</ref>

In 1922, a [[Ku Klux Klan]] chapter of nearly 100 men demanded that black residents leave on threat of violence. By 1923 they hosted meetings of up to 400 members and burned a large cross above Fancher airfield in East Wenatchee. The Wenatchee chapter hosted the 1926 state Klan convention and marched in the [[Washington State Apple Blossom Festival|Apple Blossom Parade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/wenatchee-s-past-ku-klux-klan-had-weak-foothold-in/article_df5147c9-5c7f-5369-99ff-e7236df7ab18.html|title=Wenatchee's Past {{!}} Ku Klux Klan had weak foothold in Wenatchee|last=Rader|first=Chris|website=The Wenatchee World|date=January 3, 2018 |language=en|access-date=June 28, 2019}}</ref> In the wave of [[anti-Filipino sentiment]], Filipino immigrant workers were targeted by violence and deportation through the late 1920s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historylink.org/File/409|title=Filipino Americans in Seattle|website=www.historylink.org|access-date=June 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2017/08/ninety-years-ago-in-washington-a-wave-of-anti-immigrant-sentiment-resulted-in-horror-for-filipinos.html|title=Ninety Years Ago in Washington, a Wave of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Resulted in Horror for Filipinos|last=Ross|first=Steve|date=August 4, 2017|website=Slate Magazine|language=en|access-date=June 28, 2019}}</ref>

[[Image:Wenatchee, WA fire department 01A.jpg|thumb|left|[[Wenatchee Fire Station No. 1]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP).]]

On October 5, 1931, [[Clyde Pangborn]] and his copilot Hugh Herndon landed their [[airplane]], named the ''[[Miss Veedol]]'', in the hills of [[East Wenatchee, Washington|East Wenatchee]], and thus became the first [[aviator]]s to fly nonstop across the Pacific Ocean. The 41-hour flight from [[Sabishiro Beach]], [[Misawa, Aomori|Misawa]], [[Aomori Prefecture]], [[Japan]], won them the [[Harmon Trophy]] for the greatest achievement in flight of 1931. ''Miss Veedol''{{'}}s propeller is on display at the [[Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center]].

In 1936, with the completion of [[Rock Island Dam]], Wenatchee was protected from the summer flooding of the [[Columbia River]], and the first of 14 [[hydroelectric]] projects on the Columbia began generating [[electric power]]. The reservoirs thus generated also made it possible to irrigate hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in the Columbia Basin.

In 2019, the Wenatchee Valley was named by ''Forbes'' magazine as one of the top 25 places to retire.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Forbes Top 25 |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/5c9bad234bbe6f312e587a25/wenatchee-wa/}}</ref>

===Modern era===
In 1975, [[Stemilt Growers]] moved its headquarters from nearby Stemilt Hill to Olds Station, Wenatchee. The company grows, packs and ships tree fruit. It went on to become the largest fresh market [[sweet cherry]] shipper in the world.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wheat|first1=Dan|title=Stemilt's young president eyes future of fruit industry|url=http://www.capitalpress.com/content/djw-mathison-042310-w-2-boxes--art|access-date=October 2, 2016|newspaper=Capital Press|date=April 24, 2010}}</ref>

Every year from the last week of April to the end of the first week of May, Wenatchee hosts the [[Washington State Apple Blossom Festival]], which probably brings in the largest number of people Wenatchee sees annually, with the exception of migrant workers travelling for harvest.<ref>Marshall, Maureen E. ''Agriculture in Wenatchee''. Kindle Publishing, 2013.</ref>{{Verify source|date=March 2019}} It features two relatively large parades: the Apple Blossom Youth Parade on the last Saturday in April and the Apple Blossom Grand Parade on the first Saturday in May, a food fair representing cuisine from around the world, and a [[traveling carnival]].

The [[Wenatchee child abuse prosecutions]] in Wenatchee, Washington, also known as the "Wenatchee Witch Hunt", that occurred in 1994 and 1995, are examples of the [[hysteria over child molestation in the 1980s]] and early 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historylink.org/File/7065|title=Wenatchee Witch Hunt: Child Sex Abuse Trials in Douglas and Chelan Counties |publisher=[[HistoryLink]] |first=Kathrine |last=Beck |date=October 28, 2004}}</ref><ref name=lat95/><ref>{{cite news |title=A record of abuses in Wenatchee. |url=http://www.lawreport.org/ViewStory.aspx?StoryID=535 |publisher=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031203182345/http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/powertoharm/ |archive-date=December 3, 2003 }}</ref>

[[File:Wenatchee washington azure datacenter aerial 2.jpg|thumb|Microsoft Azure datacenters in the Pangborn area]]
In the early 1990s Wenatchee had a reputation as the "happy pill town"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/30/us/a-washington-city-full-of-prozac.html|title=A Washington City Full of Prozac|first=Timothy|last=Egan|newspaper=The New York Times |date=January 30, 1994}}</ref> and "Happy Valley",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newsweek.com/trials-and-troubles-happy-valley-183292 | title=Trials and Troubles in Happy Valley | website=[[Newsweek]] | date=May 7, 1995 }}</ref> with psychologist James Goodwin, "the Pied Piper of Prozac".<ref name=lat95>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-12-mn-23071-story.html|title=COLUMN ONE : Wenatchee: Little Town of Horrors : This bucolic Northwest city seemed to epitomize the innocence of rural America. Then came a plague of grisly crimes, natural disasters and a child sex scandal.|date=July 12, 1995|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

According to [[CNN]]'s ''Money Magazine'', Wenatchee had the second fastest forecast real estate value growth in the country for June 2006–June 2007. In November 2018, USA Today listed Wenatchee as experiencing the 22nd highest employment growth in the country.

On July 29, 2013, a large wildfire spreading over {{convert|31|mi}} south of Wenatchee occurred, affecting over 40 nearby homes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.komonews.com/news/local/5-homes-destroyed-in-growing-wildfire-near-Wenatchee-217381351.html |title=Wildfire near Wenatchee continues to grow |publisher=[[KOMO-TV|National Broadcasting Company]] |date=July 29, 2013 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |archive-date=August 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801181058/http://www.komonews.com/news/local/5-homes-destroyed-in-growing-wildfire-near-Wenatchee-217381351.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Riverfront Park Ice Arena closed its doors in July 2008,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/melting-away-into-history-riverfront-park-ice-arena-to-permanently-close-this-month/article_6215785d-4db3-5f74-8de0-2ea687a959aa.html |title=Melting away into history: Riverfront Park Ice Arena to permanently close this month |publisher=[[The Wenatchee World]] |date=July 4, 2008 |access-date=July 4, 2008}}</ref> and Awaken Church was later opened at the site.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/former-ice-rink-and-sportsplex-to-become-a-church/article_32f15af7-d97c-58cd-9f87-bc1957264756.html |title= Former ice rink and sportsplex to become a church |publisher=[[The Wenatchee World]] |date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref>

The Wenatchee Valley also boasts one of only two [[aluminium|aluminum]] smelters remaining in the [[Northwestern United States]], at the [[Alcoa]] plant in Malaga. The plant announced in November 2015 that it would be shutting down operations on January 5, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenorthernlight.com/2015/11/24/alcoa-to-lay-off-880-in-ferndale-and-wenatchee/|title=Alcoa to lay off 880 in Ferndale and Wenatchee - The Northern Light|access-date=December 23, 2015|archive-date=December 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223235731/http://www.thenorthernlight.com/2015/11/24/alcoa-to-lay-off-880-in-ferndale-and-wenatchee/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other growing areas of the regional economy are tourism and information technology.

[[Wenatchee Pride]] began organizing [[LGBT pride|LGBT Pride]] festivals 2017. The 2023 festival was held at Memorial Park with an estimated 4,000 attendance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Gabriel |date=June 5, 2023 |title=Wenatchee Pride Festival draws 4,000 to Memorial Park |work=[[Wenatchee World]]}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[Image:Wenatchee, WA - railway bridge across Wenatchee River.jpg|thumb|right|The Wenatchee River, just before flowing into the [[Columbia River|Columbia]]]]
Wenatchee is located at the confluence of the [[Wenatchee River|Wenatchee]] and [[Columbia River|Columbia]] rivers in the [[Columbia River Drainage Basin|Columbia Basin]], just east of the foothills of the [[Cascade Range]]. Irrigation from the Columbia River and its tributaries allows for the large amount of agriculture in Wenatchee and the surrounding areas.

The city of Wenatchee is bordered by the Wenatchee River on the north, the Columbia River to the east, and the [[Wenatchee Mountains]] to the south and west. These ridges and peaks form a wall around the western and southern sides of the city. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref>

=== Climate ===
Wenatchee experiences a [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk'') with cold winters and hot, dry summers.

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| Jul snow days = 0.0
| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 1.2
| Dec snow days = 5.3
| year snow days = 12.9
| source = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]<ref name="NOWData">{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=otx
|title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = December 12, 2023}}</ref><ref name="NCEI">{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00459074&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|title = Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = December 12, 2023}}</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1900 = 451
| 1910 = 4050
| 1920 = 6324
| 1930 = 11627
| 1940 = 11620
| 1950 = 13072
| 1960 = 16726
| 1970 = 16912
| 1980 = 17257
| 1990 = 21756
| 2000 = 27856
| 2010 = 31925
| 2020 = 35508
| estyear = 2024
| estimate = 35401
| estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 15, 2023}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]] counted 35,508 people, 13,793 households, and 8,445 families in Wenatchee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><ref name="Census2020-DP1" /> The population density was 3,357.4 per square mile (1,296.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 14,594 housing units at an average density of 1,379.9 per square mile (532.8/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name="Census2020-DP1">{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20dp1 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=December 30, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The racial makeup was 65.87% (23,390) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]], 0.51% (182) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.4% (497) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 1.31% (465) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.18% (64) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 18.87% (6,701) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 11.85% (4,209) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table P1: Race |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people were 32.59% (11,571) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino By Race |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

Of the 13,793 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 30.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020-DP1" /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 16.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 United States Census, Table S1501: Educational Attainment |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Wenatchee%20city,%20Washington%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males.<ref name="Census2020-DP1" /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.0 males.<ref name="Census2020-DP1" />

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 31,925 people, 12,379 households, and 7,721 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|4108.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,175 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1695.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 76.7% [[White American|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 17.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people were 29.4% of the population.

There were 12,379 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 27,856 people, 10,741 households, and 6,884 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,049.6 people per square mile (1,563.3/km2). There were 11,486 housing units at an average density of 1,669.8 per square mile (644.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.93% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.39% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.95% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 13.99% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.48% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] were 21.52% of the population.

There were 10,741 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,897, and the median income for a family was $45,982. Males had a median income of $35,245 versus $26,062 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,498. About 10.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
The Wenatchee post office contains an oil on canvas mural, ''{{vanchor|The Saga of Wenatchee}}'', painted in 1940 by [[Peggy Strong]]. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the [[Section of Painting and Sculpture]], later called the [[Section of Fine Arts]], of the [[United States Department of the Treasury|Treasury Department]]. The [[Works Progress Administration|WPA]] was the largest and most ambitious American [[New Deal agency]], employing individuals to carry out [[public works]] projects.<ref>{{cite book |last=Arnesen |first=Eric |date=2007 |title=Encyclopedia of U.S. Labor and Working-Class History |volume=1 |location=New York |publisher=Routledge |page=1540 |isbn=9780415968263}}</ref>

Wenatchee is home to many performing arts groups including the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Wenatchee Big Band, Columbia Chorale, Wenatchee Valley Appleaires and The Apollo Club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deviantart.com/kaseykoski/journal/THe-Arts-in-Wenatchee-234230436|title=THe Arts in Wenatchee by kaseykoski on DeviantArt|website=www.deviantart.com|date=December 18, 2008 }}</ref> Music Theater of Wenatchee, Stage Kids, and several other theatre companies offer stage productions year-round. Wenatchee also is home to [[Mariachi Huenachi]], a much-celebrated [[mariachi]] program in the Wenatchee School District which performed at the US Capitol for [[National Hispanic Heritage Month]] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/post/wenatchee-high-school-mariachi-band-gets-national-stage|title=Wenatchee High School Mariachi Band Gets National Stage|last=Schwing|first=Emily|website=www.nwnewsnetwork.org|date=October 13, 2017 |language=en|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> The group was featured in a 2018 [[TVW (Washington)|TVW]] documentary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncwlife.com/mariachi-huenachi-featured-in-tvw-documentary/|title=Mariachi Huenachi featured in TVW Documentary|last=Hetterscheidt|first=Kaitlin|date=July 18, 2018|website=NCWLIFE|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>

The Town Toyota Center has featured high school mariachi ensembles from across the region. Mariachi Sol De Mexico gives clinics to high school musicians and gives an evening concert sometimes featuring famous musical artists.

==Sports==

===Professional sports===

====Current teams====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin-right:0px;border-color:rgb(170,170,170);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;line-height:19.1875px;"
!Club
!Sport
!League
!Venue
!Established
!Championships
|-
|[[Wenatchee AppleSox]]
|Baseball
|[[West Coast League]]
|[[Paul Thomas Sr. Field]]
|align=center|2000
|align=center|6
|-
|[[Wenatchee All-Stars Football Club]]
|Soccer
|[[Western Washington Premier League]]
|[[Mike Hollis Field at WVC]]
|align=center|2019
|align=center|1
|-
|[[Wenatchee Bighorns]]
|Basketball
|[[The Basketball League]]
|[[Town Toyota Center]]
|align=center|2022
|align=center|0
|-
|[[Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks]]
|Arena football
|[[American West Football Conference]]
|[[Town Toyota Center]]
|align=center|2019
|align=center|0
|-
|[[Wenatchee Wild]]
|Ice hockey
|[[Western Hockey League]]
|[[Town Toyota Center]]
|align=center|2023
|align=center|0
|}

====Former teams====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin-right:0px;border-color:rgb(170,170,170);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;line-height:19.1875px;"
!Club
!Sport
!League
!Venue
!Folded
|-
|[[Wenatchee Chiefs]]
|Baseball
|[[Northwest League]]
|Recreation Park
|align=center|1965
|-
|[[Wenatchee Valley Venom]]
|Arena football
|[[Indoor Football League]]
|Town Toyota Center
|align=center|2011
|-
|[[Wenatchee Fire|Wenatchee Fire FC]]
|Indoor soccer
|[[Premier Arena Soccer League]]
|Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex
|align=center|2015
|-
|Wenatchee FC
|Soccer
|[[Evergreen Premier League]]
|Apple Bowl
|align=center|2016
|-
|Wenatchee Valley Rams
|Football
|Washington Football League
|Wildcat Stadium
|align=center|2018
|}

===Amateur sports===
{| class="wikitable" style="margin-right:0px;border-color:rgb(170,170,170);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;line-height:19.1875px;"
!Club
!Sport
!League
!Venue
|-
|Wenatchee FC Youth
|Soccer
|
|Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex
|-
|Wenatchee Figure Skating Club
|Figure skating
|[[United States Figure Skating Association]]
| rowspan="6" |[[Town Toyota Center]]
|-
|Wenatchee Curling Club
|Curling
|[[United States Curling Association]]
|-
|Wenatchee Wolves
| rowspan="4" |Ice hockey
|[[Northern Pacific Hockey League]]
|-
|Wenatchee Jr. Wild
| rowspan="3" |[[USA Hockey]]
|-
|Wenatchee Banshees Women's Hockey
|-
|Wenatchee Banshees Men's Hockey
|-
|Wenatchee Packers
| Baseball
| [[American Legion]]
| Recreation Park
|}

The Wenatchee Valley Super Oval in East Wenatchee is a quarter-mile-long banked asphalt oval used for local racing.

In the fall of 2008, the Town Toyota Center was completed, and hosts some professional and junior professional sporting events, in addition to touring events and expositions, and the 2010 [[NAHL]] Pepsi Robertson Cup.

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Burch Mountain above Wenatchee, Washington.jpg|thumb|Burch Mountain above Wenatchee]]

The Wenatchee Valley and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of sports and recreational activities for any season. There are several facilities including the WRAC tennis club, an Olympic size swimming pool, an ice arena, several 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses, a 9-hole disc golf course, and countless baseball diamonds and soccer fields as well as two skateboard parks. As of 2023, Pickleball is also becoming extremely popular with multiple parks providing outside play in the Valley as well as indoor play.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wenatchee Pickleball |url=https://wenatcheevalleysports.com/venues/pickleball-courts/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelan County PUD improved Pickleball |url=https://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/news/2023/11/03/new-improved-sport-courts-are-now-ready-for-play-at-six-pud-parks}}</ref> There are many places to hike, fish and hunt for both birds and larger game. Boating and water recreation are also quite common. Many kayak, windsurf and water-ski on the Columbia. Whitewater rafting and inner-tubing is frequent on the Wenatchee River. In the winter, the mountains near Wenatchee provide great snowmobiling, sledding at [[Squilchuck State Park]], as well as skiing and snowboarding at [[Mission Ridge Ski Area|Mission Ridge]] (30 minutes drive) and Stevens Pass (1 hour and a half drive). Nordic skiing is available at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center, Leavenworth (25 minute drive), and the Methow Valley (1 hour and 45 minute drive).

The city also offers a large system of parks and paved trails known as the [[Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail]]. The {{Convert|10|mi|adj=on}} loop along both banks of the Columbia River is used by cyclists, walkers, joggers, and skaters. A project to extend the eastern segment of the trail {{Convert|5|mile}} north to Lincoln Rock State Park was completed on July 9, 2015. An additional {{Convert|3.2|mi|adj=on}} extension on the east side runs south to Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park. A short extension slated for completion in Fall 2017 is planned from the west end of the Odabashian bridge to the corner of Easy Street and the highway. In the winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoers also use the trail. The trail connects in the south at the [[Columbia River Bridge (Wenatchee, Washington)|historic Columbia River Bridge]], also known as the pipeline bridge, and in the north at the [[Richard Odabashian Bridge]]. It passes through [[Wenatchee Confluence State Park]]. Much of the hillside areas surrounding the city of Wenatchee have been purchased by or have their rights held by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust which protects them as a natural resource and as a site for hiking in the foothills.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelan County PUD Parks |url=https://www.chelanpud.org/parks-and-recreation/our-parks}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wenatchee Confluence Park |url=https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/wenatchee-confluence-state-park}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelan Douglas County Land Trust |url=https://www.cdlandtrust.org/}}</ref>

==Government and politics==

Wenatchee has a non-partisan [[Mayor–council government|mayor–council]] form of government, with five council members elected in districts and the mayor and two council positions elected at-large. The terms are staggered four-year terms elected in November of odd years.{{cn|date=October 2024}} The current mayor of Wenatchee is Mike Poirier, who was first elected in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=City of Wenatchee Homepage |url=https://www.wenatcheewa.gov/government/mayor-s-office/meet-the-mayor}}</ref>

The city lies within the [[Washington's 8th congressional district|8th congressional district]], which includes all of Chelan County and crosses the Cascades to the rural areas of [[King County, Washington|King]], [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]], and [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish]] counties.<ref name="WADistricts">{{cite map |date=July 2024 |title=Washington State Legislative & Congressional District Map |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map_01.pdf |at=[https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Road%20Map%20Inset_01.pdf Puget Sound inset] |publisher=[[Washington State Redistricting Commission]] |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref> The district was enlarged to include Chelan County during the 2012 redistricting; Wenatchee was previously part of the [[Washington's 4th congressional district|4th congressional district]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=January 11, 2012 |title=The new 8th district: a bridge across the state? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/the-new-8th-district-a-bridge-across-the-state/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref> The city is also within the [[Washington's 7th legislative district|7th legislative district]], which has two state representatives and one state senator.<ref name="WADistricts"/> Wenatchee was part of the [[Washington's 12th legislative district|12th legislative district]] with the rest of Chelan County until it was redrawn in 2024 to comply with a U.S. District Court order for districts in [[Yakima County, Washington|Yakima County]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Bonny |first=Dominick |date=October 24, 2024 |title=How redistricting changed WA's 12th Legislative District |url=https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2024/10/how-redistricting-changed-was-12th-legislative-district |work=[[Crosscut.com|Cascade PBS]] |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lucia |first1=Bill |last2=Cornfield |first2=Jerry |date=April 3, 2024 |title=Here's how Washington's legislative districts will change for this year's elections |url=https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/04/03/heres-how-washingtons-legislative-districts-will-change-for-this-years-elections/ |work=[[Washington State Standard]] |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref>

Public safety in Wenatchee is provided by three [[Law enforcement agency|law enforcement]] agencies (Wenatchee Police Department, Chelan County Sheriff's Office, and the [[Washington State Patrol]]), one fire department (Chelan County Fire District No. 1), and two private ambulance companies (Ballard Ambulance and Lifeline Ambulance). East Wenatchee Police and Douglas County Fire District No. 2 (East Wenatchee) also assist with police and fire protection services within the city through mutual aid agreements. On September 30, 2022, The Chelan County Fire District #1 and the Douglas County Fire District #2 joined to form one agency known as the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department with Regional Fire Authority in the Wenatchee Valley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wenatchee Valley Regional Fire Authority |url=https://www.wenatcheevalleyfire.org/copy-of-announcements}}</ref>

==Education==
[[Image:Wenatchee, WA - Carnegie Library 01.jpg|thumb|The former Carnegie Library, also listed on the NRHP, is now home to the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.]]
[[Image:Wenatchee, WA - Wells House 02.jpg|thumb|Wells House, another NRHP building. Its former grounds are now home to [[Wenatchee Valley College]].]]

Public K-12 education in Wenatchee is provided by the [[Wenatchee School District]], which also serves the communities of Malaga, Olds Station, South Wenatchee, Sunnyslope, and Wenatchee Heights. The city has seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school ([[Wenatchee High School]]). The Wenatchee School District voted to close Columbia Elementary at the end of the 2024 School year reducing the number of elementary schools to six.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wenatchee School Closure |url=https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/schoolclosure}}</ref> The School District also maintains WestSide High School, an alternative high school, and the Valley Academy of Learning, which is an alternative education program where parents play the active role in education of their children.

In 2006, the Wenatchee School District began offering students of Wenatchee High School and WestSide High School the ability to take selected classes online at the Wenatchee Internet Academy. These classes employ use of Moodle and Blackboard software packages for managing the distance-learning program. All classes are designed by educators at Wenatchee High School and operated by local instructors within the Wenatchee School District.

The city also has several private schools, most of which are religious: Children's Gate Montessori School, Cascade Christian Academy, The River Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.

===Higher education===

Wenatchee is also the home of the North Central Educational Service District, serving all of north-central Washington, and the [[Wenatchee Valley College]], a two-year community college with its main campus in Wenatchee and a satellite campus in [[Omak, Washington]]. Its main campus has an average student population of 3500 of all ages. Wenatchee Valley College has one of the largest community college service areas in the [[State of Washington]], covering more than {{convert|10000|sqmi|km2|-4}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About WVC {{!}} Wenatchee Valley College|url=https://www.wvc.edu/about/index.html|access-date=July 8, 2020|website=www.wvc.edu}}</ref>

The [[Washington State University]] is represented in Wenatchee by the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, the North Central Washington Learning Center, and Chelan Co. Cooperative Extension.

==Transportation==
The city is served by [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]] passing by in [[Sunnyslope, Washington|Sunnyslope]], less than a mile north of city limits. [[U.S. Route 97 in Washington|U.S. Route 97]] also passes north of the city, while [[Washington State Route 28|State Route 28]] passes through East Wenatchee just across the river.

Columbia River can be crossed by three bridges: the [[Richard Odabashian Bridge]] and the [[Senator George Sellar Bridge]] for motor vehicles, and the [[Columbia River Bridge (Wenatchee, Washington)|Old Wenatchee Bridge]] for pedestrians.

===Public transportation===
{{main|Link Transit}}

Transit services within Wenatchee is provided by [[Link Transit]], which serves all of Chelan County and parts of Douglas County. Link Transit also runs commuter bus service from Wenatchee to many outlying communities in the region, including [[Leavenworth, Washington|Leavenworth]] and [[Chelan, Washington|Chelan]]. The agency adopted its first [[battery electric bus|electric buses]] with batteries in 2014, running on three trolley routes in Wenatchee branded as "The Current".<ref>{{cite news |date=December 22, 2014 |title=Link Transit launched Five Battery-electric Trolleys |url=http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12029899/link-transit-launched-five-battery-electric-trolleys |magazine=[[Mass Transit Magazine]] |access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=August 2011 |title=Electric Trolley Buses Cut Energy Use, Emissions at Link Transit |url=http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/CLEAN_ENERGY_Wenatchee_Link_Transit_case_study.pdf |publisher=[[Federal Transit Administration]] |access-date=September 7, 2015 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202143114/http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/CLEAN_ENERGY_Wenatchee_Link_Transit_case_study.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2021 Link Transit moved to a "fare free" model and every trip is now "zero fare".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fare Free Link Transit |url=https://www.linktransit.com/fares_and_passes/index.php}}</ref> In 2024, Link Transit was awarded grant funding to implement a 100% electric transit fleet (fixed urban routes) by 2026<ref>{{Cite web |title=Link Electrification |url=https://www.linktransit.com/news_detail_T2_R229.php}}</ref> including construction of a new bus garage facility to support the vehicles.

[[Columbia Station (Washington)|Columbia Station]], the city's [[Amtrak]] station, is also served by intercity coach buses from [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]], the [[Washington State Department of Transportation]]'s AppleLine, and [[Northwestern Trailways]].

===Aviation===
The city is served by [[Pangborn Memorial Airport]] which is located about {{Convert|5|mi|adj=on}} to the east, and supports [[commercial aviation|commercial flight]]s from Wenatchee to and from [[Seattle]] on [[Alaska Air]]. In 2023, Alaska Air began flying jet aircraft (replacing turbo prop aircraft) into Pangborn (EAT).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pangborn Goodbye Turbo Prop |url=https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/east-wenatchee-airport-to-say-goodbye-to-horizons-turboprops-and-hello-to-its-jets-in/article_b8843472-92b3-11ed-a07d-970ca8ec5acd.html}}</ref> Runway and Terminal improvements are expected to allow larger jet aircraft to service the airport in the future, and there is an ongoing campaign to spur Airline interest into providing routes and service to the California Bay Area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pangborn Larger Aircraft |url=https://kpq.com/airlines-opt-larger-aircraft-wenatchee/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nonstop to Bay Area from Wenatchee |url=https://www.flywenatchee.com/bay-area-flight/}}</ref>

===Railroad===
{{see also|Columbia Station (Washington)}}
Wenatchee is in the major railroad line of the [[BNSF Railway]] (formerly [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]]) to Seattle. Wenatchee was once the eastern terminus of the Great Northern electric-driven train service (1928/1929–1956) on its [[Cascade Tunnel|New Cascade Tunnel]] route via the Chumstick Valley, which went all the way to [[Skykomish]]. There, [[steam locomotive]]s or [[diesel locomotive]]s replaced [[electric locomotive]]s along this route, as well as having a maintenance base for the electric locomotives. Today, [[Amtrak]]'s ''[[Empire Builder]]'' passenger train serves Wenatchee at [[Columbia Station (Washington)|Columbia Station]]. The [[Cascade and Columbia River Railroad|Cascade and Columbia River]] short line freight railroad interfaces with BNSF in Wenatchee, and runs north to Okanogan and further north to Oroville.

On August 6, 1974, a tank car belonging to Burlington Northern (now BNSF) exploded in the Appleyard Terminal in south Wenatchee, killing 2 people.<ref>{{cite web |last=McClary |first=Daryl C. |date=May 7, 2007 |title=Burlington Northern tank-car explodes in South Wenatchee killing two people and injuring 66 on August 6, 1974. |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8154 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Gary J. Coleman]] (b. 1941), Mormon leader
* [[Chris DeGarmo]] (b. 1963), member of the heavy metal band, [[Queensrÿche]], born in Wenatchee
* [[Tyler Farrar]] (b. 1984), pro tour cyclist, born and raised in Wenatchee
* [[Dan Hamilton (musician)|Dan Hamilton]] (1946-1994), lead singer for [[Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds]] was raised in Wenatchee
* [[Susan Hart]] (b.1941), actress and producer
* [[Brad Lamm]] (b.1966), educator and author born in Wenatchee
* [[Don Lanphere]] (1928–2003), jazz saxophonist, born in Wenatchee
* [[Noreen Nash]] (b. 1924-2023), actress, born in Wenatchee
* [[Casey Parsons]] (b. 1954), [[Major League Baseball|baseball]] player, born in Wenatchee
* [[Joseph Rose (journalist)|Joseph Rose]] (b. 1969), award-winning journalist, Episcopal priest and theologian, born and grew up in Wenatchee
*[[Bud Sagendorf]] (1915–1994), cartoonist known for drawing ''[[Popeye]],'' born in Wenatchee
* [[Heidi Schreck]] (b. 1971), actress and playwright, grew up in Wenatchee.
* [[Kurt Schulz]] (b. 1968), [[NFL]] player who played for the [[Buffalo Bills]] and [[Detroit Lions]], born in Wenatchee
* [[Hailey Van Lith]] (b. 2001), college basketball player, born and raised in Wenatchee
* [[Sammy White (baseball)|Sammy Charles White]], (1927–1991), [[Major League Baseball|baseball]] player, born in Wenatchee
* [[Elizabeth Zharoff]] (b. 1986), opera singer, voice teacher, and YouTuber (The Charismatic Voice), born and raised in Wenatchee

==Sister cities==
Wenatchee has four [[sister cities]]:
* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Kuroishi, Aomori|Kuroishi]], Japan
* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Misawa, Aomori|Misawa]], Japan<ref>{{Cite web|title=Washington Sister Cities|url=https://www.ltgov.wa.gov/washington-sister-cities|access-date=September 9, 2020|website=Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib|language=en-US}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Tynda]], Russia
* {{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Naju]], South Korea

==See also==
* [[Wenatchee Dome]]

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{wikivoyage|Wenatchee}}
* [http://www.wenatcheewa.gov/ City of Wenatchee]

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Issaquah, Washington

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'''Issaquah''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɪ|s|ə|k|w|ɑː}} {{respell|ISS|ə-kwah}}) is a city in [[King County, Washington|King County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 40,051 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Issaquah_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5333805 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 23, 2023}}</ref> Located in a valley and bisected by [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]], the city is bordered by the [[Sammamish Plateau]] to the north and the "[[Issaquah Alps]]" to the south. It is home to the headquarters of the multinational retail company [[Costco|Costco Wholesale Corporation]]. Issaquah is included in the [[Seattle metropolitan area]].

[[File:Issaquah - Sunset Way 01.jpg|thumb|Sunset Way in downtown Issaquah]]

==History==
[[Image:Issaquah miners homes 1913.jpg|thumb|left|Coal miners' homes in Issaquah, 1913]]{{More citations needed|section|date=April 2023}}
"Issaquah" is an anglicization of the Southern [[Lushootseed]] placename /sqʷáxʷ/, meaning either "the sound of birds", "snake", or "little stream". "Squak Valley", an older name for the area, also derives from this same Native American name.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.issaquahchamber.com/about-issaquah/community-and-history
|title=A Diverse and Colorful History
|publisher=Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
|access-date=June 24, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325234404/http://www.issaquahchamber.com/about-issaquah/community-and-history
|archive-date=March 25, 2012
|url-status=dead
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=4195
|title=Gilman (later Issaquah) incorporates on April 29, 1892
|first=Alan J.
|last=Stein
|date=June 16, 2003
|work=[[HistoryLink]]
|access-date=June 21, 2011
}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Bright |first= William |title= Native American Placenames of the United States |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=5XfxzCm1qa4C&pg=PA187 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |year= 2004 |publisher= University of Oklahoma Press |page= 187|isbn= 978-0-8061-3598-4 }}</ref>

In September 1885, the then-unincorporated area was the scene of an [[Attack on Squak Valley Chinese laborers, 1885|attack on Chinese laborers]] who had come to pick [[hops]] from local fields.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Liestman |first=Daniel |date=1999 |title=Horizontal Inter-Ethnic Relations: Chinese and American Indians in the Nineteenth-Century American West |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/971376 |journal=The Western Historical Quarterly |volume=30 |issue=3 |pages=340 |doi=10.2307/971376 |jstor=971376 |issn=0043-3810|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Three of the laborers died from gunshot wounds; seven attackers were indicted, but they were later acquitted or charges were dropped.<ref name=":1" />{{Dubious|date=January 2024|reason=In addition to charged statements (“without any [recourse] whatsoever”), this claim is significant enough to warrant a clear, direct citation. It is not readily found in the city’s official website history page or in top results of a Google search.}}

Shortly after becoming known as Squak, the town was briefly renamed to Gilman, an homage to Daniel Hunt Gilman, who brought railways to the town.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Issaquah History {{!}} Issaquah, WA - Official Website |url=https://www.issaquahwa.gov/93/History |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.issaquahwa.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Joan |date=2012-03-03 |title=Issaquah's roots revisited: Area holds a deep history |url=https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/issaquahs-roots-revisited-area-holds-a-deep-history/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=Issaquah Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>

The city was officially incorporated by the Washington State legislature on April 29, 1892.<ref name=":0" /> Initially a small mining town, the city has changed noticeably both in its appearance and economic focus. Issaquah was originally developed to service the mining industry (on the two nearby mountains that now lend their names to the [[Cougar/Squak Corridor Park]]). As the mining deposits neared depletion in the late 1890s, other companies started to realize Issaquah's potential to support a lucrative lumber business. These companies exported timber from Issaquah and other small, local towns to Seattle and larger, rapidly growing communities throughout western Washington. These early boom industries, however, faded into a period of relative quiet by the time of the [[Great Depression in the United States|Great Depression]].

The town's industries remained similar through most of the twentieth century, with [[Boeing]] providing the majority of employment in the area. [[Microsoft]] and other technological industries moved into [[Redmond, Washington|Redmond]] and other cities in the area, and later established operations in Issaquah itself.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}} In June 1996, [[Costco]] moved its global headquarters to Issaquah from nearby [[Kirkland, Washington|Kirkland]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Buck |first1=Richard |last2=Lopez Williams |first2=Sarah |date=March 17, 1996 |title=The East Rises |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

==Geography==
Issaquah is located {{convert|15|mi|km}} east-southeast of [[Seattle]] at the south end of [[Lake Sammamish]]. Its neighboring cities are [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] to the west and [[Sammamish, Washington|Sammamish]] to the north. Issaquah resides within the [[Mountains to Sound Greenway]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|11.38|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

Issaquah is surrounded on three sides by what are known locally as the [[Issaquah Alps]]: [[Cougar Mountain]] on the west, [[Squak Mountain]] to the south, and [[Tiger Mountain (Washington)|Tiger Mountain]] to the southeast. To the north of Issaquah is Lake Sammamish. Cougar and Squak Mountains are home to sizable neighborhoods on their lower slopes, though the bulk of all three mountains are preserved in public ownership as [[Squak Mountain State Park]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Squak Mountain|url=http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Squak%20Mountain|publisher=Washington State Parks|access-date=January 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202225539/http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Squak%20Mountain|archive-date=February 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park]],<ref>{{cite web|title=COUGAR MOUNTAIN REGIONAL WILDLAND PARK|url=http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/inventory/cougar.aspx|publisher=King County Parks|access-date=January 30, 2013}}</ref> [[Tiger Mountain (Washington)|West Tiger Mountain]] NRCA,<ref>{{cite web|title=West Tiger Mountain NRCA|url=http://www.dnr.wa.gov/AboutDNR/ManagedLands/Pages/amp_na_tiger.aspx|publisher=WA DNR|access-date=January 30, 2013|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417030417/http://www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/managedlands/pages/amp_na_tiger.aspx|archive-date=April 17, 2013}}</ref> and [[Tiger Mountain (Washington)|Tiger Mountain State Forest]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tiger Mountain State Forest|url=http://www.stateparks.com/tiger_mountain.html|publisher=WA State Parks|access-date=January 30, 2013}}</ref><nowiki> Geologists have noted the chemical and geological content of these three mountains to be much different from that of the </nowiki>[[Cascade Range]], because they are not volcanic in origin, while the entire Cascade Range is postulated to have formed from volcanic action. They{{Who|date=January 2024}} believe that these three mountains are the remains of a much older mountain range long since eroded by earthquakes, volcanic action, and shifting plates.{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}

===Climate===
Issaquah has a [[warm-summer Mediterranean climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: [[Köppen climate classification#Csb: Mediterranean warm/cool summer climates|''Csb'']]) with chilly, extremely wet winters and warm, moderately humid summers. Although there is no dry season in Issaquah, winters are many times wetter than the summers. Rainfall amounts are extremely similar to the neighboring city of [[Sammamish, Washington|Sammamish]], which is 0.06 inches wetter overall, with the same summer rain amounts.

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==Economy==
Warehouse retailer [[Costco]] has been headquartered in Issaquah since 1996.<ref>{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Bill |date=September 2019 |title=Costco's First Warehouse Store Was a Springboard to Global Growth |url=https://www.seattlebusinessmag.com/retail/costcos-first-warehouse-store-was-springboard-global-growth |work=[[Seattle Business]] |access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> Other major Issaquah employers include Microsoft, [[Siemens Medical Solutions]]' Ultrasound Group, Overtime Technologies, Boehm's Candies, and [[Darigold]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Economic Profile |url=https://www.issaquahwa.gov/209/Our-Profile |publisher=City of Issaquah |access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> Apparel wholesaler [[SanMar]] is also headquartered in the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Joey |date=March 11, 2022 |title=SanMar's Lot |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2022/03/11/sanmar-family-business-of-the-year.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> A large gravel [[quarry]], operated by Lakeside Industries, is located on {{convert|120|acre|ha}} immediately north of downtown Issaquah. It is planned to be redeveloped into a residential and commercial neighborhood over a 30-year period as quarry operations are phased out.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ervin |first=Keith |date=December 20, 2012 |title=Issaquah council OKs plans for slow but dramatic development |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/issaquah-council-oks-plans-for-slow-but-dramatic-development/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=July 7, 2025}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 700
|1910= 628
|1920= 791
|1930= 763
|1940= 812
|1950= 955
|1960= 1870
|1970= 4313
|1980= 5536
|1990= 7786
|2000= 11212
|2010= 30434
|2020= 40051
|estyear=2024
|estimate=39664
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

According to a 2021 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $132,984, and the median income for a family was $115,814. The per capita income for the city was $78,581.

According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, Issaquah ranked 6th of 279 eligible incorporated communities in population growth between 2000 and 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/april1/ |title=Official April 1, 2007 Population Estimates |access-date=August 7, 2007 |date=June 27, 2007|publisher=State of Washington Office of Financial Management}}</ref> Forbes.com ranked Issaquah the 2nd fastest-growing suburb in the state and the 89th in the nation.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/2007/07/16/suburbs-growth-housing-forbeslife-cx_mw_0716realestate.html |title=America's Fastest-Growing Suburbs |access-date=August 7, 2007 |author=Woolsey, Matt|date=July 16, 2007|magazine=Forbes |page= 2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031111334/http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/2007/07/16/suburbs-growth-housing-forbeslife-cx_mw_0716realestate_2.html|archive-date=October 31, 2008}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 30,434 people, 12,841 households, and 8,018 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2674.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,914 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1222.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.7% White, 1.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 17.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 5.8% of the population.

For the same census period, there were 12,841 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The population has increased by 40,058 people as of the 2020 census.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 11,212 people, 4,840 households, and 2,908 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,330.9 people per square mile (514.1/km2). There were 5,195 housing units at an average density of 616.7 per square mile (238.2/km2). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 87.95% White, 0.88% African American, 0.63% Native American, 6.04% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 2.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 4.95% of the population.

There were 4,840 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,892, and the median income for a family was $77,274. Males had a median income of $55,049 versus $36,670 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $34,222. About 3.4% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==

===Highways and roads===
Issaquah is bisected by [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]], which runs from [[Seattle]] to [[Boston]], and [[Washington State Route 900]], which connects the city to neighboring [[Renton, Washington|Renton]]. There is a chronic [[traffic congestion]] problem on Front Street, which traverses the historic downtown. Proposals have been made to create a bypass, but opponents have argued that this will only result in more sprawl in the area beyond downtown and thus bring in more traffic and pollution. In 2008, the Issaquah City Council voted to cancel the 15-year-running SE Bypass project. In addition, [[King County, Washington|King County]] has no funding in its seven-year capital plan to improve Issaquah-Hobart Road, the southern terminus of the proposed bypass.

===Public transportation===

Bus service in Issaquah is provided by [[King County Metro]] as well as regional [[Sound Transit]] routes to [[Seattle]] and [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]]. There are two primary [[park-and-ride]]s in the city, at Issaquah Transit Center and [[Issaquah Highlands]] Park & Ride, which have a total of 1,999 parking spaces.<ref>{{cite web |title=Park & Ride Information |url=http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/parknride/index.html |publisher=[[King County Metro]] |access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |date=March 2016 |title=Metro Transit System: Northeast Area |url=http://metro.kingcounty.gov/maps/system/2016/march/metro-system-map-northeast.pdf |format=PDF |publisher=King County Metro |access-date=April 30, 2016 |archive-date=April 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417121619/http://metro.kingcounty.gov/maps/system/2016/march/metro-system-map-northeast.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Since August 1995, the city and [[King County Metro]] provided a free circulator bus (route 200) between business districts and community centers in Issaquah as a form of traffic congestion relief.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lopez Williams |first=Sarah |date=August 1, 1995 |title=Issaquah Shuttle – Free 'Decongestant' Off And Running |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19950801/2134375/issaquah-shuttle----free-decongestant-off-and-running |newspaper=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

As part of the expansion of [[Sound Transit]] services, a [[Link light rail]] line to Issaquah from Bellevue is proposed to begin service by 2044. The [[4 Line (Sound Transit)|4 Line]] will terminate in Issaquah and was funded by the [[Sound Transit 3]] ballot measure, which was passed by voters in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Light rail in Redmond just expanded; what's next for Eastside mass transit? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/light-rail-in-redmond-just-expanded-whats-next-for-eastside-mass-transit/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=May 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=March 24, 2016 |title=$50B Sound Transit proposal: big taxes, big spending, big plan |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/sound-transit-proposal-includes-2nd-downtown-seattle-tunnel/ |newspaper=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

==Local attractions==
[[File:Issaquah - Village Theatre 03.jpg|thumb|Village Theatre's First Stage, Issaquah]]

===Issaquah Alps===

The [[Issaquah Alps]] are a range of highlands situated around the city of Issaquah that include hiking trails and other outdoor activities. It is primarily composed of three distinct peaks: [[Tiger Mountain (Washington)|Tiger Mountain]], [[Cougar Mountain]], and [[Squak Mountain]].<ref>{{cite news |last=McQuaide |first=Mike |date=November 4, 2004 |title=Issaquah's Squak Mountain is climbing in popularity |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20041104&slug=nwwsquak04 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Vinh |first=Tan |date=April 4, 2012 |title=Issaquah hiking club aims to get edgier, hipper — and younger |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/issaquah-hiking-club-aims-to-get-edgier-hipper-8212-and-younger/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> [[Paragliding|Paragliders]] and [[hang gliders]] launch from Poo Poo Point on Tiger Mountain in the Issaquah Alps.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nelson |first=Dan A. |date=February 22, 2007 |title=Issaquah paraglider is out to prove he's among the best in the world |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/issaquah-paraglider-is-out-to-prove-hes-among-the-best-in-the-world/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> Several popular [[trailhead]]s in the area are served by [[Trailhead Direct]], a shuttle bus service managed by [[King County Metro]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Bush |first=Evan |date=August 4, 2017 |title=Hikers in King County can now catch weekend shuttle to popular trailheads |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/hikers-in-king-county-can-now-catch-weekend-shuttle-to-popular-trailheads/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

===Issaquah Valley Trolley===
{{Main|Issaquah Valley Trolley}}
[[File:Issaquah Valley Trolley car 519 crossing Front St in 2014.jpg|thumb|Issaquah Valley Trolley car crossing Front Street. Operation ceased in fall 2020.]]

The [[Issaquah Valley Trolley]] was a [[heritage trolley]] service operated by the Issaquah Historical Society on a section of the city's remaining railroad tracks from the [[Issaquah station|Issaquah Depot]] to Gilman Village. A pilot was organized from 2001 to 2002 with cars borrowed from [[Yakima Electric Railway Museum|Yakima Valley Trolleys]] and followed by the Issaquah Historical Society's acquisition of their own three cars in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gracey |first=Celeste |date=October 26, 2010 |title=Trolley in downtown Issaquah on track to open next summer |url=https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/trolley-in-downtown-issaquah-on-track-to-open-next-summer/ |work=Issaquah Reporter |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref><ref name="supporters prepare">{{cite news|last=Kagarise|first=Warren|title=Trolley returns, and supporters prepare for rides to start in October|newspaper=[[Issaquah Press]]|date=August 28, 2012|url=http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/08/28/trolley-returns-and-supporters-prepare-for-rides-to-start-in-october/|access-date=January 28, 2013|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819012315/http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/08/28/trolley-returns-and-supporters-prepare-for-rides-to-start-in-october/|archive-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref> Regular public rides started in October 2012<ref name="starts service">{{cite news|author=|title=All aboard, Issaquah, as downtown trolley starts service|newspaper=[[Issaquah Press]]|date=October 16, 2012|url=http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/10/16/downtown-trolley-starts-service/|access-date=January 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819012250/http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/10/16/downtown-trolley-starts-service/|archive-date=August 19, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and operated seasonally on weekends until November 2020, when it was discontinued permanently because of increased costs and insufficient funding.<ref name="TAUT-2017Apr">{{cite magazine |last=Russell |first=Mike |title=Classic Trams: Washington's Two of a Kind, Part 1 |magazine=[[Tramways & Urban Transit]] |publisher=[[Light Rail Transit Association|LRTA Publishing]] |date=April 2017 |location=UK |pages=156–157 |issn=1460-8324}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Issaquah Valley Trolley To Cease Operations |url=https://issaquahhistory.org/issaquah-valley-trolley-2020-update/ |publisher=Issaquah History Museums |access-date=March 2, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206064151/https://issaquahhistory.org/issaquah-valley-trolley-2020-update/ |archive-date=December 6, 2021 |date=November 3, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Village Theatre===

The [[Village Theatre]] has presented live stage plays on its main stage in downtown Issaquah since 1979. It was originally located in a converted movie theater and later built its main stage at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in 1993. Village Theatre is an [[Actors' Equity Association|Equity]] theater and has an affiliated theater in [[Everett, Washington|Everett]].<ref>{{cite news |date=July 1, 2010 |title=From an old Issaquah movie house to Broadway's bright lights |url=https://www.issaquahreporter.com/life/from-an-old-issaquah-movie-house-to-broadways-bright-lights/ |work=Issaquah Reporter |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

===Salmon hatchery and festival===

The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery on [[Issaquah Creek]] is a state-owned [[fish hatchery]] that was built in 1936 by the federal [[Works Project Administration]]. It annually raises about [[Chinook salmon|Chinook]] and [[Coho salmon|Coho]] salmon and is the most visited hatchery in Washington with an estimated 350,000 visitors annually.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=August 22, 2015|title=FISH: Mission|url=http://www.issaquahfish.org/about-fish/mission/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009025936/http://www.issaquahfish.org/about-fish/mission/|archive-date=October 9, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=May 2024}}

[[Issaquah Salmon Days]] is an annual two-day festival held in Issaquah during early October to celebrate the return of spawning salmon to the area. It includes a parade, arts and crafts conventions, live entertainment and music, and sporting events.<ref name="Times-SalmonDays">{{cite news |last=Wafai |first=Yasmeen |date=October 2, 2019 |title=Issaquah Salmon Days Festival is swimming with fun things to do for kids and adults |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/issaquah-salmon-days-festival-is-swimming-with-fun-things-to-do-for-kids-and-adults/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> In 2005, the register revealed over 400,000 people attended the Salmon Days Festival.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

===Cougar Mountain Zoo===
[[File:Lake Sammamish from Cougar Mountain Zoo panorama 2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|View of Lake Sammamish from the zoo]]

The [[Cougar Mountain Zoo]] is located on {{convert|8|acre|ha}} west of Issaquah on the north slope of Cougar Mountain. The zoo was founded in 1972 and is home to many [[endangered species|endangered]] birds and animals, as well as cougars, lemurs, reindeer, and wallabies.<ref>{{cite news |last=Grindeland |first=Sherry |date=March 10, 2007 |title=Cougar gets salmon cake and tea for the big 15 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/cougar-gets-salmon-cake-and-tea-for-the-big-15/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> In 2007, the zoo added two [[Bengal tiger]] cubs who had been raised in a Florida preserve.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nash |first=Daniel |date=April 8, 2015 |title=Cougar Mountain tigers Taj and Almos turn 8 |url=https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/cougar-mountain-tigers-taj-and-almos-turn-8/ |work=Issaquah Reporter |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

===Gilman Village===

Gilman Village is a shopping center created in 1972 from historic residential and commercial buildings that were moved and renovated for use as independent shops and restaurants. The complex has 27 buildings with various businesses, including specialty shops.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sires |first=Cameron |date=March 12, 2024 |title=Gilman Village celebrates over 50 years of charm and growth |url=https://www.issaquahreporter.com/business/gilman-village-celebrates-over-50-years-of-charm-and-growth/ |work=Issaquah Reporter |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> The shopping center was designed by Baylis Architects, Richard Haag Associates, and landscape architect Stephen G. Ray.<ref>{{cite news |last=Collins |first=Alf |date=November 28, 1976 |title=Building design awards to be presented |page=G8 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===High Alpine Chapel===

The High Alpine Chapel opened in 1981 on the grounds of the Boehm's candy shop near downtown Issaquah. It was designed to resemble a 12th-century Swiss church and can hold 57 people. The chapel includes a memorial to deceased mountaineers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Webber |first=Pam |date=September 2, 1981 |title=Chapel dedicated to memory of mountaineers |page=G5 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

==Government==
[[File:Town Hall 127.jpg|thumb|Issaquah City Hall]]
The City of Issaquah uses the [[Mayor–council government|mayor-council]] form of government. The City Council acts as the legislative body. The City Council consists of seven councilmembers, who each have four-year terms in staggered tranches.

Mary Lou Pauly was elected mayor of Issaquah in 2017 with 64.19% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web|title=King County November 7, 2017 General Election|url=https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20171107/king/|access-date=May 1, 2021|website=results.vote.wa.gov}}</ref> She was re-elected in 2021 to another term.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mary Lou Pauly, Mayor |url=https://issaquahwa.gov/528/Mary-Lou-Pauly-Mayor |publisher=City of Issaquah |access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref>

In 2023, Issaquah became the first Washington city to be awarded [[LEED Gold]] certification for its environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.<ref>{{cite news |last=Stiles |first=Marc |date=July 20, 2023 |title=Issaquah goes for LEED Gold — and becomes the first WA city to get it |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2023/07/19/issaquah-is-gold-city-building-council-says.html |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref>

==Education==
Public education for 21,358 students within the city and surrounding area is provided by the [[Issaquah School District]],<ref name="SD">{{cite web |title=Issaquah School District |url=https://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/ |website=www.issaquah.wednet.edu |access-date=July 8, 2020}}</ref> which operates 28 schools in and around Issaquah.<ref name="SD nces">{{cite web |title=Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Issaquah School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=5303750&DistrictID=5303750 |website=nces.ed.gov |publisher=US Department of Education |access-date=July 8, 2020 |language=EN}}</ref> This school district includes the southern part of Sammamish with the zip code 98075. This area also includes the northern part of [[Renton, Washington|Renton]].

==Healthcare==
[[Swedish Medical Center]] opened a full-service hospital and healthcare facility in the Issaquah Highlands with a capacity of 175 inpatient beds and a 24-hour emergency room in November 2011.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hill |first=Shannon |date=November 7, 2011 |title=Swedish/Issaquah Fully Open |url=https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/swedish-issaquah-fully-open |publisher=[[Swedish Health Services]] |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> The campus also includes medical offices and specialty care facilities.<ref>{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Eric |date=June 23, 2011 |title='Novel' process lets Swedish Issaquah hit fast forward |url=https://www.djc.com/news/co/12030537.html |work=[[Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce]] |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> Bellevue-based [[Overlake Hospital Medical Center]] also petitioned the state government to open a hospital in Issaquah, but lost to Swedish's bid.<ref>{{cite news |last=Krishnan |first=Sonia |date=March 1, 2005 |title=Rival hospitals target Issaquah's growth, affluence |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/rival-hospitals-target-issaquahs-growth-affluence/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

==Notable people==
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*[[Stella Alexander (American politician)|Stella Alexander]], first female mayor<ref>{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=February 1, 2008 |title=Alexander, Stella (1881-1960) |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8474 |website=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=November 3, 2023}}</ref>
*[[Ray Allen]], former basketball player for the [[Seattle SuperSonics]]<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Cody Baker]], soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Baker Undergoes Successful Surgery |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/cody-baker-undergoes-successful-surgery |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=[[Seattle Sounders FC]]}}</ref>
*[[Brian Basset]], comic strip artist<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Isaac Brock (musician)|Isaac Brock]], musician and songwriter for [[Modest Mouse]]<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="brock">{{cite news|url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/content/printVersion/136143/|title=Perfect Disguise Modest Mouse Leader Isaac Brock Waxes on the Moon and Speedo|last=Reeves|first=Mosi|date=February 12, 2004|work=[[New Times Broward-Palm Beach]]|access-date=January 1, 2011|agency=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318024120/http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/content/printVersion/136143/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Jay Buhner]], former baseball player<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="buhner">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZCkfAAAAIBAJ&pg=4415,9338956|title=Jay Buhner Announces Retirement|date=December 18, 2001|work=[[Ellensburg Daily Record]]|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Deb Caletti]], author<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[David Call]], actor<ref>{{cite news |last=Lee |first=November 19, 2019 |title="Wallflower" brings to the big screen a fictional account of the 2006 Capitol Hill Massacre |url=https://iexaminer.org/wallflower-brings-to-the-big-screen-a-fictional-account-of-the-2006-capitol-hill-massacre/ |work=[[International Examiner]] |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Bryan Clay]], Olympic decathlon athlete<ref name="Times-SalmonDays"/>
*[[Colin Curtis (baseball)|Colin Curtis]], former baseball player<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="curtis">{{cite news|url=http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/112105aao.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622011548/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/112105aao.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2011|title=Baseball's Colin Curtis Named to 2006 Wallace Award Watch List|date=November 21, 2005|work=[[CBS College Sports Network]]|publisher=[[CBS Corporation]]|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Joseph C. Decuir]], electrical engineer and [[IEEE]] fellow{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
*[[Cynthia Geary]], actress<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="geary">{{cite magazine|date=December 24, 2001|title=Chilling Out|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|volume=56|issue=26|issn=0093-7673|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20136084,00.html|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Ken Griffey Jr.]], former baseball player for the [[Seattle Mariners]]<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="jr">{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/baseball/320697_bone21.html|title=Buhner Relishes Old Pal Griffey's Return|last=Johns|first=Greg|date=June 21, 2007|work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Byron Howard]], animated film director<ref>{{cite news |last=Redecker |first=Jerre |date=March 3, 2017 |title=Evergreen alum gets Oscar for 'Zootopia' |url=https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article135224249.html |work=[[The Olympian]] |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Margaret Larson]], journalist<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Phil Lucas]], documentary filmmaker<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="lucas">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UfA8AAAAIBAJ&pg=1360,29756650|title=Phil Lucas, 'the biggest heart,' Dies|last=Savelle|first=Jon|date=February 14, 2007|work=[[Issaquah Press]]|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Patrick Monahan]], lead singer of rock band [[Train (band)|Train]]<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Jeff Nelson (baseball player)|Jeff Nelson]], baseball player<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="nelson">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aXQfAAAAIBAJ&pg=2335,2723274&dq=jeff-nelson+issaquah&hl=en|title=Nelson Happy Anywhere but Minor Leagues|date=July 17, 1994|work=[[The Spokesman-Review]]|access-date=January 1, 2011|location=[[Spokane, WA]]|agency=[[Tacoma News Tribune]]}}</ref>
*[[Chris Pirillo]], founder and maintainer of Lockergnome and host of [[Gnomedex]] and VloggerFair<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="pirillo">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OyoqAAAAIBAJ&pg=6072,1680910&dq=chris-pirillo+issaquah&hl=en|title=How's Vista? Analysts Say Fine; Users Annoyed|date=July 15, 2007|work=[[Park City Daily News]]|access-date=January 1, 2011|location=[[Bowling Green, KY]]|agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://vloggerfair.com/ |title=VloggerFair |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603032722/http://www.vloggerfair.com/ |archive-date=June 3, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[J. J. Putz]], baseball player<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="putz">{{cite magazine|last=Cyphers|first=Luke|title=Joseph Jason Putz Has Slowly Become one of the best Closers in the MLB|magazine=ESPN the Magazine|date=September 10, 2007 |issn=1097-1998|url=https://www.espn.com/espnmag/story?id=3611050|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Nate Query]], bassist for [[The Decemberists]]<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Rick Rizzs]], baseball sportscaster for the Seattle Mariners<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="rizzs">{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=TNTB&d_place=TNTB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFE5EDC72C73ED9&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Rizzs' Renewal the Fan's Choice|date=November 8, 1997|work=The News Tribune|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Mark Rosewater]], head designer of ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
*[[Detlef Schrempf]], basketball player<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Kyle Seager]], baseball player for the Seattle Mariners<ref>{{cite news |last=Drayer |first=Shannon |date=February 19, 2020 |title=Now Mariners longest-tenured player, Kyle Seager embracing role to help rebuild along |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/819433/drayer-mariners-veteran-kyle-seager-role-rebuild/ |publisher=[[KIRO-AM]] |access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Paul Sorrento]], former baseball player for the Seattle Mariners<ref name="famousperson">{{cite news|url=http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/07/06/is-that-a-famous-person-quick-get-the-camera/|title=Is that a famous person? Quick, get the camera!|last=Pfarr|first=Tim|date=July 6, 2010|work=Issaquah Press|access-date=June 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001064550/http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/07/06/is-that-a-famous-person-quick-get-the-camera/|archive-date=October 1, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Mel Stottlemyre]], baseball pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners<ref name="stottlemyre">{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=YHRB&p_theme=yhrb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FCDF6C7B35B938A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|url-access=subscription |title='One of a Kind' – Mel Stottlemyre Didn't Even Bother old YVCC Coach With Cancer News|last=Carpenter|first=Les|date=April 11, 2000|work=[[Yakima Herald-Republic]]|via=[[NewsBank]]|pages=1D–2|access-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Ichiro Suzuki]], former baseball player for the Seattle Mariners<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Dave Valle]], former baseball player and sportscaster for the Seattle Mariners<ref name="famousperson"/>
*[[Omar Vizquel]], baseball player<ref name="famousperson"/><ref name="vizquel">{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002091126_base15.html|title=Notebook: Vizquel, Giants Agree to Terms|date=November 15, 2004|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|access-date=January 1, 2011|agency=Associated Press, [[New York Daily News]]}}</ref>
*[[Brian Yorkey]], playwright, lyricist, and theatre director<ref name="famousperson"/>
{{div col end}}

==Sister cities==
*{{flagicon|Norway}} [[Sunndal Municipality|Sunndal]], [[Norway]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Washington's 'Sister' Relationships |url=http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/International/Washington%20Organizations/Sisters/ |publisher=[[Lieutenant Governor of Washington]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105144331/http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/International/Washington%20Organizations/Sisters/ |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |access-date=September 3, 2019}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Morocco}} [[Chefchaouen]], [[Morocco]] (since 2007)<ref>{{cite news |last=Jennings |first=Nicole |date=May 18, 2017 |title=A decade of sisterhood for Issaquah, Chefchaouen |url=http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/a-decade-of-sisterhood-for-issaquah-chefchaouen/ |work=Issaquah Reporter |access-date=September 3, 2019}}</ref>

==See also==
* ''[[Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter]]''

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Issaquah, Washington}}
*{{wikivoyage inline|Issaquah}}
*[https://www.issaquahwa.gov/ City of Issaquah official website]
*[http://www.issaquahhistory.org/ Issaquah Historical Society]

{{King County, Washington}}
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{{Geographic location
|Northwest = [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]]
|North = [[Sammamish, Washington|Sammamish]]
|Northeast = [[Fall City, Washington|Fall City]]
|West = [[Newcastle, Washington|Newcastle]]
|Center = Issaquah
|South = [[Maple Valley, Washington|Maple Valley]]
|Southwest = [[Renton, Washington|Renton]]
|Southeast = [[Hobart, Washington|Hobart]]
|East = [[Preston, Washington|Preston]]
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[[Category:Cities in King County, Washington]]
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Puyallup, Washington

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| official_name = Puyallup, Washington
| settlement_type = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
| nickname = P-Town<ref>{{cite news|author=|title=Welcome to Pierceland, Pam Roach – let the berating begin!|url=https://www-1.thenewstribune.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/the-nose/article124874314.html|work=The News Tribune|date=January 4, 2017|quote=Bow down to P-town: Whatever happens in Pierceland in the new political season, it's plain that Puyallup( is in charge, and Tacoma can learn to love scones.}}{{Dead link|date=March 2022|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=|title=Night Moves: Hive Dwellers, Daniel Blue, Keith Sweat, SweetKiss Momma, and others|url=http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/walkie-talkie-blog/2010/11/the-hive-dwellers-daniel-blue-keith-sweat-live-music-tacoma-motopony/print/|work=Weekly Volcano|date=November 19, 2010|quote=the best thing P-Town has going for it these days}}</ref>
| motto = "Working To Be Your Community of Choice"
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]]

| government_footnotes =
| government_type = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Governance System|url=http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/746/Governance-System|publisher=City of Puyallup|access-date=March 31, 2022}}</ref>
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = [[Jim Kastama]]
| established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
| established_date = 1890
| named_for = [[Puyallup people|Puyallup tribe]]

| unit_pref = Imperial
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| area_land_sq_mi = 14.13
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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est = 42552
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
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| population_total = 42973
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| area_code = [[Area code 253|253]]
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'''Puyallup''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=En-us-Puyallup.ogg|p|juː|ˈ|æ|l|ə|p}} {{respell|pew|AL|əp}}) is a city in [[Pierce County, Washington]], United States. It is on the [[Puyallup River]] about {{convert|10|mi|km}} southeast of [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] and {{convert|35|mi|km}} south of [[Seattle]]. The city had a population of 42,973 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Puyallup_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5356695 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 6, 2023}}</ref>

The city's name comes from the [[Puyallup tribe]] of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] and means "the generous people" in [[Lushootseed language|Lushootseed]]. Puyallup is home to the [[Washington State Fair]], the state's largest annual fair. The name of the city is also used in mailing addresses for adjacent unincorporated areas, such as the larger-populated [[South Hill, Washington|South Hill]].

==History==
[[File:Meeker at dedication.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Ezra Meeker]] (near lower right) at the 1926 dedication of his own statue by [[Alonzo Victor Lewis]] in Puyallup's Pioneer Park, on the site of his original cabin]]

The Puyallup Valley was originally inhabited by the [[Puyallup people]], known in their language as the spuyaləpabš, meaning "generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands."<ref>{{cite web |title=Puyallup Tribal History |url=http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/ourtribe/ |publisher=Puyallup Tribe |access-date=September 27, 2020 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021211610/http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/ourtribe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The first white settlers in the region were part of the first wagon train to cross the [[Cascade Range]] at [[Naches Pass]] in 1853.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.puyallup.com |title=Puyallup, Washington – Living in the City of Puyallup |website=puyallup.com |access-date=December 29, 2021 |archive-date=May 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508014025/https://www.puyallup.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Native Americans numbered about 2,000 in what is now the Puyallup Valley in the 1830s and 1840s. The first European settlers arrived in the 1850s. In 1877, [[Ezra Meeker]] [[plat]]ted a townsite and named it Puyallup after the local Puyallup Indian tribes, 11 years after departing from Indiana.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Meeker |first1=Ezra |title=Ventures and Adventures of Ezra Meeker: Or, Sixty years of frontier life; fifty-six years of pioneer life in the old Oregon Country; an account of the author's trip across the plains with an ox team in 1852, and his return trip in 1906; his cruise on Puget Sound in 1853, and his trip through the Natchess Pass in 1854; over the Chilcoot Pass and flat-boating on the Yukon in 1898. The Oregon Trail. |url=https://archive.org/details/venturesandadve00meekgoog |date=1909 |publisher=Rainier Printing}}</ref> The town grew rapidly throughout the 1880s, in large part thanks to Meeker's hop farm, which brought in millions of dollars to Puyallup, leading to it eventually being incorporated in 1890, with Ezra Meeker as its first mayor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ezra's History |url=https://meekermansion.org/ezras-history/ |website=Meeker Mansion |publisher=Puyallup Historical Society |access-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228065955/https://meekermansion.org/ezras-history/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The turn of the 20th century brought change to the valley with the growth of nearby Tacoma and the interurban rail lines. The Western Washington Fairgrounds were developed giving local farmers a place to exhibit their crops and livestock. During the early part of [[World War II]] due to [[Executive Order 9066]], the fairgrounds were part of [[Camp Harmony]], a temporary [[Japanese American internment]] camp for more than 7,000 detainees, most of whom were American citizens. Subsequently, they were moved to the [[Minidoka National Historic Site|Minidoka relocation center]] near [[Twin Falls, Idaho]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Land of the Generous People: History |publisher=The City of Puyallup |date=January 14, 2010 |url=http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/visitors/history/ |access-date=January 14, 2010 |archive-date=January 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112100006/http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/visitors/history |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Geography==
Puyallup is approximately {{convert|10|mi|km}} southeast of [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] and {{convert|35|mi|km}} south of [[Seattle]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Puyallup |url=https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/748/About-Puyallup |publisher=City of Puyallup |accessdate=December 28, 2021 |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130103343/http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/748/About-Puyallup |url-status=live }}</ref> It is situated along the [[Puyallup River]], which flows for {{convert|45|mi|km}} from the [[Puyallup Glacier|Puyallup]] and [[Tahoma Glacier|Tahoma]] glaciers on [[Mount Rainier]] to [[Commencement Bay]] in Tacoma. The river drains an area of {{convert|948|sqmi|sqkm}} and was formed approximately 5,600 [[years before present]].<ref name="PROS-Appendix">{{cite web |date=March 4, 2020 |title=Appendix A: Setting |pages=1–6, 9–11 |url=https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/DocumentCenter/View/11923/Appendix-A---Community-Setting |work=Puyallup Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan |publisher=City of Puyallup |accessdate=November 26, 2024}}</ref> The city lies within the Puyallup Valley, an agricultural region that produces berries and [[daffodil]]s, for which the annual local festival is named.<ref>{{cite news |last=Needles |first=Allison |date=May 1, 2017 |title=Former owner of Bradley Lake Park property to turn 100 years old |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article146436564.html |work=Puyallup Herald |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|14.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|13.93|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water, mainly consisting of the Puyallup River [[estuary]].<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=U.S. Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601072332/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=June 1, 2012 }}</ref> Puyallup is surrounded by [[unincorporated area]]s; its closest municipalities include the city of [[Sumner, Washington|Sumner]] to the northeast, [[Fife, Washington|Fife]] and [[Edgewood, Washington|Edgewood]] to the north, [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] to the northwest, [[Summit, Washington|Summit]] and [[Midland, Washington|Midland]] to the west, [[South Hill, Washington|South Hill]], [[Graham, Washington|Graham]] and [[Frederickson, Washington|Frederickson]] to the south, McMillin and [[Orting, Washington|Orting]] to the southeast, and Alderton to the east.

The city includes wildlife habitats for urbanized bird species and small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.<ref name="PROS-Appendix"/> The riparian areas near streams and the Puyallup River host [[coho salmon]], [[chinook salmon]], [[chum salmon]], birds, salamanders, frogs, osprey, ducks, [[North American river otter|river otter]]s, and [[beaver]]s.<ref name="PROS-Appendix"/>

===Volcanic risk===

Downtown Puyallup and nearby neighborhoods lie within the hazard zone for [[lahar]]s that could be produced in a moderate or large eruption of nearby [[Mount Rainier]]. The city's position on the Puyallup River is downstream of the western flank of Mount Rainier, which has the highest potential for producing far-traveled lahars due to the abundance of weakened clay-rich rock at high altitudes.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Driedger |first1=Carolyn L. |last2=Scott |first2=William E. |year=2008 |title=Mount Rainier - Living Safely with a Volcano in your Backyard |url=https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2008/3062/fs2008-3062.pdf |publisher=United States Geological Survey |accessdate=March 20, 2024}}</ref> The entire Puyallup Valley is built on deposits of the 5,600-year-old [[Osceola Mudflow]], which deposited as much as {{convert|98|ft|m}} of material and was similar to largest lahars Mount Rainier could produce.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 3, 2023 |title=Significant Lahars at Mount Rainier |url=https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount-rainier/science/significant-lahars-mount-rainier |publisher=United States Geological Survey |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref> A 2009 study by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) determined that Puyallup has the highest number of dependent-population facilities, public venues, and overall community assets within lahar hazard zones.<ref>{{cite report |last1=Wood |first1=Nathan J. |last2=Soulard |first2=Christopher E. |year=2009 |title=Community Exposure to Lahar Hazards from Mount Rainier |page=1 |url=https://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5211/sir2009-5211.pdf |publisher=United States Geological Survey |accessdate=March 20, 2024}}</ref> The [[Washington State Department of Natural Resources]] estimates that the Puyallup Valley could experience $6–12 billion in damage from a major lahar.<ref>{{cite report |last1=Cakir |first1=Recep |last2=Walsh |first2=Timothy J. |date=May 2012 |title=Loss Estimation Pilot Project for Lahar Hazards from Mount Rainier, Washington |page=1 |url=https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/ger_ic113_mt_rainier_lahar_hazards.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Natural Resources]] |accessdate=March 20, 2024}}</ref>

To combat lahar danger, Pierce County maintains the [[Mount Rainier Volcano Lahar Warning System]], implemented in 1998 by the USGS. The system includes lahar warning sirens and volcano evacuation route signs.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 8, 2023 |title=Monitoring Lahars at Mount Rainier |url=https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount-rainier/science/monitoring-lahars-mount-rainier |publisher=United States Geological Survey |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref> The Puyallup city government and [[Puyallup School District]] have also taken part in annual lahar exercises to prepare the community and test warning systems.<ref>{{cite news |last=Needles |first=Allison |date=May 6, 2019 |title=Kids will flood the streets of Puyallup and Orting this month. It's part of a drill. |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article229957164.html |work=Puyallup Herald |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref> The 2014 drill included 5,000 students at all schools in the district; [[Puyallup High School]] was fully evacuated within four minutes and the first group of students reached a designated high-ground area in nineteen minutes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cafazzo |first=Debbi |date=September 30, 2014 |title=Puyallup students earn praise during massive school lahar drill |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/education/article25884598.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref> The March 2024 drill included 45,000 participants across the region and was the largest lahar evacuation drill that the USGS described as the "world's largest".<ref>{{cite news |last=Hunt |first=Katie |date=June 26, 2024 |title=Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano that troubles scientists most |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/23/science/mount-rainier-volcanic-eruption-lahar-scn/index.html |publisher=[[CNN]] |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref>

===Climate===

Puyallup experiences an [[oceanic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen classification]]: Csb; [[Trewartha climate classification|Trewartha classification]]: Do). Winters are cool and wet, with high temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 40s and lows near freezing. The surrounding hills (averaging 500 feet (150 m) above sea level) often experience the extremes of winter, with more frequent lows below freezing and greater snowfall. Snowfall is rare, and often only occurs on a few days a year, sometimes as early as November, and as late as April. Spring brings less rain and milder temperatures, with highs regularly in the mid 50s (12–14 °C), to around 60 (15 °C). Spring often records the first 70 °F (21 °C) temperature. Summers are warm and dry, with highs in the 70s most days.{{cn|date=November 2024}} The mean temperatures in Puyallup range from a low of {{convert|33|F|C}} in January to a high of {{convert|73|F|C}} in August. The highest recorded temperature is {{convert|105|F|C}}.<ref name="PROS-Appendix"/> Summer is warmest in July and August, and occasionally September. By October and the fall season, temperatures start to drop and precipitation increases.{{cn|date=November 2024}} The majority of the area's precipitation falls between October and March.<ref name="PROS-Appendix"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1870= 312
|1880= 297
|1890= 1732
|1900= 1884
|1910= 4544
|1920= 6323
|1930= 7094
|1940= 7889
|1950= 10010
|1960= 12063
|1970= 14742
|1980= 18251
|1990= 23875
|2000= 33011
|2010= 37022
|2020= 42973
|estyear=2024
|estimate=42552
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 37,022 people, 14,950 households, and 9,528 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2657.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 16,171 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1160.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 84.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 5.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.9% of the population.

There were 14,950 households, of which 32.8% had children under age 18 living with them, 45.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.43 persons and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under age 18; 10.2% were between ages 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
[[File:Puyallup, WA - Pioneer Park Condominiums 01.jpg|thumb|left|A modern condominium project near Pioneer Park]]

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 33,011 people, 12,870 households, and 8,519 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,719.2 people per square mile (1,049.9/km2). There were 13,467 housing units at an average density of 1,109.3 people per square mile (428.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.88% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.01% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.34% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.94% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.67% of the population.

There were 12,870 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, 9.5% of which were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,269, and the median income for a family was $57,322. Males had a median income of $43,562 versus $27,281 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $22,401. About 4.7% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Culture==

===Art===

Starting in 1995, the regional nonprofit organization Valley Arts United began working with local volunteers to support a rotating selection of outdoor public artwork. Consisting mostly of statuary dispersed about the downtown core, this collection has grown to a collection of about 32 permanent pieces. New works are added regularly.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.valleyartsunited.org/ |title=Valley Arts United |website=valleyartsunited.org |access-date=September 7, 2006 |archive-date=July 21, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060721084230/http://www.valleyartsunited.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2024}}

===Events===

Puyallup also hosts part of the annual [[The Daffodil Festival|Daffodil Parade]] alongside [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], [[Sumner, Washington|Sumner]], and [[Orting, Washington|Orting]]. The parade includes floats that are covered in daffodils or are themed to reflect the spring season.<ref>{{cite news |last=Park |first=Julia |date=April 6, 2025 |title='I've been smiling all morning': Sun shines down on Daffodil Parade kickoff in Tacoma |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article303580211.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref>

[[File:Puyallup, WA - Pioneer Park Pavilion 05.jpg|thumb|Pioneer Park Pavilion]]

The Puyallup Main Street Association produces a local [[farmers' market]] that is open on Saturdays from April to October. It is held at Pioneer Park and along nearby streets and includes live entertainment.<ref>{{cite news |last=Relente |first=Angelica |date=April 11, 2022 |title=This local farmers' market has over 125 vendors. Smoked meat, baked goods booths are new |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article260163990.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref> An associated [[holiday market]] opens in December.{{cn|date=June 2025}} The Puyallup Farmers' Market is one of the largest farmers' markets in the state.<ref>{{cite news |last=Peterson |first=Josephine |date=April 10, 2021 |title=Puyallup farmers market set to open for the season in downtown location. Masks required |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article250337951.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref>

===Washington State Fair===

Puyallup is home to the [[Washington State Fair]]. It is one of the largest U.S. [[state fairs]], attracting over one million people each year. The fair traditionally runs for several weeks in September; there is also a "Spring Fair" which takes place for four days in April.<ref>{{cite news |last=McKenzie |first=Madeline |date=April 18, 2018 |title=Animals, rides, food and fun at the Washington State Spring Fair |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/animals-rides-food-and-fun-at-the-washington-state-spring-fair/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Relente |first=Angelica |date=October 1, 2021 |title=A million people usually attend the State Fair. This year was different |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article254631402.html |work=Puyallup Herald |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref> The Puyallup Fairgrounds is used for other events during the offseason.<ref>{{cite news |last=DeRosa |first=Heather |date=February 10, 2016 |title=AgriPlex set to take over where Evergreen Hall left off |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article59564061.html |work=Puyallup Herald |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref> The Washington State Fair was originally the "Puyallup Fair" until it was renamed in 2013; "Do the Puyallup" has been its long-standing promotional [[slogan]].<ref>{{cite news |date=September 20, 2012 |title=Name change for Puyallup Fair to state fair |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/name-change-for-puyallup-fair-to-state-fair/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref>

During World War II, the Puyallup Fairgrounds became the Puyallup Assembly Area (euphemistically referred to as "[[Camp Harmony]]") and were used as an [[internment camp]] for United States citizens or residents of Japanese descent or origin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lib.washington.edu/exhibits/harmony/exhibit/ |title=Camp Harmony exhibit |department=U.W. Library |publisher=University of Washington |access-date=September 7, 2006 |archive-date=February 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220124642/http://www.lib.washington.edu/exhibits/harmony/Exhibit/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Historic buildings and sites===

====Antique district====
[[File:Puyallup, WA - east side of 100 block of S. Meridian 01.jpg|thumb|East side of 100 block of S. Meridian; in foreground, an antique shop in a former [[J.C. Penney]]]]

Puyallup is known for its [[antiques]] stores, many of which are located next to each other on the main north–south street of Meridian.{{cn|date=November 2024}}

====Ezra Meeker's mansion====
{{Main|Ezra Meeker Mansion}}
[[File:Puyallup, WA - Ezra Meeker Mansion 03.jpg|thumb|Ezra Meeker Mansion in 2015]]

The Ezra Meeker Mansion, an Italianate Victorian structure completed around 1890, was the residence of Oregon Trail pioneer Ezra Meeker and his wife, Eliza Jane. Meeker, known as the "Hop King," lost his wealth due to a disease that affected the hops industry. Despite this, he gained fame for retracing the Oregon Trail and erecting monuments along its route to preserve its history. Today, the mansion operates as a small house museum, managed by the Puyallup Historical Society at Meeker Mansion. The venue is also available for weddings, teas, and other social gatherings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.meekermansion.org |title=Meeker Mansion |website=meekermansion.org |access-date=December 29, 2021 |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127072005/https://www.meekermansion.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

====House of Tomorrow====
The House of Tomorrow was built in 1941 by Bert Allen Smyser and followed the [[Streamline Moderne]] architectural style. The home, listed at {{convert|1,012|sqft|m2}}, was situated at Clarks Creek and the George Milroy [[truss bridge]]. Due to repeated damages from flooding of the nearby creek, the home was demolished in April 2024. The land is planned to be converted into a protected [[wetland]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eals |first1=Clay |title=The 1941 House of Tomorrow in Puyallup doesn't have too many days left |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/the-1941-house-of-tomorrow-in-puyallup-doesnt-have-too-many-days-left/ |access-date=November 10, 2024 |work=The Seattle Times |date=March 21, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Driscoll |first1=Matt |title=Historic 'House of Tomorrow' demolished: Sad necessity or a system breakdown? |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article287823150.html |access-date=November 10, 2024 |work=The News Tribune |date=April 22, 2024}}</ref>

====Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum====

The [[Karshner Museum]] is a natural history museum operated by the Puyallup School District. It opened in the 1930s from the donated collections of its namesakes and was renovated in 2014 to incorporate artifacts from the Puyallup Tribe and other indigenous communities. The museum has more than 10,000 artifacts and is part of regular field trips for students in the Puyallup School District.<ref>{{cite news |last=Plog |first=Kari |date=August 18, 2014 |title=Renovated Karshner Center in Puyallup is still a museum for students — and more |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article25876948.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=June 16, 2025}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==

Pioneer Park is a community focal point, which boasts a public library, a park with a playground, and walking paths. As the focal point of the park, there is a bronze statue honoring Ezra Meeker. A new element is the public stage by the public library. At the public stage local musicians put on free shows for the public. The beginning trailhead for the [[Pierce County Foothills Trail]] is located in southeast Puyallup.

==Education==

The [[Puyallup School District]] has 35 schools and serves more than 22,534 students. The district is the ninth-largest in the state, extending to neighboring [[South Hill, Washington|South Hill]], parts of [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], and the [[Edgewood, Washington|Edgewood]] area.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/pages/Puyallup_School_District/About/About_Our_District |title=Overview of Puyallup School District |website=puyallup.k12.wa.us}}</ref>

Puyallup is also home to [[Pierce College (Washington)|Pierce College Puyallup]], a community college that opened in 1990. It is one of the two main campuses belonging to the college, the other being Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in [[Lakewood, Washington|Lakewood]].

==Media==

''The Herald'' is the local newspaper for eastern [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce County]]. It is published once a week on Wednesdays. The paper is distributed by ''[[The News Tribune]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.puyallup-herald.com/aboutus/index.html |title=About the ''Puyallup Herald'' |website=puyallup-herald.com |access-date=March 10, 2008 |archive-date=April 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080403001858/http://www.puyallup-herald.com/aboutus/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The city is served by the [[Puyallup Public Library]], which was established in 1913 and has been housed in its current building in Pioneer Park since 2002. It is not affiliated with either the [[Tacoma Public Library]] or the [[Pierce County Library System]].

==Transportation==

Puyallup is located at the intersection of [[Washington State Route 167|State Route 167]] and [[Washington State Route 512|State Route 512]], with freeway access to [[Lakewood, Washington|Lakewood]] and the [[Green River (Washington)|Green River]] Valley.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=Puget Sound |accessdate=November 13, 2024}}</ref> The city is also served by [[Pierce Transit]] buses and [[Sounder commuter rail]] at [[Puyallup station]].

The city is located near the [[Pierce County Airport]] (KPLU), a small municipal airport in South Hill.

==Notable people==
* [[John Albert (fighter)|John Albert]], mixed martial artist
* [[Mathias Anderle]], singer, songwriter and actor.
* [[Davey Armstrong]], Olympic boxer
* [[Zach Banner]], American football player
* [[Frank Brouillet]], politician and former Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
* [[Gail Bruce]], former American football player
* [[Sarah Butler (actress)|Sarah Butler]], actress
* Army [[Nathan Chapman (soldier)|Sergeant First Class Nathan Chapman]], First US combat casualty of [[Operation Enduring Freedom]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/stateoftheunion/2002/guest.html |year=2002 |title=State of the Union guests |website=WhiteHouse.gov (archived) |publisher=U.S. National Archives |access-date=March 10, 2008 |archive-date=October 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012161442/http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/stateoftheunion/2002/guest.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Casey Carrigan]], track and field athlete
* [[Chester Victor Clifton Jr.]] Army Major General
* [[Amber Cope]], NASCAR driver
* [[Natasha Curry]], news anchor
* [[Zach Davies]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Chris Egan (tennis)|Chris Egan]], sports reporter and news anchor
* [[Joshua Garnett]], former professional football player
* [[Brandon Gibson]], American football player
* [[Chris Gildon]], state legislator<ref>{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/183034/chris-gildon |title=Chris Gildon's Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=September 22, 2021}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=September 2021}}
* [[Harriet A. Hall]], medical columnist and [[Alternative medicine]] critic<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/the-reality-check |title=TRC #49: Homeopathy 101 + Harriet Hall Interview + Sex on the Mind Myth |work=The Reality Check podcast |publisher=Ottawa Skeptics |date=August 1, 2009 |access-date=August 1, 2009 |archive-date=September 18, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918151014/http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/the-reality-check |url-status=live }} (Interview from 16:08 to 33:25)</ref>
* [[Nick Harmer]], bassist for [[Death Cab for Cutie]]
* [[Luke Heimlich]], former professional baseball pitcher
* [[Teri Hickel]], state representative
* [[Billy Joe Hobert]], former professional football player
* [[Brock Huard]], sports talk show host and former American football player
* [[Damon Huard]], former professional football quarterback
* [[George Hunt (rower)|George Hunt]], was an American rower who won Olympic gold at the 1936 Summer Olympics
* [[Megan Jendrick]], Olympic swimmer<ref>{{cite news |last=Borzilleri |first=Meri-Jo |date=July 23, 2008 |title=Megan Jendrick knows competitive ecstasy and agony – both by the slimmest of margins |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/olympics/2008067169_jendrick23.html |newspaper=[[The Seattle Times]] |access-date=May 30, 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[Demetrious Johnson (fighter)|Demetrious Johnson]], UFC fighter
* [[Levi Jordan]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Killian Larson]], retired basketball player
* [[Chloe Kitts]], college basketball player
* [[Dustin-Leigh Konzelman]], [[Miss California]] (2005) and ''[[The Amazing Race (American TV series)|Amazing Race]]'' contestant
* [[Jon Lester]], Major League Baseball player<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 12, 2022|title=Lester retires with 200 wins, 3 World Series rings|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33048654/jon-lester-announces-retirement-16-seasons-three-world-series-titles|access-date=January 12, 2022|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Chad Lindberg]], actor
* [[Dane Looker]], former professional football player
* [[Ryan Moore (golfer)|Ryan Moore]], professional golfer
* [[Jim Mosolf]], outfielder in Major League Baseball
* [[Lora Ottenad]], professional bodybuilder
* [[Susie A. Parks]], switchboard operator
* [[Lyndsey Patterson]], professional soccer midfielder and forward
* [[Tim Peterson (baseball)|Tim Peterson]], former professional baseball pitcher
* [[Angela Rasmussen]], virologist
* [[Drew Rasmussen]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Jamie Reid (swimmer)|Jamie Reid]], backstroke swimmer
* [[Angela Ruch]], professional stockcar driver
* [[Leonard A. Sawyer]], state legislator
* [[Kelly Sullivan (actress)|Kelly Sullivan]], actress<ref>{{cite news |last=Liu |first=Marian |date=September 5, 2008 |title=Neumo's show has rap, bluegrass, gospel, ... and success |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/neumos-show-has-rap-bluegrass-gospel-and-success/ |newspaper=[[The Seattle Times]] |access-date=May 30, 2018 }}</ref>
* [[Randy Tate]], former United States congressman
* [[Justin Veltung]], former American football wide receiver
* [[Courtney Wetzel]], soccer midfielder
* [[Gertrude Wilhelmsen]], Olympic athlete<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/gertrude-wilhelmsen-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418002846/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/gertrude-wilhelmsen-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 18, 2020 |title=Gertrude Wilhelmsen Bio, Stats and Results |publisher=Sports Reference LLC |access-date=November 16, 2015 }}</ref>
* [[Jonah Williams (defensive lineman)|Jonah Williams]], professional football defensive end
* [[Quinn Wolcott]], American umpire in Major League Baseball
* [[Soyeon Yi]], South Korean astronaut<ref>{{cite news |last=Plog |first=Kari |date=August 21, 2014 |title=South Korea's first astronaut lands in Puyallup to settle down |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article25877431.html |newspaper=The News Tribune |access-date=April 27, 2018 |archive-date=April 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429024216/http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article25877431.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Michelle Harrison (actress)|Michelle Harrison]], actress

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite magazine |last=Rodriguez |first=Ismael Jr. |date=May 2020 |title=We Wanted Them to be Educational |magazine=VFW Magazine |volume=107 |number=8 |location=Kansas City, Mo. |publisher=[[Veterans of Foreign Wars|Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States]] |page=46 |issn=0161-8598 |quote=A VFW Post in Washington state raises $13,000 to build monuments for two local MOH recipients. The granite structures are located at the medal recipients' respective high schools.}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{official website}}
* [http://www.puyallup.com Puyallup, Washington] at Puyallup.com

{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Puyallup
|North = [[Edgewood, Washington|Edgewood]]
|Northeast = [[Sumner, Washington|Sumner]]
|East = [[Bonney Lake, Washington|Bonney Lake]]
|Southeast = [[Orting, Washington|Orting]]
|South = [[Eatonville, Washington|Eatonville]]
|Southwest = {{flagicon|US|air force}}{{flagicon|US|army}} [[Joint Base Lewis-McChord]]
|West = [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]]
|Northwest = [[Fife, Washington|Fife]]
}}

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Bremerton, Washington

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{{short description|City in Washington, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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| name = Bremerton
| settlement_type = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
| named_for = William Bremer
| image_skyline = Aerial view of Bremerton 2.jpg
| imagesize =
| image_caption = Aerial view of the city with [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard]] at the bottom
| image_map = Kitsap_County_Washington_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Bremerton_Highlighted.svg
| mapsize = 250px
| map_caption = Location of Bremerton, Washington

| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kitsap County, Washington|Kitsap]]

| government_footnotes =
| government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Charter of the City of Bremerton|url=https://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/84/Bremerton-City-Charter-PDF?bidId=|publisher=City of Bremerton|access-date=March 31, 2022|archive-date=March 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309104722/https://www.bremertonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/84/Bremerton-City-Charter-PDF?bidId=|url-status=live}}</ref>
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Greg Wheeler
| established_title =
| established_date =

| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-date=March 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311043204/https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_53.txt|url-status=live}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 83.31
| area_land_km2 = 73.75
| area_water_km2 = 9.56
| area_total_sq_mi = 32.17
| area_land_sq_mi = 28.48
| area_water_sq_mi = 3.69

| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEstimate2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bremertoncitywashington/PST045222|title=QuickFacts: Bremerton city, Washington|website=Census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 7, 2023}}</ref>
| population_total = 43505
| population_est = 45291
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
| population_density_sq_mi = 1530.2
| population_urban = 224,449 ([[List of United States urban areas|US: 174th]])<ref name="urban area">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geo-areas/urban-rural.html|title=List of 2020 Census Urban Areas|website=census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 7, 2023|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114022812/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geo-areas/urban-rural.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| population_density_urban_sq_mi = 1,527.8
| population_metro = 275,611 ([[Metropolitan statistical area|US: 180th]])

| timezone = [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific (PST)]]
| utc_offset = −8
| timezone_DST = PDT
| utc_offset_DST = −7
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft = 476
| coordinates = {{coord|47|32|20|N|122|44|40|W|type:city_region:US-WA|display=it}}

| postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
| postal_code = 98310–98312, 98314, 98337
| area_code = [[Area code 360|360/564]]
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Sales Tax]]
| blank_info_sec1 = 9%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://irs-offices.com/washington/bremerton/|title=Bremerton (WA) sales tax rate|access-date=2022-11-10|archive-date=November 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110044837/https://irs-offices.com/washington/bremerton/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 53-07695
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info = 2409899<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2409899}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|https://bremertonwa.gov}}
| footnotes =
}}
[[Image:Bremerton 07758.JPG|thumb|[[Sinclair Inlet]] and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (left), [[Dyes Inlet]] (middle distance) and Manette and Warren Avenue Bridges (left to right) across [[Port Washington Narrows]] ]]

'''Bremerton''' is a [[city]] in [[Kitsap County, Washington|Kitsap County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 43,505 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] and an estimated 44,122 in 2021,<ref name ="USCensusEstimate2021"/> making it the largest city on the [[Kitsap Peninsula]]. Bremerton is home to [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard]] and the Bremerton Annex of [[Naval Base Kitsap]].

The city lies west of [[Seattle]] and is connected by an [[Seattle–Bremerton ferry|automobile ferry]] operated by [[Washington State Ferries]] and a [[Kitsap Fast Ferries|passenger-only ferry]] operated by [[Kitsap Transit]]. Bremerton spans the [[Port Washington Narrows]] and extends inland along [[Sinclair Inlet]] opposite from [[Port Orchard, Washington|Port Orchard]].

==History==
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[[Image:In the Navy Yard of Puget Sound - 1900.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"In the Navy Yard of Puget Sound", in ''Seattle and the Orient'' (1900). Two ships are shown in [[drydock]]; the two circular insets are titled "Iowa coming up the Sound" (upper) and "Torpedoboat Rowan" (lower).]]

Bremerton is within the historical territory of the [[Suquamish people|Suquamish]] people. The land was made available for non-Native settlement by the [[Treaty of Point Elliott]] of 1855. Bremerton was founded by German immigrant and real estate agent William Bremer in 1891.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hellmann |first=Paul T. |title=Historical Gazetteer of the United States |publisher=Taylor & Francis |year=2006 |isbn=9781135948597 |pages=1173}}</ref> In that year, Navy Lieutenant Ambrose Barkley Wyckoff purchased approximately {{convert|190|acre}} of waterfront land on Sinclair Inlet. This land was owned by the Bremer family. Three years earlier, a [[U.S. Navy]] commission determined that Point Turner, between the protected waters of the Sinclair and Dyes inlets, would be the best site in the [[Pacific Northwest]] on which to establish a shipyard. Recognizing the large number of workers such a facility would employ, Bremer and his business partner and brother-in-law, Henry Hensel, purchased the undeveloped land near Point Turner at the inflated price of $200 per acre. In April 1891, Bremer arranged for the sale of {{convert|190|acre|ha}} to the Navy at $50 per acre. This land became part of the initial footprint of the [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard|Puget Sound Navy Yard]].

===1900–1930===
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Bremerton was incorporated on October 15, 1901, with Alvyn Croxton serving as the city's first mayor. Progress in the new city soon faced a major crisis, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy [[Charles Hial Darling|Charles Darling]] moved all repair work to the [[Mare Island Navy Yard]] in California in November 1902. Darling cited reports from commanders that the Bremerton waterfront was rife with [[prostitution]], [[opium]] houses and frequent strongarmed robberies of sailors. Politics were probably also at play, as local newspapers reported that the city's incorporation left the shipyard essentially landlocked without room to expand. A dispute ensued between Mayor Croxton, who wanted to shutter all saloons in Bremerton, and three members of the city council, who attempted to block his efforts. Croxton eventually won out, and the council voted to revoke all [[liquor license]]s in June 1904. With the ban, Darling reestablished the navy yard as a port of call. Saloons had begun to return to business within two years, however.

In 1908, the city library and Union High School were established to serve the educational needs of the 2,993 residents recorded in the 1910 [[U.S. census]]. During World War I, [[submarine]] construction and the addition of a third [[drydock]] caused the shipyard's workforce to balloon to over 4,000 employees. Growth due to the war effort and the 1918 annexation of the city of Manette, east of Bremerton on the [[Port Washington Narrows]], can be seen in the 1920 census, which reported a population of 8,918. Bremerton absorbed Charleston, its neighboring city to the south in 1927. The population reached 10,170 in 1930.

===1930s and 1940s===
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Manette was linked to Bremerton by the [[Manette Bridge]], a {{convert|1573|ft|m|adj=on}} bridge constructed in June 1930. Prior to this time, the trip could only be made by ferry or a long trip around Dyes Inlet through [[Chico, Washington|Chico]], [[Silverdale, Washington|Silverdale]], and [[Tracyton, Washington|Tracyton]] on mostly unimproved roads. This wooden bridge was replaced with a concrete and steel structure in October 1949. It was replaced by the new Manette Bridge in 2011. At the shipyard, the {{convert|250|ft|m|adj=mid|-tall}} Hammerhead Crane No. 28 was completed in April 1933. One of the nation's largest, it is capable of lifting 250 tons and continues to dominate the Bremerton skyline.

[[Image:Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theater 01.jpg|thumb|upright|Bremerton's Admiral Theater opened in 1942 as a cinema; in the 1990s it was remodeled for performances and banquets.]]

At the peak of [[World War II]], the Bremerton area was home to an estimated 80,000 residents due to the heavy workload of shipbuilding, repair and maintenance required for the Pacific war effort. Most of the relocation was temporary, though, and only 27,678 citizens were left in the city by 1950. During the 1940s, presidents [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] and [[Harry S. Truman]] both visited Bremerton. Roosevelt made a campaign stop at the [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard]] on August 12, 1944, giving a national radio address in front of a backdrop of civilian workers. During the course of his 35-minute speech, it is believed the president suffered an [[Angina pectoris|angina]] attack, experiencing severe chest and shoulder pain. An [[electrocardiogram]] was immediately administered once he left the podium, but it showed nothing abnormal.

President Truman took a two-day tour of Washington state in 1948, speaking from the balcony of the [[Elks Club]] on the morning of June 10. Local legend has it that a man in the large Pacific Avenue crowd yelled the infamous "Give 'em hell, Harry!" line for the first time. This is a matter of dispute, however, as local newspapers quoted the man as having shouted "Lay it on, Harry!" Despite this, there is a bronze plaque attached to the corner of the building declaring that spot to be the place where the phrase "Give 'em hell, Harry" was first uttered.

With the return of World War II soldiers, the need for post-secondary education became evident to officials of the Bremerton School District. Olympic Junior College (now [[Olympic College]]), a two-year institution, opened its doors to 575 students in the fall of 1946. Initially, it operated in the former Lincoln School building, gradually moving operations to World War II–surplus [[Quonset hut|Quonset]] buildings at its current 16th & Chester site. About 100 students received [[associate degree]]s at the first commencement exercises held June 10, 1948. President Truman was in attendance and received the college's first [[honorary degree]]. Operation of the college transferred from the school district to the state of [[Washington (state)|Washington]] in 1967.

===1950–1970===

A second high school opened in 1956, and two comprehensive high schools operated in the city until 1978. Growth in East Bremerton necessitated the construction of another span across the Port Washington Narrows in 1958. The $5.3 million, four-lane Warren Avenue Bridge allowed for increased traffic on State Highway 21-B (now [[Washington State Route 303|State Route 303]]).

The battleship [[USS Missouri (BB-63)|USS ''Missouri'']], site of the Japanese surrender treaty signing that ended World War II, was assigned to the [[Pacific Reserve Fleet]] at PSNS in 1955. For 30 years, she served as the city's primary tourist attraction. Hundreds of thousands of visitors walked the "surrender deck" before the ship was recommissioned in 1985. She was decommissioned on March 31, 1992 (final), and her name was struck off the register on January 12, 1995. In 1998 "Mighty Mo" was donated to the USS ''Missouri'' Memorial Association and became a museum ship at [[Pearl Harbor]], Hawaii.

Population growth was flat, with 26,681 enumerated in the 1960 census, leading Bremerton leaders to annex the shipyard the following year in an effort to include stationed sailors in those figures. While the [[Vietnam War]] spawned protests and sit-ins on the Olympic College campus, the city was relatively free of civil disorder during the 1960s.

===1970s===

With the 1973 selection of the [[Bangor Base, Washington|Bangor Ammunition Depot]] {{convert|12|mi}} northwest of Bremerton as the Pacific home of the new [[Ohio-class submarine|Trident submarine]] fleet, residential and commercial development began to move north, closer to [[Silverdale, Washington|Silverdale]], and farther from the Bremerton downtown core. Numerous failed proposals were made at redevelopment beginning in the early 1970s, including discussions of a waterfront hotel and the erection of a large canopy over the central business district. Meanwhile, most of the city's office and retail space remained in the control of Edward Bremer, son of William Bremer and the sole remaining heir to his wealth. Bremer began to neglect his properties, never increasing decades-old lease rates and failing to make necessary maintenance upgrades.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} In 1978, the Bremerton City Council passed an ordinance declaring the entire downtown a "blighted area".

===1980s===

In 1985, [[Safeco]] subsidiary Winmar Corporation developed the [[Kitsap Mall]] in Silverdale. With lower taxes and minimal planning regulations in the unincorporated town, Silverdale achieved virtually unfettered growth. [[Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]], [[J.C. Penney]], [[Montgomery Ward]], [[Nordstrom]] Place Two, [[F.W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth]] and [[Rite Aid]] all closed their downtown Bremerton stores in the 1980s and 1990s. Upon the death of Edward Bremer in 1987, the Bremer properties were placed under the complete control of a trust held by Olympic College. Not being in the real-estate business, the college did not actively market its holdings, and the downtown was composed almost entirely of very large empty storefronts. {{As of|January 2010}}, many buildings remained vacant.

===1990–present===
[[Image:Bremerton, WA - Norm Dicks Government Center.jpg|thumb|The Norm Dicks Government Center]]

Despite a hard-fought battle throughout the mid-1990s by local politicians to have the decommissioned and mothballed USS ''Missouri'', already in the Bremerton Navy Yard, stay in Bremerton as a museum ship and tourist attraction, Secretary of the Navy [[John H. Dalton]] awarded the ship to the [[Pearl Harbor Naval Base]], Hawaii, in 1998. It now sits near the [[USS Arizona Memorial|USS ''Arizona'' Memorial]] to demonstrate where U.S. involvement in World War II started on December 7, 1941, and where it ended by the signing of the [[Japanese Instrument of Surrender|instrument of surrender]] by the Japanese on board the USS ''Missouri,'' on September 2, 1945.

Beginning with the building of a waterfront boardwalk and marina in 1992, Bremerton had begun the process of revitalizing its downtown community. That same year, the Bremerton Historic Ships Association opened the destroyer {{USS|Turner Joy|DD-951}} to public tours at the end of the boardwalk; the ship was built in the Puget Sound area in 1958, commissioned in 1959, and had played a back-up role in the 1964 [[Gulf of Tonkin incident]] that further escalated U.S. involvement in the [[Vietnam War]] with the Congressional passage of the [[Gulf of Tonkin Resolution]], allowing President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] to send fighting troops in addition to the "advisors" already on the ground in Vietnam.

In 2000, Bremerton saw the opening of the waterfront multimodal bus/ferry terminal and a hotel/conference center complex in 2004. The high-rise [[Norm Dicks]] Government Center also opened that year, housing City Hall and other government offices. The Waterfront Fountain Park and Naval History Museum adjacent to the Bremerton Bus/Ferry Terminal opened in 2007, and a newly expanded marina with more boat capacity was completed in 2008. Plans to build an extension to the current boardwalk from the USS ''Turner Joy'' to Evergreen Park is in the litigation stage. Even though the boardwalk extension project is fully funded, opposition to the extension by the Suquamish Tribe concerning the impact to treaty fishing rights threatens the project. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, a 132-room hotel, opened in March 2010 on the site of the old City Hall building made obsolete by the new Norm Dicks Government Building.

Condominiums were built on the waterfront to lure more people to live and shop in the downtown area as part of the revitalization effort. However, construction delays and economic downturn forced the builder of the publicly funded Harborside Condominium complex, the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, to fall $40.5 million in debt. That debt later was taken on by Kitsap County, which hired a marketing firm to sell the remaining units at a lower-than-anticipated price.<ref>[http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/may/15/kitsap-county-likely-take-condo-debt/ Kitsap County Likely to Take on Debt for Bremerton Condos] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521182412/http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/may/15/kitsap-county-likely-take-condo-debt/ |date=May 21, 2009 }}</ref> The privately built 400-condominium complex north of the Harborside complex opened shortly before the Harborside complex and also did not sell as well as projected. The remaining empty condos were eventually sold at auction for a lower cost.

The {{convert|2.5|acre|adj=on}} Harborside Fountain Park opened on May 5, 2007. Located on the waterfront just steps away from the Kitsap Conference Center, the park features five large copper-ringed fountains, wading pools, and lush landscaping. The park will also be home to the Harborside Heritage Naval Museum.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb541976.htm|title=Harborside Fountain Park Opens in Downtown Bremerton|website=PRWeb|access-date=Jun 13, 2019|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116185840/https://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb541976.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

A tunnel underneath downtown, traversing from the ferry terminal to State Route 304 (Burwell Street), was opened to funnel traffic from the car ferry away from downtown streets. A new fountain park above the tunnel blends water and art, along with the bow of a ship and the [[conning tower]] of a submarine as a tribute to the workers at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard over the years. The stations along the walk include pictures of the shipyard, workers, and shipbuilding and repair statistics.

==Geography==
Bremerton, the largest city in Kitsap County, is located directly west of [[Seattle]] across [[Puget Sound]] on the Kitsap Peninsula. It is bounded on the southeast and east by [[Sinclair Inlet]] and the strait of [[Port Orchard]] respectively. The city is divided by the [[Port Washington Narrows]], a strait spanned by two bridges that connect the eastern and western sides of the city. The part of the city northeast of the narrows is referred to as East Bremerton. The city limits extend to the southwest as far as the [[Mason County, Washington|Mason County]] line and include [[Bremerton National Airport]]. Bremerton is bordered to the south, across Sinclair Inlet, by the city of [[Port Orchard, Washington|Port Orchard]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], Bremerton has a total area of {{convert|32.29|sqmi|ha}}, of which {{convert|28.41|sqmi|ha}} are land and {{convert|3.88|sqmi|ha}} are water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-12-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

===Neighborhoods===
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====Downtown====
The ferry terminal and waterfront are the heart of downtown. As Bremerton's historic center, downtown has seen the most dramatic change over the last decade, with [[urban decay|blighted]] blocks being replaced by new apartments, and older buildings being restored. Attractions include Harborside Fountain Park, a boardwalk, and multiple naval history museums. The Admiral Theatre, a restored 1942 [[Art Deco]] theater,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.admiraltheatre.org/ |title=Admiral Theatre |publisher=Admiral Theatre |access-date=June 25, 2019 |archive-date=June 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607171209/https://www.admiraltheatre.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> is Bremerton's most prominent venue for live music and entertainment. The district is known for breweries, coffeeshops, art galleries, and restaurants showcasing diverse cuisines. The city is in the beginning stages of creating a public square on Fourth Street to honor local music icon [[Quincy Jones]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ketterer |first1=Katie |title=Quincy Square on Fourth |url=http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1084/Quincy-Square |website=City of Bremerton |access-date=15 January 2019 |archive-date=January 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116050341/http://www.bremertonwa.gov/1084/Quincy-Square |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Manette====
Across the water from Downtown is [[Manette, Washington|Manette]], a neighborhood on a separate peninsula that functioned as its own town from 1891 to 1930. It was annexed by Bremerton in 1918, and the first Manette Bridge was completed in 1930.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Emerson |first1=Stephen |title=Manette Bridge (Kitsap County) |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/9477 |website=HistoryLink |publisher=HistoryLink.org |access-date=15 January 2019 |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216020747/http://www.historylink.org/File/9477 |url-status=live }}</ref> Today, Manette is connected to Bremerton via the new [[Manette Bridge]], completed in 2011.

====Charleston====
[[File:Kiwanis park.jpg|thumb|Union Hill's sequoias and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic church, as seen from the upper deck of Kiwanis Park]]
Charleston was formerly an independent town built to house and entertain sailors, and was annexed by the city in 1927.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Farley |first1=Josh |title=A Brief History of Bremerton |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/blogs/bremerton-beat/2015/12/02/a-brief-history-of-bremerton/95205764/ |website=The Kitsap Sun |access-date=15 January 2019 |archive-date=January 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116095915/https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/blogs/bremerton-beat/2015/12/02/a-brief-history-of-bremerton/95205764/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The neighborhood's center is Callow Avenue, a retail corridor anchored by The Charleston music venue. Charleston is a designated center in Bremerton's comprehensive plan, and has seen recent improvements to its streetscape. Charleston is casually defined by 11th Street to the north, Naval Avenue to the east, 1st Street to the south, and Cambrian Avenue to the west.

====Union Hill====
Between Charleston and Downtown is the Union Hill neighborhood. Its borders are Naval Avenue to the west, 11th Street to the north, Warren Avenue to the east, and the Naval Shipyard to the south. Union Hill is a predominantly residential neighborhood, showcasing Bremerton's most historic churches and a [[synagogue]] along Veneta Avenue. Near Veneta and 6th is Bremerton's most architecturally notable place of worship,{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}} Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church; non-native towering [[Sequoioideae|sequoia]]s; and a large park.

====Evergreen====
North of downtown's 11th Street boundary is the Evergreen neighborhood, anchored by Evergreen Park and bordered to the west by Warren Avenue. Evergreen Park offers beach access and a boat ramp, and hosts a weekly farmer's market in the summer. Evergreen is characterized by residential neighborhoods and water views.

====Haddon====
West of Evergreen and north of Union Hill and Charleston is Haddon. Haddon's center is Lulu Haddon Park, but [[Bremerton High School]] and [[Olympic College]]'s campus are main focal points as well. Though it is an older, sleepier neighborhood traditionally more connected with the shipyard and local business, the Haddon neighborhood has recently gained notice for a few quirky businesses.

==Climate==
Bremerton has a [[Mediterranean climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Csb''), with warm dry summers and wet semi-mild winters. Average annual precipitation is {{convert|56.93|in|mm|1}}, with annual snowfall averaging {{convert|3|in|cm|2}}. The wettest year has been 1999 with {{convert|75.81|in|mm|1}} and the driest 1943 with {{convert|22.73|in|mm|1}}.<ref name = NOWData /> The city falls in [[Hardiness zone|USDA climate zone 8]].

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1920= 8918
|1930= 10170
|1940= 15134
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|1960= 28922
|1970= 35307
|1980= 36208
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Based on [[Washington locations by per capita income|per capita income]], Bremerton ranks 341st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov/|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-19|archive-date=December 27, 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961227012639/https://www.census.gov/|url-status=live}}</ref> there were 37,729 people, 14,932 households, and 7,853 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1328.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 17,273 housing units at an average density of {{convert|608.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 74.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.3% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 7.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 14,932 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

==Government and politics==
Bremerton is divided among three state legislative districts in Kitsap County, the 23rd legislative district to the north, 35th legislative district in the center and 26th legislative district to the south.

Before [[redistricting]] in 2012, the line separating the first and sixth Congressional districts ran through East Bremerton. As a result of the 2012 redistricting, all of Bremerton now lies within the [[Washington's 6th congressional district|sixth Congressional district]]. The district is represented by [[Derek Kilmer]], who was first elected to that position in 2012. Prior to Kilmer, [[Norm Dicks]] served as sixth district Representative from 1977 to 2013.

Greg Wheeler was elected mayor in 2017 and re-elected in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/2017/11/07/wheeler-leads-bremertons-mayors-race-krl-levy-passing-early-results/842935001/|title=Wheeler leads Bremerton's mayor's race, KRL levy passing in early results|website=Kitsap Sun|access-date=Jun 13, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115050114/http://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/2017/11/07/wheeler-leads-bremertons-mayors-race-krl-levy-passing-early-results/842935001/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Farley |first=Josh |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Election 2021: Wheeler rolls to re-election in Bremerton |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/11/02/wheeler-rolls-re-election-bremerton/6261435001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=February 19, 2025}}</ref> Incorporated as a [[City government in the state of Washington|first-class city]], Bremerton has been governed by a nonpartisan strong mayor and seven-member city council since 1985. Each member is elected from one of seven districts who in turn elect one member as President. The current form of government was established by a 1983 charter that eliminated a decades-old city commission composed of a mayor, public works commissioner and finance commissioner.

Each member of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners represents a portion of the city of Bremerton. This arrangement was an attempt to balance Bremerton's commercial influence with the remainder of the county, though most of its sales tax base has since relocated to unincorporated areas.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}

Bremerton politics can vary in intensity, with some city council positions regularly unopposed and others having as many as four candidates in the 2005 primary election, and seven candidates in the 2021 election.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vosler|first=Christian|title=Election 2021: Seven candidates running for Bremerton City Council District 3 seat|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/07/16/election-2021-seven-candidates-running-bremerton-city-council-district-3-seat/7997551002/|access-date=2021-10-24|website=Kitsap Sun|language=en-US|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024061940/https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/07/16/election-2021-seven-candidates-running-bremerton-city-council-district-3-seat/7997551002/|url-status=live}}</ref> As with most cities in the region, Bremerton precincts have historically been more favorable for Democratic candidates in state and federal elections, contrasting with more conservative-leaning voters in rural areas of the county.

==Culture==

The Blackberry Festival is held annually during [[Labor Day]] weekend on the waterfront boardwalk to celebrate [[blackberries]]. The three-day event include food stalls, arts and crafts, live entertainment, foot races, and a bicycle race.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Bremerton's Blackberry Festival back for another year |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2023/08/30/bremerton-blackberry-festival-arrives-for-labor-day-weekend/70720490007/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> Bremerton National Airport sponsors the annual Blackberry Festival Fly-In, which is accessed through [[Kitsap Transit]]'s shuttle buses.<ref>{{cite news |last=Farley |first=Josh |date=September 1, 2017 |title=Blackberry time: Bremerton's 28th annual fest this weekend |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2017/09/01/blackberry-time-bremertons-28th-annual-fest-weekend/621914001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

==Education==
Public schools are operated by the [[Bremerton School District]], [[Central Kitsap School District]], and [[South Kitsap School District]].<ref>{{cite map |date=February 2015 |title=Kitsap County Schools & School Districts |url=https://www.kitsapgov.com/dis/Documents/school_facilities.pdf |publisher=Kitsap County Department of Information Services |accessdate=February 9, 2022 |archive-date=February 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210073425/https://www.kitsapgov.com/dis/Documents/school_facilities.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> College level education is offered by [[Olympic College]].

Christ the King Lutheran School is a Pre-K-8 grade school of the [[Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod]] in Bremerton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ctk-wels.org/school/|title=Home|website=Christ the King Lutheran School|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=May 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508035921/http://ctk-wels.org/school/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Sports and recreation==

Bremerton was home to the [[Kitsap BlueJackets]], a summer collegiate baseball team that played in the [[West Coast League]] from 2005 to 2016. The BlueJackets played at [[Gene Lobe Field at Kitsap County Fairgrounds and Event Center|Gene Lobe Field]], located on the county fairgrounds, and had low attendance due to their lack of winning seasons.<ref name="Sun-BlueJackets">{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Austin |date=July 30, 2016 |title=Lack of fans sparks BlueJackets' exit from West Coast League |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2016/07/30/lack-of-fans-sparks-bluejackets-exit-from-west-coast-league/94326410/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The team planned to move to a new league, but instead moved to [[Port Angeles, Washington|Port Angeles]] to become the [[Port Angeles Lefties]] in 2017.<ref name="Sun-SportsRewind">{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jeff |date=December 30, 2019 |title=Decade rewind: Kitsap's top sports stories from 2010-2019 |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2019/12/30/decade-rewind-kitsaps-top-sports-stories-2010-2019/2753801001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The city previously had another minor league baseball team, the [[Bremerton Bluejackets]] of the [[Western International League]], in the late 1940s.<ref name="Sun-BlueJackets"/>

The [[Kitsap Pumas]], a semi-professional soccer team in the [[USL Premier Development League]] (PDL), were based in Bremerton from 2009 to 2018.<ref name="Sun-SportsRewind"/> The team won the league's national championship in 2011 and finished as runners-up in 2014; they also participated in the [[U.S. Open Cup]] and defeated professional teams in the upper leagues of the [[United States soccer league system|national pyramid]].<ref name="Sun-PDL">{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jeff |date=November 1, 2016 |title=Kitsap Pumas leaving PDL after eight seasons |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2016/11/01/kitsap-pumas-leaving-pdl-after-eight-seasons/94370890/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Pentz |first=Matt |date=June 14, 2016 |title=Can Kitsap Pumas pull another U.S. Open Cup upset against Sounders? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/can-kitsap-pumas-pull-another-us-open-cup-upset-against-sounders/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> After moving to the [[National Premier Soccer League]] for their final two seasons,<ref name="Sun-PDL"/> the Pumas (then renamed Kitsap Soccer Club) folded in 2018 due to attendance figures declining significantly since their early years.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Jared |date=July 20, 2018 |title=Kitsap Pumas won't field team in 2019 after 10 seasons, 1 national championship, owner says |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2018/07/20/kitsap-pumas-wont-field-team-2019-after-10-seasons-owner-says/807812002/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jeff |date=June 29, 2018 |title=Kitsap Pumas' future in limbo as season concludes |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2018/06/29/kitsap-pumas-future-limbo-season-concludes/744731002/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

Several [[junior ice hockey]] teams have played at the Bremerton Ice Center, which operated the [[West Sound Warriors]] from 2003 to 2019.<ref name="Sun-Sockeyes">{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jeff |date=August 20, 2024 |title=Hockey fever heating up at Bremerton Ice Center with camps, new junior team |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2024/08/20/bremerton-ice-center-adds-sockeyes-junior-hockey-club/74865880007/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The team, originally named the Puget Sound Tomahawks, were relocated from Tacoma in 2003; they played in the [[Northern Pacific Hockey League]] until it disbanded in 2016, then moved to the [[United States Premier Hockey League]].<ref>{{cite news |date=April 29, 2016 |title=Junior Hockey: West Sound Warriors changing leagues |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2016/04/29/junior-hockey-west-sound-warriors-changing-leagues/94269502/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Griffus |first=Annette |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Junior Hockey: West Sound Warriors joining United States Premier Hockey League |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2016/06/03/junior-hockey-west-sound-warriors-joining-united-states-premier-hockey-league/94308720/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The Warriors name was transferred to the relocated Vancouver Rangers of the [[Western States Hockey League]] in 2017, but the team suspended operations at the end of their first season.<ref>{{cite news |last=Becerra Jr. |first=John |date=December 11, 2017 |title=New team playing with the Warriors name |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2017/12/11/new-team-playing-warriors-name/942818001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Becerra Jr. |first=John |date=June 1, 2018 |title=West Sound Warriors hockey club won't field team in 2018-'19 |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/local/2018/06/01/west-sound-warriors-hockey-club-wont-field-team-2018-19/665200002/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> A new team, the West Sound Admirals of the Western States Hockey League, played the following season in Bremerton but disbanded before the end of the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite news |last=Becerra Jr. |first=John |date=November 18, 2018 |title=West Sound Admirals find smooth sailing in first season |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2018/11/18/west-sound-admirals-find-smooth-sailing-first-season/2025486002/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The [[Bremerton Sockeyes]] of the United States Premier Hockey League formed in 2024 and play at the Bremerton Ice Center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jeff |date=August 20, 2024 |title=Hockey fever heating up at Bremerton Ice Center with camps, new junior team |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2024/08/20/bremerton-ice-center-adds-sockeyes-junior-hockey-club/74865880007/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

The city was home to a semi-professional basketball team, named the [[Kitsap Admirals]], that played in various leagues from 2012 to 2023.{{cn|date=August 2025}} They were founded as an expansion team in the [[American Basketball Association (2000–present)|American Basketball Association]] and later played as an independent franchise before they moved to the [[North American Basketball League]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Becerra Jr. |first=John |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Kitsap Admirals semi-pro basketball team continues to grow |url=http://www.kitsapsun.com/sports/kitsap-admirals-semi-pro-basketball-team-continues-to-grow-2b0f0248-a3c9-0b5d-e053-0100007f5f75-368107651.html/ |work=Kitsap Sun |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160223002927/http://www.kitsapsun.com/sports/kitsap-admirals-semi-pro-basketball-team-continues-to-grow-2b0f0248-a3c9-0b5d-e053-0100007f5f75-368107651.html/?d=mobile |archive-date=February 23, 2016 |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

In 2005, the [[International Speedway Corporation]] proposed the construction of a [[NASCAR]] racetrack near Bremerton National Airport after a previous plan for [[Marysville, Washington|Marysville]] was shelved.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Withers |first1=Bud |last2=Fryer |first2=Alex |date=June 24, 2005 |title=NASCAR tries again with site near Bremerton |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002346651_nascar24.html |work=The Seattle Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20060328192025/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002346651_nascar24.html |archive-date=March 28, 2006 |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The planned {{convert|1.2|mi|km|adj=mid}} racetrack would seat 80,000 spectators and cover {{convert|950|acre|ha}}; half of the projected $345{{nbsp}}million cost would be financed by the state government through bonds.<ref>{{cite news |last=Heffter |first=Emily |date=December 1, 2005 |title=NASCAR track financing unveiled |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/nascar-track-financing-unveiled/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> Local residents and elected officials both protested the plan, which was eventually abandoned in 2007 after a lack of support from the state legislature.<ref>{{cite news |last=Byrd |first=Jennifer |date=April 2, 2007 |title=Developers drop proposal for NASCAR track at Bremerton |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/developers-drop-proposal-for-nascar-track-at-bremerton/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> A [[1957 NASCAR Grand National Series|NASCAR Grand National Series]] race had previously been held at the airport in April 1957 as part of [[Seafair]], but only attracted 14 drivers and 2,500 spectators—far short of the expected turnout.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 13, 2006 |title=Research reveals Kitsap NASCAR flop |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/aug/13/research-reveals-kitsap-nascar-flop/ |work=[[The Spokesman-Review]] |accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[File:Hyak Boarding.JPG|thumb|right|{{MV|Hyak}} of the [[Washington State Ferries]] system loading vehicles at the Bremerton Transportation Center, 2008]]

The Bremerton Transportation Center is a major [[Intermodal passenger transport|intermodal hub]] for Kitsap County that opened in 2000 and is served by ferries and buses.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gilmore |first=Susan |date=July 31, 2004 |title=Kitsap Transit chief takes risk with ferries |page=B2 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20040731/hayes31m/kitsap-transit-chief-takes-risk-with-ferries |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref name="Transit-TDP">{{cite web |date=June 2025 |title=2025–2030 Transit Development Plan |pages=6–7 |url=https://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/pdf/planning/2025-2030-tdp.pdf |publisher=[[Kitsap Transit]] |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The [[Washington State Ferries]] system, the largest of its kind in the United States, operates the [[Seattle–Bremerton ferry]] with large vessels capable of carrying up to 1,500 passengers and 144 vehicles.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kamb |first=Lewis |date=May 24, 2017 |title='Shiny new ferry' Chimacum joins Seattle-Bremerton route after backup fails |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/shiny-new-ferry-chimacum-joins-seattle-bremerton-route-after-backup-fails/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=January 2019 |title=Washington State Ferries 2040 Long Range Plan |pages=1, 89, 118 |url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/WSF-2040-Long-Range-Plan-2019.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Transportation]] |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> In 2024, the Seattle–Bremerton route carried 990,435 total passengers and 362,529 vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 2025 |title=Washington State Ferries: Fact sheet |url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/WSF-FactSheet-February2025.pdf |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=January 5, 2025 |title=Washington State Ferries Traffic Statistics, Rider Segment report: Jan 1, 2024 thru Dec 31, 2024 |page=1 |url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/WashingtonStateFerries-TrafficStatistics-2024Annual.pdf |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The facility is also the main hub for [[Kitsap Transit]], the provider of [[public transit]] in Bremerton and Kitsap County. The agency operates passenger-only [[Kitsap Fast Ferries]] to Seattle as well as local foot ferries to [[Port Orchard, Washington|Port Orchard]] and [[Annapolis, Washington|Annapolis]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Deshais |first=Nicholas |date=January 24, 2025 |title=WA sees bump in ferry riders with help from county-run boats |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-sees-bump-in-ferry-riders-with-help-from-county-run-boats/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> Kitsap Transit's buses serve the terminal as well as other areas of the city.<ref name="Transit-TDP"/><ref>{{cite map |date=June 2024 |title=Central Kitsap Map |url=https://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/images/system-maps/kitsap-transit-central-kitsap-map-june2024.pdf |publisher=Kitsap Transit |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The state ferry takes approximately an hour to complete its Seattle–Bremerton journey, while the fast ferries take 28 minutes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gutman |first=David |date=July 5, 2017 |title=Bremerton takes another crack at fast ferry service |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bremerton-takes-another-crack-at-fast-ferry-service/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

The main highway through Bremerton and surrounding areas is [[Washington State Route 3|State Route 3]], which connects the Kitsap Peninsula to [[Shelton, Washington|Shelton]] and the [[Hood Canal Bridge]]. In western Bremerton, State Route 3 is a freeway that [[bypass (road)|bypasses]] the city center; other state highways, including [[Washington State Route 303|State Route 303]] and [[Washington State Route 304|State Route 304]], provide connections within the city.<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> Two bridges over the [[Port Washington Narrows]] connect Downtown Bremerton to nearby neighborhoods: the [[Warren Avenue Bridge]], which carries State Route 303 and opened in 1958; and the [[Manette Bridge]], which opened in 1929 and was replaced by a new structure in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Emerson |first=Stephen B. |date=January 22, 2015 |orig-date=July 24, 2010 |title=Manette Bridge (Kitsap County) |url=https://www.historylink.org/file/9477 |work=HistoryLink |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

[[Bremerton National Airport]] is located in southwestern Bremerton and is operated by the Port of Bremerton primarily for [[general aviation]] and [[corporate jet]]s.<ref name="Sun-Airport2024">{{cite news |last=Uyehara |first=Kai |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Port taking public feedback on expansion of service at Bremerton National Airport |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/10/31/commercial-passenger-flights-cargo-services-could-come-to-bremerton-airport/75965119007/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> It has a {{convert|6,000|ft|m|adj=mid}} runway that is capable of landing some [[jet airliners]], over 162 hangars, and an [[industrial park]] with warehouses.<ref name="Sun-Airport2021">{{cite news |last=Farley |first=Josh |date=January 28, 2021 |title=Bremerton airport among six being considered for new aviation hub |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/01/28/bremerton-airport-among-six-being-considered-new-aviation-hub/4281099001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The airport was built in 1936 for civilian use and was later used by the [[United States Navy]] for operations during [[World War II]] and most of the late 20th century.<ref name="Sun-Airport2019">{{cite news |last=Farley |first=Josh |date=November 16, 2019 |title=Puget Sound will soon need a new commercial airport. Could Bremerton fill the void? |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2019/11/16/puget-sound-need-second-airport-could-bremerton-it/2535476001/ |work=Kitsap Sun |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Colt Denfeld |first=Duane |date=August 21, 2012 |title=World War II: Civilian Airports Adapted for Military Use |url=https://www.historylink.org/file/10110 |work=HistoryLink |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref> The Port of Bremerton was deeded the airport in 1963 and has proposed an extension of the runway to accommodate regular [[commercial aviation|commercial service]].<ref name="Sun-Airport2019"/> Bremerton National was among a shortlist of candidates in the state government's 2021 study into alternative airports to relieve capacity issues at [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], the largest commercial airport in the region.<ref name="Sun-Airport2021"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=June 18, 2021 |title=Could Snohomish County's two largest airports be expanded? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/could-snohomish-countys-two-largest-airports-be-expanded/ |work=[[The Everett Herald]] |accessdate=August 19, 2025}}</ref>

==Notable people==
===Arts and entertainment===
* [[Dan Attoe]], painter and sculptor
* [[Jill Banner]], film actress
* [[Adelaide Hawley Cumming]], vaudeville performer and radio host
* [[Avram Davidson]], author and literary critic
* [[Howard Duff]], actor, radio voice of [[Sam Spade]]<ref>"Actor Howard Duff, Radio's Sam Spade, Dies at 72", ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', 10 July 1990</ref>
* [[Brent David Fraser]], actor
* [[Blue Scholars#Geologic|Geologic]], lead rapper for [[Blue Scholars]]
* [[Elizabeth George (Christian author)|Elizabeth George]], Christian author
* [[Ben Gibbard]], musician
* [[John Michael Greer]], [[druid]] and author
* [[Mike Herrera]], bass guitarist vocalist for band [[MxPx]]
* [[Steven Holl]], architect, born in Bremerton
* [[Quincy Jones]], musician, producer, and songwriter
* [[Douglas Kahn]], historian and theorist of media and the arts
* [[Buddy Knox]], singer and songwriter
* [[Glenn Jarstad]], mayor
* [[Jack Lenor Larsen]], textile designer, author, and collector
* [[Gary Miranda]], poet
* [[Pat O'Day]] (né Paul Berg), longtime [[KJR-AM|KJR]] radio personality
* [[Joe Pichler]], actor
* [[Dorothy Provine]], actress
* [[Sango (musician)|Sango]], music producer
* [[Tom Wisniewski]], guitarist for band [[MxPx]]
* [[Heather Young (actress)|Heather Young]], actress

===Athletics===
* [[Nathan Adrian]], swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist<ref>Riffkin, Courtney (August 30, 2016). [https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/olympics/olympic-swimmer-nathan-adrian-gets-a-heros-welcome-in-his-hometown-of-bremerton/ "Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian gets a hero's welcome in his hometown of Bremerton"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722174106/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/olympics/olympic-swimmer-nathan-adrian-gets-a-heros-welcome-in-his-hometown-of-bremerton/ |date=July 22, 2021 }}. ''[[The Seattle Times]]''. Retrieved July 22, 2021.</ref>
* [[Buddy Allin]], professional golfer who won five [[PGA Tour]] events in 1970s
* [[George Bayer]], professional golfer on PGA Tour and [[Senior PGA Tour]]
* [[Willie Bloomquist]], baseball player for [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] and Seattle Mariners
* [[Chuck Broyles]], head football coach at [[Pittsburg State University]]
* [[Larry Gunselman]], racing driver and owner of [[Max Q Motorsports]]
* [[Don Heinrich]], American football player, coach, and announcer
* [[Rondin Johnson]], former [[MLB]] second baseman for [[Kansas City Royals]]
* [[Dana Kirk (swimmer)|Dana Kirk]] and [[Tara Kirk]] first sisters to be members of U.S. Olympic swim team
* [[Mike Levenseller]], football player
* [[Benji Olson]], former offensive guard for NFL's [[Tennessee Titans]]
* [[Logan Owen]], professional racing cyclist
* [[Kevin Sargent (American football)|Kevin Sargent]], former player for NFL's [[Cincinnati Bengals]]
* [[Alex Smith]], former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]]<ref>[http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/jan/20/doug-smith-brought-olympic-to-rare-heights Doug Smith brought Olympic to rare heights & San Francisco QB Alex Smith was born in Bremerton when his father was coaching here - Kitsap Sun] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207174631/http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/jan/20/doug-smith-brought-olympic-to-rare-heights |date=2013-12-07 }}, by Terry Mosher. January 20, 2012.</ref>
* [[John Stroeder]], former professional basketball player
* [[Champ Summers]], former professional baseball player
* [[Ted Tappe]], former professional baseball player
* [[Nick Tucker]], racing driver
* [[Marvin Williams]], signed by [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]'s [[Atlanta Hawks]]
* [[Marc Wilson (American football)|Marc Wilson]], former [[quarterback]] for NFL teams
* [[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]], professional wrestler

===Government and politicians===
* [[Frank Chopp]], Washington State Speaker of the House, grew up in Bremerton
* [[Francis Cogswell]], U.S. Navy captain and [[Navy Cross (United States)|Navy Cross]] recipient
* [[Norman D. Dicks|Norm Dicks]], 18-term U.S. congressman
* [[Mike Enzi]], [[U.S. senator]] from [[Wyoming]], born in Bremerton
* [[Emily Randall]], U.S. congresswoman for [[Washington's 6th congressional district|Washington's 6th Congressional District]] (2025-present)

===Other===
* [[Augusta Cohen Coontz]], American First Lady of [[Guam]]
* [[Bill Gates Sr.]], father of the Microsoft multi-billionaire
* [[Margaret Grubb]], first wife of Scientology founder [[L. Ron Hubbard]]
* [[Mary Beardslee Hinds]], American First Lady of Guam.
* [[L. Ron Hubbard]], [[Scientology]] founder, attended Union High School

==Sister cities==
Bremerton has the following [[Town twinning|sister cities]]:

* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure]], [[Japan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/washington-sister-cities/|title=Washington Sister Cities|date=January 8, 2014|publisher=Lt. Governor of Washington|access-date=May 10, 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=November 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105144331/http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/International/Washington%20Organizations/Sisters/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Olongapo]], [[Philippines]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Newberry |first=Ron |date=January 30, 2015 |title=Oak Harbor aligns with new sister city |url=https://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/oak-harbor-aligns-with-new-sister-city/ |work=Whidbey News-Times |access-date=April 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121231244/https://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/oak-harbor-aligns-with-new-sister-city/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|United States}}
* [[Bay Vista, Washington]]
* [[USS Bremerton|USS ''Bremerton'']], 2 ships

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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{{wikivoyage|Bremerton}}
* [http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us City of Bremerton official website]
* [https://www.visitkitsap.com/ Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau]
* [http://www.bremertonchamber.org/ Bremerton Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://www.portofbremerton.org/ Port of Bremerton]

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|leader_name1 = Sarah Moore<ref>{{cite web|title=Deputy Mayor Sarah Moore|url=https://www.burienwa.gov/city_hall/city_council/sarah_moore|publisher=City of Burien, Washington|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref>
|leader_title2 = [[City manager]]
|leader_name2 = Adolfo Bailon<ref>{{cite web|title=City Manager|url=https://www.burienwa.gov/city_hall/departments/city_manager|publisher=City of Burien, Washington|access-date=March 20, 2022}}</ref>
|leader_title3 = [[Municipal council|City Council]]
|leader_name3 = Hugo Garcia Linda Akey Jimmy Matta Sarah Moore Alex Andrade
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date = February 28, 1993

|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024">{{cite web|title=2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 28.98
|area_land_km2 = 26.00
|area_water_km2 = 2.98
|area_total_sq_mi = 11.19
|area_land_sq_mi = 10.04
|area_water_sq_mi = 1.15

|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total = 52066
|population_est = 52046
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
|population_density_km2 = 1951.01
|population_density_sq_mi = 5053.07
|population_rank = US: 782nd WA: [[List of municipalities in Washington|25th]]
|population_metro =

|timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time|Pacific (PST)]]
|utc_offset = −8
|timezone_DST = PDT
|utc_offset_DST = −7
|elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft = 374
|coordinates = {{coord|47|28|50|N|122|20|34|W|region:US-WA_type:city|display=inline}}

|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
|postal_code = 98062, 98146, 98148, 98166, 98168
|area_code = [[Area code 206|206]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 53-08850
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 2409940<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2409940}}</ref>
|website = {{URL|https://www.burienwa.gov/|burienwa.gov}}
|footnotes =
}}

'''Burien''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|jʊər|i|ə|n}} {{respell|BURE|ee|ən}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevensauke.com/say/northwest.html|title=A Northwest Pronunciation Guide|website=www.stevensauke.com|access-date=May 7, 2018|archive-date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226133228/http://www.stevensauke.com/say/northwest.html%20|url-status=usurped}}</ref> is a suburban city in [[King County, Washington|King County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States, located south of [[Seattle]] on [[Puget Sound]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Burien_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5308850 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 6, 2023}}</ref> Burien's population was 52,066, which is a 56.3% increase since incorporation in 1993, making it the [[List of municipalities in Washington|25th most populous city in Washington]]. An annexation in 2010 increased the city's population significantly.

==History==
European settlement in the Burien area dates to 1864, when George Ouellet (1831–1899), a [[French-Canadian]] born in [[Sainte-Marie, Quebec|Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Quebec]], purchased his first of several land patents for homestead sites directly from a federal land office.<ref name=HHS>[http://www.highlinehistory.org/oral_histories/gottlieb_burian.html Highline Historical Society, ''Gottlieb Burian and His Family History: From Hussinetz, Silesia to Sunnydale, Washington''], downloaded July 29, 2012</ref> Ouellet had first arrived in the [[Washington Territory]] at [[Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, Washington|Port Madison]] on [[Bainbridge Island]], off the [[Kitsap Peninsula]], in 1858. Three years after purchasing his homestead in the Burien area, he married 14-year-old Elizabeth Cushner, who was born in the Washington Territory, and started a family. Several years later, the Ouellet family moved to the White River Valley, near [[Auburn, Washington|Auburn]].

A popular local tale recounts that an early settler named Mike Kelly gave the community its first name after he emerged from the trees and said, "This is truly a sunny dale." Today, a few long-time residents still refer to the Burien area as Sunnydale.

In 1884, [[Gottlieb Burian]] (1837–1902) and his wife Emma (Wurm) Burian (1840–1905), [[Germans|German]] immigrants from [[Hussinetz]], [[Lower Silesia]], who owned two taverns in downtown Seattle, arrived in Sunnydale.<ref name=HHS /> The tiny community was without improved roads or commercial buildings and was reached primarily by trails.<ref name=HHS /> Burian built a cabin on the southeast corner of Lake Burien and reportedly formed the community into a town bearing his name (misspelled over the years).<ref name=HHS /> A real estate office was built and soon attracted large numbers of new residents to Burien.<ref name=HHS />

In the early 1900s, visitors from Seattle came by the [[Washington State Ferries|Mosquito Fleet]] to [[Three Tree Point]], just west of town, to sunbathe and swim.

In 1915, the [[Highland Park and Lake Burien Railway|Lake Burien Railway]] was completed. It ran on what is today Ambaum Boulevard from Burien to [[White Center, Washington|White Center]] to Seattle. A small passenger train ran the tracks and was affectionately named by the residents the Toonerville Trolley.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

===Incorporation===
{{unreferenced section|date=November 2024}}
Several proposals to incorporate the greater Burien area, an unincorporated portion of King County, were attempted but failed. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, citizens felt they needed a more responsive government to help address the looming threat of the [[Port of Seattle]]'s airport runway expansion (known as the "Third Runway") at [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]] to the east, so an effort was again made to incorporate as a city. Citizens also felt that multi-family apartments and dwellings had proliferated out of control in Burien and other unincorporated areas of King County, and that they had no local voice in government, other than the King County Council, that would hear their concerns.

The city of Burien was incorporated on February 28, 1993, after voter approval.

===North Highline annexation===
[[Image:threetreepoint BurienWA.JPG|thumb|[[Three Tree Point]] in Burien at sunset]]
Late in 2004, the city assessed the possibility of annexing North Highline (which includes [[White Center, Washington|White Center]] and [[Riverton-Boulevard Park, Washington|Boulevard Park]]), "one of the largest urban unincorporated areas of King County," which would double the size of Burien. Many citizens spoke against the annexation and created picket signs and petitions to protest against it. Other citizens welcomed the expansion, as they felt parts of the so-called North Highline area should have been part of the original Burien incorporation, and the area in question is part of the larger Highline area. (The Highline area includes the cities of Burien, Seatac, Des Moines, Federal Way and an unincorporated area called North Highline.)

In May 2008, the Burien City Council proposed an annexation of the southern portion of North Highline, comprising 14,000 residents. In late summer of 2008, the city of Burien prepared to submit their annexation proposal to King County's Boundary Review Board. However, after the city of Seattle protested Burien's proposal, Burien opted to withdraw their annexation plan and resubmit it after new countywide planning policies went into effect.

In October 2008, the Burien City Council voted to resubmit their annexation plan to the county Boundary Review Board. However, the cities of Burien and Seattle, along with King County and other stakeholders, first participated and completed [[mediation]] to ensure the interests of all parties involved were met. Affected stakeholders would have agreed to a preliminary annexation framework that stipulated how annexation would play out between the cities of Burien and Seattle and with King County. However, the Seattle City Council voted against the agreement that February. It is not known if Seattle has any future plans for annexation of any part of the North Highline area.

On April 16, 2009, the Boundary Review Board of King County approved Burien's proposal for annexation of the southern portion of the North Highline area: parts of the [[Riverton-Boulevard Park, Washington|Riverton-Boulevard Park]] CDP.

In early May 2009, both King County and the city of Burien passed resolutions to place an annexation proposition on the August 18 primary ballot. The annexation area voted on consisted of southern North Highline and had an area of about {{convert|1600|acre|km2}} and approximately 14,000 citizens. The ballot issue was approved by a majority of southern North Highline residents, and on April 1, 2010, southern North Highline became part of Burien.<ref name="CoB annexation">{{cite web|title=North Highline Annexation|publisher=City of Burien|url=http://www.burienwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=321|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029031049/http://www.burienwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=321|archive-date=October 29, 2012}}</ref>

After the annexation vote, a special census was conducted, and it was determined that the newly annexed area had 14,292 residents. This resulted in a new population total of 52,066, making Burien the [[List of municipalities in Washington|25th]] largest city in Washington State.

The Boundary Review Board approved a second proposal for Burien to annex northern North Highline (also known as Area Y) in February 2012,<ref name="CoB annexation"/> but this was rejected by Area Y residents in November 2012.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/11/13/news/update-north-highline-voters-clearly-decline-buri |title=UPDATE: North Highline voters clearly decline Burien's annexation offer |first=Ty |last=Swenson |date=November 13, 2012 |newspaper=West Seattle Herald |access-date=August 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113214/http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/11/13/news/update-north-highline-voters-clearly-decline-buri |archive-date=August 26, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Downtown development===
[[Image:Olde Burien.jpg|upright|thumb|SW 152 Street in Olde Burien]]

In 2017, the Town Square development in downtown Burien was completed. It includes retail space, condominiums, rental apartments, a senior living center, and a King County Library branch with underground parking. City Hall is located on the top floor of the library building. Town Square Park is at the center of the square and features a spray park for children and a [[rain garden]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://burienwa.gov/facilities/facility/details/Town-Square-Park-20 |title=Town Square Park |access-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040558/https://burienwa.gov/facilities/facility/details/Town-Square-Park-20 |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Geography==
Burien is located in western King County and is bordered to the north by the city of [[Seattle]] and the unincorporated communities of [[White Center, Washington|White Center]] and [[Boulevard Park, Washington|Boulevard Park]], to the east by the cities of [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]] and [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]], to the south by the city of [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]], and to the west by [[Puget Sound]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/>

The city's western border consists of {{convert|5.5|mi}} of shoreline along Puget Sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b-townblog.com/2011/04/28/buriens-controversial-shoreline-program-moves-toward-ecology-approval/|title=Burien's Controversial Shoreline Program Moves Toward Ecology Approval - The B-Town (Burien) Blog|website=b-townblog.com|access-date=May 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004034639/http://b-townblog.com/2011/04/28/buriens-controversial-shoreline-program-moves-toward-ecology-approval/|archive-date=October 4, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Lake Burien]], a state-owned water body, is located within the city. It has been the subject of contentious debate due to it being surrounded by private property with no public access.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/lake-burien-the-public-lake-you-canrsquot-use/|title=Lake Burien: The Public Lake You Can't Use|date=February 17, 2013|access-date=May 7, 2018}}</ref>

"Olde Burien" is a name for the area surrounding SW 152nd Street on the west side of Ambaum Boulevard.

==Demographics==
[[File:Aerial view of Three Tree Point, Burien, and SeaTac.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of Burien, with Three Tree Point, [[Lake Burien]], and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]
{{US Census population
|1980= 23189
|1990= 25089
|2000= 31881
|2010= 33313
|2020= 52066
|estyear=2024
|estimate=52046
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

As of the 2022 [[American Community Survey]], there are 19,903 estimated households in Burien with an average of 2.56 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $84,583. Approximately 11.4% of the city's population lives at or below the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]]. Burien has an estimated 67.9% employment rate, with 29.9% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 83.8% holding a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Burien city, Washington|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/buriencitywashington/PST045223|access-date=November 3, 2024|website=www.census.gov|language=en}}</ref>

The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (68.3%), Spanish (16.0%), Indo-European (3.3%), Asian and Pacific Islander (9.1%), and Other (3.3%).

The median age in the city was 39.5 years.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Burien, Washington – racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
! Race / ethnicity (''NH = non-Hispanic'')
! Pop. 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Burien city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US5308850|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref>
! Pop. 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burien city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5308850&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref>
! {{partial|Pop. 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burien city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US5308850&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 3, 2024}}</ref>
! % 2000
! % 2010
! {{partial|% 2020}}
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
| 22,799
| 18,979
| style='background: #ffffe6; |23,341
| 71.51%
| 56.97%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |44.83%
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
| 1,587
| 1,845
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3,836
| 4.98%
| 5.54%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |7.37%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
| 364
| 291
| style='background: #ffffe6; |388
| 1.14%
| 0.87%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.75%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
| 2,219
| 3,275
| style='background: #ffffe6; |7,313
| 6.96%
| 9.83%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |14.05%
|-
| [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
| 353
| 585
| style='background: #ffffe6; |894
| 1.11%
| 1.76%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |1.72%
|-
| [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
| 52
| 88
| style='background: #ffffe6; |284
| 0.16%
| 0.26%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.55%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or multiracial]] (NH)
| 1,110
| 1,348
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3,254
| 3.48%
| 4.05%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |6.25%
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
| 3,397
| 6,902
| style='background: #ffffe6; |12,756
| 10.66%
| 20.72%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |24.50%
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''31,881'''
| '''33,313'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''52,066'''
| '''100.00%'''
| '''100.00%'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 52,066 people, 19,874 households, and 12,333 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Burien%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=November 3, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|5186.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 20,785 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2070.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 47.59% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.55% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 14.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.76% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 14.83% from some other races and 12.48% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 24.50% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Burien city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/burien-city-washington/160-5308850 |access-date=November 3, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.7% were under 5 years of age, and 15.3% were 65 and older.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 33,313 people, 13,253 households, and 8,013 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4489.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 14,322 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1930.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 63.51% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.88% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 9.92% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.77% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 11.49% from some other races and 5.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 20.72% of the population.

There were 13,253 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 31,881 people, 13,399 households, and 8,066 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|4287.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,898 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1868.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 75.74% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.16% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.40% from some other races and 4.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 10.66% of the population.

There were 13,399 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,577, and the median income for a family was $53,814. Males had a median income of $39,248 versus $29,694 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,737. About 6.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[Poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

===Crime===
{{Infobox UCR
|city_name= Burien
|year= 2023
|violent_crime= 266
|homicide= 6
|rape= 28
|robbery= 108
|aggravated_assault= 124
|property_crime= 2,103
|arson= 21
|burglary= 369
|larceny_theft= 930
|motor_vehicle_theft= 783
|source_url= https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend
|source_name= 2023 FBI UCR Data
|notes= 2023 population: 50,730
}}

According to the [[Uniform Crime Report]] statistics compiled by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) in 2023, there were 266 violent crimes and 2,103 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Of these, the violent crimes consisted of 6 murders, 28 forcible rapes, 108 robberies and 124 aggravated assaults, while 369 burglaries, 930 larceny-thefts, 783 motor vehicle thefts and 21 acts of arson defined the property offenses.

==Government and infrastructure==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; font-size:95%;"
|+ Presidential Elections Results<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/past-elections.aspx|title=Past elections - King County, Washington}}</ref>
|- bgcolor=lightgrey
! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third Parties]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|25.33% ''6,292''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''71.98%''' ''17,880''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.69% ''667''
|-
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.05% ''4,892''
| style="text-align:center; {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''67.14%''' ''13,657''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|8.81% ''1,791''
|-
|}

In the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 U.S. presidential election]], Burien cast 71.98% of its vote for [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Joe Biden]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uselectionatlas.org/|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|first=David|last=Leip|website=www.uselectionatlas.org}}</ref>

Burien is a Council-Manager government. There are seven elected councilmembers. A mayor<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.burienwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=75|title=Burien, WA - Official Website - City Council|website=www.burienwa.gov}}</ref> is chosen by the council from among the elected councilmembers. The [[City manager|City Manager]] is appointed by the council, and reports to the entire council.

Burien contracts with the [[King County Sheriff's Office]] for police services. Deputies assigned to Burien wear city uniforms and drive patrol cars marked with the city logo. According to the Chief of Police, there are currently 43 patrol officers, detectives, support personnel and a chief assigned full-time to the city.

==Education==
[[File:Burien Library.jpg|thumb|Old Burien Library]]

Burien is served by the [[Highline School District]]. High schools in Burien include [[Highline High School]], Big Picture, CHOICE Academy, and the Puget Sound Skills Center. There are also many different middle schools in Burien, with St.Francis being a notable private school.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSSC|url=http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=75|website=Highline School District|publisher=Highline Public Schools|access-date=August 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112816/http://www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=75|archive-date=September 3, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>[[John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Washington)|John F. Kennedy Catholic High School]] is located in Burien.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kennedyhs.org/|title=Home - Kennedy Catholic High School|website=www.kennedyhs.org|access-date=May 7, 2018}}</ref>

In 1997 the city was subject to international media attention when Shorewood Elementary School teacher [[Mary Kay Letourneau]] raped one of her sixth grade students and became pregnant with his child. She was initially sentenced to six months imprisonment for her crimes, but having resumed raping her victim upon her release she triggered a seven year and five month prison sentence.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/11-16/0002_letourneau_sentence_upsets_social.html |title=LeTourneau sentence upsets social workers |access-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-date=February 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201054122/https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/11-16/0002_letourneau_sentence_upsets_social.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1998/02-07/0001_letourneau_s_prison_term_seen_as_.html |title=LeTourneau's prison term seen as unavoidable |access-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116034424/https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1998/02-07/0001_letourneau_s_prison_term_seen_as_.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Media===
The city is served by the ''Highline Times'' (established 1945), a community weekly newspaper owned by Robinson Newspapers. It is a subscriber-based publication with limited free distribution.

[[King County Library System]] operates the Burien Library.<ref>"[http://www.kcls.org/burien/ Burien Library]." [[King County Library System]]. Retrieved on August 4, 2009.</ref> The current {{convert|32000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility opened on June 13, 2009.<ref>"[http://www.kcls.org/bond/burien/grand_opening.cfm New Burien Library Opens!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507041938/http://www.kcls.org/bond/burien/grand_opening.cfm |date=May 7, 2010 }}." [[King County Library System]]. Retrieved on August 4, 2009.</ref> The Boulevard Park Library is a smaller, community library (6,356 sq ft) in the Burien city limits. The 1971 facility is also operated by KCLS, with a history going back to 1937.<ref>"[https://www.kcls.org/usingthelibrary/locations/about.cfm?LocID=8 KCLS - Boulevard Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909111017/http://kcls.org/usingthelibrary/locations/about.cfm?LocID=8 |date=September 9, 2015 }}" [[King County Library System]]. Retrieved on September 15, 2015.</ref>

==Transportation==
[[File:Burien Transit Center.jpg|thumb|Burien Transit Center]]

[[King County Metro]] operates public transportation services out of Burien, including buses that connect the city to [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]], [[Downtown Seattle]], [[West Seattle]], [[Kent, Washington|Kent]], [[Auburn, Washington|Auburn]], [[Renton, Washington|Renton]], [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]], [[Des Moines, Washington|Des Moines]], and [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]]. The Burien Transit Center began construction in July 2008 and finished in June 2009.<ref>"[http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/BurienTransitCenter.aspx Burien Washington] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090624023607/http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/BurienTransitCenter.aspx |date=June 24, 2009 }}." King County, Washington. Retrieved on August 4, 2009.</ref>

The city lies at the junction of [[Washington State Route 509|State Route 509]] and [[Washington State Route 518|State Route 518]], immediately northwest of the airport. Several major arterial streets connect downtown Burien to areas to the north, including Ambaum Boulevard and [[Des Moines Memorial Drive]].

==Notable residents==
* [[Jerry Cantrell]], musician<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beale |first=Lauren Beale Lauren Beale is a former |last2=Times |first2=staff writer for the Los Angeles |date=2013-09-09 |title=Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains sells Studio City home |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-jerry-cantrell-20130909-story.html |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Sean Kinney]], musician<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Ken |title=SLIDESHOW: The story of a dream house named Forestledge |url=https://www.westsideseattle.com/highline-times/2012/08/28/slideshow-story-dream-house-named-forestledge |access-date=May 18, 2024 |work=Highline Times |publisher=WestsideSeattle |date=August 28, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Kristina McMorris]], author
* [[Ann Rule]], true-crime author<ref>{{Cite news |last=Grimes |first=William |date=2015-07-28 |title=Ann Rule, 83, Dies: Wrote About Ted Bundy (a Friend) and Other Killers |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/arts/ann-rule-best-selling-author-of-true-crime-books-dies-at-83.html |access-date=2025-06-26 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
* [[Anne Whitfield]], actress<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anne Whitfield, 'White Christmas' actress, dies at 85 |url=https://ew.com/anne-whitfield-dead-white-christmas-actress-85-8602890 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Seahurst Park]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.burienwa.gov/ City of Burien – official website]
* [https://highlinemuseum.org/ Highline Heritage Museum]
* [https://www.historylink.org/File/10396 Burien — Thumbnail History]

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Lakewood, Washington

2025-11-04T01:49:00Z

96.79.116.169: updated

{{short description|City in Washington, United States}}
{{about|the city in Pierce County, Washington|the smaller Snohomish County community|North Lakewood, Washington|the ghost town near Kalgoorlie in Australia|Lakewood, Western Australia}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]]

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|government_type = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]<ref>{{cite web|title=City Manager – John Caulfield|url=https://cityoflakewood.us/city-manager/|publisher=City of Lakewood|access-date=March 30, 2022}}</ref>
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Jason Whalen<ref name="Lakewood City Council">{{cite web|title=Lakewood City Council|url=https://cityoflakewood.us/city-council/|publisher=City of Lakewood|access-date=March 25, 2022}}</ref>
|leader_title1 = City Manager
|leader_name1 = John Caulfield
|leader_title2 = Deputy Mayor
|leader_name2 = Mary Moss<ref name="Lakewood City Council">{{cite web|title=Lakewood City Council|url=https://cityoflakewood.us/city-council/|publisher=City of Lakewood|access-date=March 25, 2022}}</ref>
|established_title = Settled
|established_date = 1833
|established_title1 = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date1 = February 28, 1996

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|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2022}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 48.93
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|area_water_sq_mi = 1.83
|area_water_percent = 9.39

|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 62709
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Census-Estimate2024">{{cite web |date=May 2025 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2024 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2024/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2024-ANNRNK.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=November 3, 2025}}</ref>
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|population_total = 63612
|population_density_km2 = 1416.0
|population_density_sq_mi = 3667.0
|population_rank = US: 632nd WA: [[List of municipalities in Washington|21st]]
|population_demonym = Lakewoodian<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2007/05/16/63399/lakewood-shouldnt-give-titus-will.html|title=Lakewood shouldn't give Titus-Will an inch on signs|last=Voepel|first=Dan|work=The News Tribune|date=May 16, 2007|access-date=April 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908004413/http://www.thenewstribune.com/2007/05/16/63399/lakewood-shouldnt-give-titus-will.html|archive-date=September 8, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

|timezone = [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific (PST)]]
|utc_offset = –8
|timezone_DST = PDT
|utc_offset_DST = –7
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|elevation_ft = 207
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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]s
|postal_code = 98439, 98498, 98499
|area_code = [[Area code 253|253]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
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|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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|blank2_name = [[Sales tax]]
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|website = {{URL|https://www.cityoflakewood.us/|cityoflakewood.us}}
|footnotes =
}}

'''Lakewood''' is a city in [[Pierce County, Washington]], United States. The population was 63,612 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Lakewood_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5338038 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 5, 2023}}</ref> It is the second-largest city in the county, behind [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], and is a suburban [[bedroom community]]. Lakewood is adjacent to the [[McChord AFB]] portion of [[Joint Base Lewis–McChord]], a major military installation for the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] and [[United States Air Force|U.S. Air Force]].

==History==

Lakewood was officially [[Municipal incorporation|incorporated]] as a city on February 28, 1996, on the same day as [[Edgewood, Washington|Edgewood]]. It immediately became the second largest city in Pierce County and among the largest in the state.<ref>{{cite news |last=Eckart |first=Kim |date=February 29, 1996 |title=A city is born to the Lakewood family |page=B1 |work=[[The News Tribune]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-a-city-is-born-to-the-l/147404579/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref> Three previous attempts to incorporate as a city had been rejected by voters in 1971, 1990, and 1994 before it was approved by a 20-point margin on March 14, 1995, within a smaller area.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gonzalez |first=Victor M. |date=January 13, 1995 |title=Lakewood cityhood backers try again with smaller area |pages=B1–B2 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-lakewood-cityhood-backe/147404970/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Eckart |first=Kim |date=February 28, 1996 |title=That's City of Lakewood |page=A1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-thats-city-of-lakewood/147404710/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref> Historical names include Tacoma/Lakewood Center and Lakes District<ref>{{cite web |title=Core City: Lakewood |page=37 |url=https://www.psrc.org/media/3764 |work=2013 Regional Centers Monitoring Report |publisher=[[Puget Sound Regional Council]] |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref> (this name was used by the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census]] in the 1970 and 1980 Census). Lakewood is home to the Clover Park School District, the Lakewood Water District, [[Fort Steilacoom Park]] and [[Western State Hospital (Washington)|Western State Hospital]], a regional state [[psychiatric hospital]].<ref>[http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/mentalhealth/wshfaqs.shtml Answers to Questions Frequently Asked Western State Hospital] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621112107/http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/Mentalhealth/wshfaqs.shtml |date=June 21, 2007}}</ref> [[Thornewood Castle]] was built in the vicinity of Tacoma in the area that is now Lakewood.

A [[North Lakewood, Washington|small community]] near [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]] in [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]] with the name Lakewood had used the name for their [[post office]] since 1909, which led to confusion between the two areas. The [[United States Postal Service]] suggested that the new city be renamed due to frequent mixups in mail delivery that required the two post offices to forward deliveries with a one-day delay.<ref>{{cite news |last=Eckart |first=Kim |date=November 7, 1996 |title=Confusion reigns with 2 Lakewoods |page=A1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-confusion-reigns-with-2/98622729/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Reardon |first=Kate |date=November 18, 1996 |title=To Lakewood, or Lakewood? |page=A1 |work=[[The Everett Herald]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-to-lakewood-or-lakewoo/147403918/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref> The Snohomish County post office was renamed to North Lakewood in 1998 by the Postal Service due to the other community's unincorporated status.<ref>{{cite news |last=Card |first=Skip |date=November 15, 1998 |title=What's in a name? For City of Lakewood, it's mail |page=B1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-whats-in-a-name-for-c/147404251/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref>

In 1997, the [[Seafirst Bank robbery]] happened in Lakewood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-09 |title=The biggest armed bank robbery in American history began shortly after closing |url=https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/the-biggest-armed-bank-robbery-in-american-history-began-shortly-after-closing/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Seattle Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>

On November 29, 2009, four Lakewood Police Department officers were [[2009 Lakewood shooting|shot and killed]] at a coffee shop in [[Parkland, Washington|Parkland]] by ex-convict Maurice Clemmons. All four officers had served with the department since its inception in 2004 and died at the scene; two baristas and several customers in the shop were not injured.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carter |first1=Mike |last2=Clarridge |first2=Christine |date=November 29, 2019 |title=A day that 'hurt your heart': 10 years ago, 4 Lakewood police officers were shot down |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/a-day-that-hurt-your-heart-10-years-ago-4-lakewood-police-officers-were-shot-down/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref><ref name="HL-Clemmons">{{cite web |last=Kershner |first=Jim |date=December 28, 2010 |title=Maurice Clemmons kills four Lakewood police officers in a coffeeshop near Tacoma on November 29, 2009. |url=https://historylink.org/File/9677 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |accessdate=May 14, 2024}}</ref> Clemmons was shot and killed by a Seattle police officer two days later.<ref name="SeaTimes01Dec">{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010393433_webarrest01m.html |title=Lakewood police shooting suspect killed by Seattle police officer in South Seattle early this morning |last=Sullivan |first=Jennifer |author2=Mark Rahner |author3=Jack Broom |date=December 1, 2009 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091204124651/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010393433_webarrest01m.html |archive-date= December 4, 2009 }}</ref> The shooting is believed to be the most deadly attack on law enforcement in the state of Washington, and among the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in the United States.<ref name='seattletimes11292'>{{cite news|title=4 Lakewood officers slain; hunt is on for gunman |date=November 29, 2009|newspaper=[[The Seattle Times]]|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010382767_webfourdead29m.html|access-date=November 29, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202064239/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010382767_webfourdead29m.html|archive-date=December 2, 2009}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|18.95|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|17.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.78|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

There are several lakes within the city limits. The largest is [[American Lake]], at {{convert|1,091|acre|ha}} with an average depth of {{convert|53|ft|m}}, followed by [[Lake Steilacoom]], [[Gravelly Lake]], Lake Louise, and [[Waughop Lake]].<ref name="CompPlan-Energy"/> The Waughop Lake is incorporated into the aforementioned Fort Steilacoom Park.<ref>{{cite map |date=December 22, 2023 |title=Streets, City of Lakewood & Surrounding Area |url=https://city-of-lakewood-gis-cityoflakewood.hub.arcgis.com/documents/21ebd4275f274ee18a7e3f8e07511425/about |publisher=City of Lakewood |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> A number of small creeks flow through Lakewood, some of which drain into nearby Puget Sound. The largest of these, [[Chambers Creek (Washington)|Chambers Creek]], flows from [[Lake Steilacoom]] to Chambers Bay between nearby [[University Place, Washington|University Place]] and [[Steilacoom, Washington|Steilacoom]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1970= 48195
|1980= 54533
|1990= 58412
|2000= 58211
|2010= 58163
|2020= 63612
|estyear=2024
|estimate=62709
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=November 25, 2021}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

Lakewood also boasts one of the few true International Districts in the South Sound along South Tacoma Way and Pacific Highway, with Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Latino and other influences (the population of Lakewood's [[Tillicum, Lakewood|Tillicum]] neighborhood is nearly half non-English speaking<ref>[http://www.tillicumcommunitycenter.com/ 2008 needs assessment report], Tillicum Community Center, accessed June 17, 2020</ref>).

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 58,163 people, 24,069 households, and 14,412 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3387.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 26,548 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1546.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 59.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 11.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 9.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.6% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 8.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 15.3% of the population.

There were 24,069 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 58,211 people, 23,792 households, and 15,084 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,401.3 people per square mile (1,313.6/km2). There were 25,396 housing units at an average density of 1,483.9 per square mile (573.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 64.82% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 8.95% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.84% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.55% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.04% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.49% of the population.

There were 23,792 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

The population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,422, and the median income for a family was $42,551. Males had a median income of $31,434 versus $26,653 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,569. About 12.5% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==

{{as of|2023}}, Lakewood has a total of 30,662 full-time jobs, of which over 9,000 are in the healthcare sector. The largest employer is St. Clare Hospital, with 598 employees, followed by Aero Precision and the Korean Women's Association.<ref name="FactSheet-2023">{{cite web |date=September 2023 |title=Lakewood, WA Fact Sheet |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lakewood_Fact_Sheet_september2023.pdf |publisher=City of Lakewood |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> The city's economy is highly dependent{{cn|date=March 2025}} on its proximity to [[Joint Base Lewis-McChord]], a major military installation with 55,000 total employees.<ref name="FactSheet-2023"/> The city had $1.65 billion in taxable retail sales in 2022.<ref name="FactSheet-2023"/>

==Arts and culture==

Local sites include:<ref name="FactSheet-2023"/>
* [[Fort Steilacoom]], a historic army fort.
* [[Lakewold Gardens]], an estate garden.
* [[Lakewood Towne Center]], a shopping center.
* [[Lakewood Playhouse]], a theater founded in 1938.
* [[Thornewood]], a historic estate.

===Library===

Lakewood is served by the [[Pierce County Library System]], which has operated a [[public library]] in the area since it was annexed in 1996.<ref>{{cite web |title=Library History |url=https://mypcls.org/about-us/library-history/ |publisher=[[Pierce County Library System]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> An earlier library had been established in the community in February 1947 at a hobby shop in the Clover Park Shopping Center.<ref name="TNT-Library1963">{{cite news |last=Felker |first=Helen |date=August 4, 1963 |title=Lakes Residents Express Pride In New Tenzler Branch Library |page=D11 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-lakes-residents-express/167844821/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref name="Gazette-Library">{{Cite news |last=Covert |first=Nancy |date=2013 |title=Lakewood Library Celebrates Half a Century |pages=1–3 |url=https://www.lakewoodhistorical.org/media/dynamic/docs/Summer_2013.pdf |work=Prairie Gazette |publisher=Lakewood Historical Society |access-date=March 12, 2025}}</ref> It moved between various buildings, including the basement of a local school, while funds were collected by the Friends of the Lakes District Library for a permanent building.<ref name="Gazette-Library"/> The Flora B. Tenzler Memorial Library opened on August 1, 1963, with donations from the Tenzler Foundation to cover the cost of construction and furnishings.<ref name="TNT-Library1963"/>

The Tenzler Library was expanded in 1974 with additional funds from the foundation and renamed to the Lakewood Library in 1982.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lakewood Pierce County Library Timeline |url=https://mypcls.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lakewood-library-building.pdf |publisher=Pierce County Library System |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> The Pierce County Library System closed the branch in June 2022 after several building inspections had found substantial roof damage that would cost an estimated $22 million to repair. The Lakewood location had been one of the most-used in Pierce County prior to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Peterson |first=Josephine |date=May 11, 2022 |title=Well-used Pierce County library to close due to leaky roof. Where will it relocate? |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article261322032.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> An interim Lakewood location opened in September 2024 after two years of lease negotiations; it cost $9.5 million to construct and includes {{convert|75,000|sqft|sqm}} of interior space. A permanent replacement is planned to be rebuilt on the same site as the original Lakewood Library at an unspecified date.<ref>{{cite news |last=Most |first=Becca |date=September 13, 2024 |title=After more than two years and $9.5 million, new Pierce County library opens this week |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article292069825.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

==Education==
The [[Clover Park School District]], which includes most of the city,<ref name=PierceCountyschools>{{cite map|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53053_pierce/DC20SD_C53053.pdf|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Pierce County, WA|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2022|page=2 (PDF p. 3/4)}}</ref> operates all public schools within Lakewood. Private schools include St Frances Cabrini School, St Mary's Christian School, and Lakewood Lutheran School.<ref name="FactSheet-2023"/>

Lakewood is also home to [[Pierce College (Washington)|Pierce College]]'s Fort Steilacoom branch campus and [[Clover Park Technical College]].<ref name="FactSheet-2023"/>

Portions of Lakewood are in the [[Steilacoom Historical School District]] and [[Tacoma Public Schools]].<ref name=PierceCountyschools/>

==Media==
Lakewood's news is primarily covered by ''[[The News Tribune]]'' (Tacoma), and sometimes by the [[media in Seattle]]. Earlier weekly newspapers for the community were the ''Lakewood Log'' (circa 1930s), ''Suburban Times'' (1960s–1982), ''Lakewood Press'' (1980s), and ''Lakewood Journal'' (1990s).

[[KLAY|KLAY-AM]] radio provides Lakewood-specific talk radio. [[KVTI-FM]], known as "I-91 FM", broadcast top 40 music from its Lakewood studio at [[Clover Park Technical College]] until 2010, when the college transferred management of the station to Washington State University's Northwest Public Radio who discontinued the locally produced programming in favor of a network feed from the University's Pullman campus. The Clover Park School District operated [[KCPQ]] (thus the call letters) until 1980, when the district sold the station to Kelly Broadcasting.

Lakewood receives Seattle area television and radio stations.

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===

The western terminus of [[Washington State Route 512|State Route 512]] is in Lakewood, at its intersection with [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]].<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=Puget Sound |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> A highway across Joint Base Lewis–McChord, to be part of [[Washington State Route 704|State Route 704]], was planned in the 2000s to connect with Interstate 5 in Lakewood. It was postponed and later cancelled due to high costs and issues in environmental review.<ref>{{cite news |last=Peterson |first=Josephine |date=May 25, 2022 |title=Once considered Pierce County's 'missing link,' Cross-Base Highway largely dead |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article261523227.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SR 704 – Cross-Base Highway Project |url=https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3068/SR-704---Cross-Base-Highway-Project |publisher=Pierce County |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

Lakewood is served by [[Pierce Transit]], a public transit operator that serves the county and is headquartered in the city.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 1, 2011 |title=Pierce Transit on schedule after explosion at maintenance facility |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pierce-transit-on-schedule-after-explosion-at-maintenance-facility/281-331877957 |publisher=KING 5 News |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> [[Lakewood station]] is served by Pierce Transit and [[Sound Transit Express]] buses as well as the [[Sounder commuter rail]] system. It opened in 2012 as the southern terminus of the Sounder [[S Line (Sound Transit)|S Line]], which runs north through Tacoma and the [[Green River Valley]] to [[Seattle]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Doughton |first=Sandi |authorlink=Sandi Doughton |date=October 7, 2012 |title=Lakewood area celebrates arrival of Sounder service |page=B2 |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019363197_sounder07m.html |work=The Seattle Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520121715/http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019363197_sounder07m.html |archive-date=May 20, 2013 |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

===Police===
The City of Lakewood contracted with the [[Pierce County Sheriff's Office]] for police services between 1996 and 2004. Independent police and patrol operations under the Lakewood Police Department began on November 1, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lakewood Police Department |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/police-homepage/ |website=City of Lakewood |publisher=Lakewood, Washington |access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref>

===Firefighters===
Lakewood is served by West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPFR). WPFR was formed by merging Lakewood Fire District 2 into University Place Fire District 3 in 2011. WPFR has 6 stations with 5 located in Lakewood and 1 located in University Place. WPFR also serves the Town of Steilacoom through a contract for services, however, service is provided to the Town via the stations located in Lakewood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Pierce Fire & Rescue has six stations serving Lakewood and University Place |url=https://www.westpierce.org/locations/ |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=West Pierce Fire & Rescue |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Utilities===

Electricity service within the city is provided by three entities. The east side of Lakewood is served by Lakeview Light and Power, a nonprofit cooperative that primarily uses [[hydroelectricity]] from the federal [[Bonneville Power Administration]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 2018 |title=Washington State Electric Utility Resource Planning, 2018 Report |page=83 |url=https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Commerce-Electric-Utility-Resource-Planning.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Commerce]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> [[Tacoma Power]], a [[public utility]] based in Tacoma with its own hydroelectric facilities, serves the north side of the city. [[Puget Sound Energy]], a private company that uses a mix of [[natural gas]], coal, wind, and hydroelectricity, serves the western side of the city and is the sole provider in Lakewood of natural gas for heating.<ref name="CompPlan-Energy">{{cite web |date=July 2021 |title=Energy & Climate Change Chapter |pages=134–138 |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/070621-Energy-and-Climate-Change-Chapter.pdf |work=2021 Comprehensive Plan Update |publisher=City of Lakewood Community & Economic Development Department |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref name="CompPlan-Utilities">{{cite web |date=September 16, 2024 |title=Lakewood Comprehensive Plan |page=14{{hyphen}}2 |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/091724-CompPlan-v.5.0-CLEAN-adopted-by-CC.pdf |publisher=City of Lakewood |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> The Lakewood Water District provides [[tap water]] to 17,680 connected customers in the city and surrounding areas, as well as neighboring Steilacoom. The independent water district has 31 [[groundwater]] wells and a capacity of {{convert|27|e6USgal}}.<ref name="CompPlan-Utilities"/> Lakewood's [[sanitary sewer]] and [[waste treatment]] system is maintained by Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, while the city government controls and treats [[stormwater]].<ref name="CompPlan-Utilities"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Stormwater and Lake Management |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/stormwater-and-lake-management/ |publisher=City of Lakewood |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

===Health care===

Lakewood is the home of [[St. Clare Hospital]], a [[general hospital]] that includes a Level IV [[trauma center]] and other services.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 2024 |title=WA Department of Health Trauma Designated Services |url=https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/530101.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Health]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> It originally opened in 1961 as Lakewood General Hospital and was gradually expanded to a 105-bed facility within the following 25 years.<ref>{{cite news |last=Workman |first=Dave |date=July 24, 1984 |title=Lakewood General to seek approval for new hospital |page=B1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-lakewood-general-to-see/167865481/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=October 26, 1984 |title=Hearing on hospital expansion plan Nov. 8 |page=B1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-hearing-on-hospital-exp/167865522/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> A new, eight-story hospital building with 86 private beds opened in September 1989 at a cost of $18 million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lue |first=Chin |date=September 13, 1989 |title=Lakewood Hospital moves to new building, location |page=E2 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-lakewood-hospital-moves/167865556/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> Lakewood General was acquired by non-profit Catholic healthcare system [[CHI Franciscan|Franciscan Health Services]] in July 1990 and renamed to St. Clare Hospital.<ref>{{cite news |last=McClain |first=Rhonda |date=February 20, 1991 |title=St. Clare purchaser gets better financing |page=E1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-st-clare-purchaser-get/167865686/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

The federal government's [[Veterans Health Administration]] operates the VA American Lake Medical Center, which serves as an auxiliary facility for the [[VA Puget Sound Medical Center]] in Seattle.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ashton |first=Adam |date=February 8, 2015 |title=VA hospital in Lakewood targeted for construction money |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/military/article26252725.html |work=The News Tribune |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> It originally opened in 1924 as a veteran's hospital on a portion of Fort Lewis.<ref>{{cite web |title=VA Puget Sound health care: History |url=https://www.va.gov/puget-sound-health-care/about-us/history/ |publisher=[[U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> The U.S. military also operates [[Madigan Army Medical Center]] on Joint Base Lewis–McChord, one of the largest [[military hospital]]s in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 1, 2014 |title=Comparing Military Hospitals |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/09/01/us/comparing-military-hospitals.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About Us: Madigan Army Medical Center |url=https://madigan.tricare.mil/About-Us |publisher=[[Defense Health Agency]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref> The Washington state government operates [[Western State Hospital (Washington)|Western State Hospital]], a psychiatric hospital with 745 beds on the site of Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pian Chan |first=Sharon |date=October 5, 2009 |title=Western State Hospital cemetery’s unmarked graves are named |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/western-state-hospital-cemeterys-unmarked-graves-are-named/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ramakrishnan |first=Jayati |date=October 17, 2024 |title=New Western State Hospital building under construction, will add 350 beds |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/new-western-state-hospital-building-under-construction-will-add-350-beds/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Zach Banner]], professional American football player<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mellor |first=Cam |date=2020-03-19 |title=Trojan Pros: Zach Banner signs a one-year deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://www.conquestchronicles.com/2020/3/19/21185826/nfl-free-agency-zach-banner-pittsburgh-steelers |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=Conquest Chronicles |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Llewellyn Chilson]], U.S. Army soldier<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lakewood’s Mountain View Memorial Park marks centennial of its storied history |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article36586095.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104181704/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article36586095.html |archive-date=2016-01-04 |access-date=2025-06-24 |work=thenewstribune |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Emeka Egbuka]], Ohio State wide receiver
* [[Edgar N. Eisenhower]], attorney and brother of U.S. president [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-10-21 |title=Prominent Brothers with Local Ties Leave Their Mark |url=https://patch.com/washington/lakewood-jblm/brothers-with-local-ties-left-their-marks-on-area-and-the-world |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=Lakewood-JBLM, WA Patch |language=en}}</ref>
* [[William Hardin Harrison]], U.S. Army General and first mayor of Lakewood<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-10-21 |title=Prominent Brothers with Local Ties Leave Their Mark |url=https://patch.com/washington/lakewood-jblm/brothers-with-local-ties-left-their-marks-on-area-and-the-world |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=Lakewood-JBLM, WA Patch |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Adre-Anna Jackson]], unsolved death<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-06 |title=Can AG’s office solve the case of Lakewood girl found dead nearly 20 years ago? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/ag-office-solve-case-lakewood-120000819.html |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Jermaine Kearse]], professional American football player<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lakewood’s ex-Seahawks clutch receiver Jermaine Kearse retires from a self-made NFL career |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article246095275.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130170404/https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article246095275.html |archive-date=2024-11-30 |access-date=2025-06-24 |work=Tacoma News Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Craig Lancaster]], novelist
* [[James S. Russell]], U.S. Navy Admiral<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-01-28 |title=Russell Family Code of Service Continues |url=https://patch.com/washington/lakewood-jblm/russell-family-code-of-service-continues |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=Lakewood-JBLM, WA Patch |language=en}}</ref>

==Sister cities==

* [[Bauang]], [[La Union]], Philippines<ref name="SisterCities">{{cite web |title=Washington's Sister Cities Relationships |url=https://www.ltgov.wa.gov/washington-sister-cities |publisher=[[Lieutenant Governor of Washington|Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Washington]] |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Danzhou]], China (friendship city)<ref name="SisterCities"/>
* [[Gimhae]], South Korea (since 2022; upgraded from friendship city)<ref>{{cite press release |date=December 8, 2022 |title=Lakewood, Gimhae City, South Korea establish 'Sister City' partnership |url=https://cityoflakewood.us/lakewood-gimhae-city-south-korea-establish-sister-city-partnership/ |publisher=City of Lakewood |accessdate=March 12, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Okinawa (city)|Okinawa]], Japan<ref name="SisterCities"/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Lakewood, Washington}}
* [https://www.cityoflakewood.us/ City of Lakewood official site]

{{Pierce County, Washington}}
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Marysville, Washington

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|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
|leader_title = Mayor
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 76209
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
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|population_total = 70714
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|population_density_km2 = 1307.85
|population_rank = US: 498th
|timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time Zone|PST]]
| utc_offset = −8
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'''Marysville''' is a city in [[Snohomish County, Washington]], United States, part of the [[Seattle metropolitan area]]. The city is located {{convert|35|mi|km}} north of [[Seattle]], adjacent to [[Everett, Washington|Everett]] on the north side of the [[Snohomish River]] [[delta (river)|delta]]. It is the second-largest city in Snohomish County after Everett, with a population of 70,714 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]]. {{as of|2015}}, Marysville was also the fastest-growing city in Washington state, growing at an annual rate of 2.5 percent.

Marysville was established in 1872 as a [[trading post]] by James P. Comeford, but was not populated by other settlers until 1883. After the town was [[plat]]ted in 1885, a period of growth brought new buildings and industries to Marysville. In 1891, Marysville was [[municipal incorporation|incorporated]] and welcomed the completed [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]]. Historically, the area has subsisted on lumber and agrarian products; the growth of [[strawberry]] fields in Marysville led to the city being nicknamed the "Strawberry City" in the 1920s.

The city experienced its first wave of [[suburbanization]] in the 1970s and 1980s, resulting in the development of new housing and commercial areas. Between 1980 and 2000, the population of Marysville increased fivefold. In the early 2000s, annexations of unincorporated areas to the north and east expanded the city to over {{convert|20|sqmi|sqkm}} and brought the population over 60,000.

Marysville is oriented north–south along [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]], bordering the [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]] to the west, and [[Washington State Route 9|State Route 9]] to the east. [[Mount Pilchuck]], whose {{convert|5300|ft|m|adj=mid|-high}} peak can be seen from various points in the city, appears in the city's flag and seal.

==History==
===Foundation and early history===
[[File:Marysville Hotel and Marysville Cooperative Association, 1912.jpg|thumb|left|Front Street in Marysville, pictured in 1912]]

Marysville was established in 1872 by government-appointed [[Indian agent]] James P. Comeford, an Irish immigrant who had served in the [[U.S. Civil War|Civil War]], and his wife Maria as a [[trading post]] on the [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]]. The reservation, located to the west of modern-day Marysville, was established by the [[Point Elliot Treaty]] of 1855, signed by local Native American tribes and territorial governor [[Isaac Stevens]] at modern-day [[Mukilteo, Washington|Mukilteo]]. The treaty's signing opened most of [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]] to American settlement and commercial activities, including logging, fishing and trapping.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=July 26, 2007 |title=Marysville — Thumbnail History |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8227 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="IllustHistory">{{cite book |editor1-last=Hastie |editor1-first=Thomas P. |editor2-last=Batey |editor2-first=David |editor3-last=Sisson |editor3-first=E.A. |editor4-last=Graham |editor4-first=Albert L. |title=An Illustrated History of Skagit and Snohomish Counties |pages=[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00inte/page/345 345]–349 |chapter=Chapter VI: Cities and Towns |publisher=Interstate Publishing Company |location=Chicago |year=1906 |lccn=06030900 |oclc=11299996 |url=https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00inte |via=[[The Internet Archive]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The modern name for Marysville in the indigenous [[Lushootseed]] language, spoken by the [[Coast Salish]] peoples, is {{lang|lut|sɬəp̓qs}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=sdaʔdaʔ gʷəɬ dibəɬ dxʷləšucid ʔaciɬtalbixʷ |trans-title=Puget Sound Geographical names |url=https://tulaliplushootseed.com/places/ |publisher=Tulalip Tribes of Washington |accessdate=September 22, 2025}}</ref>

Timber harvesting was the largest active industry in the area during the 1860s and 1870s, with cleared hillsides in modern-day Marysville later replaced by dairy farms. The Comefords' trading post accepted business from the reservation and logging camps that were established near the mouth of the [[Snohomish River]]. In 1874, Comeford acquired three timber claims from local loggers for $450, totaling {{convert|1280|acre|km2}}, and cleared the land in preparation for settlement. Comeford and his wife moved to the present site of Marysville in 1877, building a new store and [[wharf]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/> Although Marysville remained a one-man town until 1883, a [[post office]] and [[school district]] were both established by 1879 using the names and signatures of Native American neighbors of Comeford's, who were given [[Anglicisation of names|"Boston" names]] for the petition. Comeford completed construction of a two-story hotel in 1883 to welcome new settlers from outside the region.<ref name="HistoryLink-Comeford">{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=October 5, 2007 |title=Comeford, James Purcell (1833–1909) |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8309 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last=Comeford |first=T. F. |editor-last=Wilhelm |editor-first=Honor L. |date=November 1908 |title=Marysville, Washington |journal=The Coast |publisher=The Coast Publishing Company |location=Seattle |volume=XVI |issue=5 |pages=329–332 |oclc=81457448 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0LARAAAAYAAJ |via=Google Books |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=Herbert |last2=Kaylor |first2=Floyd C. |year=1917 |title=Washington, West of the Cascades: Historical and Descriptive |page=[https://archive.org/details/washingtonwestc00kaylgoog/page/n577 395] |publisher=[[S. J. Clarke Publishing Company]] |location=Chicago |oclc=10086413 |url=https://archive.org/details/washingtonwestc00kaylgoog |via=Internet Archive |access-date=April 10, 2017}}</ref>

The origin of the settlement's name, Marysville, remains disputed.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Banel |first=Feliks |date=September 6, 2019 |title=All Over The Map: Marysville named for a cannibal? |url=https://mynorthwest.com/1502569/marysville-cannibal-name/ |publisher=[[KIRO-FM|KIRO Radio]] |access-date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> According to the Marysville Historical Society, it was to be named Mariasville for Maria Comeford, but was changed to Marysville after the postal department identified a similarly named town in Idaho.<ref>{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Steve |date=May 22, 2018 |title=Museum turns 1, exhibits much older than that |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/life/museum-turns-1-exhibits-much-older-than-that/ |work=[[Marysville Globe]] |access-date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> Among the first residents to arrive in the area in the 1880s were James Johnson and Thomas Lloyd, who allegedly suggested that the town be named for their previous home of [[Marysville, California]].<ref name="IllustHistory"/><ref>{{cite book |last=Meany |first=Edmond S. |author-link=Edmond S. Meany |year=1923 |title=Origin of Washington Geographic Names |page=160 |publisher=[[University of Washington Press]] |oclc=1963675 |url=http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/9548/Ori_Of_Was_Geo_Nam.pdf |via=[[Oregon State University|Oregon State University Libraries]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> Comeford sold his store and wharf to settlers Mark Swinnerton and Henry B. Myers in 1884, and moved north to the Kellogg Marsh (now part of Marysville) to farm {{convert|540|acre}} of land he purchased.<ref name="HistoryLink-Comeford"/>

Marysville was formally [[plat]]ted on February 25, 1885, filed by the town physician J. D. Morris and dedicated by the Comefords.<ref name="HistoryLink-Comeford"/> More settlers began to arrive after the completion of the town's first [[sawmill]] in 1887, joined by three others by the end of the decade.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> Marysville was officially [[municipal incorporation|incorporated]] as a [[City government in Washington (state)|fourth-class]] city on March 20, 1891, with a population of approximately 400 residents and Mark Swinnerton serving as the city's first mayor.<ref name="IllustHistory"/> The [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]] also completed construction of its tracks through Marysville in 1891, building a [[drawbridge]] over Ebey Slough and serving the city's sawmills.<ref>{{cite book |last=Semple |first=Eugene |author-link=Eugene Semple |date=October 10, 1891 |title=First Report of the Harbor Line Commission of the State of Washington |page=115 |chapter=Appendix |publisher=O. C. White, State Printer |location=Olympia, Washington |oclc=41141497 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m48LAQAAIAAJ |via=[[Google Books]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> A newspaper named the ''[[Marysville Globe]]'' was established by Thomas P. Hopp in 1892 and continues to be published in the city.<ref name="HistoryLink"/>

===Early 20th century===

By the turn of the century, the city's population had grown to 728, and social organizations began to establish themselves in Marysville, including a lodge of the [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows]] and a Crystal Lodge of the [[Freemasonry|Free and Accepted Masons]]. The first [[city hall]] was opened in late 1901, at a cost of $2,000;<ref>{{cite news |date=October 19, 1901 |title=Washington's Prosperity: Marysville |page=27 |work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref> the building also housed the city's fire department, and later the first public library in 1907. Electrical and water supply systems were both inaugurated in 1906, alongside the construction of a [[High school (North America)|high school]] building.<ref name="HistoryLink"/>

The timber industry in Marysville peaked in 1910, at which point the city's population reached 1,239, with 10 sawmills producing lumber on the shores of Ebey Slough. Agriculture began to grow in Marysville, with its fertile land suited for the growing of [[strawberry|strawberries]] in particular. By 1920, the city had more than {{convert|2,000|acre}} of strawberry fields, leading to the coining of the city's nickname of "Strawberry City" and the establishment of the annual Strawberry Festival in 1932.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |date=June 14, 1939 |title=Strawberries take spotlight in Marysville |page=11 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

An automobile bridge across Ebey Slough and the Snohomish River estuary to Everett was completed in 1927, with funding from the state department of highways to complete the [[Pacific Highway (U.S.)|Pacific Highway]] (later part of [[U.S. Route 99]], and present-day [[Washington State Route 529|State Route 529]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldbick |first=John |date=March 23, 2012 |title=Ebey Slough Bridge (1925–2012) |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/10023 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Coe |first=Ellis |date=August 21, 1927 |title=Two cities join in celebrating highway cut-off |page=D1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city remained relatively unchanged through the [[Great Depression]], with the diversity of industries credited for Marysville avoiding the worst of economic hardship experienced by other nearby communities.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> During [[World War II]], an [[Ammunition dump|ammunition depot]] was built on the Tulalip Reservation near present-day [[Quil Ceda Village|Quil Ceda]], later being re-used as a [[Boeing]] test site after the aerospace company expanded in Everett.<ref name="CompPlan">{{cite report |author=Marysville Community Development Department |date=April 2005 |title=City of Marysville Comprehensive Plan |chapter=Chapter II. Vision – Marysville: Past, Present and Future |chapter-url=http://files.marysvillewa.gov/City_of_Marysville_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 24, 2016}}</ref>

===Late 20th century===

Marysville began to grow into a [[bedroom community]] of Seattle and Everett in the late 1950s, spurred by the completion of [[Interstate 5 (Washington)|Interstate 5]] in stages from 1954 to 1969.<ref>{{cite news |last=Patty |first=Stanton |date=October 31, 1954 |title=Highway section opens |page=22 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=April 10, 2010 |title=Interstate 5 is completed in Washington on May 14, 1969. |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/9393 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The new freeway bypassed the town, causing a minor decline in tourist revenue at businesses that later rebounded to previous levels, also eliminating a major [[traffic bottleneck]] that paralyzed the city's downtown.<ref>{{cite news |last=Patty |first=Stanton |date=January 14, 1956 |title=Marysville prospers in spite of loss of highway |page=18 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Norton |first=Dee |date=October 11, 1964 |title=Highway 99 Bypass At Marysville Seen Boon By Many Businessmen |page=5 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The city annexed its first area outside its original city limits in 1954, growing to over 2,500 residents.<ref name="CompPlan"/> Marysville was re-classified as a third-class city in March 1962 and the local Chamber of Commerce boosted the city during the [[Century 21 Exposition]] held in nearby Seattle, hosting a [[UFO]] exposition in [[Smokey Point, Washington|Smokey Point]] that summer.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 29, 1962 |title=Marysville 'third class' since Monday |page=2 |work=Marysville Globe}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Duncan |first=Don |date=April 8, 1962 |title=Marysville in orbit for World's Fair |page=21 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

On June 6, 1969, a [[freight train]] operated by Great Northern rammed into several disconnected train cars in front of the Marysville [[railroad depot|depot]], destroying the building, killing two men in an engine on a nearby [[siding (rail)|siding]] and injuring two others. The crash, blamed on the engineer failing to adhere to the track's speed limit, caused $1 million in damage to railroad property and resulted in the demolition of the depot, which had served the city since 1891 and was not rebuilt.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=July 5, 2007 |title=Speeding freight train rams railroad cars in front of the Marysville Great Northern Depot, demolishing the depot and killing two, on June 6, 1969. |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8182 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Barr |first=Robert A. |date=June 6, 1969 |title=Massive rail crash kills 2 |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

After the initial wave of [[suburbanization]], which built homes in former strawberry fields to the north and east of Marysville, the city's population totaled 5,544 in 1980.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The city's growth was concentrated in outlying areas, leaving downtown to weaken economically. In 1981, the Marysville City Council declared that the downtown area was "[[Blight (urban)|blighted]]" and in need of a facelift. The council presented a $30 million [[urban renewal]] plan in November 1982 that would add new retail and office space, [[mixed-use development]], public parks and improve pedestrian conditions in downtown, along with a large public parking lot and an expanded public [[marina]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=October 20, 1982 |title=Downtown Marysville to get $30 million facelift |page=G1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The plan was opposed by the marina's owner and other downtown property owners and produced lengthy [[public hearing]]s that lasted until the following year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=November 3, 1982 |title=Marina owner hits development plan |page=F2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Aweeka |first=Charles |date=December 22, 1982 |title=Hearing goes on and on |page=F1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Mayor Daryl Brennick vetoed the plan in June 1983, citing public outcry and the high cost of the proposal, and the city council failed to overturn the decision.<ref>{{cite news |date=June 29, 1983 |title=Downtown plan receives too little support to override veto |page=1 |work=Marysville Globe}}</ref> The city instead developed a downtown [[shopping mall]] that involved the demolition of a [[water tower]] (one of two in the city) and several historic buildings in 1987.<ref name="Times-1999">{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=July 29, 1999 |title=Water tower will cost $113,000 |page=B1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990729/2974362/water-tower-will-cost-113000 |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The $17 million mall opened in August 1988 with 24 stores and {{convert|180,000|sqft|sqm}} of retail space.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gowenlock |first=Shanna |date=August 17, 1988 |title=Mall coming to life as some stores open |page=1 |work=Marysville Globe}}</ref>

Marysville underwent further population changes in the late 1980s and 1990s, continuing to build more housing and new retail centers after the lifting of a building [[moratorium (law)|moratorium]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Shaw |first=Linda |date=August 2, 1989 |title=Marysville: Growing, growing, gone? |page=H1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Montgomery |first=Nancy |date=October 13, 1999 |title=No coasting in Marysville races |page=B1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19991013/2988580/no-coasting-in-marysville-races |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> The city continued to annex outlying areas, growing to a size of {{convert|9.8|sqmi|sqkm}} and population of 25,315 by 2000.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> Marysville also saw a thrice-fold increase in the number of businesses from 1991 to 1996 and was close to eclipsing [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] in retail sales.<ref>{{cite news |last=McGaffin |first=Pam |date=March 26, 1997 |title=Location fuels Marysville boom |page=C1 |work=The Everett Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-location-fuels-marysvil/148785596/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> The decade also saw the construction of new schools, a [[YMCA]] facility, a library, and a renovated [[senior center]] at Comeford Park.<ref>{{cite news |last=Carter |first=Don |date=March 7, 1998 |title=Old-timers, newcomers attracted to this town |page=D1 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}}</ref> The Tulalip Tribes opened its first [[casino]] in 1992, the second Indian casino in the state, and began development of a large shopping mall at [[Quil Ceda Village]] in the early 2000s.<ref name="Times-Tulalip">{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=July 26, 2006 |title=Tulalip Tribes' clout on the rise |page=H14 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/snohomishcountynews/2003151549_tulalips26n.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville attempted to attract regional facilities in the late 1990s and 2000s, with varying degrees of success. The U.S. Navy opened [[Naval Station Everett]] in Everett in 1994, which was accompanied by a support annex in northern Marysville near Smokey Point the following year.<ref name="Times-Navy1995">{{cite news |last=Hendricks |first=Tyche |date=June 5, 1995 |title=Eagerly awaiting stores' opening—Navy exchange, commissary ready |page=B1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19950605/2124724/eagerly-awaiting-stores-opening----navy-exchange-commissary-ready |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The [[Puget Sound Regional Council]] explored the expansion of [[Arlington Municipal Airport (Washington)|Arlington Municipal Airport]] into a regional airport in the 1990s to relieve [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=September 12, 1994 |title=Airport-site battle heats up |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> but decided instead to build a third runway at Sea-Tac because of existing traffic and local opposition.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=September 22, 1994 |title=Roar of 3,500 airport foes: motion to urge third runway at Sea-Tac, not new airport |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Seinfeld |first=Keith |date=July 12, 1996 |title=Runway battle to land in court: regional panel OKs Sea-Tac expansion |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19960712&slug=2338917 |access-date=October 3, 2023 |page=A1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> In September 2004, Marysville won a bid to build a {{convert|850|acre|adj=mid}} [[NASCAR]] racetrack (to be operated by the [[International Speedway Corporation]]) near Smokey Point.<ref>{{cite news |last=Heffter |first=Emily |date=September 24, 2004 |title=NASCAR racetrack developer selects site near Marysville |page=A1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20040924/nascar24m/nascar-racetrack-developer-selects-site-near-marysville |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The project was cancelled two months later after concerns about traffic impacts, environmental conditions, and $70 million in required transportation improvements arose.<ref>{{cite news |last=Heffter |first=Emily |date=November 23, 2004 |title=Racetrack plans fall apart: Officials wary of burden on taxpayers |page=A1 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2002098387_nascar23m.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202073220/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2002098387_nascar23m.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The NASCAR site was later pitched as a candidate for a new [[University of Washington]] satellite campus (known as [[University of Washington North Sound|UW North Sound]]) in the late 2000s,<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=August 17, 2005 |title=Push for 4-year college revs up |page=H18 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/education/2002442337_4year17n.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202073436/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/education/2002442337_4year17n.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> competing with a site in downtown Everett.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Lynn |date=January 18, 2008 |title=UW north campus: The question is where |page=B2 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20080118/uwnorth18m/uw-north-supporters-debate-urban-rural-location |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The project was put on hold in 2008 after continued disagreements over the campus's location, before being cancelled entirely in 2011, replaced by a new [[Washington State University]] branch campus in Everett.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 2, 2008 |title=UW Snohomish County campus plans delayed again |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/UW-Snohomish-County-campus-plans-delayed-again-1293359.php |agency=[[Associated Press]] |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Long |first=Katherine |date=May 24, 2011 |title=WSU branch campus one step closer for Everett |page=A1 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2015129940_wsu24m.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202073035/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2015129940_wsu24m.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===21st century===
[[File:3rd Street, Downtown Marysville (19184398252).jpg|thumb|right|3rd Street in downtown Marysville]]

From 2000 to 2006, the city annexed 23 additional areas, totaling {{convert|1,416|acre}}, lengthening the city to border [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]] at [[Smokey Point, Washington|Smokey Point]].<ref name="Times-Redux">{{cite news |last=Dietrich |first=William |date=April 30, 2006 |title=Lynnwood Redux: Where else will 100,000 newcomers a year go now? |page=16 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20060428/pacificpchange30/lynnwood-redux |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite report |year=2006 |title=Snohomish County Annexation Report, January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2006 |page=38 |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8765 |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The largest single annexation came in 2009, with Marysville absorbing 20,000 residents and {{convert|2,847|acre}} from [[North Marysville, Washington|North Marysville]], an unincorporated area that comprised the majority of the [[urban growth boundary|urban growth area]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Boxleitner |first=Kirk |date=November 12, 2009 |title=Marysville City Council votes 6–1 to annex 20,000 residents |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/marysville-city-council-votes-6-1-to-annex-20000-residents/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> New retail centers in [[North Lakewood, Washington|North Lakewood]] and at 116th Street were built in 2007, leading to increased sales tax revenue for the city and increased traffic congestion in areas of the city.<ref name="Times-2007Retail">{{cite news |last=Orsini-Meinhard |first=Kristen |date=August 1, 2007 |title=Retail boom puts cities in the money |page=H14 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The opening of the city's waterfront park and public [[boat launch]] in 2005 spurred interest in redevelopment of downtown Marysville.<ref name="Waterfront2005">{{cite news |last=Whitley |first=Peyton |date=August 17, 2005 |title=New park allows waterfront access from downtown |page=H4 |work=The Seattle Times |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20050817/ebey17n/new-park-allows-waterfront-access-from-downtown |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The closure of the final waterfront [[sawmill]] in 2005, followed by its acquisition and demolition by the city in 2008, led city planners to propose a downtown master plan.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 28, 2008 |title=Sawmill demolished; M'ville could use Ebey Slough site for city hall to spark downtown renaissance |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/sawmill-demolished-mville-could-use-ebey-slough-site-for-city-hall-to-spark-downtown-renaissance/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The 20-year plan, released and adopted by the City Council in 2009, proposed the redevelopment of the Marysville Towne Center Mall into a [[mixed-use development|mixed-use]], pedestrian-oriented area with a restored street grid. The waterfront area would include trails, residential buildings, and retail spaces, along with a new [[city hall]] and civic center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=July 15, 2009 |title=Face-lift in the works for downtown Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/face-lift-in-the-works-for-downtown-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=January 13, 2013 |title=Marysville seeks to revive Ebey Slough property |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-seeks-to-revive-ebey-slough-property/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The city government acquired several parcels in the waterfront in the 2010s with the intent of partnering with a private [[real estate development|developer]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Steve |date=February 14, 2019 |title=Marysville's star developer search |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/business/marysvilles-star-developer-search/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> In 2015, the city of Marysville was also the recipient of grants and consultation from the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]]'s [[smart growth]] program, identifying strategies for [[infill development]] in downtown.<ref>{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Steve |date=July 2, 2015 |title=M'ville needs a catalyst for waterfront development |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/mville-needs-a-catalyst-for-waterfront-development/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>

By 2010, Marysville had grown to a population of 60,020 and surpassed [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]] and [[Edmonds, Washington|Edmonds]] to become the second-largest city in Snohomish County.<ref name="CAFR">{{cite report |last=Langdon |first=Sandy |date=June 24, 2016 |title=City of Marysville, Washington Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (For the Year Ending December 31, 2015) |url=http://docs.marysvillewa.gov/htcomnet/Handlers/AnonymousDownload.ashx?file=53c8034a |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>{{rp|3}}<ref name="OFM">{{cite web |author=Forecasting & Research Division |date=September 2016 |title=State of Washington 2016 Population Trends |url=http://www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/april1/poptrends.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Office of Financial Management]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221113544/http://www.ofm.wa.gov/Pop/april1/poptrends.pdf |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> In 2015, the city grew at a rate of 2.5 percent, the largest rate of any city in Washington state.<ref>{{cite news |last=Balk |first=Gene |date=May 19, 2016 |title=Seattle now fourth for growth among 50 biggest U.S. cities |page=B3 |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/us-census-seattle-now-fourth-among-50-biggest-us-cities/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> New housing and industrial areas are under construction and planned to fuel further population growth in Marysville.<ref>{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Steve |date=August 30, 2019 |title=We're growing and growing in Marysville |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/were-growing-and-growing-in-marysville/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> The [[Marysville School District|city's school district]] opened a second high school, [[Marysville Getchell High School|Marysville Getchell]], in 2010 to serve students living in the eastern area of Marysville. The school previously consisted of four [[Small Learning Community|Small Learning Communities]] which share the same campus and athletics programs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rathbun |first=Andy |date=September 13, 2010 |title=New Marysville Getchell High School campus opens |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-marysville-getchell-high-school-campus-opens/ |work=[[The Everett Herald]] |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> On October 24, 2014, the cafeteria of [[Marysville Pilchuck High School]] was the site of [[2014 Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting|a school shooting]], in which five students (including the perpetrator) were killed and another was left seriously injured.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 8, 2014 |title=Fifth teen dies as a result of Washington state high-school shooting two weeks ago |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/fifth-teen-dies-as-a-result-of-washington-state-high-school-shooting-two-weeks-ago |work=[[The National Post]] |agency=Associated Press |access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> The shooting garnered national attention amidst a debate about [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence]] and gun restrictions.<ref>{{cite news |last=Carter |first=Mike |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Father of Marysville school shooter to be sentenced |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/father-of-marysville-school-shooter-to-be-sentenced/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kaste |first=Martin |date=October 27, 2014 |title=Washington case revives debate about 'contagious' mass shootings |url=https://www.npr.org/2014/10/27/359403511/washington-case-revives-debate-about-contagious-mass-shootings |publisher=[[NPR]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The cafeteria was closed for the rest of the school year and replaced by a new building opened in January 2017, funded by $8.3 million from the state legislature and school district.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=December 22, 2016 |title=With new Marysville Pilchuck cafeteria, 'we're moving forward' |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-pilchuck-students-will-return-to-new-cafeteria/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]]'s [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], Marysville has a total area of {{convert|20.94|sqmi|km2}}—{{convert|20.68|sqmi|km2}} of land and {{convert|0.26|sqmi|km2}} of water.<ref name="Census-Gazetteer">{{cite web |title=2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2018_Gazetteer/2018_gaz_place_53.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref> The city is located in the northwestern part of [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish County]] in [[Western Washington]],<ref>{{cite map |date=March 2013 |title=Snohomish County Urban Growth Areas and Incorporated Cities |url=http://www.snoco.org/docs/scd/PDF/PDS_UGA/County_11x17.pdf |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=July 11, 2018}}</ref> approximately {{convert|35|mi|km}} north of [[Seattle]].<ref name="CAFR"/>{{rp|3}} Marysville's [[city limits]] are generally bound to the south by Ebey Slough (part of the [[Snohomish River]] delta) and Soper Hill Road, to the west by [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] and the [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]], to the north by the city of [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]], and to the east by the [[Snohomish County Centennial Trail|Centennial Trail]] and [[State Route 9]].<ref>{{cite map |date=January 2013 |title=City of Marysville |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=66 |format=PDF |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 25, 2017}}</ref> The city's [[urban growth boundary]] includes {{convert|158|acres}} outside of city limits, bringing the total area to {{convert|21.14|sqmi|km2}}.<ref name="WaterPlan">{{cite report |date=October 2016 |title=City of Marysville Water System Plan |url=http://www.marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3530 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=January 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124082127/http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3530 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{rp|3–4}}

The city's topography varies from the low-lying downtown, located along the banks of Ebey Slough {{convert|5|ft|m}} above [[sea level]], rising to {{convert|160|ft|m}} near Smokey Point and over {{convert|465|ft|m}} in the eastern highlands.<ref name="SurfaceWater">{{cite report |date=September 2016 |title=Marysville Surface Water Comprehensive Plan Update |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3533 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=January 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124083924/http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3533 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{rp|2–1}} Marysville sits in the [[Drainage divide|watershed]] of two major creeks, [[Quilceda Creek]] and Allen Creek, and approximately 70 minor [[stream]]s that flow into Ebey Slough and Snohomish River.<ref name="2009Storm">{{cite report |year=2012 |title=2009 City of Marysville Stormwater Management Program |url=http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/municipal/SampleSWMPs/marysvilleSWMP2009.pdf |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202223836/http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/municipal/SampleSWMPs/marysvilleSWMP2009.pdf |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{rp|3}} During the early 20th century, repeated controlled flooding and other engineering works in the Snohomish River delta contributed to the replenishment of the area's fertile silty soil for use in farming.<ref>{{cite book |title=The WPA Guide to Washington: The Evergreen State |chapter=Mount Vernon to Seattle |author=[[Federal Writers' Project]] |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=07PpCAAAQBAJ&pg=PT436 |series=[[American Guide Series]] |orig-date=1941 |year=2014 |page=436 |publisher=[[Trinity University Press]] |location=San Antonio |isbn=978-1-59534-245-4 |ref={{Harvid|WPA Guide|1941}}|access-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref>

The Marysville skyline is dominated by views of [[Mount Pilchuck]] and the [[Cascade Mountains]] to the east and the [[Olympic Mountains]] to the west.<ref name="SurfaceWater"/>{{rp|2–1}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Alexander |first=Brian |date=July 21, 2006 |title=A forest playground's beauty and dangers |page=B6 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20060719/hikers19n/a-forest-playgrounds-beauty-and-dangers |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> The {{convert|5,324|ft|m|adj=mid}} Mount Pilchuck appears on the city's logo and flag,<ref>{{cite news |date=February 2, 2005 |title=Marysville: Touches of home, history in new logo |page=H12 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20050202/countydige02n/news-from-around-the-county |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref> and is the namesake of the [[Marysville Pilchuck High School]].<ref>{{cite news |date=November 2, 2014 |title=Expert advises Marysville as students return to school |url=http://komonews.com/news/local/expert-advises-marysville-as-students-return-to-school |publisher=[[KOMO-TV|KOMO 4 News]] |agency=Associated Press |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref>

The City of Marysville's [[comprehensive plan]] defines 11 general neighborhoods within the city and its [[urban growth boundary]]: Downtown, Jennings Park, Sunnyside, East Sunnyside/Whiskey Ridge, Cedarcrest/Getchell Hill, North Marysville/Pinewood, Kellogg Marsh, Marshall/Kruse, Shoultes, [[Smokey Point, Washington|Smokey Point]], and [[North Lakewood, Washington|Lakewood]].<ref name="ComprehensivePlan">{{cite report |year=2015 |title=Marysville Integrated Comprehensive Plan |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/352/Comprehensive-Plan |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 25, 2017}}</ref>{{rp|4–7}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 262
|1900= 728
|1910= 1239
|1920= 1244
|1930= 1354
|1940= 1748
|1950= 2259
|1960= 3117
|1970= 4343
|1980= 5080
|1990= 10328
|2000= 25315
|2010= 60020
|2020= 70714
|estyear=2024
|estimate=76209
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="CensusHistory">{{cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
}}

Until the [[post-war boom|post-World War II population boom]] of the 1950s, Marysville's population never rose above 2,000 residents, who were all located within the original [[city limits]]. The city began [[annexation|annexing]] surrounding areas in the 1950s, anticipating [[suburban]] development that would replace existing farmland and forest lands. From 1950 to 1980, the city doubled in population, growing to over 5,000 residents, with an additional 15,000 residents in surrounding areas.<ref name="CensusHistory"/><ref>{{cite web |date=February 1982 |title=1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants, Washington |pages=49–12 |url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_waABC-01.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref> Marysville's population grew five-fold between 1980 and 2000, increasing to 25,000 through natural growth and annexation of developed areas.<ref name="HistoryLink"/>

From 2000 to 2010, the city's population increased to over 60,000 after the annexation of the urban growth area and continued development, making Marysville the second-largest city in Snohomish County behind Everett.<ref name="CAFR"/>{{rp|3}} In 2015, Marysville was the fastest-growing city in Washington, growing at a rate of 2.5 percent to an estimated population of 66,773.<ref>{{cite news |last=Balk |first=Gene |date=May 19, 2016 |title=U.S. Census: Seattle now fourth for growth among 50 biggest U.S. cities |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/us-census-seattle-now-fourth-among-50-biggest-us-cities/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref> {{As of|2016}}, Marysville is the 17th largest city in Washington.<ref name="OFM"/> The [[United States Census Bureau]] designates Marysville and the surrounding cities of Arlington, Lake Stevens, and Snohomish as a continuous urbanized area, with a population of 145,140 {{as of|2010|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |author=United States Census Bureau |date=November 5, 2012 |title=Marysville, WA Urbanized Area Summary File 1 |page=2 |url=https://www.ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/legacy/pop/census2010/sf1/data/urban/wa_2010_sf1_urban_42000US5355333.pdf |publisher=Washington State Office of Financial Management |access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref>

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Marysville has a population of 70,714 residents. The 2022 [[American Community Survey]] estimates that the median household income in the city is $104,433 and 65 percent of residents are employed.<ref name="Census-Profile"/>

===2010 census===

As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 60,020 people, 21,219 households, and 15,370 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2902.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 22,363 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1081.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 80.0% White, 1.9% African American, 1.9% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 4.4% from other races, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of the population.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Marysville, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/marysvillecitywashington |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 26, 2020}}</ref>

There were 21,219 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.<ref name="Census-QuickFacts"/>

===2000 census===

As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 25,315 people, 9,400 households, and 6,608 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,640.1 people per square mile (1,019.2/km2). There were 9,730 housing units at an average density of 1,014.7 per square mile (391.7/km2). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 88.21% White, 1.02% African American, 1.60% Native American, 3.82% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic Latino of any race were 4.83% of the population.<ref name="2000Census">{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Marysville city, Washington |url=https://censtats.census.gov/data/WA/1605343955.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131054137/https://censtats.census.gov/data/WA/1605343955.pdf |archive-date=January 31, 2017 |publisher=United States Census |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref>

There were 9,400 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.<ref name="2000Census"/>

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.<ref name="2000Census"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $47,088, and the median income for a family was $55,796. Males had a median income of $42,391 versus $30,185 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,414. About 3.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="2000Census"/>

==Economy==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; clear:right; margin:0 0 0.5em 1em;"
|+ Largest employers (2015)<ref name="CAFR"/>{{rp|124}}
|-
! Employer || Employees
|-
| 1. [[Marysville School District]] || 1,356
|-
| 2. [[C&D Zodiac]] || 670
|-
| 3. [[Walmart]] || 295
|-
| 4. City of Marysville || 266
|-
| 5. [[Fred Meyer]] || 207
|-
| 6. [[The Everett Clinic]] || 172
|-
| 7. Marysville Care Center || 162
|-
| 8. [[Target Corporation|Target]] || 157
|-
| 9. [[WinCo Foods]] || 145
|-
| 10. [[Costco]] || 325
|}

Marysville has an estimated 33,545 residents who are in the [[workforce]], either employed or unemployed.<ref name="ACS">{{cite web |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Selected Economic Characteristics: Marysville, Washington |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5343955 |work=[[American Community Survey]] |publisher=United States Census |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213111218/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US5343955 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Only 10 percent of residents work within Marysville city limits, with the majority commuting south to employers in Everett, [[Downtown Seattle]] and the [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]], including [[Boeing Everett Factory|Boeing]], [[Naval Station Everett]], [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], and [[Microsoft campus|Microsoft]].<ref>{{cite news |last=McNichols |first=Joshua |date=January 4, 2017 |title=Tired of commuting, a bedroom community near Seattle takes a risk |url=http://kuow.org/post/tired-commuting-bedroom-community-near-seattle-takes-risk |publisher=KUOW |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> The average one-way commute is approximately 30 minutes; 79 percent of workers drive alone to their workplace, while 12 percent [[carpool]] and 3 percent used public transit.<ref name="ACS"/>

Marysville's economy historically relied on [[lumber]] production and agriculture, including the cultivation of [[strawberry|strawberries]], [[hay]] and [[oats]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/> During the [[Great Depression]] of the 1930s, Marysville was not adversely impacted unlike other cities in the county and country because of its diverse industries, including [[sawmill]]s, [[grain mill]]s, a [[tannery]], a [[fertilizer]] plant, and a berry packing plant.<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The city's largest employer in the early 1950s, the Weiser Lumber Company, was destroyed in a fire on May 6, 1955, causing $300,000 in damage.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Phil |date=July 5, 2007 |title=Fire destroys the Weiser Lumber Company in Marysville on May 6, 1955. |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/8170 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> The lumber mill at the site was later acquired by Welco Lumber, who closed the plant in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=October 26, 2015 |title=Marysville to buy old Welco Lumber site on Ebey Slough |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-to-buy-old-welco-lumber-site-on-ebey-slough/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref>

[[File:FredMeyerStarbucks.PNG|thumb|upright|A [[Fred Meyer]] grocery store in Marysville|left]]

Suburban development and the rise of long-distance [[commuting]] in the 1950s led Marysville to transition toward a [[service economy|service-based economy]].<ref name="Herald-2012">{{cite news |date=February 9, 2012 |title=Census snapshot: Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/census-snapshot-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> One of the largest employers of Marysville residents is the [[Boeing|Boeing Company]] and their [[Boeing Everett Factory|Everett assembly plant]].<ref name="HazardPlan">{{cite report |date=September 2015 |title=Snohomish County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Volume 2: Planning Partner Annexes |page=9{{hyphen}}1 |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14608 |publisher=Snohomish County |access-date=April 24, 2017}}</ref> While farms still operate in the area around the city, since 1980 the lumber industry has all but ceased and is no longer a major factor in the local economy.<ref>{{cite web |year=2009 |title=City of Marysville Draft Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application, Crown Pacific Site |url=http://www.marysvillewa.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=120 |publisher=City of Marysville |page=9 |access-date=January 30, 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Since the late 1980s, the economy of Marysville has centered around [[retail]] areas,<ref name="Herald-2012"/> including the downtown Marysville Towne Center Mall (opened in 1987)<ref name="Times-1999"/> and the [[Naval Station Everett|Naval Support Complex]] (opened in 1995).<ref name="Times-Navy1995"/> The Tulalip Tribes built a [[Tulalip Resort Casino|new casino]] and [[Quil Ceda Village|new shopping center]] in the early 2000s to the west of Marysville, contributing to a fall in [[sales tax]] revenue.<ref name="Times-Tulalip"/><ref name="Times-Redux"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Brian |date=January 28, 2002 |title=Quil Ceda pinching Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/quil-ceda-pinching-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> In the latter half of the decade, Marysville opened two large retail centers of its own in the annexed Lakewood neighborhood and at 116th Street NE, bringing additional jobs and sales tax revenue to the city.<ref name="Times-2007Retail"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Dehm |first=M.L. |date=June 25, 2013 |title=Marysville area leads north county's growth |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/marysville-area-leads-north-countys-growth/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> An [[auto row]] along Smokey Point Boulevard in northern Marysville was developed in the late 2010s and is home to several car dealerships.<ref>{{cite news |last=Buell |first=Douglas |date=December 13, 2019 |title=New luxury pre-owned car dealership opens in Marysville |url=https://www.arlingtontimes.com/business/new-luxury-pre-owned-dealership-opens-in-marysville/ |work=The Arlington Times |access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Martucci |first=Libby |date=May 2, 2014 |title=Car dealers landing in Marysville |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/uncategorized/car-dealers-landing-in-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 14, 2019}}</ref>

Marysville is also home to [[manufacturing]] companies based in the northern part of the city near [[Smokey Point, Washington|Smokey Point]] and [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]]'s industrial center at [[Arlington Municipal Airport (Washington)|Arlington Municipal Airport]]. The cities of Arlington and Marysville lobbied for the creation of the Cascade Industrial Center from the [[Puget Sound Regional Council]], which was approved in 2019.<ref name="CIC-2019">{{cite news |last=Buell |first=Douglas |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Cascade Industrial Center: New name for investment in Arlington, Marysville |url=https://www.arlingtontimes.com/news/cascade-industrial-center-the-new-name-for-investment-in-arlington-marysville/ |work=The Arlington Times |access-date=February 21, 2020}}</ref> The industrial area is planned to encompass {{convert|4,000|acre|ha}} of land between the two cities and support 25,000 jobs by 2040;<ref>{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Steve |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Manufacturing center key for M'ville in '17, mayor says |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/manufacturing-center-key-for-mville-in-17-mayor-says/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> its first buildings for [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], [[Blue Origin]], and other companies were opened in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Tesla leases space at Marysville business park |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/report-tesla-leases-space-at-marysville-business-park/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=May 9, 2023}}</ref> The city's second-largest employer is [[C&D Zodiac]], an aerospace parts manufacturer tied to Boeing, with 670 employees at an office in northern Marysville.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Dominic |date=October 18, 2005 |title=Airbus parent to build key part of rear fuselage for Boeing 787 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/boeingaerospace/2002567448_boeing18.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> In 2016, outdoor footwear manufacturer [[Northside USA]] opened a new headquarters at a {{convert|110,000|sqft|sqm|adj=mid}} warehouse in northern Marysville.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Jim |date=August 10, 2016 |title=Marysville's Northside shoe company moves to bigger digs |page=8 |work=The Herald Business Journal |publisher=The Everett Herald |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/business/marysvilles-northside-shoe-moves-to-bigger-digs/ |access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> Space module manufacturer [[Gravitics]] has a manufacturing and design facility in Marysville that opened in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=September 7, 2023 |title=Marysville startup prepares for space — the financial frontier |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/marysville-startup-prepares-for-space-the-financial-frontier/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref>

==Government and politics==
[[File:Marysville City Hall (19002708680).jpg|thumb|right|Marysville's former city hall from 2003 to 2022, located on State Avenue]]

Marysville, a non-charter code city, operates under a [[mayor–council government]] with an elected mayor and an elected city council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Washington City and Town Profiles |url=http://mrsc.org/Home/Research-Tools/Washington-City-and-Town-Profiles.aspx |publisher=[[Municipal Research and Services Center]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The mayor serves a term of four years and has been a full-time position since July 1997.<ref name="GovForm">{{cite web |title=Form of Government |url=http://www.marysvillewa.gov/263/Form-of-Government |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=September 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McGaffin |first=Pam |date=October 17, 1996 |title=Growing Marysville needs mayor full time |page=B2 |work=The Everett Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-growing-marysville-need/141889582/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref> A proposal to change to a [[council–manager government]] was submitted as a ballot measure in 2002 and rejected by voters.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Brian |date=September 18, 2002 |title=Marysville leaning to keep mayor |page=B1 |work=The Everett Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-marysville-leaning-to-k/141889830/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Brian |date=September 17, 2002 |title=Mayor, manager choice for voters |page=B1 |work=The Everett Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-mayor-manager-choice-f/141889885/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref> The 32nd and current mayor of Marysville, Jon Nehring, was appointed on June 28, 2010, after the resignation of incumbent Dennis Kendall;<ref>{{cite news |last=Daybert |first=Amy |date=June 29, 2010 |title=Marysville City Council appoints a new mayor |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-city-council-appoints-a-new-mayor/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 27, 2016}}</ref> Nehring was elected to a full term in November 2011, and re-elected in 2015, 2019, and 2023;<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=October 12, 2015 |title=One contested race, fireworks ban on ballot in Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/one-contested-race-fireworks-ban-on-ballot-in-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=November 6, 2019 |title=Edmonds, Lake Stevens and Sultan usher in changes at the top |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/edmonds-lake-stevens-and-sultan-usher-in-changes-at-the-top/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref> he ran unopposed in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hendry |first=Surya |date=July 24, 2023 |title=In Lake Stevens, Marysville, voters have just 1 choice for mayor |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/in-lake-stevens-marysville-voters-have-just-1-choice-for-mayor/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

The city council is composed of seven residents who are elected in [[at-large]], [[Nonpartisan election|non-partisan]] elections to four-year terms. The elections are staggered, with three positions elected on the same ballot as the mayor, and four positions elected two years later. The council also selects a member to serve as council president for a one-year term.<ref name="GovForm"/> The council meets twice per month, excluding holidays and during the month of August, in the City Council Chambers at the city hall.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/264/City-Council |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=September 27, 2016}}</ref> A proposal to adopt a [[council–manager government]] system was defeated by voters in 2002.<ref>{{cite news |last=Langston |first=Jennifer |date=September 16, 2002 |title=Ungainly growth brings calls for city managers |page=A1 |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Ungainly-growth-brings-calls-for-city-managers-1096193.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=January 5, 2019}}</ref>

According to the [[Washington State Auditor]], Marysville's municipal government employs 266 people and its general fund expenditures totaled $38.7 million in 2015.<ref>{{cite report |date=July 18, 2016 |title=Accountability Audit Report: City of Marysville, Snohomish County |url=http://portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/Home/ViewReportFile?arn=1016939&isFinding=false |publisher=[[Washington State Auditor]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The 2015–16 biennial budget allocated $128.1 million in expenditures for 2015 and $109.7 million for 2016; general fund spending was limited to $44.1 million in 2015 and $45.1 million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=November 13, 2014 |title=Marysville passes $128M budget for 2015 |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-passes-128m-budget-for-2015/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> City taxes, collected from [[sales tax|retail sales]], [[property tax|property assessment]], and other sources, accounted for $34.3 million in annual revenue.<ref>{{cite report |last1=Langdon |first1=Sandy |last2=Gritton |first2=Denise |date=November 3, 2014 |title=2015–2016 Biennial Budget, City of Marysville, Washington |page=XXXI |url=http://docs.marysvillewa.gov/htcomnet/Handlers/AnonymousDownload.ashx?file=14c6c406 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> {{as of|2024}}, the combined sales tax rate in Marysville is 9.4 percent, of which 1.3 percent is collected by the city government and its associated transportation benefit district.<ref>{{cite news |last=Baumbach |first=Jenelle |date=December 27, 2023 |title=3 Snohomish County cities have highest sales tax rate in state |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/3-snohomish-county-cities-have-highest-sales-tax-rate-in-state/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref>

The city has several departments providing services to its residents, including a [[police department]], municipal courts, garbage collection, planning and zoning, parks and recreational programs, engineering, street maintenance, water and wastewater services, and stormwater treatment.<ref name="CAFR"/>{{rp|4}} A new civic campus, combining a [[police station]], city jail, and city hall,<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis-Leonard |date=May 11, 2021 |title=Former community hub in Marysville set for demolition |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/former-community-hub-in-marysville-set-for-demolition/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=May 12, 2021}}</ref> was built adjacent to Comeford Park in downtown and opened in October 2022.<ref name="Herald-CityHall2022">{{cite news |last=Haun |first=Riley |date=December 17, 2022 |title=New civic center manifests Marysville's dream of a 'one-stop shop' |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-civic-center-manifests-marysvilles-dream-of-a-one-stop-shop/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=December 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Andersson |first=Christopher |date=October 25, 2022 |title=M'ville Civic Center opens to public |url=https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/news/mville-civic-center-opens-to-public/article_a8afa09c-5490-11ed-a779-eb09e893c33b.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113184708/https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/news/mville-civic-center-opens-to-public/article_a8afa09c-5490-11ed-a779-eb09e893c33b.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 13, 2022 |work=North County Outlook |accessdate=January 19, 2023}}</ref> Marysville contracts with regional districts for other services, including a [[public library]],<ref name="Library">{{cite web |title=Marysville Library |url=http://www.sno-isle.org/locations/marysville/ |publisher=[[Sno-Isle Libraries]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> [[public transport]],<ref>{{cite map |date=July 2015 |title=Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/about-documents/2015julyptba-map.pdf?sfvrsn=0 |publisher=[[Community Transit]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> electricity,<ref name="PUD">{{cite web |title=Quick Facts |url=http://www.snopud.com/?p=1350 |publisher=[[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> natural gas,<ref name="PSE">{{cite web |year=2013 |title=Puget Sound Energy service area |url=http://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |publisher=[[Puget Sound Energy]] |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128213047/https://pse.com/aboutpse/PseNewsroom/MediaKit/1213_ServiceAreaMap_web.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and fire protection.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=http://www.marysvillefiredistrict.org/about-us/ |publisher=Marysville Fire District |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>

At the federal level, Marysville has been part of the [[Washington's 1st congressional district|1st congressional district]], represented by Democrat [[Suzan DelBene]], since 2022. The district encompasses parts of Snohomish and King counties between Arlington and [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]] that generally lie east of Interstate 5.<ref>{{cite map |author=Census Bureau Geography Division |year=2023 |title=118th Congress of the United States: Washington – Congressional District 1 |scale=1:118,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST53/CD118_WA01.pdf |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Incumbents DelBene, Larsen say country is heading in right direction |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/incumbents-delbene-larsen-say-country-is-heading-in-right-direction/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> The city lies within two [[Washington State Legislature|state legislative]] districts, each with a [[Washington State Senate|state senator]] and two [[Washington House of Representatives|state representatives]]: the [[Washington's 38th legislative district|38th district]] includes most of the city's southern side along with the Tulalip Indian Reservation and the city of Everett; the [[Washington's 39th legislative district|39th district]] includes the northwestern part of the city and the city of [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]]; and the [[Washington's 44th legislative district|44th district]] includes the southeastern part of the city and the outlying areas of eastern Snohomish and Skagit counties.<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: State Legislative Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99579/Legislative-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |author=Washington State Redistricting Commission |date=July 15, 2022 |title=Legislative District 39 |page=40 |work=District Maps Booklet 2022 |url=https://leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/Maps/Redistricting%20Map%20Booklet_2022.pdf |publisher=Washington State Legislative Information Center |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref> Marysville is wholly part of the [[Snohomish County Council]]'s 1st district, which represents most of northern Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite map |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Snohomish County: County Council Districts |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/99589/County-Council-Districts-PDF |publisher=Snohomish County Elections |accessdate=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

==Culture==

The Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts was founded in 2009 to offer art, music and theatre classes in Marysville, including the staging of [[community theatre]] productions. The Red Curtain renovated a former [[lumber]] store in 2012 to house a community arts center,<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=August 12, 2013 |title=Old lumber store gives arts group a home in Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/old-lumber-store-gives-arts-group-a-home-in-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> but moved in 2015 to a new location at a shopping center in central Marysville in 2015, which will be renovated into a {{convert|10,000|sqft|adj=mid}} arts center with a 130-seat theatre, classrooms, and other amenities.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=December 23, 2015 |title=Red Curtain arts group finds new home in Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/life/red-curtain-arts-group-finds-new-home-in-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Red Curtain has a new home |url=http://www.redcurtainfoundation.org/art-center.html |publisher=Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> Other local arts organizations include the Marysville Arts Coalition,<ref>{{cite news |last=Boxleitner |first=Kirk |date=October 31, 2013 |title=Marysville Arts Coalition debuts 'Autumn Artistry' art show Nov. 8–9 |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/life/marysville-arts-coalition-debuts-autumn-artistry-art-show-nov-8-9/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> and the Sonus Boreal women's choir.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goffredo |first=Theresa |date=March 30, 2011 |title=Facebook reunites Marysville choir in song |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2014636443_apwafacebookchoir1stldwritethru.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville was formerly home to a [[children's museum]] from 1993 to 1995, located at the Marysville Towne Center Mall.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=September 23, 1993 |title=Children's place: years of dedicated effort pay off as kids' museum finds a home |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The museum relocated to a temporary space in Everett before opening a permanent downtown Everett location in 2004 as the [[Imagine Children's Museum]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Ochoa |first=Rachel |date=October 6, 1995 |title=Children's museum to reopen in Everett |page=B3 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19951006/2145414/childrens-museum-to-reopen-in-everett----hands-on-exhibits-are-highlights-facility-to-move-again-in-18-months |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lloyd |first=Jennifer |date=August 1, 2004 |title=Museum closes, new one to open: Everett facility for kids is moving |page=B2 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The city also hosts a historic [[telephone]] museum located in downtown since 1996.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moriarty |first=Leslie |date=July 2, 2003 |title=Connection to the past: A Marysville museum uses donated items to dial into the history of telephones |page=H16 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

The 1980 [[made for TV]] movie ''Trouble in High Timber Country'' was filmed in Marysville.<ref>{{cite news |last=Vorhees |first=John |date=June 26, 1980 |title=Film gives insight on Iranian revolution |page=D9 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

===Parks and recreation===
[[File:Marysville, WA water tower.jpg|thumb|Marysville's historic water tower, located in Comeford Park]]

The City of Marysville operates and maintains {{convert|487.4|acres}} on 35 public recreational facilities within city limits,<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–6}} including parks, playgrounds, sports fields, nature preserves, community centers, a [[golf course]] and other facilities.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–10}}

Comeford Park, located in downtown Marysville and named for town founders James P. Comeford and his wife Maria, is the city's oldest municipal park<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|4–82}} and is home to the city's landmark [[water tower]], built in 1921 and non-functional since the 1970s. The {{convert|120|ft|m|adj=mid|-tall}} water tower, originally accompanied by a second tower demolished in 1987, was planned in the late 1990s to be demolished,<ref>{{cite news |last=Brunner |first=Jim |date=March 24, 1999 |title=Towering memories: old-timers want to save 'Space Needle of Marysville' |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> but was saved in 2002 after $500,000 was raised by the Marysville Historical Society to renovate and preserve the structure.<ref>{{cite news |last=Langston |first=Jennifer |date=December 4, 2002 |title=True-blue fans save Marysville landmark |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/True-blue-fans-save-Marysville-landmark-1102454.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> The {{convert|2.1|acre|adj=mid}} Comeford Park is also home to a [[gazebo]] donated by the city's [[Rotary Club]], a children's playground, and a spray park that opened in 2014.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–27}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Comeford Park |url=http://www.marysvillewa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Comeford-Park-9 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=June 18, 2014 |title=M'ville's $325,000 Spray Park to open Thursday, June 26 |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/mvilles-325000-spray-park-to-open-thursday-june-26/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref>

Jennings Park, located to the east of downtown Marysville on Armar Road, is considered the centerpiece of the city's park system. The {{convert|53|acre|adj=mid}} park includes play areas, experimental gardens and composting sites, sports fields, a nature walking trail, a preserved [[barn]], and historical exhibits. It is also home to the Park and Recreation Department's administrative offices.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–36}} The park opened in 1963 on land donated by the Jennings family.<ref>{{cite news |date=June 13, 1963 |title=Jennings Memorial Park opening set soon |page=1 |work=Marysville Globe}}</ref>

Other major parks in Marysville include the Ebey Waterfront Park and [[boat launch]] opened in 2005,<ref name="Waterfront2005"/> and a [[skate park]] opened in 2002.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|4–82}} The city also maintains the Cedarcrest Golf Course in eastern Marysville, an 18-hole, {{convert|99.4|acre|adj=mid}} municipal golf course that was established in 1927 and was acquired by the city in 1972.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–34}} Marysville is also home to private, non-profit recreation facilities operated by the [[YMCA]] and [[Boys & Girls Clubs of America|Boys and Girls Club]], as well as a privately owned [[bowling alley]] and indoor [[roller skating rink]].<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–52}}

The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department also organizes [[youth sports]] leagues for [[basketball]] and [[soccer]]. The department uses facilities leased from the [[Marysville School District]],<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–52}} as well as purpose-built areas like the Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex in northern Marysville, a {{convert|71|acre|adj=mid}} park for soccer and [[disc golf]].<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|9–39}}

===Events===
[[File:Marysville Strawberry Festival Float.jpg|thumb|right|A parade float in the 2007 Strawberry Festival]]

Marysville holds an annual [[strawberry festival]] in the third week of June, which is highlighted by a grand parade on State Avenue and a nighttime [[fireworks]] show.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=June 10, 2016 |title=Marysville festival celebrates strawberries and one big birthday |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-festival-celebrates-strawberries-and-one-big-birthday/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> The first annual strawberry festival was held in 1932 to celebrate the city's strawberry growing industry, and has only been cancelled during [[World War II]] from 1942 to 1945 and a [[polio]] outbreak in 1949.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |date=June 8, 1949 |title=Increase in polio causes closing of Marysville festival |page=1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The week-long event attracts over 100,000 visitors and is the largest strawberry festival in Washington state.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lukins |first=Sheila |year=1997 |title=U.S.A. Cookbook |page=572 |publisher=[[Workman Publishing Company]] |location=New York |oclc=36629949 |isbn=978-1-56305-807-3 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qe9mWXzktlgC |via=Google Books |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> In addition to the Marysville Strawberry Festival, the city holds other annual events, including the Merrysville for the Holidays celebration and grand parade in early December.<ref>{{cite news |last=Buell |first=Douglas |date=December 5, 2016 |title=City brings holiday cheer to community with Merrysville for the Holidays and lights parade |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/city-brings-holiday-cheer-to-community-with-merrysville-for-the-holidays-and-lights-parade/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref>

The city re-established a [[farmer's market]] in 2015, initially in the old city hall's parking lot on State Avenue. The farmer's market was open weekly on Saturdays from July to October and operated by the Allen Creek Community Church.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=April 7, 2015 |title=New farmers market is a long-sought 'win' for Marysville |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-farmers-market-is-a-long-sought-win-for-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Andersson |first=Christopher |date=July 20, 2016 |title=Marysville Farmers Market open for summer |url=http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2016/07/20/arts-and-leisure/marysville-farmers-market-open-for-summer/9884.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815151959/http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2016/07/20/arts-and-leisure/marysville-farmers-market-open-for-summer/9884.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=August 15, 2016 |work=North County Outlook |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> The event moved to 3rd Street in downtown Marysville in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last=Haun |first=Riley |date=June 16, 2023 |title=Add these two new Snohomish County farmers markets to your weekly shopping list |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/food-and-drink/add-these-two-new-snohomish-county-farmers-markets-to-your-weekly-shopping-list/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=June 21, 2023}}</ref>

===Media===

The ''[[Marysville Globe]]'', a weekly newspaper, is based in Marysville and serves northern Snohomish County.<ref>{{cite web |title=Newspapers & Publications |url=http://www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/list/category/newspapers-publications-174 |publisher=Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=December 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213044909/http://www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/list/category/newspapers-publications-174 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The ''Globe'', published since 1891 and owned by [[Sound Publishing]] alongside ''[[The Arlington Times]]'', began delivering free newspapers to all Marysville residents on November 28, 2007;<ref>{{cite news |last1=Arney |first1=Sarah |last2=Corrigan |first2=Tom |date=November 28, 2007 |title=Globe kicks off carrier delivery |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/globe-kicks-off-carrier-delivery/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=August 10, 2007 |title=Marysville Globe, Arlington Times change ownership |url=http://www.arlingtontimes.com/news/marysville-globe-arlington-times-change-ownership/ |work=The Arlington Times |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> both papers suspended publication in March 2020 in the wake of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cornfield |first1=Jerry |title=Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/amid-falling-revenue-sound-publishing-lays-off-70-workers/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |work=The Everett Herald |date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> The ''[[North County Outlook]]'' was published weekly from September 2007 to October 2022.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 26, 2022 |title=North County Outlook publishes final issue |page=1 |url=https://issuu.com/beckyejo/docs/nc-2022-10-26-web |work=[[North County Outlook]] |accessdate=January 19, 2023}}</ref>

''[[The Herald (Everett)|The Herald]]'' in Everett serves the entire county, including Marysville, and prints daily editions.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 9, 2015 |title=City of Marysville Ordinance No. 3006 |url=http://mrsc.org/getmedia/057c4f6d-7a87-42e1-813d-c1ca2482f1a8/m35o3006.pdf.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128070307/http://mrsc.org/getmedia/057c4f6d-7a87-42e1-813d-c1ca2482f1a8/m35o3006.pdf.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |publisher=City of Marysville |via=Municipal Research and Services Center |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Marysville is also part of the [[Media in Seattle|Seattle–Tacoma]] media market, and is served by Seattle-based media outlets including ''[[The Seattle Times]]'';<ref>{{cite map |title=Western Washington Markets |date=November 9, 2014 |url=http://mediakit.seattletimes.com/wp-content/PDF/The_Seattle_Times_-_Market_Boundaries_Map.pdf |publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]] |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> broadcast television stations [[KOMO-TV]], [[KING-TV]], [[KIRO-TV]], and [[KCPQ-TV]]; and various radio stations. [[Cable television]] service in Marysville is provided by [[Comcast]] and [[Ziply Fiber]] (formerly [[Frontier Communications]])<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=May 1, 2020 |title=Ziply Fiber takes over Frontier's Northwest broadband service |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/ziply-fiber-takes-over-frontiers-northwest-broadband-service/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=December 24, 2021}}</ref> for most of the city and [[Wave Broadband]] in North Lakewood; the city also owns a [[public-access television]] station that is operated by the [[Marysville School District]].<ref>{{cite web |title=What cable television service providers serve Marysville? |url=http://www.marysvillewa.gov/faq.aspx?qid=191 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=April 14, 2004 |title=Marysville seeks 3 members for Cable TV Advisory Committee |page=H16 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20040414/countydige14n/news-from-around-the-county |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville's [[public library]] is part of the [[Sno-Isle Libraries]] system, which operates libraries in [[Island County, Washington|Island]] and Snohomish counties; it was annexed into the system in 1968.<ref name="Globe-Library">{{cite news |last=Gjovaag |first=Helen |date=February 16, 1994 |title=City's library has come a long way |page=1 |url=http://myg.stparchive.com/Archive/MYG/MYG02161994P01.php |work=Marysville Globe |via=SmallTownPapers |access-date=December 24, 2021}}</ref> The library is based in a {{convert|23,000|sqft|adj=mid}} building located on Grove Street that opened on July 27, 1995, to replace a {{convert|4,000|sqft|adj=mid}} building on the same street that opened in 1978.<ref name="Globe-Library"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Barrios |first=Joseph |date=July 25, 1995 |title=Mukilteo casts envious eye at Marysville's new library |page=B1 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Recent population growth in northern Marysville near Smokey Point and Lakewood have led to the establishment of a pilot library in the area in 2018, and a recommendation to Sno-Isle to build a permanent branch by 2025.<ref>{{cite report |title=Sno-Isle Libraries 2016–2025 Capital Facilities Plan |pages=35–36 |url=http://www.sno-isle.org/assets/12682/12682_20160727113900.pdf |publisher=Sno-Isle Libraries |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=September 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919033009/http://www.sno-isle.org/assets/12682/12682_20160727113900.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=January 6, 2018 |title=Former vacant Smokey Point space celebrated as new library |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/former-vacant-smokey-point-space-celebrated-as-new-library/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref>

===Historical preservation===

The Marysville Historical Society was formed in 1974 as a non-profit organization to preserve the history of Marysville and its surrounding area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.marysvillehistory.org/about/ |publisher=Marysville Historical Society |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Globe-Museum">{{cite news |last=Boxleitner |first=Kirk |date=August 29, 2012 |title=Marysville Historical Society breaks ground for museum |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/life/marysville-historical-society-breaks-ground-for-museum/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The society began planning the construction of a museum at Jennings Park in 1986, but was unable to raise enough funds to begin construction until 2012.<ref name="Globe-Museum"/> The museum opened on March 19, 2016, coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the city's incorporation, using donated funds to finish construction.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winter |first=Chris |date=January 26, 2016 |title=Marysville Historical Society's new digs to be celebrated March 19 |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-historical-societys-new-digs-to-be-celebrated-march-19/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>

The Marysville and Tulalip area have several properties listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP).<ref name="Herald-NRHP">{{cite news |date=July 5, 2012 |title=Designated historic sites in Snohomish County |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/designated-historic-sites-in-snohomish-county/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The [[Marysville Opera House]] was built by the Independent Order of Oddfellows in 1911 at a cost of $20,000; it would later be listed in 1982 and renovated in 2003 for use by city events.<ref>{{cite news |last=Whitely |first=Peyton |date=October 15, 2003 |title=Concrete link to past – Marysville's former opera house, built in 1911, has been fixed up and again hosts local events. |page=H26 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> On the Tulalip reservation, the [[Indian Shaker Church (Marysville, Washington)|Indian Shaker Church]] and [[St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church (Marysville, Washington)|St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church]] were built in the early 20th century and listed on the register in 1976; the [[Tulalip Indian Agency Office]], built in 1912, was listed for its significance in tribal affairs as well as the town's founding.<ref name="Herald-NRHP"/> Another historic landmark in the area, not listed on the register, is the Gehl House at Jennings Park, a pioneer-era wooden cabin built in 1889 and restored with original furnishings.<ref>{{cite news |last=McDonald |first=Cathy |date=June 7, 2001 |title=Jennings Park |page=G9 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20010607/walk07/jennings-park |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref>

===Sister city===

Marysville initiated its first [[sister city]] relationship in 2017 with [[Yueqing]], a coastal city in the Chinese province of [[Zhejiang]]. The two cities have exchanged visits by officials, including tours of manufacturing areas and infrastructure projects.<ref>{{cite news |last=Andersson |first=Christopher |date=April 9, 2019 |title=Marysville officials travel to China |url=https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/news/marysville-officials-travel-to-china/article_b45fdc10-5af5-11e9-abc6-bb9e30b84d6a.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730214528/https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/news/marysville-officials-travel-to-china/article_b45fdc10-5af5-11e9-abc6-bb9e30b84d6a.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 30, 2019 |work=[[North County Outlook]] |access-date=July 30, 2019}}</ref>

===Notable residents===
Notable people from Marysville include:

*[[Brady Ballew]], soccer player<ref>{{cite news |last=Andersson |first=Christopher |date=April 15, 2015 |title=M-P grad plays professional soccer |url=http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2015/04/15/communities/m-p-grad-plays-professional-soccer/7853.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418021123/http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2015/04/15/communities/m-p-grad-plays-professional-soccer/7853.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=April 18, 2015 |work=North County Outlook |location=Marysville, Washington |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Robert A. Brady (economist)|Robert A. Brady]], economist<ref>{{cite book |last=Brady |first=Robert A. |author-link=Robert A. Brady (economist) |year=1943 |title=Business as a System of Power |page=viii |publisher=[[Columbia University Press]] |location=New York |oclc=975292258 |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.509120 |via=Internet Archive |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Larry Christenson]], baseball player<ref name="Times-MPHS">{{cite news |last=Glass |first=Gregg |date=May 20, 2003 |title=School spotlight: Marysville-Pilchuck High School |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030520/spotlight20/school-spotlight-marysville-pilchuck-high-school |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Trina Davis]], soccer player representing Fiji<ref>{{cite news |last=Lang |first=Andrew |date=October 13, 2018 |title=Marysville Pilchuck soccer star becomes celebrity in Fiji |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/marysville-pilchuck-soccer-star-becomes-celebrity-in-fiji/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref>
*[[John DeCaro]], hockey player<ref>{{cite news |last=Silver |first=Steve |date=January 21, 2009 |title=DeCaro moving up to AHL |url=https://lasvegassun.com/blogs/wrangler-roundup/2009/jan/21/decaro-moving-ahl/ |work=[[Las Vegas Sun]] |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jan Haag]], writer, artist, poet and filmmaker<ref>{{cite web |last=Haag |first=Jan |author-link=Jan Haag |title=Bytes from Haag's Bio |url=http://janhaag.com/JHbio.html |publisher=Jan Haag |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Charles Hamel]], oil industry whistle-blower<ref>{{cite news |last=Well |first=Martin |date=April 29, 2015 |title=Charles Hamel, influential oil industry whistleblower, dies at 84 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/charles-hamel-influential-oil-industry-whistleblower-dies-at-84/2015/04/29/e82df3ce-ee20-11e4-a55f-38924fca94f9_story.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=April 15, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jake Luton]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/marysville-native-luton-selected-by-jaguars-in-nfl-draft/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=April 25, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Jack Metcalf (politician)|Jack Metcalf]], U.S. representative from [[Washington's 2nd congressional district]]<ref>{{cite news |date=March 15, 2007 |title=Jack Metcalf, 1927–2007: Former congressman spent years serving state |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Jack-Metcalf-1927-2007-Former-congressman-spent-1231295.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |agency=Associated Press |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Howell Oakdeane Morrison]], musician, dance instructor, and entrepreneur, founder of Seattle-based [[Morrison Records (Seattle)|Morrison Records]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Blecha |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Blecha|date=November 20, 2005 |title=Morrison, "Morrie" and Alice — Northwest Music Industry Pioneers |url=http://www.historylink.org/File/7548 |work=HistoryLink |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steve Musseau]], American football coach<ref>{{cite news |last=Adande |first=J.A. |date=November 29, 1995 |title=Northwestern returns to the Rose Bowl |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/11/29/everythings-coming-up/9a0d45f0-226b-4c10-9de1-2d323e958df3/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Haley Nemra]], track athlete<ref>{{cite news |last=Raley |first=Dan |date=July 29, 2008 |title=The accidental Olympian out of Marysville |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/The-accidental-Olympian-out-of-Marysville-1280679.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Pahukoa]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |last=Cane |first=Mike |date=October 1, 2008 |title=Pahukoa brothers rank among M-P's best of all-time |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/sports/pahukoa-brothers-rank-among-m-ps-best-of-all-time/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Shane Pahukoa]], American football player<ref name="Times-MPHS"/>
*[[Jarred Rome]], discus thrower<ref>{{cite news |last=Withers |first=Bud |date=August 5, 2012 |title=Discus thrower Jarred Rome makes it back to Olympics after 2008 disappointment |page=C7 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/olympics/2018850368_jarredrome05.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref>

*[[Patty Schemel]], musician with [[Hole (band)|Hole]] and other bands<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Erin |date=March 21, 2011 |title=Unreleased Cobain/Love duet surfaces in new Patty Schemel documentary |url=http://archive.seattleweekly.com/home/922181-129/localmusicians |work=[[Seattle Weekly]] |access-date=March 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320052236/http://archive.seattleweekly.com/home/922181-129/localmusicians |archive-date=March 20, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Steve Thompson (defensive tackle, born 1945)|Steve Thompson]], American football player<ref>{{cite news |last=Raley |first=Dan |date=October 21, 2003 |title=Where Are They Now: Steve Thompson |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Where-Are-They-Now-Steve-Thompson-1127554.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=April 15, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Emily Wicks]], state representative<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornfield |first=Jerry |date=May 14, 2020 |title=As Robinson moves to the Senate, Wicks gets a House seat |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/as-robinson-moves-to-the-senate-wicks-gets-a-house-seat/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=May 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Simeon R. Wilson]], state politician and newspaper editor<ref>{{cite news |last=Randall |first=Beckye |date=February 12, 2009 |title=Sim Wilson, former newspaper publisher and legislator, dies at 81 |url=http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2009/02/12/news/sim-wilson-former-newspaper-publisher-and-legislator-dies-at-81/1535.html |work=North County Outlook |location=Marysville, Washington |access-date=March 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320052352/http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2009/02/12/news/sim-wilson-former-newspaper-publisher-and-legislator-dies-at-81/1535.html |archive-date=March 20, 2017 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>

==Education==

Public schools in Marysville are operated by the [[Marysville School District]], which covers most of the incorporated city and the [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]]. The district had an enrollment of approximately 10,804 students in 2013 and has 23 total schools, including two high schools ([[Marysville Pilchuck High School|Marysville Pilchuck]] and [[Marysville Getchell High School|Marysville Getchell]]), four middle schools, eleven elementary schools, and several alternative learning facilities.<ref>{{cite report |year=2014 |title=Marysville School District No. 25 Capital Facilities Plan, 2014–2019 |page=3 |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18689 |publisher=[[Marysville School District]] |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The school district was the site of the then-longest teacher [[strike action|strike]] in Washington state history in 2003, lasting for 49 days until the Snohomish County Superior Court declared the strike illegal.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jensen |first1=J.J. |last2=Sullivan |first2=Jennifer |date=October 21, 2003 |title=Marysville teachers vote to end long strike |page=A1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20031021/marysville21m/marysville-teachers-vote-to-end-long-strike |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>

Other portions of the city are served by the [[Arlington School District]], [[Lake Stevens School District]], and [[Lakewood School District (Washington)|Lakewood School District]].<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|11–9}}<ref>{{cite map |date=February 10, 2020 |title=Washington State K-12 School Districts |url=https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/maps/downloadfiles/SchoolDistrictsESDs-17x11_2020.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction]] |access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref> Marysville also has one [[private school]], Grace Academy, which was established as a [[Christian school]] in 1977 and enrolls 330 students.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 28, 2008 |title=Grace Academy celebrates 30th anniversary |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/grace-academy-celebrates-30th-anniversary/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville is located near the [[Everett Community College]], the north county region's only post-secondary education institution, situated in north Everett. The college moved its [[cosmetology]] school to Marysville in 1996, offering classes and accreditation for students as well as public [[Beauty salon|salon]] services.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 14, 1996 |title=Cosmetology school moves |page=B2 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19960314/2318954/cosmetology-school-moves |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=August 23, 2012 |title=EvCC cosmetology program offers new three-day flex schedule, instructor training |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/business/evcc-cosmetology-program-offers-new-three-day-flex-schedule-instructor-training/ |work=Marysville Globe |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[File:SR 528 eastbound from Cedar Avenue.jpg|thumb|right|[[Washington State Route 528|State Route 528]] (4th Street) at a [[railroad crossing]] in downtown Marysville, looking east towards State Avenue and [[Mount Pilchuck]]]]

Marysville is located along the east side of [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] (I-5), which connects the city to [[Vancouver, British Columbia]] to the north and Seattle to the south. The freeway has four exits serving Marysville, located at 4th Street in Downtown, 88th Street NE near [[Quil Ceda Village]], 116th Street NE near Kruse Junction, and 172nd Street NE near [[Smokey Point, Washington|Smokey Point]]. Several [[State highways in Washington|state highways]] also run within Marysville city limits, including [[Washington State Route 9|State Route 9]], [[Washington State Route 528|State Route 528]] (4th Street and 64th Street), [[Washington State Route 529|State Route 529]] (State Avenue), and [[Washington State Route 531|State Route 531]] (172nd Street NE).<ref>{{cite map |year=2014 |title=Washington State Highways, 2014–2015 |url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2006/06/13/TouristMapFront_withoutHillshade.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Department of Transportation]] |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221194441/https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2D10703F-9ADF-4A95-A14E-2A36FEAF1C20/0/Statewide2014NoHillshade.pdf |archive-date=February 21, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The city's primary north–south arterial street, State Avenue, was formerly part of [[U.S. Route 99]] and has been widened and improved in segments since 2000. Other major streets include 51st Avenue NE, 67th Avenue NE, Grove Street, and Sunnyside Boulevard.<ref name="ComprehensivePlan"/>{{rp|8–4}}<ref>{{cite report |year=2008 |title=City of Marysville, Transportation Element (2008) |pages=2–6 |publisher=City of Marysville |url=http://files.marysvillewa.gov/Engineering/Marysville_Transportation_Element_2008.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228000242/http://files.marysvillewa.gov/Engineering/Marysville_Transportation_Element_2008.pdf |archive-date=December 28, 2016 |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville ranks eighth among [[List of cities in Washington|Washington cities]] for longest commute times, with an average commute of approximately 30 minutes.<ref name="ACS"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Pulkkinen |first=Levi |date=November 19, 2012 |title=Which Washington city's residents have the worst commutes? |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Which-Washington-city-s-residents-have-the-worst-4009988.php#photo-3692730 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> The state government began construction in 2023 on a northbound [[high-occupancy vehicle lane]] on I-5 and a new interchange at State Route 529 south of downtown to alleviate congestion on east–west railroad crossings in the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Watanabe |first=Ben |date=May 28, 2023 |title=$123M project starting on Highway 529 interchange, I-5 HOV lane |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/123m-project-starting-on-highway-529-interchange-i-5-hov-lane/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=June 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Watanabe |first=Ben |date=March 2, 2023 |title=Work on I-5 HOV lane from Everett to Marysville starts next week |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/work-on-i-5-hov-lane-from-everett-to-marysville-starts-next-week/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=June 1, 2023}}</ref> On April 22, 2014, Marysville voters approved the creation of a city [[transportation benefit district]] and a 0.2 percent [[sales tax]] to fund transportation improvements in the city, including road repairs, bicycle and pedestrian access, and new capital projects.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 22, 2014 |title=Tax-related ballot measures passing |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/tax-related-ballot-measures-passing/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref>

Public transportation in Marysville and Snohomish County is provided by [[Community Transit]]. The agency operates all-day local bus service in Marysville on four routes, connecting to Smokey Point, the Tulalip Indian Reservation, Lake Stevens, Everett and [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]]. Community Transit also operates express routes from [[park and ride]] facilities in Marysville with all-day service to [[Lynnwood City Center station]] and [[peak hour]] service to the [[Boeing Everett Factory]].<ref name="CT-Map">{{cite map |date=September 2024 |title=Community Transit System Map |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/docs/default-source/mappdfs/systemmappdfs/mapsystem.pdf |publisher=Community Transit |access-date=November 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=July 22, 2024 |title=New bus routes for Seattle commuters |url=https://www.communitytransit.org/news-and-events/article-detail/2024/07/22/new-bus-routes-for-seattle-commuters |publisher=Community Transit |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref> Marysville is one of the largest cities in the metro area excluded from the [[Sound Transit]] regional service area,<ref>{{cite news |last=Hadley |first=Jane |date=January 15, 2004 |title=Joint ballot planned for roads, Sound Transit |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/Joint-ballot-planned-for-roads-Sound-Transit-1134684.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |access-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> but expressed interest in joining the regional transit authority in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergsman |first=Jerry |date=August 24, 1992 |title=Marysville unsure about rail: officials to talk about joining in plan tonight |page=B3 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=May 10, 1999 |title=Trains might go further north |page=B1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990510/2959830/trains-might-go-farther-north |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> The [[Swift Gold Line]], a bus rapid transit route, is planned to connect Everett to Marysville and Smokey Point with a route along State Avenue; it is scheduled to open by 2029.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hansen |first=Jordan |date=July 24, 2024 |title=What route should new Smokey Point bus route take through Marysville? |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/what-route-should-new-smokey-point-bus-route-take-through-marysville/ |work=The Everett Herald |accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref> Marysville has also been listed as a candidate for future [[Sounder commuter rail]] and [[Link light rail]] service.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Lynnwood eager for growth, changes that light rail will bring |page=A1 |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/primed-for-major-growth-lynnwood-and-light-rail/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville is bisected by a north–south railroad operated by [[BNSF Railway]], carrying freight as well as [[Amtrak Cascades|Amtrak ''Cascades'']] passenger trains that do not stop in Marysville.<ref name="Herald-BNSF">{{cite news |last=Winters |first=Chris |date=July 24, 2014 |title=Marysville faces traffic nightmare with more trains |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-faces-traffic-nightmare-with-more-trains/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The nearest passenger rail station is located in [[Everett Station|Everett]], also served by intercity bus service;<ref>{{cite book |last=Fainberg |first=Denise |year=2012 |title=An Explorer's Guide: Washington |edition=2nd |chapter=Camano Island and Arlington Area |pages=217–218 |publisher=[[W. W. Norton & Company|The Countryman Press]] |location=Woodstock, Vermont |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iCI0OkVqVZsC |via=Google Books |isbn=978-0-88150-974-8 |oclc=759908478 |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> the Tulalip Tribes listed plans to build a train station at NE 116th Street in Marysville in the 2010s.<ref>{{cite web |title=116th Interchange Project: TIGER Discretionary Grant |page=13 |url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/AFCDB139-1876-4C72-80A2-F351E6E66A49/0/TulalipTribesHwyReplace.pdf |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The railroad, which includes a [[spur line]] to serve Arlington, has 23 total [[level crossing]]s in Marysville that cause traffic congestion on intersecting streets.<ref name="Herald-BNSF"/><ref>{{cite news |last=McNichols |first=Joshua |date=January 12, 2017 |title=This is why your Marysville friends are always late for breakfast |url=http://kuow.org/post/why-your-marysville-friends-are-always-late-breakfast |publisher=[[KUOW-FM|KUOW]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The nearest municipal airports to Marysville are [[Arlington Municipal Airport (Washington)|Arlington Municipal Airport]] and [[Paine Field]] in Everett, while the nearest international airport is [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]], {{convert|45|mi|km}} to the south.<ref>{{cite map |year=2014 |title=Washington State Highways 2014–2015 |url=https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Publications/HighwayMap/view.htm |inset=Puget Sound Area |scale=1:842,000 |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |access-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> A private airport and housing development, [[Frontier Airpark]], is located between Marysville and [[Granite Falls, Washington|Granite Falls]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Whitely |first=Peyton |date=January 29, 2003 |title=Pilots' paradise: These neighbors never have the hassle of driving to the airport |page=H22 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030129/airpark29n/pilots-paradise |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=April 23, 2017}}</ref>

Marysville is bisected by the [[Snohomish County Centennial Trail|Centennial Trail]], a [[multi-use trail]] running along the eastern part of the city near State Route 9 between [[Snohomish, Washington|Snohomish]] and Arlington.<ref>{{cite map |date=April 2014 |title=Snohomish County Area Bicycling & Trail Map |publisher=Community Transit |url=http://commtrans.org/faqs/documents/bikemap2014.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306080713/http://commtrans.org/faqs/documents/bikemap2014.pdf |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> The city also has plans to build a {{convert|30|mi|km|adj=mid}} network of trails,<ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=February 27, 2018 |title=Marysville to build new trails at estuary and Whiskey Ridge |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/city-to-build-new-trails-at-estuary-whiskey-ridge/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref> including the partially-completed Ebey Slough waterfront trail,<ref>{{cite news |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Paving under way on Waterfront Trail in Marysville |url=http://www.marysvilleglobe.com/news/paving-under-way-on-waterfront-trail-in-marysville/ |work=Marysville Globe }}</ref> under [[transmission line]]s in eastern Marysville,<ref>{{cite news |last=Sheets |first=Bill |date=February 19, 2008 |title=Marysville trail plan draws resistance |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080219/news01/780428720 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527060009/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080219/news01/780428720 |archive-date=May 27, 2016 |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> and in the Lakewood area.<ref>{{cite report |date=April 26, 2016 |title=Draft Lakewood Neighborhood Master Plan |pages=28–30 |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3210 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-date=January 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124083327/http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3210 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Utilities===

[[Electric power]] in Marysville is provided by the [[Snohomish County Public Utility District]] (PUD), a consumer-owned [[public utility]] that sources most of its electricity from the federal [[Bonneville Power Administration]] (BPA).<ref>{{cite web |date=May 2016 |title=Information About Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 |url=http://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/Disclosure16.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202091806/http://www.snopud.com/Site/Content/Documents/custpubs/Disclosure16.pdf |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |publisher=Snohomish County Public Utility District |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bonneville Power Administration |url=http://www.snopud.com/PowerSupply/hydro/bpa.ashx?p=1200 |publisher=Snohomish County Public Utility District |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=April 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428012347/http://snopud.com/PowerSupply/hydro/bpa.ashx?p=1200 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The BPA operates the region's system of [[Electric power transmission|electrical transmission lines]], including [[WECC Intertie Paths|Path 3]], a major national transmission corridor running along the eastern side of Marysville towards [[British Columbia]].<ref>{{cite map |date=February 2, 2013 |title=BPA Transmission Lines and Facilities |url=https://www.bpa.gov/news/pubs/maps/BPA%20Transmission%20Lines%20and%20Facilities.pdf |publisher=[[Bonneville Power Administration]] |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428051716/https://www.bpa.gov/news/pubs/maps/BPA%20Transmission%20Lines%20and%20Facilities.pdf |archive-date=April 28, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite report |date=September 2011 |title=WECC Path Reports: 10-Year Regional Transmission Plan |url=https://www.wecc.biz/Reliability/2011Plan_Path_WriteUps.pdf |publisher=[[Western Electricity Coordinating Council]] |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202052300/https://www.wecc.biz/Reliability/2011Plan_Path_WriteUps.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Puget Sound Energy]] provides [[natural gas]] to Marysville residents and businesses;<ref name="PSE"/> two major north–south gas [[pipeline transport|pipelines]] run through eastern Marysville and are maintained by the [[Olympic Pipeline Company]], a subsidiary of [[BP]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dudley |first1=Brier |last2=Miletich |first2=Steve |date=August 4, 2000 |title=New managers at Olympic Pipe Line promise changes |page=A1 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20000804/4035172/new-managers-at-olympic-pipe-line-promise-changes |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> and the Northwest Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of [[Williams Companies]].<ref>{{cite map |date=April 2016 |title=Northwest Pipeline LLC Delivery and Recipet Point System Map |url=http://www.northwest.williams.com/NWP_Portal/extLoc.action?Loc=FilesNorthwestdnld&File=SystemMap.pdf |publisher=[[Williams Companies]] |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite map |title=Pipeline Maps |url=https://www.utc.wa.gov/regulatedIndustries/transportation/pipeline/Pages/pipelineMaps.aspx |publisher=[[Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission]] |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202211624/https://www.utc.wa.gov/regulatedIndustries/transportation/pipeline/Pages/pipelineMaps.aspx |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The City of Marysville provides [[municipal solid waste]] collection and disposal services,<ref>{{cite news |last=Logg |first=Cathy |date=June 26, 2004 |title=Marysville to change refuse bins |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-to-change-refuse-bins/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> while contracting [[Waste Management (company)|Waste Management]] for mandatory [[single-stream recycling]] and optional [[yard waste]] disposal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Recycling and Yard Waste |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/311/Recycling-and-Yard-Waste |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The municipal government also provides water and [[wastewater treatment]] to residents and businesses within city limits and in the surrounding area. Marysville's water system is granted [[water rights]] for up to {{convert|20.71|e6USgal/day}}, sourced from the [[Stillaguamish River]], [[Spada Lake]], and a [[water well|well]] at Edward Springs near [[Lake Goodwin, Washington|Lake Goodwin]].<ref>{{cite web |year=2014 |title=City of Marysville Water Quality Report 2013 |url=http://marysvillewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1815 |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Logg |first=Cathy |date=February 1, 2004 |title=Water plant draws protest |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/water-plant-draws-protest/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The water system includes several pumping stations and over {{convert|297.6|mi|km}} of [[water pipe]]s.<ref name="WaterPlan"/>{{rp|1–2}} Marysville's wastewater system empties into a [[wastewater treatment plant]] south of the city with a daily capacity of {{convert|20,143|lbs/day}}. The city has {{convert|210|mi|km}} of sewage pipeline and 15 pump stations.<ref>{{cite report |date=November 2011 |title=City of Marysville Sewer Comprehensive Plan |page=E-2 |url=http://files.marysvillewa.gov/2011SewerComprehensivePlan-Final.pdf |publisher=City of Marysville |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> [[Stormwater]] treatment is also handled by the municipal Public Works Department and consists of {{convert|185|mi|km}} of storm lines, 11,914 [[storm drain]]s, and 346 [[detention pond]]s.<ref name="SurfaceWater"/>{{rp|2–25}} The city built a {{convert|7|acre|adj=mid}} regional stormwater treatment plant in 2003 and took control of local treatment in 2007.<ref name="SurfaceWater"/>{{rp|2–25}}<ref name="2009Storm"/>{{rp|5}}

Areas annexed into the city of Marysville are transferred to municipal water and waste services through agreements between the city and the Snohomish County PUD.<ref>{{cite news |last=Andersson |first=Christopher |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Sunnyside utility service transfers to city this January |page=4 |url=http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2013/12/04/news/sunnyside-utility-service-transfers-to-city-this-january/5749.html |work=North County Outlook |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202035845/http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2013/12/04/news/sunnyside-utility-service-transfers-to-city-this-january/5749.html |url-status=usurped }}</ref>

===Health care===

Marysville does not have a [[general hospital]], but is located near the [[Providence Regional Medical Center Everett|Providence Regional Medical Center]] in Everett and [[Cascade Valley Hospital]] in Arlington.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 30, 2013 |title=Interactive map of hospitals in King, Pierce, Snohomish counties |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localpages/2022360954_interactive-map-hospitals-king-pierce-snohomish.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127073938/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localpages/2022360954_interactive-map-hospitals-king-pierce-snohomish.html |archive-date=January 27, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The city has several community [[clinic]]s, including two operated by [[The Everett Clinic]] and one operated by Providence.<ref>{{cite web |title=Find Us |url=http://www.everettclinic.com/find-us |publisher=[[The Everett Clinic]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marysville Clinic |url=http://washington.providence.org/clinics/marysville/ |publisher=[[Providence Health & Services]] |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref> A clinic operated by [[Kaiser Permanente]] is planned to open in Smokey Point in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Podsada |first=Janice |date=August 29, 2018 |title=Kaiser Permanente plans to open Smokey Point clinic in 2020 |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/business/kaiser-permanente-plans-to-open-smokey-point-clinic-in-2020/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=March 25, 2020}}</ref> A $22 million [[psychiatric hospital]] in Smokey Point with 115 beds opened in June 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=July 6, 2016 |title=Smokey Point psychiatric hospital set to open in spring |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/news/smokey-point-psychiatric-hospital-set-to-open-in-spring/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=January 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Salyer |first=Sharon |date=June 16, 2017 |title=New hospital to provide 115 psychiatric beds for all ages |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/smokey-point-behavioral-hospital-accepting-first-patients/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://marysvillewa.gov/ City of Marysville]
* [http://www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/ Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce]

{{Geographic location
| Centre = Marysville
| North = [[Arlington, Washington|Arlington]]
| Northeast = [[Darrington, Washington|Darrington]]
| East = [[Granite Falls, Washington|Granite Falls]]
| Southeast = [[Lake Stevens, Washington|Lake Stevens]]
| South = [[Everett, Washington|Everett]]
| Southwest = [[Port Gardner Bay]]
| West = [[Tulalip Indian Reservation]]
| Northwest = [[Stanwood, Washington|Stanwood]]
}}

{{Marysville, Washington}}
{{Snohomish County, Washington}}
{{Washington}}
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[[Category:Cities in Snohomish County, Washington]]
[[Category:Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1872]]

Pasco, Washington

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|leader_title1 = [[City manager]]
|leader_name1 = Adam Lincoln<ref>{{cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=April 18, 2023 |title=Pasco received 2 dozen applications for city manager, but this 1 stood out |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article274455980.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>
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'''Pasco''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|æ|s|k|oʊ}} {{respell|PAS|koh}}) is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Franklin County, Washington]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 77,108 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Pasco_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5353545 |access-date=August 15, 2023 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> and estimated at 81,724 in 2024.<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
Pasco is one of three cities (the others being [[Kennewick, Washington|Kennewick]] and [[Richland, Washington|Richland]]) that make up Washington state's [[Tri-Cities, Washington|Tri-Cities]] region, a mid-sized metropolitan area of approximately 303,622 people.

==History==
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On October 16, 1805, the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] camped in the Pasco area, at a site now commemorated by [[Sacajawea State Park]]. The area was frequented by [[fur trapper]]s and gold traders. In the 1880s, the [[Northern Pacific Railway]] was built near the [[Columbia River]], bringing many settlers to the area. Pasco was officially incorporated on September 3, 1891. It was named by [[Virgil Bogue]], a construction engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway after [[Cerro de Pasco]],<ref>{{cite book|last=Meany|first=Edmond S.|title=Origin of Washington geographic names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981;view=1up;seq=224|year=1923|publisher=University of Washington Press|location=Seattle|page=208}}</ref> a city in the Peruvian [[Andes]], where he had helped build a railroad. In its early years Pasco was a small railroad town, but the completion of the [[Grand Coulee Dam]] in 1941 brought irrigation and agriculture to the area.

[[File:Franklin County Courthouse in Pasco, Washington.JPG|thumb|The Franklin County courthouse in Pasco]]

Due largely to the presence of the [[Hanford Site]] (which made the plutonium for the "[[Fat Man]]" nuclear bomb used on Nagasaki in 1945), the entire Tri-Cities area grew rapidly from the 1940s through 1950s. However, most of the population influx resided in [[Richland, Washington|Richland]] and [[Kennewick, Washington|Kennewick]], as Pasco remained primarily driven by the agricultural industry, and to a lesser degree the NP Pasco rail yards. After the end of World War II, the entire region went through several "boom" and "bust" periods, cycling approximately every 10 years and heavily based on available government funding for Hanford-related work. Farming continues to be the economic driver for most of the city's industrial tax base.

Pasco was not a [[sundown town]] in the same way as Richland and Kennewick, however [[Jim Crow laws]] restricted [[African Americans]] to living only on the east side of the railroad tracks, which was largely underdeveloped without public water or garbage service. In the 1940s, [[Edward Richard Dudley|Edward R. Dudley]] visited as an investigator from the [[NAACP]] and observed widespread discrimination from businesses and law enforcement. In a 1947 survey, black residents listed water supply and service as the most significant problem for the area, and racial discrimination as second. White residents listed over-crowded schools as the most significant problem, and the presence of blacks as second. In 1948, [[Hazel Scott]] was refused service at a Pasco restaurant and successfully sued the owners for discrimination, bringing national attention to [[racial segregation]] practices in the Tri-Cities.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bauman|first=Robert|date=2005|title=Jim Crow in the Tri-Cities, 1943-1950|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/40491852|journal=The Pacific Northwest Quarterly|volume=96|issue=3|pages=124–131|jstor=40491852|issn=0030-8803}}</ref>

Pasco completed one of its largest annexations, comprising {{convert|7.5|sqmi|sqkm}} to the northwest, in August 1982 amid a legal dispute with neighboring Richland that was decided by the [[Washington Supreme Court]].<ref>{{cite news |date=February 12, 1983 |title=Pasco wins court battle for its largest annexation |page=C10 |work=Tri-City Herald}}</ref> In the late 1990s, foreseeing another Hanford-related boom period, several developers purchased large farm circles in Pasco for residential and commercial development. Since that time, Pasco has undergone a transformation that has not only seen its population overtake the neighboring city of Richland, but also has resulted in growth in the city's retail and tourism industries. Recently incorporated land on the West side of the city has exploded into new housing tracts, apartments, and shopping centers. This area of the city has become referred to locally as "West Pasco", distinguishing it from the older area of town to the East. In addition to an influx of new residents to the region, many residents of the Tri-Cities have moved from Richland and Kennewick to West Pasco due to its central location and virtually all-new housing and business. In early 2018, plans were announced for 5,000 to 8,000 new residences in West Pasco, west of Road 100.<ref>Culverwell, Wendy. "[http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article205705534.html Finally, a plan for west Pasco. Here's why it won’t be just another Road 68]" ''Tri-City Herald''. March 17, 2018.</ref>

==Geography and climate==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|34.08|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|30.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|3.58|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=February 20, 2011}}</ref>

As Pasco is located in Southeastern Washington, the city lies in the [[rain shadow]] of the [[Cascade Range]]. As a result, the area is a windswept desert, receiving little precipitation throughout the year. Hot summers, warm springs, and cold winters provide a stark contrast to other areas of the state. Climate data is sparse, as there is no functioning weather station in the city; more reliable data is provided by the weather station in nearby [[Walla Walla, Washington|Walla Walla]].

The [[Columbia River]] borders the south side of the city, separating it from the neighboring cities of Richland and Kennewick.
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==Demographics==
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===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 77,108 people, 25,084 households.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 59,781 people, 17,983 households, and 13,863 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1960.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 18,782 housing units at an average density of {{convert|615.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 55.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 36.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 55.7% of the population.

There were 17,983 households, of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.73.

The median age in the city was 27.3 years. 35.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 17.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 32,066 people, 9,619 households, and 7,262 families living in the city. The population density was 1,141.9 people per square mile (440.9/km2). There were 10,341 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.76% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.22% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.77% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.77% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 37.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 56.26% of the population.

There were 9,619 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.79.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 35.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,540, and the median income for a family was $37,342. Males had a median income of $29,016 versus $22,186 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,404. About 19.5% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
Pasco has a [[council-manager government]] with an elected body of 7 council members, 6 of whom are from specific districts within the city, and 1 elected at-large.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pasco-wa.gov/122/City-Council|title=City Council |publisher=City of Pasco |access-date=August 27, 2019}}</ref> The council biennially elects from its own members a mayor that runs meetings, signs certain documents, and acts in ceremonial capacity; and a mayor pro-tem that acts in the mayor's absence.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=December 25, 2023 |title=Will Pasco replace its 1st Latina mayor? A new majority could select new leadership |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article282931388.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=January 2, 2024}}</ref> The city manager is chosen by the council as a professional administrator and runs day-to-day operations of the city including management of staff. Council members are part-time legislators. Those elected 2017 and after receive $1,115 per month and the mayor receives $1,450 a month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pasco.municipal.codes/PMC/2.65.010|title=PMC 2.65.010, Compensation of Mayor and of Councilmembers|work=Pasco Municipal Code|access-date=August 30, 2019}}</ref>

The city also has a number of advisory boards appointed by the council and includes citizen volunteers that give their time and expertise in dealing with issues including parks, senior citizen issues, planning, code enforcement, etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pasco-wa.gov/135/Boards-Commissions|title=Boards & Commissions |publisher=City of Pasco |access-date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>

==Economy==
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Due to the agricultural region in which it sits, several large food processing companies have a presence in the city of Pasco: [[Lamb Weston]], [[Reser's Fine Foods]], and [[Twin City Foods]]. In recent years, the region has become a major player in Washington state's booming wine industry.

[[Image:LampsonCranesPascoWashington.JPG|thumb|right|Lampson Crane yard, Port of Big Pasco, in Pasco]]

Some of Pasco's largest employers include [[Hanford Site|Hanford nuclear facility]], [[BNSF Railway]], [[Lamb Weston]], [[Boise Cascade]], [[Tyson Foods]], [[Energy Northwest]], Fluor Hanford Inc., [[Bechtel|Bechtel National Inc.]], and [[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]] currently managed by [[Battelle Memorial Institute]]

==Culture==

Among all of Pasco's annual activities and events, the most popular is the [[Pasco Farmers Market]], located in downtown Pasco. The market is open from May through October each year, drawing a large regional crowd and providing an outlet for farmers selling fresh produce.{{cn|date=August 2025}} The city is also home to the Pasco Flea Market, the largest open-air [[flea market]] in Washington state. It has up to 10,000 vendors and workers on a {{convert|70|acre|ha|adj=mid}} lot; the flea market runs from March to October on weekends.<ref name="TCH-FleaMarket">{{cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=September 8, 2023 |title=Eastern WA's largest open-air flea market wows shoppers with its south of border flavor |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article278671624.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=August 5, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Babiak |first=Larissa |date=August 1, 2025 |title=ICE anxiety puts chill on WA's largest open-air market. 'People are fearful' |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article311492073.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=August 5, 2025}}</ref> The market was first organized in 1987 and moved three years later to its present location in eastern Pasco.<ref name="TCH-FleaMarket"/>

The [[Fiery Foods Festival]] is another popular event held each September. This one-day event celebrates spicy foods of all varieties and highlights the [[Hispanic]] culture of the city.

Pasco hosts the [[Tri-Cities Pride Festival]], with an estimated attendance of 2,000 in 2022. It began in 2016, and organizers cancelled plans for 2023 as they reorganize as a [[nonprofit organization]] for future planning.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=January 31, 2023 |title=Growing pains force cancellation of 2023 Tri-Cities Pride Festival |work=Tri-City Herald |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article271880032.html}}</ref> In the interim, local businesses and residents planned [[LGBT pride]] events of their own despite harassment, vandalism, threats of violence and lack of support from elected officials.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=June 1, 2023 |title=Tri-City, WA Gay Pride events kick off |work=Tri-City Herald |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article275967971.html}}</ref>

==Education==
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Pasco is served by the [[Pasco School District (Washington)|Pasco School District]], [[Columbia Basin College]], and [[Washington State University Tri-Cities]].

[[Pasco High School (Washington)|Pasco High School]] is the older of the city's two public high schools, and was the largest in the state before Chiawana was built. The city's second high school—[[Chiawana High School]]—opened in August 2009. Chiawana, along with Pasco High, are among the largest high schools in Washington state.<ref>{{cite news |last=Burton |first=Lynsi |date=September 7, 2018 |title=Biggest high schools of Washington 2019 |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/slideshow/Biggest-high-schools-of-Washington-2019-184930.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |accessdate=May 4, 2021}}</ref> A third high school, [[Sageview High School|Sageview]], opened in 2025 to relieve crowding at Chiawana.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=August 22, 2025 |title='One team, one dream.' Inside Pasco's $127M high school and new 'blended' culture |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article311677678.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

There are four middle schools in Pasco, serving students ranging from grade six to eight. The school district has 18 elementary schools. In spring 2015, Delta High School (or DHS) opened in Pasco. It provides a STEM-based curriculum for students in grades 9–12 from three school districts in the Tri-Cities area. The school is operated as a collaborative effort by the Kennewick School District, Pasco School District, and Richland School District, and in partnerships with a local skill center, colleges, and businesses. The school has been designated by the state as an Existing Innovative School.

Privately, Pasco and the greater Tri-Cities area is served by [[Tri-Cities Prep (Pasco, Washington)|Tri-Cities Prep]], a Catholic high school off of Road 100, and St. Patrick's grade school next door to the campus of Pasco High School.

With a rapidly growing campus, Columbia Basin College is the largest public two-year community college in Southeastern Washington with a student body of nearly 7,000 students. The college was founded in 1955 and serves students from the entire Tri-Cities region.

==Media==

The ''[[Tri-City Herald]]'', a daily newspaper based in Kennewick, serves Pasco and the surrounding area. It traces its origin to a pair of Pasco newspapers established in the 1890s that later merged into the ''Pasco Herald'', a weekly newspaper. It moved to Kennewick and became a daily newspaper in 1947, renaming itself to the ''Tri-City Herald''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bagwell |first1=Steve |last2=Stapilus |first2=Randy |year=2013 |title=New Editions: The Northwest's newspapers as they were, are, and will be |pages=223–224 |publisher=Ridenbaugh Press |location=Carlton, Oregon |isbn=978-0-945648-10-9 |oclc=861618089 |url=https://archive.org/details/neweditionsnorth0000bagw |via=The Internet Archive |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>

Pasco is served by the [[Mid-Columbia Libraries]] system, which has branches in downtown and West Pasco.<ref>{{cite web |title=Branches of Mid-Columbia Libraries |url=https://midcolumbialibraries.org/branches |publisher=[[Mid-Columbia Libraries]] |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Chiawana Park - Pasco, Washington - Entrance 2 (0751).jpg|thumb|upright|Sign for Chiawana Park in Pasco]]
[[File:Chiawana Park (0744) - Pasco, Washington.jpg|thumb|Chiawana Park in Pasco]]

Pasco's [[Gesa Stadium]] hosts the [[Tri-City Dust Devils]], a minor league [[baseball]] team playing in the [[Northwest League]] and affiliated with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morrow |first=Jeff |date=February 16, 2021 |title=Tri-City Dust Devils becoming 'Angels' under this 10-year deal |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/mlb/tri-city-dust-devils/article249285920.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=May 1, 2021}}</ref> The Pasco School District's renovated [[Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium]], constructed in a former gravel pit used in the construction of the Blue Bridge (Pioneer Memorial Bridge), provides a unique venue for outdoor athletic events.

Pasco is located along a major stretch of the 22-mile [[Sacagawea Heritage Trail]], an interactive educational and recreational hiking/cycling loop that circles the Tri-Cities area.{{cn|date=September 2025}} A city-operated [[water park]], named the Pasco Aquatics Center is scheduled to open in 2026. It is planned to feature an indoor swimming area, outdoor pools, and classrooms.<ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=June 20, 2025 |title=1st look at Pasco's $40.4 million aquatics center taking shape at Broadmoor |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/business/article308773425.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=September 15, 2025}}</ref>

Pasco has several waterfront parks along the [[Columbia River]], as well as easy river access for boaters, fishers, and skiers at any of the free boat launches.

The HAPO Center (formerly the TRAC<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article226642159.html|title=Million dollar deal would give TRAC a new name|date=February 22, 2019|work=Tri-City Herald|access-date=August 27, 2019}}</ref>) is a large complex located in Pasco which hosts regional events, including (but not limited to) conventions, meetings, sporting events, and concerts. The HAPO Center is located near the booming Road 68 corridor in Pasco.

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===

Pasco is bisected by several major highways that provide connections within the Tri-Cities and onward to other parts of Washington state. [[Interstate 182]] runs east–west across the city and connects with [[Interstate 82]] west of Richland; it also carries [[U.S. Route 12 in Washington|U.S. Route 12]], which continues east from the Tri-Cities to [[Walla Walla, Washington|Walla Walla]] and [[Lewiston, Idaho]]. [[U.S. Route 395 in Washington|U.S. Route 395]] enters from the south on the [[Blue Bridge (Washington)|Blue Bridge]] over the Columbia River and continues north towards [[Spokane, Washington|Spokane]] and the [[Canada–United States border|Canadian border]].<ref>{{cite WSDOT map |year=2014 |inset=[https://web.archive.org/web/20201017162151/https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2017/08/31/highway-map-TriCities.pdf Tri-Cities: Richland, Kennewick & Pasco] |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> A secondary bridge, the [[Cable Bridge]], carries [[Washington State Route 397|State Route 397]] from Kennewick to Pasco.<ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Tri-Cities blue bridge to get $33.5M year-long makeover. Get ready for traffic headaches |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article282808383.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> Public transit service within Pasco and the Tri-Cities is provided by [[Ben Franklin Transit]], which is funded by a [[sales tax]] in portions of Benton and Franklin counties. {{as of|2024}}, an average of 2,700 daily passengers use Ben Franklin Transit within Pasco.<ref>{{cite news |last=McCoy |first=Cory |date=April 26, 2024 |title=Transit system breakup? Franklin County wants out of joint Tri-Cities bus service |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article287785415.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>

The Tri-Cities region's lone passenger rail station is the [[Pasco Intermodal Train Station]], which is served by the daily ''[[Empire Builder]]'' operated by [[Amtrak]]. The train has service west to [[Portland, Oregon]], and east to Spokane, [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], and [[Chicago]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=April 6, 2017 |title=Cuts to Amtrak could end Empire Builder service to Pasco |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article143017414.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=August 2020 |title=Washington State Rail Plan 2019–2040 |page=15 |url=https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-10/2019-2040-State-Rail-Plan.pdf |publisher=Washington State Department of Transportation |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> The original station in Pasco was built by the [[Northern Pacific Railway]] and replaced in 1998 by a new facility.<ref name="TCH-Railroads1989"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Sibold-Cohn |first=Geona |date=October 13, 1998 |title=Pasco train, bus depot to open by Thanksgiving |page=A4 |work=Tri-City Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-pasco-train-bus-depot-t/98931758/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> The [[BNSF Railway]] operates freight railroads that pass through Pasco and has a [[railyard]] within the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rosane |first=Eric |date=March 3, 2024 |title=Lewis Street project soars $6M over budget as BNSF Railway requests more underpass work |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article285798721.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> The Pasco Yard, a [[classification yard]], is the company's largest facility in the Pacific Northwest and was completed in 1955.<ref name="TCH-Railroads1989">{{cite news |last=Kane |first=Michael |date=February 26, 1989 |title=Railroad Recollections: Northern Pacific Railroad spurred Pasco's growth |page=C1 |work=Tri-City Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-railroad-recollections/177706950/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=May 28, 2016 |title=BNSF invests $26 million in Pasco train facility |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article80608512.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref> Additional commercial transportation is undertaken through extensive [[barge]] traffic on the [[Columbia River|Columbia]] and [[Snake River|Snake]] rivers.

Pasco is home to the [[Tri-Cities Airport (Washington)|Tri-Cities Airport]], a regional airport that has passenger service and is also used for commercial and general aviation. {{as of|2025}}, six airlines serve Tri-Cities Airport with direct flights to cities in the Western and Central U.S., including several daily connections to [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]]. The airport had 478,000 passengers on commercial flights in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Culverwell |first=Wendy |date=May 8, 2025 |title=Bigger planes, more flights and now Real IDs. Are there delays in Tri-Cities? |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/living/travel-tourism/article305912736.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Jeremy Bonderman]], professional baseball player<ref>{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Geoff |date=December 21, 2012 |title=After a year off and plenty of work, Jeremy Bonderman gets another chance, with the Mariners |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/after-a-year-off-and-plenty-of-work-jeremy-bonderman-gets-another-chance-with-the-mariners/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250623224928/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/after-a-year-off-and-plenty-of-work-jeremy-bonderman-gets-another-chance-with-the-mariners/ |archive-date=June 23, 2025 |access-date=June 23, 2025 |work=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Kathy Brock]], television journalist<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 26, 2018 |title=At the family farm, Kathy Brock's passion for storytelling was born |url=https://abc7chicago.com/post/at-the-family-farm-kathy-brocks-passion-for-storytelling-was-born/3654001/ |publisher=[[WLS-TV|WLS]] |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Arthur Fletcher]], politician, United Nations delegate, and first Black city councilmember<ref>{{cite news |date=July 13, 2005 |title=Arthur Fletcher, 'father of affirmative action,' dies at 80 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/arthur-fletcher-father-of-affirmative-action-dies-at-80/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Hawthorne C. Gray]], U.S. Army Captain and record-breaking balloonist<ref>{{cite news |last=Wilderman |first=Mark |date=February 8, 2018 |title=Meet an extraordinary Scott Airman from the Lighter-than-Air Era: Capt. Hawthorne C. Gray |url=https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/scott-afb/article199106324.html |work=[[Belleville News-Democrat]] |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[S. T. Gordon]], world Cruiserweight boxing champion<ref>{{cite news |last=Simms |first=Gregory S. |date=June 28, 1982 |title=Gordon scores TKO in 2d to win cruiserweight title |page=1D |work=[[The Plain Dealer]] |location=Cleveland |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-gordon-scores-tko-in-2d/181724248/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Doc Hastings]], U.S. Congressman<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=h000329|title=Hastings, Richard Norman (Doc) |work=[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]] |publisher=United States Congress |access-date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>
* [[James Wong Howe]], [[Academy Award]]-winning [[cinematographer]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Loayza |first=Beatrice |date=May 27, 2022 |title=James Wong Howe: A Gutsy Cinematographer Finally Gets His Due |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/27/movies/james-wong-howe-cinematographer.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Michael Jackson (linebacker)|Michael Jackson]], professional American football player<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brawdy |first=Bob |date=October 6, 2023 |title=Retired Seahawks linebacker a hometown hit in Pasco |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article280184044.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011130105/https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article280184044.html |archive-date=October 11, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2025 |work=Tri-City Herald |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bruce Kison]], professional baseball player, two-time World Series champion<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fowler |first=Annie |date=June 4, 2018 |title=This Pasco native won 2 World Series rings. His friends and the Pittsburgh Pirates are mourning him |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/mlb/article212524184.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607042207/https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/mlb/article212524184.html |archive-date=June 7, 2018 |access-date=June 24, 2025 |work=Tri-City Herald |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Chuck Palahniuk]], novelist<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Neal |first=Dori |date=November 23, 2014 |title='Fight Club' author Chuck Palahniuk returns to his Tri-City roots for book signings |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/latest-news/article32206965.html |work=Tri-City Herald |accessdate=July 28, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Jeannie Russell]], actress{{cn|date=September 2025}}
* [[Joseph Santos]], artist and painter{{cn|date=September 2025}}
* [[Ron Silliman]], poet{{cn|date=September 2025}}
* [[Brian Urlacher]], professional American football player<ref>{{Cite news |last=Michel |first=RIley |date=February 4, 2018 |title=Pasco native Brian Urlacher elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/pasco-native-brian-urlacher-elected-to-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/693830072/ |access-date=June 24, 2025 |website=KIRO 7 News Seattle |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Kristine W]], singer/songwriter and former Miss Washington<ref>{{cite news |last=Parvaz |first=D. |date=September 17, 2004 |title=Kristine W.: From Pasco dreams to dance club diva |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/music/article/kristine-w-from-pasco-dreams-to-dance-club-diva-1154438.php |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Ray Washburn]], professional baseball player, two-time World Series champion<ref>{{cite news |last=Bergum |first=Steve |date=August 26, 2008 |title=Former Pirate pitched no-hitter in 1968 |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2008/aug/26/former-pirate-pitched-no-hitter-in-1968/ |work=The Spokesman-Review |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Maris Wrixon]], film actress<ref>{{cite news |date=December 24, 1938 |title=Movie Contract for Pasco Girl |page=7 |work=The Spokesman-Review |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-movie-contract-for/181709748/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=September 24, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Summer Yates]], professional soccer player<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morrow |first=Jeff |date=November 22, 2024 |title=Chiawana grad Yates, Orlando Pride to play in NWSL championship game on Saturday |url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/article296010574.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125030941/https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/article296010574.html |archive-date=November 25, 2024 |access-date=June 24, 2025 |work=Tri-City Herald |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Yakima, Washington

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'''Yakima''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|j|æ|k|ᵻ|m|ɑː}} or {{IPAc-en|ˈ|j|æ|k|ᵻ|m|ə}}) is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Yakima County, Washington]], United States, and the state's [[List of cities in Washington|11th most populous city]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728.<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Yakima_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5380010 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> The unincorporated suburban areas of [[West Valley, Washington|West Valley]] and [[Terrace Heights, Washington|Terrace Heights]] are considered a part of greater Yakima.<ref>{{cite web |title=State and City Quickfacts |publisher=United States Census Bureau |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/5380010.html |access-date=November 13, 2006 |archive-date=September 22, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060922183410/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/5380010.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Yakima is about {{convert|60|mi|km|sigfig=1|abbr=off|sp=us}} southeast of [[Mount Rainier National Park|Mount Rainier]] in Washington. It is situated in the [[Yakima River Valley|Yakima Valley]], a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and [[hops|hop]] production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the United States.<ref name=AHM>{{cite web |title=Hop Economics Working Group |url=http://impact.wsu.edu/WorkingGroups/Hops.html |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131019171811/http://impact.wsu.edu/WorkingGroups/Hops.html |url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> The name Yakima originates from the [[Yakama Nation]] Native American tribe, whose reservation is located south of the city.

==History==
The [[Yakama Nation|Yakama]] people were the first known inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805, the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] came to the area and encountered abundant wildlife and rich soil, prompting the settlement of homesteaders.<ref>{{cite web |title=City of Yakima History |publisher=City of Yakima |url=http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us/tour/history/ |access-date=December 28, 2006 |archive-date=September 28, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928072437/http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us/tour/history/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> A [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[List of Spanish missions|Mission]] was established in [[Ahtanum, Washington|Ahtanum]], southwest of present-day Yakima, in 1847.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Joseph's Mission, Ahtanum Valley, Tampico vicinity, Yakima County, WA |publisher=[[Historic American Buildings Survey]]/[[Historic American Engineering Record]] |url=http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=pphhdatapage&fileName=wa/wa0100/wa0127/data/hhdatapage.db&recNum=1&itemLink=D?hh:24:./temp/~pp_uYcR:: |access-date=January 11, 2007 |archive-date=June 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629215120/http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=pphhdatapage&fileName=wa%2Fwa0100%2Fwa0127%2Fdata%2Fhhdatapage.db&recNum=1&itemLink=D%3Fhh%3A24%3A.%2Ftemp%2F~pp_uYcR%3A%3A |url-status=live}}</ref> The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the [[Yakima War]]. The U.S. Army established [[Fort Simcoe]] in 1856 near present-day White Swan as a response to the uprising. The Yakamas were defeated and forced to relocate to the [[Yakama Indian Reservation]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/it-happened-here-treaty-of-took-land-created-the-yakama/article_99aed30c-49af-11e7-8f10-9f5f13ca79e6.html |title=It Happened Here: Treaty of 1855 took land, created the Yakama Nation |last=Meyers |first=Donald W. |work=Yakima Herald-Republic |date=June 4, 2017 |language=en |access-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206045303/https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/it-happened-here-treaty-of-took-land-created-the-yakama/article_99aed30c-49af-11e7-8f10-9f5f13ca79e6.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1588.html |title=Yakama Indian Nation |website=www.u-s-history.com |language=en |access-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206045302/https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1588.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

Yakima County was created in 1867. When bypassed by the [[Northern Pacific Railway|Northern Pacific Railroad]] in December 1884, over 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. The new city was dubbed North Yakima and was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name was changed to Yakima in 1918. [[Union Gap, Washington|Union Gap]] was the new name given to the original site of Yakima.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Kershner |first=Jim |date=October 16, 2009 |title=Yakima — Thumbnail History |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/9187 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |access-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210505/https://www.historylink.org/File/9187 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 18, 1980, the [[1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens|eruption]] of [[Mount St. Helens]] caused a large amount of [[volcanic ash]] to fall on the Yakima area. Visibility was reduced to near-zero conditions that afternoon, and the ash overloaded the city's [[wastewater treatment]] plant.<ref name="HistoryLink"/><ref>{{cite news |date=May 17, 2015 |title=Ash and aftermath of Mount St. Helens: Our readers remember |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/ash-and-aftermath-of-mount-st-helens-our-readers-remember/article_9d5e133a-fc6a-11e4-969a-37af86c094a1.html |work=Yakima Herald-Republic |access-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-date=July 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717002752/https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/ash-and-aftermath-of-mount-st-helens-our-readers-remember/article_9d5e133a-fc6a-11e4-969a-37af86c094a1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|28.32|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|27.86|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 1.84% is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> Yakima is 1,095 feet above mean sea level.

The city of Yakima is located in the Upper Valley of Yakima County. The county is geographically divided by [[Ahtanum Ridge]] and Rattlesnake Ridge into two regions: the Upper (northern) and Lower (southern) valleys. Yakima is located in the more urbanized Upper Valley, and is the central city of the Yakima Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Other nearby cities include Moxee, [[Tieton, Washington|Tieton]], Cowiche, Wiley City, [[Tampico, Washington|Tampico]], Gleed, and Naches in the Upper Valley, as well as [[Wapato, Washington|Wapato]], [[Toppenish, Washington|Toppenish]], [[Zillah, Washington|Zillah]], Harrah, [[White Swan, Washington|White Swan]], Parker, Buena, Outlook, [[Granger, Washington|Granger]], Mabton, [[Sunnyside, Washington|Sunnyside]], and [[Grandview, Washington|Grandview]] in the Lower Valley.

===Bodies of water===
The [[Yakima River]] runs through the city from its source at [[Lake Keechelus]] in the [[Cascade Range]] to the [[Columbia River]] at [[Richland, Washington|Richland]]. It is the primary irrigation source for the Yakima Valley and also used for both fishing and recreation. The [[Naches River]], a tributary of the Yakima River, forms the northern border of the city.

The Yakima Greenway is a {{convert|20|mi|km|adj=mid}} system of parks, paved pathways, and nature reserves along the Yakima and Naches rivers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sundeen |first=Jasper Kenzo |date=December 15, 2023 |title=Upgrades planned to Yakima Greenway at 16th Avenue |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/upgrades-planned-to-yakima-greenway-at-16th-avenue/article_24b1b228-9ab0-11ee-a54f-2f12517ca815.html |work=Yakima Herald-Republic |accessdate=April 24, 2024}}</ref> The community project was formed in 1983 with work to reclaim a former city [[landfill]] into a park, which opened in 1990 as Sarg Hubbard Park.<ref name="YHR 2019-06-23">{{Cite news |last=Meyers |first=Donald W. |date=June 23, 2019 |title=It Happened Here: Greenway Park named for businessman, civic fixture Sarg Hubbard |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/happened/it-happened-here-greenway-park-named-for-businessman-civic-fixture-sarg-hubbard/article_8cc12f63-5cfd-5094-bc13-d1feb989bcb7.html |work=Yakima Herald-Republic |accessdate=April 23, 2024}}</ref>

Several small lakes flank the northern edge of the city, including Myron Lake, Lake Aspen, Bergland Lake (private) and Rotary Lake (also known as Freeway Lake). These lakes are popular with fishermen and swimmers during the summer.

===Climate===
[[File:Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) - Yakima Area, WA(ThreadEx).svg|thumb|left|Climate chart for Yakima]]
Yakima has a [[Semi-arid climate|cold semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk'') with a [[Mediterranean climate|Mediterranean]] precipitation pattern. Winters are cold, with December the coolest month, with a mean temperature of {{cvt|28.5|°F|1}}.<ref name = NOAA/> Annual average snowfall is {{cvt|21.6|in|cm|0}},<ref name= NOAA/> with most occurring in December and January, when the snow depth averages {{cvt|2|to|3|in|cm}}. There are 18.9 days per year in which the high does not surpass freezing, and 1.6 mornings where the low is {{cvt|0|F|0}} or lower.<ref name= NOAA/> Springtime warming is very gradual, with the average last freeze of the season May 13. Summer days are hot, but the [[diurnal temperature variation]] is large, averaging {{cvt|34.9|F-change|1}} in July, sometimes reaching as high as {{cvt|50|F-change|1}} during that season; there are 40.2 afternoons of maxima reaching {{cvt|90|°F|0}} or greater annually and 5.7 afternoons of {{cvt|100|°F|0}} maxima. Autumn cooling is very rapid, with the average first freeze of the season occurring on September 30. Due to the city's location in a [[rain shadow]], precipitation, at an average of {{cvt|8.01|in|mm|0}} annually, is low year-round,<ref name= NOAA/> but especially during summer. Extreme temperatures have ranged from {{cvt|−25|F|0}} on February 1, 1950,{{efn|Low temperature record from February 1, 1950 has been hidden by [[NOAA]]<ref name=1950Februarylowesttemperature>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/CCD-2018.pdf|title=Comparative Climatic Data For the United States Through 2018|publisher=[[NOAA]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016180505/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/CCD-2018.pdf|archive-date=2020-10-16}}</ref>}} to {{cvt|113|F|0}} on [[2021 Western North America heat wave|June 29, 2021]].<ref name= NOWData/>

{{Weather box
| location= [[Yakima Airport]], Washington (1991–2020 normals,{{efn|Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020.}} extremes 1946–present{{efn|For more information, see [http://threadex.rcc-acis.org/ ThreadEx]}})
|collapsed =
|single line = Y
|Jan record high F = 68
|Feb record high F = 70
|Mar record high F = 80
|Apr record high F = 92
|May record high F = 102
|Jun record high F = 113
|Jul record high F = 109
|Aug record high F = 110
|Sep record high F = 100
|Oct record high F = 91
|Nov record high F = 73
|Dec record high F = 72
|Jan avg record high F = 56.3
|Feb avg record high F = 59.1
|Mar avg record high F = 70.0
|Apr avg record high F = 79.7
|May avg record high F = 89.9
|Jun avg record high F = 95.8
|Jul avg record high F = 101.5
|Aug avg record high F = 100.3
|Sep avg record high F = 92.1
|Oct avg record high F = 78.3
|Nov avg record high F = 64.9
|Dec avg record high F = 54.4
|year avg record high F = 102.9
|Jan high F = 39.5
|Feb high F = 47.2
|Mar high F = 56.6
|Apr high F = 64.7
|May high F = 74.1
|Jun high F = 80.7
|Jul high F = 89.9
|Aug high F = 88.5
|Sep high F = 79.4
|Oct high F = 64.4
|Nov high F = 48.9
|Dec high F = 38.2
|year high F = 64.3
|Jan mean F = 31.7
|Feb mean F = 36.6
|Mar mean F = 43.4
|Apr mean F = 49.9
|May mean F = 58.8
|Jun mean F = 65.1
|Jul mean F = 72.4
|Aug mean F = 70.9
|Sep mean F = 62.2
|Oct mean F = 49.8
|Nov mean F = 38.0
|Dec mean F = 30.6
|year mean F = 50.8
|Jan low F = 24.0
|Feb low F = 26.1
|Mar low F = 30.2
|Apr low F = 35.2
|May low F = 43.5
|Jun low F = 49.5
|Jul low F = 55.0
|Aug low F = 53.3
|Sep low F = 44.9
|Oct low F = 35.3
|Nov low F = 27.2
|Dec low F = 23.1
|year low F = 37.3
|Jan avg record low F = 7.4
|Feb avg record low F = 11.4
|Mar avg record low F = 19.7
|Apr avg record low F = 23.9
|May avg record low F = 30.2
|Jun avg record low F = 36.8
|Jul avg record low F = 43.8
|Aug avg record low F = 42.3
|Sep avg record low F = 33.8
|Oct avg record low F = 21.3
|Nov avg record low F = 13.2
|Dec avg record low F = 8.1
|year avg record low F = 0.5
|Jan record low F = −21
|Feb record low F = −25
|Mar record low F = −1
|Apr record low F = 18
|May record low F = 25
|Jun record low F = 30
|Jul record low F = 34
|Aug record low F = 35
|Sep record low F = 24
|Oct record low F = 4
|Nov record low F = −13
|Dec record low F = −17
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.19
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.81
|Mar precipitation inch = 0.64
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.55
|May precipitation inch = 0.74
|Jun precipitation inch = 0.50
|Jul precipitation inch = 0.20
|Aug precipitation inch = 0.21
|Sep precipitation inch = 0.23
|Oct precipitation inch = 0.64
|Nov precipitation inch = 0.86
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.44
|year precipitation inch = 8.01
|precipitation colour= green
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.1
|Nov snow inch = 3.0
|Dec snow inch = 7.7
|Jan snow inch = 6.2
|Feb snow inch = 2.7
|Mar snow inch = 0.6
|Apr snow inch = 0.0
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|year snow inch = 20.3
|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 9.5
|Feb precipitation days = 7.3
|Mar precipitation days = 6.6
|Apr precipitation days = 5.6
|May precipitation days = 6.3
|Jun precipitation days = 4.6
|Jul precipitation days = 2.2
|Aug precipitation days = 2.2
|Sep precipitation days = 3.0
|Oct precipitation days = 5.9
|Nov precipitation days = 8.3
|Dec precipitation days = 10.3
|year precipitation days = 71.8
|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.1
|Nov snow days = 1.5
|Dec snow days = 5.5
|Jan snow days = 4.4
|Feb snow days = 2.0
|Mar snow days = 0.7
|Apr snow days = 0.1
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|year snow days = 14.3
|Jan sun = 64
|Feb sun = 113
|Mar sun = 186
|Apr sun = 210
|May sun = 279
|Jun sun = 300
|Jul sun = 341
|Aug sun = 310
|Sep sun = 240
|Oct sun = 186
|Nov sun = 60
|Dec sun = 62
|year sun =
|Jand sun = 2
|Febd sun = 4
|Mard sun = 6
|Aprd sun = 7
|Mayd sun = 9
|Jund sun = 10
|Juld sun = 11
|Augd sun = 10
|Sepd sun = 8
|Octd sun = 6
|Novd sun = 2
|Decd sun = 2
|yeard sun =
|Jan percentsun = 22
|Feb percentsun = 38
|Mar percentsun = 50
|Apr percentsun = 51
|May percentsun = 60
|Jun percentsun = 63
|Jul percentsun = 71
|Aug percentsun = 71
|Sep percentsun = 64
|Oct percentsun = 55
|Nov percentsun = 21
|Dec percentsun = 23
|year percentsun =
|Jan uv = 1
|Feb uv = 2
|Mar uv = 3
|Apr uv = 5
|May uv = 6
|Jun uv = 7
|Jul uv = 8
|Aug uv = 7
|Sep uv = 5
|Oct uv = 3
|Nov uv = 1
|Dec uv = 1
|year uv =
|Jan humidity = 77.7
|Feb humidity = 72.7
|Mar humidity = 60.6
|Apr humidity = 51.6
|May humidity = 48.2
|Jun humidity = 46.8
|Jul humidity = 44.3
|Aug humidity = 48.2
|Sep humidity = 55.6
|Oct humidity = 63.4
|Nov humidity = 74.5
|Dec humidity = 79.8
|year humidity = 60.3
|Jan dew point C = -5.1
|Feb dew point C = -2.6
|Mar dew point C = -1.8
|Apr dew point C = -0.6
|May dew point C = 2.6
|Jun dew point C = 5.9
|Jul dew point C = 7.8
|Aug dew point C = 8.3
|Sep dew point C = 5.7
|Oct dew point C = 1.7
|Nov dew point C = -1.1
|Dec dew point C = -4.5
|Dec dew point F =
|source 1= NOAA (relative humidity, and dew point 1961–1990)<ref name= NOAA>{{cite web
|url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/#dataset=normals-monthly&timeframe=30&station=USW00024243
|title=NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access
|publisher=[[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
|access-date=August 6, 2021
|archive-date=May 5, 2021
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505115421/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/#dataset=normals-monthly&timeframe=30&station=USW00024243
|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name = NOWData>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=pdt
|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pendleton
|access-date = April 14, 2023
}}
</ref><ref name = NOAA61-90>{{cite web
|url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_IV/US/GROUP4/72781.TXT
|title = WMO Climate Normals for YAKIMA/YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL, WA 1961–1990
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230627105037/ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_IV/US/GROUP4/72781.TXT
|archive-date = 2023-06-27
|url-status = dead
|access-date = June 27, 2023
}}</ref><ref name=1950Februarylowesttemperature/>
|source 2= Weather Atlas (sun and uv)<ref name= "Weather Atlas">{{cite web
|url=https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/washington-usa/yakima-climate
|title=Monthly weather forecast and climate - Yakima, WA
|access-date=March 28, 2020
|archive-date=March 28, 2020
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328172024/https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/washington-usa/yakima-climate
|url-status=live }}</ref>
|date= March 28, 2020
|source=
}}
{{Graph:Weather monthly history
| table=Ncei.noaa.gov/weather/Yakima.tab
| title=Yakima monthly weather statistics
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 1535
|1900= 3154
|1910= 14082
|1920= 18539
|1930= 22101
|1940= 27221
|1950= 38486
|1960= 43284
|1970= 45588
|1980= 49826
|1990= 54827
|2000= 71845
|2010= 91067
|2020= 96968
|estyear=2024
|estimate=97390
|estref=<ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Yakima, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
!Race / Ethnicity (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Yakima city, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US5380010&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Yakima city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2010.P2?q=p2&g=160XX00US5380010&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Yakima city, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=p2&g=160XX00US5380010&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|42,928
|47,523
|style='background: #ffffe6; |42,212
|59.75%
|52.18%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |43.53%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|1,308
|1,311
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,184
|1.82%
|1.44%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.22%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|1,116
|1,311
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,321
|1.55%
|1.44%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.36%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|792
|1,286
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,342
|1.10%
|1.41%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.38%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|48
|46
|style='background: #ffffe6; |126
|0.07%
|0.05%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.13%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|60
|125
|style='background: #ffffe6; |414
|0.08%
|0.14%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.43%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|1,380
|1,878
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,377
|1.92%
|2.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.48%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|24,213
|37,587
|style='background: #ffffe6; |46,992
|33.70%
|41.27%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |48.46%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''71,845'''
|'''91,067'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''96,968'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 96,968 people, 35,752 households, 22,858 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Yakima%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=August 20, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|3487.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 37,192 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1286.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 51.80% (50,234) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.45% (1,405) [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 2.53% (2,453) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.46% (1,418) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.18% (171) [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 27.66% (26,824) from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|some other races]] and 14.92% (14,463) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 45.46% (42,947) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Yakima city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/yakima-city-washington/160-5380010/ |access-date=August 20, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref>

Of the 35,752 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.1% consisted of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.4.

27.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males.

The 2018–2022 five-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $55,734 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,514) and the median family income $57,296 (+/- $3,722). Males had a median income of $31,188 (+/- $828) versus $26,018 (+/- $1,183) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,697 (+/- $1,619). Approximately, 14.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 91,067 people with 33,074 households, and 21,411 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3350.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 34,829 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1281.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 67.1% (61,065) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.7% (1,556) [[African American (U.S. census)|African American]], 2.0% (1,838) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% (1,347) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% (83) [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 23.3% (21,216) from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|some other races]] and 4.4% (3,962) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 41.3% (37,587) of the population.<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web |title=2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_DP_DPDP1 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212212833/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_DP_DPDP1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |work=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=July 20, 2012}}</ref><ref name=LATimes>La Ganga, Maria L. (September 25, 2014) [http://www.latimes.com/nation/great-reads/la-na-c1-yakima-latinos-elections-20140925-story.html "Yakima Valley Latinos Getting a Voice, With Court's Help"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926035444/http://www.latimes.com/nation/great-reads/la-na-c1-yakima-latinos-elections-20140925-story.html |date=September 26, 2014}} ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''</ref> 19.1% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher.<ref name="2010 Census Quick Facts">{{cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts - Yakima (city), WA |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/5380010.html |work=US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 20, 2012 |archive-date=September 22, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060922183410/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/5380010.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>

There were 33,074 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.3.

People under the age of 18 accounted for 28.3% of the population, while 13.1% were 65 years or older. The median age was 33.9 years, and 50.7% of the population was female.

The median household income was $39,706. The [[per capita income]] was $20,771. 21.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]].

==Economy==
Yakima's growth in the 20th century was fueled primarily by agriculture. The Yakima Valley produces many fruit crops, including [[apple]]s, [[peach]]es, [[pear]]s, [[cherry|cherries]], and [[melon]]s. Many vegetables are also produced, including [[capsicum|peppers]], [[maize|corn]] and [[bean]]s. Most of the nation's [[hops]], a key ingredient in the production of [[beer]], are also grown in the Yakima Valley. Many of the city's residents have come to the valley out of economic necessity and to participate in the picking, processing, marketing and support services for the agricultural economy.

===Top employers===
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/finance/files/2022-ACFR-COY-9.26.23-Web.pdf|title=City of Yakima 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report|page=175|date=August 20, 2024}}</ref> the largest employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! Industry
! # of Employees
! Percentage
|-
| 1
| [[Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital]]
| Health Care
| 2,500
| 1.9%
|-
| 2
| [[Walmart]] (Yakima/Sunnyside/Grandview)
| Department store
| 1,700
| 1.3%
|-
| 3
| [[Yakima School District]], No. 7
| Education
| 1,594
| 1.2%
|-
| 4
| Zirkle Fruit
| Fruit processing
| 1,500
| 1.1%
|-
| 5
| Washington Fruit & Produce
| Fruit processing
| 1,500
| 1.1%
|-
| 6
| Yakama Nation Government Operations
| Government
| 1,289
| 1.0%
|-
| 7
| Borton Fruit
| Fruit processing
| 1,212
| 0.9%
|-
| 8
| Astria Health (Yakima/Sunnyside/Toppenish)
| Health Care
| 1,200
| 0.9%
|-
| 9
| Yakama Nation Enterprises (Utility, C-Store, Credit Enterprise, Forest Products, Legends Casino)
| Enterprise
| 1,170
| 0.9%
|-
| 10
| [[Yakima County, Washington|Yakima County]]
| County Government
| 1,074
| 0.8%
|-
|—
|'''Total employers'''
|—
|'''14,739'''
|'''11.1%'''
|}

Downtown Yakima, long the retail hub of the region, has undergone many changes since the late 1990s. Three major department stores, and an entire shopping mall that is now closed, have been replaced by a Whirlpool Corporation facility (shut down in 2011), an Adaptis call center, and several hotels. The region's retail core has shifted to the town of Union Gap to a renovated [[Valley Mall (Yakima)|shopping mall]] and other new retail businesses. The Downtown Futures Initiative promotes the downtown area as a center for events, services, entertainment, and small, personal shopping experiences.<ref name=DFI>{{cite web |title=Downtown Futures Initiative |url=http://www.yakimafutures.com |access-date=March 5, 2009 |archive-date=May 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508040625/http://www.yakimafutures.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The DFI has provided for street-to-storefront remodeling along Yakima Avenue throughout the entire downtown core, and includes new pedestrian-friendly lighting, water fountains, planters, banner poles, new trees and hanging baskets, and paver-inlaid sidewalks.

Events held downtown include Yakima Downtown New Year's Eve, a [[Cinco de Mayo]] celebration, Yakima Live music festival, Yakima Summer Kickoff Party, Fresh Hop Ale Fest,<ref name=FHAF/> a weekly Farmers' Market,<ref name=YFM>{{cite web |title=Farmers' Market |url=http://www.yakimafarmersmarket.org/index.php |website=Yakimafarmersmarket.org |access-date=March 5, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304124724/http://www.yakimafarmersmarket.org/index.php |archive-date=March 4, 2009}}</ref> and the Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.<ref name=HS3o3BT>{{cite web |title=Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament |url=http://www.yakimahotshots.org/ |website=Yakimahotshots.org |access-date=March 5, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227082217/http://www.yakimahotshots.org/ |archive-date=February 27, 2009}}</ref>

Over ninety wineries are in the Yakima Valley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yakima Valley Wineries - Wine Tasting in Washington State |url=https://www.visityakima.com/yakima-valley-wineries.asp |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=www.visityakima.com}}</ref>

The [[Yakima Training Center]], between Yakima and Ellensburg, is a United States Army training center. It is used primarily for maneuver training and land warrior system testing, and has a live-fire area. Artillery units from the Canadian Armed Forces based in British Columbia, as well as the [[Japan Ground Self Defense Force]], conduct annual training in Yakima. Japanese soldiers train there because it allows for large-scale live-fire maneuvers not available in Japan. Similarly, it is the closest impact area for the Canadian Gunners, the next closest being in Wainwright, Alberta.

==Tourism==
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In the early 2000s, the city of Yakima, in conjunction with multiple city organizations, began revitalization and preservation efforts in its historic downtown area. The Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative was created to make strategic public investments in sidewalks, lighting and landscaping to encourage further development. As a result, local businesses featuring regional produce, wines, and beers, among other products, have returned to the downtown area. Many of these businesses are located on Front Street, Yakima Avenue and 1st Street.

During the summer, a pair of historic trolleys operate along five miles (8 km) of track of the former [[Yakima Valley Transportation Company]] through the Yakima Gap connecting Yakima and [[Selah, Washington|Selah]]. The Yakima Valley Trolleys organization, incorporated in 2001, operates the trolleys and a museum for the City of Yakima.

The City of Yakima expanded the Convention Center in 2020.

==Arts and culture==
[[Image:Yakima-Washington.jpg|thumb|right|Yakima, Washington as seen from the west]]
Cultural activities and events take place throughout the year. The [[Yakima Valley Museum]] houses exhibits related to the region's natural and cultural history, a restored soda fountain, and periodic special exhibitions. Downtown Yakima's historic Capitol Theatre and Seasons Performance Hall, as well as the West-side's Allied Arts Center, present numerous musical and stage productions. [[Larson Gallery]] housed at Yakima Valley College present six diverse art exhibitions each year. The city is home to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. The [[Yakima Area Arboretum]] is a botanical garden featuring species of both native and adapted non-native plants. Popular music tours, trade shows, and other large events are hosted at the [[Yakima SunDome]] in State Fair Park.

The film ''[[The Hanging Tree (film)|The Hanging Tree]]'' (1959) was shot entirely in and around Yakima.<ref>Maddrey, Joseph (2016). ''The Quick, the Dead and the Revived: The Many Lives of the Western Film''. McFarland. Page 184. {{ISBN|9781476625492}}.</ref>

===Festivals and fairs===
* [[Central Washington State Fair]], held each year in late September at State Fair Park.
* Yakima Folklife Festival,<ref name=YFF>{{cite web |title=Yakima Folklife Festival |url=http://yakimafolklife.org |website=Yakimafolklife.org |access-date=March 5, 2009 |archive-date=December 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202142653/http://yakimafolklife.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> held the second week of July at Franklin Park.
* Fresh Hop Ale Festival,<ref name=FHAF>{{cite web |title=Fresh Hop Ale Festival |url=http://freshhopalefestival.com/ |website=Freshopalefestival.com |access-date=March 5, 2009 |archive-date=February 18, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218152132/http://freshhopalefestival.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> held each October in Downtown Yakima.
* A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz,<ref name=CBAJ>{{cite web |title=A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz |url=http://festivalnet.com/26667/Yakima-Washington/Blues-Festivals/A-Case-of-the-Blues-and-All-That-Jazz |website=Festivalnet.com |access-date=May 12, 2014 |archive-date=May 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513085400/http://festivalnet.com/26667/Yakima-Washington/Blues-Festivals/A-Case-of-the-Blues-and-All-That-Jazz |url-status=live }}</ref> held in August in Sarg Hubbard Park.
* Yakima Pride Festival is a celebration of [[LGBT pride]] held in June.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Tomas D'Anella |date=June 6, 2023 |title=Yakima Pride Festival and Parade set for Saturday |url=https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakima-pride-festival-and-parade-set-for-saturday/article_67fbface-04ed-11ee-abc7-9383e4c54e89.html |access-date=June 16, 2023 |website=NBC Right Now |language=en}}</ref>

===Sports===
[[Image:YakimaSundome.jpg|thumb|The [[Yakima SunDome|Sun Dome]] was home to the Warriors and Sun Kings.]]
* The Yakima Mavericks are a minor league [[American football|football]] team in the [[Pacific Football League]] and play at Marquette Stadium.
* The Yakima Beetles [[American Legion baseball]] team, 3-time World Champions.
* The Yakima Canines of the [[American West Football Conference]].
* The [[Yakima Valley Pippins]] are a collegiate wood bat baseball team that play in the [[West Coast League]].
;Former professional teams
* The [[Yakima Valley Warriors]] were an indoor football team. Play ended in 2010.
* The [[Yakima Sun Kings]] was a [[Continental Basketball Association]] franchise that won 5 CBA championships and disbanded in 2008. The team was reinstituted in 2018 as part of the [[North American Premier Basketball]] league.
* The [[Yakima Bears]] minor league baseball team, moved to Hillsboro, Oregon after the 2011 season.
* The [[Yakima Reds]] soccer team played in the [[USL Premier Development League]], disbanded in 2010.

==Government==
{{see also|List of mayors of Yakima, Washington}}
Yakima is one of the ten [[List of municipalities in Washington|first class cities]], those with a population over 10,000 at the time of reorganization and operating under a home rule charter.

The Yakima City Council operates under the [[Council–manager government|council–manager]] form of government. The city council has seven members, elected by district and the mayor is elected by the council members.<ref name="YHR-Council2024"/> Yakima's city manager serves under the direction of the City Council, and administers and coordinates the delivery of municipal services. The city of Yakima is a full-service city, providing police, fire, water and wastewater treatment, parks, public works, planning, street maintenance, code enforcement, airport and transit to residents.

In 1994 and 2015, the City of Yakima received the [[All-America City Award]], given by the [[National Civic League]]. Ten U.S. cities receive this award per year.

The city council was elected [[at-large]] until a 2012 lawsuit filed by the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] was ruled in the favor of Latino constituents on the grounds of racial discrimination.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Searcey |first1=Dionne |last2=Gebeloff |first2=Robert |date=November 19, 2019 |title=The Divide in Yakima Is the Divide in America |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/us/politics/yakima-washington-racial-differences-2020-elections.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=November 19, 2019 |archive-date=November 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119100834/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/us/politics/yakima-washington-racial-differences-2020-elections.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The council's four district-based and three at-large seat arrangement was also removed in favor of seven districts—of which two have a Latino majority.<ref name="YHR-Council2024"/> The city manager position has been vacant since January 2024, when the new city council removed incumbent Bob Harrison.<ref name="YHR-Council2024">{{cite news |last=Sundeen |first=Jasper Kenzo |date=January 10, 2024 |title=New Yakima council members open to idea of strong mayor form of government |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/government/new-yakima-council-members-open-to-idea-of-strong-mayor-form-of-government/article_a57fdfd4-af22-11ee-a41b-0380f5345c04.html |work=Yakima Herald-Republic |accessdate=January 11, 2024}}</ref> Several attempts were made in the early 2020s to move Yakima to a [[Mayor–council government|mayor–council]] form of government.<ref name="YHR-Council2024"/>

The citizens of Yakima are represented in the [[Washington Senate]] by Republicans [[Curtis King (politician)|Curtis King]] in District 14, and [[Nikki Torres]] in District 15, and in the [[Washington House of Representatives]] by Republicans [[Chris Corry]] and [[Gina Mosbrucker]] in District 14, and Republicans [[Bruce Chandler]] and [[Bryan Sandlin]] in District 15.

At the national level, Yakima is part of Washington's US Congressional 4th District, currently represented by Republican [[Dan Newhouse]].

==Education==
The city of Yakima has three K–12 public school districts, several private schools, and three post-secondary schools.

===High schools===

====Public schools====
There are four high schools in the [[Yakima School District]]:
* [[A.C. Davis High School (Washington)|Davis High School]], a 4A high school with about 2,100 students
* [[Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington)|Eisenhower High School]], a 4A high school with about 2,300 students
* Stanton Academy
* Yakima Online High School

Outside the city:
* [[West Valley High School (Yakima, Washington)|West Valley High School]], in the West Valley School District, is a division 4A school with a student population of around 1,500.
* [[East Valley High School (Yakima, Washington)|East Valley High School]], just east of Terrace Heights on the city's eastern side, is in the East Valley School District. It is a 2A school with about 1,000 students.
* Uhlman Academy for Boys

====Private schools====
* [[La Salle High School (Union Gap, Washington)|La Salle High School]] in Union Gap is a Catholic high school in the 1A division and enrolls about 200 students.
* [[Riverside Christian School]], near [[East Valley High School (Yakima, Washington)|East Valley High School]], is a private K–12 Christian school. Riverside Christian is a 1B school with around 400 students in grades K–12.
* Yakima Adventist Christian School

===Post-secondary schools===
[[Yakima Valley College]] is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, the college is a public, four-year institution of higher education, and part of one of the most comprehensive community college systems in the nation. It offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower-division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, transfer degrees to in-state universities, and community services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yakima Valley Community College Degrees and Certificates |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/yakima-valley-community-college-CC09451/degrees |access-date=January 5, 2017 |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106065746/https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/yakima-valley-community-college-CC09451/degrees |url-status=live }}</ref> The campus is also home to the Yakima Campus of [[Central Washington University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=CWU Yakima |url=https://www.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/yakima/ |access-date=March 30, 2025 |website=CEntral Washington University}}</ref>

Perry Technical Institute is a private, nonprofit school of higher learning located in the city since 1939. Perry students learn trades such as automotive technology, instrumentation, information technology, HVAC, electrical, machining, office administration, medical coding, and legal assistant/paralegal.

[[Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences]] opened in the fall of 2008,<ref>{{cite web |title=Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences |url=http://www.pnwu.org |access-date=December 8, 2007 |archive-date=January 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125170718/http://www.pnwu.org/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and graduated its first class of [[Osteopathic medicine in the United States|osteopathic physicians]] ([[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine|D.O.]]) in 2012. The first college on the {{cvt|42.5|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is home to the first medical school approved in the Pacific Northwest in over 60 years, and trains physicians with an osteopathic emphasis. The school's mission is to train primary-care physicians committed to serving rural and underserved communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is housed in a state-of-the-art {{cvt|45000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility.<ref>{{cite web |title=New osteopathic school planned for Yakima |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |date=April 14, 2005 |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2005/04/11/daily27.html |access-date=February 3, 2007 |archive-date=May 23, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060523203808/http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2005/04/11/daily27.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Media==
{{See also| Category:Mass media in Yakima, Washington}}
The ''[[Yakima Herald-Republic]]'' is the primary daily newspaper in the area.

According to Arbitron, the Yakima metropolitan area is the 197th largest radio market in the US, serving 196,500 people.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arbitron Radio Market Rankings: Spring 2012 |url=http://arbitron.com/home/mm001050.asp |publisher=Arbotron |access-date=July 20, 2012 |archive-date=October 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101016182624/http://arbitron.com/home/mm001050.asp |url-status=live}}</ref>

Yakima is part of the U.S.'s 114th largest television viewing market, which includes viewers in [[Pasco, Washington|Pasco]], [[Richland, Washington|Richland]] and [[Kennewick, Washington|Kennewick]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/public%20factsheets/tv/2017-18%20TV%20DMA%20Ranks.pdf |title=Local Television Market Universe Estimates |publisher=Nielson |access-date=April 14, 2019 |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414082432/https://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/public%2520factsheets/tv/2017-18%2520TV%2520DMA%2520Ranks.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Transportation==

===Roads and highways===
[[Image:Yakima Welcome Sign.jpg|thumb|180px|Welcome sign on [[Interstate 82 in Washington|I-82]]]]
[[Interstate 82]] is the main freeway through the Yakima Valley, connecting the region to [[Ellensburg, Washington|Ellensburg]] and the [[Tri-Cities, Washington|Tri-Cities]], with onward connections to [[Seattle]] and [[Oregon]]. [[U.S. Route 12 in Washington|U.S. Route 12]] crosses northern Yakima, joining I-82 and [[U.S. Route 97 in Washington|U.S. Route 97]] along the east side of the city. [[Washington State Route 24|State Route 24]] terminates in Yakima and is the primary means of reaching Moxee City and agricultural areas to the east. [[Washington State Route 821|State Route 821]] terminates in northern Yakima and traverses the [[Yakima River]] canyon, providing an alternate route to Ellensburg that bypasses the I-82 summit at [[Manastash Ridge]].

===Public transit===
City-owned [[Yakima Transit]] serves Yakima, [[Selah, Washington|Selah]], [[West Valley, Washington|West Valley]] and [[Terrace Heights]], as well as several daily trips to Ellensburg. There are also free intercity bus systems between adjacent Union Gap and nearby [[Toppenish]], [[Wapato, Washington|Wapato]], [[White Swan, Washington|White Swan]], and [[Ellensburg, Washington|Ellensburg]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pahto Public Passage |publisher=Yakama Nation Tribal Transit |url=http://www.pahtotransit.com/ |access-date=January 27, 2012 |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331191311/http://www.pahtotransit.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Airport===
Yakima is served by the [[Yakima Air Terminal]], a municipal airport located on the southern edge of the city and is used for [[general aviation]] and commercial air service. The FAA identifier is YKM. It has two asphalt runways: 9/27 is 7,604 by 150 feet (2,318 x 46 m) and 4/22 is 3,835 by 150 feet (1,169 x 46 m). Yakima Air Terminal is owned and operated by the city.

Yakima is served by one scheduled air carrier ([[Alaska Airlines]]) and two non-scheduled carriers (Sun Country Airlines and Xtra Airways). Alaska Airlines provides multiple daily flights to and from [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]], Sun Country Airlines provide charter flights to Laughlin, NV and Xtra Airways provide charter flights to Wendover, NV. During [[World War II]] the airfield was used by the [[United States Army Air Forces]].

The airport at is home to numerous private aircraft, and is a test site for military jets and [[Boeing Commercial Airplanes|Boeing]] test flights.

==Notable people==
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* [[Oleta Adams]], singer<ref>{{cite web |title=Oleta Adams Biography |url=http://oletaadams.com/biography.html |access-date=July 19, 2012 |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703222606/http://oletaadams.com/biography.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Jamie Allen (baseball)|Jamie Allen]], [[Major League Baseball]] player<ref>{{cite web |title=Jamie Allen Stats |url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=allenja02 |work=Baseball Almanac |access-date=July 19, 2012 |archive-date=August 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821201820/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=allenja02 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Colleen Atwood]], [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]]-winning costume designer
* [[Mario Batali]], celebrity chef<ref name=claim-to-fame-2006>{{cite news |last=Jenkins |first=Sarah |title=Their claim is fame - and a link to the Valley |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:YHRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110C51AE00870A50&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0FB3382EE6AD1E46 |access-date=July 19, 2012 |newspaper=Yakima Herald-Republic |date=April 2, 2006 |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113220603/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/110C51AE00870A50&f=basic |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[MarJon Beauchamp]], professional basketball player for the [[New York Knicks]]
* [[Wanda E. Brunstetter]], author
* [[Bryan Caraway]], mixed martial artist
* [[Raymond Carver]], author, poet and screenwriter
* [[Tree Top, Inc.|William Charbonneau]], founder of Tree Top Apple Juice
* [[Beverly Cleary]], author
* [[Harlond Clift]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Cary Conklin]], [[NFL]] football player
* [[Alex Deccio]], politician. Former member of [[Washington House of Representatives]] and [[Washington State Senate]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/former-state-sen-alex-deccio-dies-at-89/ |title=Former state Sen. Alex Deccio dies at 89 |website=seattletimes.com |date=October 25, 2011 |access-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919215501/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/former-state-sen-alex-deccio-dies-at-89/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/mourners-honor-alex-deccio/article_67f8ab47-4dce-59bf-a161-e34cb638a23f.html |title=Mourners honor Alex Deccio |website=nbcrightnow.com |date=November 3, 2011 |access-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919220640/https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/mourners-honor-alex-deccio/article_67f8ab47-4dce-59bf-a161-e34cb638a23f.html |url-status=bot: unknown}}()</ref>
* [[Garret Dillahunt]], actor<ref>{{cite news |last=Muir |first=Pat |title=Outtakes from the Garret Dillahunt interview |url=http://yakima-herald.com/blogs/on-blog/posts/outtakes-from-the-garret-dillahunt-interview |access-date=July 19, 2012 |newspaper=Yakima Herald Republic |date=September 17, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
* [[Dan Doornink]], NFL football player
* [[William O. Douglas]], U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice<ref name=claim-to-fame-2006 />
* [[Dave Edler]], Major League Baseball player, Yakima Mayor
* [[Mary Jo Estep]], teacher, last survivor of the [[Battle of Kelley Creek]]
* [[Gabriel E. Gomez]], politician and former Navy SEAL
* [[Kathryn Gustafson]], artist
* [[Gordon Haines]], NASCAR driver
* [[Scott Hatteberg]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Joe Hipp]], professional boxer
* [[Al Hoptowit]], NFL football player
* [[Myke Horton]], professional football player and cast member of ''[[American Gladiators (1989 TV series)|American Gladiators]]''
* [[Damon Huard]], NFL football player
* [[Robert Ivers]], actor
* [[Harry Jefferson (racing driver)|Harry Jefferson]], NASCAR driver
* [[Marshall Kent (bowler)|Marshall Kent]], professional ten-pin bowler
* [[Sam Kinison]], actor and comedian
* [[Larry Knechtel]], Grammy Award-winning musician<ref>{{cite news |last=Ward |first=Leah |title=Larry Knechtel, a music legend, dies at 69 |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/obituaries/2009716533_knechtelobit23.html |access-date=July 19, 2012 |newspaper=Yakima Herald Republic |date=August 23, 2009 |archive-date=May 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504082844/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/obituaries/2009716533_knechtelobit23.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Cooper Kupp]], NFL football player
* [[Craig Kupp]], NFL football player
* [[Jake Kupp]], NFL football player
* [[Mark Labberton]], seminary president
* [[Donald A. Larson]], World War II [[flying ace]]
* [[Robert Lucas Jr.]], [[Nobel Prize]]-winning economist
* [[Paige Mackenzie]], professional golfer
* [[Josh Pearce]], Major League Baseball Player
* [[Kyle MacLachlan]], film and television actor
* [[Debbie Macomber]], author
* [[Phil Mahre]], Olympic gold medalist and world champion skier
* [[Steve Mahre]], Olympic silver medalist and world champion skier
* [[Barbara La Marr]], actress and writer
* [[Mitch Meluskey]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Colleen Miller]], actress
* [[Don Mosebar]], NFL football player
* [[James Nolan Jr.|James "Jimmy" Nolan Jr.]], former host of ''Uncle Jimmy's Clubhouse''<ref>{{cite news |title=James Walter Nolan, Jr. (Obituary) |url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=AWNB&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=1018BE93219D4927&p_docnum=1&p_queryname=1 |access-date=July 19, 2012 |newspaper=Yakima Herald-Republic |date=March 24, 2004}}</ref>
* [[Arvo Ojala]], actor and artist
* [[Joe Parsons (snowmobiler)|Joe Parsons]], snowmobiler
* [[Floyd Paxton]], inventor of the Kwik Lok bread clip
* [[Gary Peacock]], Jazz double bassist
* [[Steve Pelluer]], NFL football player
* [[Jim Pomeroy (motocross)|Jim Pomeroy]], professional [[motocross]] racer and member of the [[American Motorcyclist Association|AMA]] [[Motorcycle Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=85&lpos=-1025px&letter=P&txtFname=&rblFname=S&txtLname=&rblLname=S&discipline=0 |title=Jim Pomeroy at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame |publisher=motorcyclemuseum.org |access-date=November 29, 2018 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303192633/http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=85&lpos=-1025px&letter=P&txtFname=&rblFname=S&txtLname=&rblLname=S&discipline=0 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[William Farrand Prosser]], U.S. Congressman and mayor of Yakima<ref>{{cite web |title=Bioguide Search |url=https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000550 |website=bioguide.congress.gov |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (United States Congress) |access-date=22 September 2022}}</ref>
* [[Gary Puckett]], singer, 1960s pop artist of [[Gary Puckett & The Union Gap]]
* [[Pete Rademacher]], Olympic and professional boxer
* [[Monte Rawlins]], actor
* [[Jim Rohn]], entrepreneur
* [[Will Sampson]], actor and artist<ref>{{cite web |title=Creek actor Will Sampson honored with spot on Oklahoma Walk of Fame |url=http://themuscogeecreeknation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=8 |work=Muscogee (Creek) Nation |access-date=July 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301221859/http://themuscogeecreeknation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=8 |archive-date=March 1, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Kurt Schulz]], NFL football player
* [[Mel Stottlemyre]], Major League Baseball player and coach
* [[Mel Stottlemyre Jr.]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Todd Stottlemyre]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Thelma Johnson Streat]], artist
* [[Taylor Stubblefield]], football player
* [[Miesha Tate]], mixed martial artist
* [[Willie Turner (sprinter)|Willie Turner]], sprinter
* [[Janet Waldo]], actress
* [[Bob Wells (baseball)|Bob Wells]], baseball player
* [[Christopher Wiehl]], actor
* [[Lis Wiehl]], author and legal analyst
* [[Jon Westling]], 8th president of [[Boston University]]
* [[Chief Yowlachie]], Native American actor
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==Sister cities==
* {{flagdeco|Mexico}} [[Morelia]], [[Michoacán]], Mexico<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/yakima-s-mostly-forgotten-sister-cities-explained/article_ad3dfb3c-5be2-11e8-b6ac-438acf721a0a.html |title=Yakima's mostly forgotten sister cities, explained |last=Bain |first=Kaitlin |newspaper=Yakima Herald-Republic |language=en |date=May 19, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2019 |archive-date=October 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029231119/https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/yakima-s-mostly-forgotten-sister-cities-explained/article_ad3dfb3c-5be2-11e8-b6ac-438acf721a0a.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{Flagicon|Japan}} [[Itayanagi, Aomori]], Japan<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Sister Cities |url=https://www.ltgov.wa.gov/washington-sister-cities |access-date=September 9, 2020 |website=Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib |language=en-US |archive-date=September 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904081758/https://www.ltgov.wa.gov/washington-sister-cities |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
* {{Portal-inline|United States}}
* [[Japantown]]

==References==
{{notelist}}
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{Cite book |author=Lyman, William Denison |title=History of the Yakima Valley, Washington: Comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties |url=https://archive.org/details/historyofyakimav01lyma |publisher=S. J. Clarke |year=1919}}[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/publications%5Fdetail.aspx?p=17 Available online through the Washington State Library's Classics in Washington History collection]

==External links==
* [https://www.yakimawa.gov/ City of Yakima – Official Website]

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Bellevue, Washington

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'''Bellevue''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛ|l|v|j|uː}} {{respell|BEL|vew}}) is a city in the [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]] region of [[King County, Washington]], United States, located across [[Lake Washington]] from [[Seattle]]. It is the third-largest city in the [[Seattle metropolitan area]], and the fifth-largest city in [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. It has variously been characterized as a [[satellite city]], a [[suburb]], a [[boomburb]], or an [[edge city]].<ref>{{cite web | author1 = K. Hinton | author2 = A. Tijerino | date = June 22, 2001 | url = http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/pdf/census/boomburb.PDF|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20070614220258/http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/pdf/census/boomburb.PDF|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 14, 2007 | title = "Boomburbs": The Emergence of Large, Fast-Growing Suburban Cities in the United States | publisher = Fannie Mae Foundation | access-date = August 10, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/is-bellevue-a-new-brooklyn/ | title = Is Bellevue a "new Brooklyn?" | work = The Seattle Times | author = Danny Westneat | date = December 14, 2006 | access-date = February 28, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070211025654/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003476791_danny14.html | archive-date = February 11, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> The population was 151,854 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Bellevue_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5305210 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 1, 2023}}</ref> The city's name is derived from the French term {{lang|fr|belle vue}} ("beautiful view").<ref name="city_history"/>

Bellevue is home to some of the world's largest technology companies. Before and after the 2008 recession, its downtown area has been undergoing rapid change with many high-rise projects being constructed. [[Downtown Bellevue]] is currently the second-largest city center in Washington state, with 1,300 businesses, 45,000 employees, and 10,200 residents.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2011 | url = http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/downtown/econdev.html | title = Bellevue Downtown Association | access-date = May 6, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203307/http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/downtown/econdev.html | archive-date = March 3, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a 2018 estimate, the city's median household income was among the top five cities in the state of Washington.<ref name="ST income">{{cite web | url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/think-seattles-rich-this-eastside-city-tops-census-list-of-richest-u-s-cities/ | title=Think Seattle's rich? This Eastside city tops census list of richest U.S. cities | publisher=Seattle Times | author=Balk, Gene | date=October 7, 2019 | access-date=March 10, 2021}}</ref>
In 2008, Bellevue was number one in [[CNNMoney.com|CNNMoney]]'s list of the best places to live and launch a business,<ref>{{cite news | url = https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fsb/0803/gallery.best_places_to_launch.fsb/ | title = 100 best places to live and launch | publisher = [[CNNMoney.com]] | access-date = September 24, 2008 | date = July 2, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080922232956/https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fsb/0803/gallery.best_places_to_launch.fsb/index.html | archive-date = September 22, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> and in 2010 was again ranked as the fourth-best place to live in America.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL5305210.html | title = Best Places to Live | publisher = [[CNNMoney.com]] | access-date = July 16, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100715080700/https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL5305210.html | archive-date = July 15, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> In 2014, Bellevue was ranked as the second-best place to live by ''USA Today''.<ref>{{cite news | last1 = Kent | first1 = Alexander | last2 = Allen | first2 = Ashley C. | last3 = Hess | first3 = Alexander E. M. | last4 = Serenbetz | first4 = Robert | last5 = Frohlich | first5 = Thomas | title = America's 50 best cities to live in | url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/09/17/24-7-wall-st-50-best-cities-to-live/15736533/ | access-date = September 20, 2014 | newspaper = USA Today | date = September 18, 2014}}</ref>

More than 145 companies have been located in Bellevue; companies currently headquartered there include [[Paccar|PACCAR Inc]], [[T-Mobile US]], and [[Valve Corporation|Valve]]. The technology company [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] was founded in Bellevue by [[Jeff Bezos]].

==History==
The [[Duwamish people|Duwamish]], whose main settlements were located in present-day Renton and Seattle, maintained a small outpost settlement called Satskal (''SAH-tsah-kahl'') along the [[Mercer Slough]], south of present-day downtown Bellevue.<ref name=neiwert28>{{Cite book| last = Neiwert | first = David | title = Strawberry Days | url = https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0 | url-access = registration | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | year = 2005 | page = [https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0/page/28 28] | isbn = 978-1403967923}}</ref> It was from this village that an attack on the settlers of Elliott Bay was staged. The Duwamish also had a village near Factoria called 'pah-pah-DEEL'.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 13, 2019|title=Village Descriptions--Duwamish-Seattle|url=http://coastsalishmap.org/Village_Descriptions_Duwamish-Seattle.htm#17|access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913221956/http://coastsalishmap.org/Village_Descriptions_Duwamish-Seattle.htm#17|archive-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref>

Bellevue was first settled by European Americans in 1869 by William Meydenbauer and Aaron Mercer, who claimed homestead tracts several miles apart. Both moved away within a few years, and permanent residents did not arrive until 1879. By 1882, a community, consisting mostly of logging homesteaders, had established itself.<ref name=neiwert28/> Once the land had been logged, it was gradually cleared, largely by Japanese immigrant labor in the early 20th century, to support small-scale farming on leased land plots.<ref name=neiwert31>{{Cite book| last = Neiwert | first = David | title = Strawberry Days | url = https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0 | url-access = registration | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | year = 2005 | pages = [https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0/page/11 11], 31 | isbn = 978-1403967923}}</ref>

By the early part of the 20th century, Bellevue had acquired a reputation as a weekend getaway destination for Seattle residents, who would arrive by ferry at Meydenbauer Bay and spend the day at nearby Wildwood Park.<ref name=neiwert68>{{Cite book| last = Neiwert | first = David | title = Strawberry Days | url = https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0 | url-access = registration | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | year = 2005 | page = [https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0/page/68 68] | isbn = 978-1403967923}}</ref> After the ferry landing was moved to [[Medina, Washington|Medina]], however, tourism to Bellevue waned. To counter this decline, the Bellevue Strawberry Festival was conceived of in 1925, and by the 1930s it had grown to attract as many as 15,000 visitors. At the time, Bellevue was still a small town with around 2,000 residents.<ref name=neiwert69>{{Cite book| last = Neiwert | first = David | title = Strawberry Days | url = https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0 | url-access = registration | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | year = 2005 | page = [https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0/page/69 69] | isbn = 978-1403967923}}</ref>

Prior to the opening of the [[Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge|Lake Washington Floating Bridge]] in 1940, Bellevue was mostly rural farmland area with little development. Although it was small, developers were pushing to change that; in the 1920s, [[James S. Ditty]] predicted that it would become a city with a population of 200,000.<ref name=future>Welch, Bob. ''Bellevue and the New Eastside a Contemporary Portrait''. Chatsworth: Windsor Publications, 1989. {{ISBN|0-89781-331-6}}.</ref> He envisioned plans that included the bridging of Lake Washington and an area filled with golf courses and airports.<ref name=map/> His map with these visions was published in 1928.<ref name=map>{{Cite web | url = https://thesledgehammer.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/this-was-the-future-of-bellevue-in-1928/ | title = This Was the Future of Bellevue In 1928. | date = January 12, 2010}}</ref> Once the Murrow Memorial Bridge opened, access from Seattle improved, and the area began to evolve into a [[bedroom community]].<ref name="city_history">{{cite web | url = http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=313 | title = Bellevue – Thumbnail History | publisher = [[HistoryLink]] | date = November 9, 1998 | last = Stein | first = Alan J. | access-date = June 9, 2008}}</ref>

In 1942, the Bellevue Strawberry Festival was cancelled. The primary reason was that some 90 percent of the agricultural workforce in the area was of Japanese ancestry, and all of these farmers and their families had been forcibly [[Internment of Japanese Americans|interned in camps]] following the start of World War II.<ref name=neiwert155>{{Cite book| last = Neiwert | first = David | title = Strawberry Days | url = https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0 | url-access = registration | publisher = Palgrave Macmillan | year = 2005 | page = [https://archive.org/details/strawberrydaysho00neiw_0/page/155 155]| isbn = 978-1403967923}}</ref> The fair would not be revived for another 45 years. Following the expulsion of the ethnic Japanese farming community, a large quantity of farmland became available for development.<ref>{{cite web | last1 = Marsha | first1 = Alia | title = How Bellevue businessmen who stoked fears benefited after Japanese American incarceration | url = http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2017/02/19/anti-japanese-movement-led-development-bellevue/62732 | website = The Seattle Globalist | access-date = February 21, 2017 | date = February 19, 2017}}</ref> This made way for the initial development of the Bellevue downtown area.
[[File:MeydenbauerBay1902.jpg|left|thumb|Bellevue seen from Meydenbauer Bay in 1902]]

Bellevue incorporated as a third-class city on the March 31, 1953.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://historylink.org/File/3552 | title = City of Bellevue is incorporated on March 31, 1953. | publisher = [[HistoryLink]] | date = September 10, 2001}}</ref> Following the 1963 opening of a second bridge across the lake, the [[Evergreen Point Floating Bridge]], the city began to grow more rapidly. The [[Crossroads, Bellevue|Crossroads]] community was annexed in 1964.<ref name=crossroads>{{cite web | url = http://www.historylink.org/File/20142 | title = Crossroads Library, King County Library System | publisher = [[HistoryLink]] | date = September 28, 2016 | last = Schein | first = Michael}}</ref> [[Lake Hills, Bellevue|Lake Hills]] was annexed in 1969.<ref name=lakehills>{{cite web | url = http://www.historylink.org/File/20138 | title = Lake Hills Library, King County Library System | publisher = [[HistoryLink]] | date = September 27, 2016 | last = Schein | first = Michael}}</ref> By the 1970 census, Bellevue had become the fourth most populous city in the state of Washington, behind only Seattle, [[Spokane, Washington|Spokane]], and [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]].<ref name=1970census>{{cite web | url = http://historylink.org/File/9426 | title = HistoryLink: 1970 Census | publisher = [[HistoryLink]] | date = May 18, 2010 | last = Caldbick | first = John}}</ref>

Bellevue remains one of the largest cities in the state, with several high-rise structures in its core and a burgeoning business community. The city experienced a building boom during the mid-2000s, with the building of developments such as [[Lincoln Square (Bellevue)|Lincoln Square]] and the Bravern.<ref name="city_history" />

[[Bellevue Square]] is located in downtown Bellevue and is now one of the largest [[shopping center]]s in the region. Opened in 1946,<ref name="city_history" /> the mall has undergone several significant phases of expansion since the 1980s.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}

The city's plans include the Bel-Red Corridor Project, a large-scale planning effort to encourage the redevelopment of {{convert|900|acre|km2}} in the large [[Bel-Red, Bellevue|Bel-Red]] section of the city bordering the adjacent city of [[Redmond, Washington|Redmond]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/bel-red_intro.htm | title = Bel-Red Area Transformation | publisher = City of Bellevue | access-date = July 18, 2008 |url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161130204932/http://ci.bellevue.wa.us/bel-red_intro.htm | archive-date = November 30, 2016}}</ref> The plan is similar to the redevelopment of the downtown core with [[Superblock (urban planning)|superblock]]s of [[Mixed-use development|mixed-use]] projects from private developers.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}} These include the [[Spring District]], a mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhood which was developed on {{convert|36|acre|ha}} of industrial land around a future light rail station.<ref>{{cite news |last=Whitman |first=Victor |date=October 6, 2023 |title=Bellevue's Spring District grapples with Meta's shifting office plans |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/bellevues-spring-district-grapples-with-metas-shifting-office-plans/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref> The [[2 Line (Sound Transit)|2 Line]] of [[Link light rail]] was opened from [[South Bellevue station]] to [[Redmond Technology station]] in April 2024, extension to Downtown Redmond opened in May 2025. The 2 Line is scheduled to be extended to Seattle in early 2026 over Lake Washington to join the 1 Line at Chinatown/ International District to Lynnwood City Center.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lindblom |first1=Mike |last2=Kroman |first2=David |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Eastside light rail line opens as huge crowds try out the ride |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastside-light-rail-line-opens-as-huge-crowds-try-out-the-ride/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref>

==Geography==
Bellevue lies between [[Lake Washington]] to the west and the smaller [[Lake Sammamish]] to the east. Much of Bellevue is drained by the [[Kelsey Creek (Washington)|Kelsey Creek]] watershed, whose source is located in the [[Larsen Lake]] and [[Phantom Lake]] [[green belt]] and whose outlet is near where [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]] meets Lake Washington's eastern shore. The city is bisected by [[Interstate 405 (Washington)|Interstate 405]] running north–south, and the southern portion is crossed from west to east by Interstate 90. The [[Washington State Route 520|State Route 520]] freeway roughly delineates the upper reaches of Bellevue.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|37.505|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|33.468|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|4.037|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

The city's name is derived from a [[French language|French]] term for "beautiful view". Under favorable weather conditions, scenic vistas of the [[Olympic Mountains]] and [[Cascade Mountains]] can be viewed from hilltops (and strategically positioned high-rise buildings) within the incorporated city.

South of I-90, the city continues up [[Cougar Mountain]], at the top of which is an unincorporated King County location called Hilltop. To the west of Cougar Mountain, Bellevue includes the [[Coal Creek (Washington)|Coal Creek]], Somerset, and [[Factoria, Bellevue|Factoria]] neighborhoods.

Bellevue is bordered by the cities of [[Kirkland, Washington|Kirkland]] to the north and [[Redmond, Washington|Redmond]] to the northeast along the [[Overlake]] and [[Crossroads, Bellevue|Crossroads]] neighborhoods. Across the short [[East Channel Bridge]], I-90 connects Bellevue to [[Mercer Island]] to the southwest. [[Issaquah, Washington|Issaquah]] is to the east, down I-90 at the south end of Lake Sammamish. The city is bordered to the west by many affluent suburbs such as [[Medina, Washington|Medina]], [[Clyde Hill, Washington|Clyde Hill]], [[Hunts Point, Washington|Hunts Point]] and [[Yarrow Point, Washington|Yarrow Point]]. The south end of Bellevue is bordered by the relatively recently incorporated city of [[Newcastle, Washington|Newcastle]], and the city of [[Renton, Washington|Renton]].

===Cityscape===
[[File:Bellevue Washington skyline aerial view (Quintin Soloviev).jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Bellevue skyline]]
{{See also|List of tallest buildings in Bellevue, Washington}}
Neighborhoods within Bellevue include Bellecrest, Surrey Downs,[[Bel-Red, Bellevue|Bel-Red]], [[Bridle Trails, Washington|Bridle Trails]], [[Crossroads, Bellevue|Crossroads]], [[Eastgate, Washington|Eastgate]]/Cougar Mountain, Enatai, [[Factoria, Bellevue, Washington|Factoria]], [[Lake Hills, Bellevue|Lake Hills]], [[Newport, Bellevue, Washington|Newport]], Newport Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Northwest Bellevue, [[Overlake, Washington|Overlake]], Sammamish/East Bellevue, [[Somerset, Washington|Somerset]], Sunset, Tam O'Shanter, West Bellevue, [[Wilburton, Washington|Wilburton]], and Woodridge.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/images/IT/ls_nep400.jpg | format = JPG | title = Bellevue Districts Map | website = Ci.bellevevue.wa.us | access-date = January 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114222903/http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/images/IT/ls_nep400.jpg |archive-date=January 14, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

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Like much of the Puget Sound lowland, Bellevue has a mild [[oceanic climate]] (''Cfb''). It also has frequent rain showers from October to May, with precipitation levels typically being over {{convert|2|in|mm}}.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url = https://weather.com/weather/monthly/l/Bellevue+WA+98004:4:US | title = weather.com/weather/monthly/l/Bellevue+WA+98004:4:US | website = The Weather Channel|access-date=October 7, 2016}}</ref> On average, the hottest month is July, while January is the coldest.<ref name=":0" /> Bellevue gets an average of {{Convert|32.02|in|mm}} of rain per year, based on data from 1981 to 2013. However, the city published an analysis of rainfall stating that 2016 saw an unusually high {{Convert|47.14|in|mm}} of rainfall, and that rainfall in 2014–2016 was trending unusually high.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://stage.bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2016%20Rainfall%20Analysis.pdf | title=2016 Rainfall Analysis | work=bellevuewa.gov | access-date = March 3, 2021}}</ref> The wet season of 2017, defined as the period from October through April, saw a similar rainfall of {{Convert|47.26|in|mm}}.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2017%20Wet%20Season%20Analysis.pdf | title=2017 Wet Season Rainfall Analysis October 1, 2016 – April 30, 2017 | work=bellevuewa.gov | access-date= March 16, 2021}}</ref>

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==Economy==
{{See also|List of companies based in Bellevue, Washington}}

Bellevue is an economic hub of the Seattle region's Eastside and home to the headquarters of various sizes, including the U.S. operations for many international firms. Since 2005, the city has become a hub for software engineering and other technology development centers. These include [[Paccar|PACCAR Inc]], [[T-Mobile US]], [[Eddie Bauer]], [[SAP Concur]], and [[Symetra]]. Bellevue hosts a number of satellite offices for large technology companies such as [[eBay]], [[Meta Platforms|Meta]], [[ByteDance]], [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]], [[Salesforce]], [[Google]], and [[Microsoft]]; Microsoft was at one point headquartered in Bellevue but has since moved to the neighboring community of [[Redmond, Washington]]. Celebrated video game companies [[Valve Corporation|Valve]], [[Bungie]], [[Sucker Punch Productions]], and [[The Pokémon Company International]] are also based here.

In 2019, Amazon<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon/amazon-details-plan-for-bellevue-expansion-bringing-several-thousand-jobs-in-coming-years/ | title = Amazon details plan for Bellevue expansion, bringing several thousand jobs in coming years | date = April 3, 2019 | website = The Seattle Times | language = en-US|access-date=July 2, 2019}}</ref> and Facebook<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2019/01/28/facebook-block-16-spring-district-bellevue.html | title = Facebook leases 11-story Block 16 in Bellevue's Spring District | last = Stewart | first = Ashley | date = January 28, 2019 |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |access-date=July 2, 2019}}</ref> announced plans to open large engineering centers in Bellevue with plans to add several thousand employees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/06/amazon-says-it-will-create-15000-jobs-in-bellevue-washingtonr.html|title=Amazon says it will create 15,000 jobs in Bellevue, Washington, and build its biggest tower ever|last=Palmer|first=Annie|date=February 6, 2020|website=CNBC|language=en|access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref> In 2018, Google also opened a major engineering facility in downtown Bellevue.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stewart |first1=Ashley |last2=Stiles |first2=Marc |date=August 24, 2018 |title=Sources: Google leases 80,000 square feet in Bellevue office complex and plans to take more |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2018/08/24/google-bellevue-office-lease-one-twelfth-a-twelfth.html |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |access-date=July 2, 2019}}</ref> {{As of|2020}}, there are several high-rise office buildings in Downtown Bellevue that are under construction or in active planning and design phases, including [[Bellevue 600]], part of a major Amazon campus.<ref>{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Brian |date=January 9, 2020 |title=Legacy adds to Bellevue development boom with plans for 2 office towers |url=https://www.djc.com/news/re/12128668.html |work=[[Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=August 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Brian |date=February 7, 2020 |title=More details emerge for 2-tower Amazon development in Bellevue |url=https://www.djc.com/news/re/12129468.html |work=Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce |access-date=August 18, 2020}}</ref> Several high-rise residential buildings are also planned in downtown, spurred in part by future light rail service, on former retail and low-rise commercial lots.<ref>{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Brian |date=February 28, 2019 |title=On the Block: Avenue Bellevue offers 'city within a city' including some grandkid-friendly condos |url=https://www.djc.com/news/re/12119505.html |work=Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce |access-date=August 18, 2020}}</ref><ref name= "mpl">{{cite web |date=March 2020 |title=Downtown Bellevue Major Projects List |url=https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/lu_MajorProjects.pdf |publisher=City of Bellevue |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193625/https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/lu_MajorProjects.pdf |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=August 18, 2020}}</ref> {{As of|2024}}, Amazon has 12,000 employees in Bellevue and has reduced its workforce in Seattle.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nickelsburg |first=Monica |date=March 20, 2024 |title=As Seattle lost 10K Amazon employees, the company added corporate workers in Bellevue |url=https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-lost-10-000-amazon-employees-in-4-years-bellevue-gained |publisher=KUOW |accessdate=March 21, 2024}}</ref>

By the late 2010s, Microsoft had become the largest employer in Bellevue, where it had several offices to supplement its [[Microsoft headquarters|headquarters campus]] in Redmond. The company's workforce in the city peaked at 9,300 in 2021 and later declined as it consolidated offices at its headquarters and vacated its leased offices pace in Downtown Bellevue and Eastgate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Halverson |first=Alex |date=July 10, 2024 |title=Microsoft was a key part of downtown Bellevue. Now it has all but left |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-was-a-key-part-of-downtown-bellevue-now-it-has-all-but-left/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> Other technology companies, including ByteDance and The Pokémon Company International, have since expanded their office leases in Downtown Bellevue.<ref>{{cite news |last=Halverson |first=Alex |date=May 28, 2024 |title=Office 180: How did a business-friendly city lose its largest employer? |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2024/05/28/microsoft-bellevue-exit-redmond-campus-expansion.html |work=Puget Sound Business Journal |url-access=subscription |accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> From 2021 to 2025, approximately {{convert|3.9|e6sqft|sqm}} of office space was added in Bellevue to accommodate the growing demand that had shifted from Seattle. One of the major factors is the [[Seattle head tax]], which charges employers based on their number of employees.<ref>{{cite news |last=Grant |first=Peter |date=October 6, 2025 |title=Tech Companies Cant Get Enough of This Picturesque Seattle Suburb |url=https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/bellevue-washington-seattle-suburb-tech-companies-7738d692 |work=[[Wall Street Journal]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=October 8, 2025}}</ref>

===Top employers===
According to the city's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref name="ACFR">{{cite web |date=June 27, 2025 |title=City of Bellevue, Washington: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 |url=https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2025/washington-2024-annual-report.pdf |access-date=June 30, 2025 |website=City of Bellevue |page=193}}</ref> the largest employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! Type of Business
! # of Employees
! Percentage
|-
| 1
| [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]
| Online retail
| 14,300
| 8.68%
|-
| 2
| [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]]
| Cellular telephone
| 7,800
| 4.74%
|-
| 3
| [[Meta Platforms|Meta]]
| Online social network
| 5,400
| 3.28%
|-
| 4
| [[Overlake Hospital Medical Center]]
| Medical Hospital
| 3,800
| 2.31%
|-
| 5
| [[Bellevue School District]]
| Education K–12
| 2,900
| 1.76%
|-
| 6
| City of Bellevue
| Government
| 1,800
| 1.09%
|-
|7
|[[TikTok]]
|Online social network
|1,700
|1.03%
|-
| 8
| [[Salesforce]]
| Business Services
| 1,500
| 0.91%
|-
| 9
| [[Bellevue College]]
| Higher education
| 1,100
| 0.67%
|-
| 10
| [[Pokémon]]
| Video game developer
| 1,000
| 0.61%
|-
|—
|'''Total employers'''
|—
|'''41,300'''
|'''25.08%'''
|}

The city has numerous thriving commercial districts, with four major shopping centers: [[Bellevue Square]] in the downtown area, [[Factoria|Factoria Mall]] to the south, [[Crossroads, Bellevue|Crossroads Mall]] to the east, and the Overlake Shopping District in the north.

{{Panorama|image=File:Bellevue_Panorama.jpg|fullwidth= 3361|fullheight= 1032|caption= Panorama of the Downtown Bellevue skyline, taken from [[Bellevue Downtown Park]] in 2009|height= 150}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 254
|1910= 150
|1920= 1213
|1930= 1071
|1940= 1177
|1950= 7658
|1960= 12809
|1970= 61196
|1980= 73903
|1990= 86874
|2000= 109569
|2010= 122363
|2020= 151854
|estyear=2024
|estimate=154377
|estref= <ref name="Census-Estimate2024"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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As of 2018, one in three Bellevue residents was born outside the United States, most likely due to the prevalence of multinational technology companies in the city. Around 23% of Bellevue's well-educated workforce are in engineering or science-related industries. About half of its residents identify as a person of color or ethnic minority.

According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $113,698.<ref name="ST income" /> In a 2020 survey of [[Centers for Disease Control]] data, Bellevue was ranked first among small U.S. cities with the highest percentage of physically active adults, with 86 percent reporting that they exercise.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clarridge |first=Christine |date=April 18, 2022 |title=3 WA cities among nation's most physically active |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/3-wa-cities-among-nations-most-physically-active/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>

In 2006, Bellevue was rated one of the 25 safest cities in America,<ref>{{cite news | url = https://money.cnn.com/2006/10/30/real_estate/Most_dangerous_cities/index.htm | title = Most dangerous cities | publisher = [[CNNMoney.com]] | author = Christie, Les | date = October 30, 2006 | access-date = July 18, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080719045739/https://money.cnn.com/2006/10/30/real_estate/Most_dangerous_cities/index.htm | archive-date = July 19, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> based on the per-capita incidence of violent crime.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Bellevue, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}
!Race / Ethnicity (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bellevue city, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US5305210&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bellevue city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2010.P2?q=p2&g=160XX00US5305210&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bellevue city, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=p2&g=160XX00US5305210&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|78,698
|72,397
|style='background: #ffffe6; |66,063
|71.83%
|59.17%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |43.50%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|2,100
|2,700
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,918
|1.92%
|2.21%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.58%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|301
|349
|style='background: #ffffe6; |255
|0.27%
|0.29%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.17%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|19,011
|33,659
|style='background: #ffffe6; |61,539
|17.35%
|27.51%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |40.53%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|248
|219
|style='background: #ffffe6; |254
|0.23%
|0.18%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.17%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|261
|342
|style='background: #ffffe6; |821
|0.24%
|0.28%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.54%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|3,123
|4,152
|style='background: #ffffe6; |7,933
|2.85%
|3.39%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5.22%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|5,827
|8,545
|style='background: #ffffe6; |11,071
|5.32%
|6.98%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |7.29%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''109,569'''
|'''122,363'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''151,854'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 151,854 people, 60,953 households, and 39,419 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bellevue%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=June 19, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|4538.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 64,688 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 44.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 40.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.4% from some other races and 8.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] residents of any race were 7.3% of the population.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}} 20.0% of residents were under the age of 18, 4.9% were under 5 years of age, and 14.6% were 65 and older.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 122,363 people, 50,355 households, and 32,145 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3827.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 55,551 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1737.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 62.6% White, 2.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 27.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.1% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 50,355 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

==Arts and culture==

===Cultural events===
Bellevue is the site of the annual Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair (originally Pacific Northwest Arts and Crafts Fair), held since 1947 during the last weekend in July.

The biennial Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition draws thousands of visitors to the [[Bellevue Downtown Park|Downtown Park]] to view up to 46 three-dimensional artworks from artists around the country.

In celebration of its strawberry farming history, Bellevue holds an annual Strawberry Festival on the fourth weekend in June at Crossroads Park.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2018 | url = http://www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org/Index.asp | title = Bellevue Strawberry Festival | access-date = November 15, 2018}}</ref> The festival initially began in 1925, and continued to 1942 when many Bellevue's strawberry farmers were incarcerated as part of the [[Internment of Japanese Americans|Japanese Internment]]. In 1987 the festival was resumed as a one evening event, and in 2003 it was expanded back to a multi-day festival.<ref>{{cite web | last1 = Trescases | first1 = Heather | title = Strawberry Festival Historical Sketch | url = http://bellevuestrawberryfestival.org/Content.asp?ID=362 | website = Bellevue, WA Strawberry Festival | access-date = February 22, 2017 | archive-date = August 8, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070808002029/http://bellevuestrawberryfestival.org/Content.asp?ID=362 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

Bellevue is host to the Northwest Ukrainian International Festival, founded in 2017 and one of the largest Ukrainian culture festivals in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |last=Saunders |first=Hannah |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Northwest Ukrainian International Festival returns to Bellevue |url=https://www.bellevuereporter.com/news/northwest-ukrainian-international-festival-returns-to-bellevue/ |work=Bellevue Reporter |accessdate=December 30, 2023}}</ref> Since the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]] in early 2022, the [[Grand Kyiv Ballet]] has been based at the International Ballet Academy in Bellevue.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Mike |date=December 20, 2023 |title=How Bellevue became home to Ukraine's ballet diaspora |url=https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-bellevue-became-home-to-ukraine-s-ballet-diaspora |publisher=KUOW |accessdate=December 30, 2023}}</ref>

===Museums and arts===
[[File:BellevueArtsMuseum01.jpg|thumb|right|Bellevue Arts Museum]]
The [[Bellevue Arts Museum]] first opened in 1975, then moved to Bellevue Square in 1983. In 2001, the museum moved into its own building, designed by [[Steven Holl]]. The museum subsequently ran into financial difficulties and was closed to the public in 2003. After a lengthy fundraising campaign, a remodel, and a new mission to become a national center for the fine art of craft and design, the museum reopened on June 18, 2005, with an exhibition of teapots.<ref>{{cite web | last = Pastier | first = John | date = January 8, 2001 | url = http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=2936 | title = Bellevue Art Museum | work = HistoryLink | access-date = December 7, 2006}}</ref> The Bellevue Arts Museum closed in September 2024 due to a lack of funding following the COVID-19 pandemic, which cancelled many of its events.<ref>{{cite news |last=Vansynghel |first=Margo |date=September 4, 2024 |title=Bellevue Arts Museum closes, citing 'significant financial challenges' |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/bellevue-arts-museum-closes-indefinitely/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 8, 2025}}</ref> It went into [[receivership]] and is planned to be either sold or merged with another organization.<ref>{{cite news |last=Vansynghel |first=Margo |date=September 11, 2025 |title=Bellevue Arts Museum's closure likely permanent. What to know |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/bellevue-arts-museums-closure-likely-permanent-what-to-know/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 8, 2025}}</ref>

The [[Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art]], now closed, contained one of the largest doll collections in the world – more than a thousand dolls – displayed on two floors of a Victorian-style building,<ref>{{cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.dollart.com/ | title = Rosalie Whyel Doll Museum | access-date = December 7, 2006 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061014223521/http://www.dollart.com/ | archive-date = October 14, 2006}}</ref> which is now the site of the [[KidsQuest Children's Museum]].

Near Interstate 405 is [[Meydenbauer Center]], a convention center that brings corporate meetings and charity events to the downtown area. Meydenbauer also includes a 410-seat theater which attracts operas, ballets, and orchestral performances.<ref>{{cite news | title = Study Meydenbauer expansion options carefully | author = Wallace, Robert | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2007/07/09/focus5.html | newspaper = Puget Sound Business Journal | date = July 8, 2007 | access-date = December 16, 2010}}</ref>

The city government has planned to build a [[performing arts center]], tentatively named the [[Tateuchi Center]] (named for philanthropist [[Ina Tateuchi]]), since the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news | last = Rosenberg | first = Mike | date = March 16, 2018 | title = Fight rages on over Kemper's private helicopter landing spot in downtown Bellevue | url = https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/fight-rages-on-over-kempers-private-helicopter-landing-spot-in-downtown-bellevue/ | work = The Seattle Times | access-date = December 20, 2018}}</ref> It would include a 2,000-seat concert hall, offices, and creative spaces at a site in [[Downtown Bellevue]]. The $200 million project is partially funded with private donations and grants from the city and county governments.<ref>{{cite news | last = Kelety | first = Josh | date = April 16, 2018 | title = County Funding for Eastside Performing Arts Center in Jeopardy | url = http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/county-funding-for-eastside-performing-arts-center-in-jeopardy/ | work = [[Seattle Weekly]] | access-date = December 20, 2018}}</ref>

===Cuisine===

Since the 2010s, Bellevue has become a hub for [[Chinese cuisine]], especially [[Chinese regional cuisine|regional cuisine]]s, with the opening of restaurants in downtown and the eastern neighborhoods of the city. [[T&T Supermarket]], a Canadian chain that focuses on Chinese grocery goods, opened their first U.S. location in Factoria in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Vinh |first=Tan |date=July 24, 2025 |title=How Bellevue became an international hub for Chinese food |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-bellevue-became-an-international-hub-for-chinese-food/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=July 27, 2025}}</ref>

===Sports and recreation===
Since the 1970s, the city has taken an active role in ensuring that its commercial development does not overwhelm its natural land and water resources.<ref>{{cite book | title = Yard, Street, Park: The Design of Suburban Open Space | year = 1996 | publisher = John Wiley and Sons | isbn = 978-0-471-17844-6 | pages = 213–216 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=u6xqBKdpSdgC&pg=PA213 | author1 = Girling, Cynthia L. | author2 = Helphand, Kenneth I.}}</ref> Today, the Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department manages more than {{convert|2,500|acre|km2}} of parks and open spaces, including the Downtown Park and the [[Bellevue Botanical Garden]], as well as several playgrounds, beach parks, and trails. More than 5,500 Bellevue residents participate in volunteer activities through this department annually.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/bellevue_parks_at_a_glance.pdf | title = Bellevue Parks at a Glance | author = Bellevue Parks & Community Services | year = 2010 | access-date = December 16, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101216165530/http://bellevuewa.gov/pdf/Parks/bellevue_parks_at_a_glance.pdf | archive-date = December 16, 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Bellevue was home to the [[American Basketball Association (21st century)|American Basketball Association]] team, the Bellevue Blackhawks. The Blackhawks in 2005, despite being ranked 13th in the league, made it to the championship game in front of 15,000 fans in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]].<ref>{{cite news|date=November 1, 2006|title=IBAC Corporation Unit Announces Alignment with the American Basketball Associations (ABA) Arkansas Rivercatz|newspaper=Business Wire|url=http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5978352/IBAC-Corporation-Unit-Announces-Alignment.html|url-status=live|access-date=December 16, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615065910/http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5978352/IBAC-Corporation-Unit-Announces-Alignment.html|archive-date=June 15, 2011}}</ref> The team has been inactive since 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.slamonline.com/online/columnists/2008/12/dead-balls/ | title = Dead Balls: A reporter exposes the ABA graveyard | last1 = Caputo | first1 = Matt | last2 = Munson | first2 = Chris | date = December 3, 2008 | work = SLAM Magazine Online | access-date = December 16, 2010}}</ref>

The city has a small baseball stadium, [[Bannerwood Park]], that has a listed capacity of 700 spectators.<ref>{{cite web |title=GCU Baseball 2020 Media Guide |page=11 |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/gculopes.com/documents/2020/2/11/2020_GCU_Baseball_Media_Guide.pdf |publisher=[[Grand Canyon University]] |accessdate=February 23, 2023}}</ref> The [[Seattle Redhawks]] of the [[Western Athletic Conference]], an [[NCAA Division I]] baseball team, have played their home games in Bellevue since 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Willits |first=Joel |date=February 24, 2010 |title=Seattle University opens up season at Bannerwood Park with loss to St. Martin's |url=https://www.bellevuereporter.com/sports/seattle-university-opens-up-season-at-bannerwood-park-with-loss-to-st-martins/ |work=Bellevue Reporter |accessdate=February 23, 2023}}</ref>

==Government and politics==
[[File:BellevueCityHall01.jpg|thumb|right|[[Bellevue City Hall]], opened in 2006]]

Bellevue has a [[council-manager]] form of government with seven non-partisan council members elected at large for staggered four-year terms.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mrsc.org/cityprofiles/cityprofile.aspx?id=12 | title = Washington City and Town Profiles | website = MRSC.org | access-date = January 26, 2016}}</ref> The City Council selects a Mayor from among its members (not by popular vote), who serves as council chair for two years but has no veto power. {{As of|2024}}, the mayor is Lynne Robinson and the deputy mayor is Mo Malakoutian.<ref>{{cite press release |date=January 5, 2024 |title=Council Roundup: Robinson elected to third term as mayor |url=https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/council-roundup-1-2-24 |publisher=City of Bellevue |accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref> The mayor administrates council meetings, helps set the issues on the council's meeting agendas, and serves as the city's most visible spokesperson. Operational authority is held by the [[city manager]], who administers the city's day-to-day activities. The city manager is also elected by the seven members of the council instead of by popular vote.

Politically, the city leans strongly Democratic,{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} much like the Seattle/King County area as a whole.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} Of the 61,742 residents who cast ballots in the [[2016 U.S. presidential election]], 66.11% voted for [[Hillary Clinton]], compared to 24.58% for [[Donald Trump]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://data.kingcounty.gov/Election-results/2016-General-Election-Results-by-precinct-complete/b27z-cdmk/data | title = 2016 General – Election Results by precinct (complete eCanvass dataset) {{!}} King County {{!}} Open Data|work=King County|access-date=March 23, 2018|language=en}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=January 2024|reason=The given reference does not contain this specific statistic}}

==Education==
{{Main|Bellevue School District}}

The vast majority of the city is served by the [[Bellevue School District]].<ref name=KingCoSDMap>{{cite map |author=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division |date=December 21, 2020 |title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: King County, WA |page=2 |scale=1:80,000 |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53033_king/DC20SD_C53033.pdf |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=August 3, 2022}}</ref> There are four main public [[High school (North America)|high school]]s – [[Bellevue High School (Washington)|Bellevue High School]], [[Interlake High School]], [[Newport High School (Bellevue, Washington)|Newport High School]], and [[Sammamish High School]] – as well as two choice lottery high schools, [[International School, Bellevue|International School]] and Big Picture School. Newsweek's 2015 ranking of U.S. public high schools placed Interlake at #359 and Newport at #391, with both schools noted for equitably helping low-income students meet average scores on standardized tests.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-high-schools-2015 | title = America's Top High Schools 2015 | work = Newsweek | access-date = January 26, 2016 | date = August 19, 2015}}</ref>

Portions of Bellevue also lie within the boundaries of [[Lake Washington School District]], [[Renton School District]] and [[Issaquah School District]].<ref name=KingCoSDMap/>

At the higher education level the city is home to [[Bellevue College]], part of the [[Washington Community and Technical Colleges]] system.

Bellevue is home to [[Open Window School]], an independent school serving gifted students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The [[Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle]] is located in Bellevue, serving students from [[Pre-Kindergarten]] to [[Eighth grade|Grade 8]]. At the elementary level, Bellevue is home to several [[Montessori]] schools,{{Citation needed|date=February 2008}} the Eastside's only [[Waldorf education]] at Three Cedars School, as well as [[Bellevue Christian School]]. The [[Seattle Japanese School]], a [[Hoshuko|Japanese weekend supplementary school]], holds its classes in Bellevue.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.seajschool.org | title = シアトル日本語補習学校 Seattle Japanese School | Home | website = Seajschool.org | access-date = January 26, 2016}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[File:Bellevue, Washington (3599746474).jpg|thumb|I-405 as seen from the air]]

Bellevue lies on [[Interstate 405 (Washington)|Interstate 405]], the main [[bypass (road)|bypass]] route for north–south traffic east of Seattle, between its junctions with east–west freeways [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]] and [[Washington State Route 520|State Route 520]]. The freeways are connected to Seattle via [[pontoon bridge|floating bridge]]s over Lake Washington.<ref name="Times-405History">{{cite news |last=Whitely |first=Peyton |date=January 3, 2003 |title=Eastside history: I-405 radically altered life east of the lake |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030103/fourohfive03e/eastside-history-i-405-radically-altered-life-east-of-the-lake |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref> Downtown Bellevue has [[stroad|wide streets]] with few mid-block connections and an incomplete sidewalk network; it has been labeled as "pedestrian unfriendly" and hostile to cycling.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Baruchman |first1=Michelle |last2=Lindblom |first2=Mike |date=December 23, 2019 |title=Bellevue was built for cars. Now, as it prepares for thousands of new workers, the city is reinventing itself. |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/as-amazon-and-others-companies-expand-in-bellevue-the-city-preps-for-thousands-more-commuters/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bach |first=Ashley |date=April 9, 2007 |title=A new Bellevue: Step by step to a pedestrian-friendly downtown |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-new-bellevue-step-by-step-to-a-pedestrian-friendly-downtown/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref> The city government adopted plans to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections in 2009 and built the first downtown [[bicycle lane]] (including some protected sections) in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Baruchman |first=Michelle |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Bellevue builds its first downtown bike lane. But there's a catch |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bellevue-builds-its-first-downtown-bike-lane-but-theres-a-catch/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Baruchman |first=Michelle |date=May 23, 2019 |title='This works': Downtown Bellevue bike lanes will stay put, more lanes planned |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/this-works-downtown-bellevue-bike-lanes-will-stay-put-more-bike-lanes-planned/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref> The city had 42,000 on-street [[parking space]]s in a 2013 inventory; plans to introduce fees for on-street parking spaces in some neighborhoods were announced in 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last=Deshais |first=Nicholas |date=February 10, 2025 |title=Free parking in Bellevue may be ending |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/free-parking-in-bellevue-may-be-ending/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=February 10, 2025}}</ref>

Bellevue is the main [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]] hub for both the local transit authority, [[King County Metro]], and [[Sound Transit]], the regional transit system. The [[Bellevue Transit Center]], which serves both Metro and Sound buses, is located in the heart of the downtown business district and is connected to Interstate 405 by NE 6th St. and a direct-access [[Texas T]] HOV ramp. Local buses run into [[Kirkland, Washington|Kirkland]], [[Redmond, Washington|Redmond]], [[Issaquah, Washington|Issaquah]], [[Renton, Washington|Renton]], and the [[University District, Seattle|University District]];<ref>{{cite web | url = http://transit.metrokc.gov/up/sc/rideralert/ra-022008-bellevuetc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916104016/http://transit.metrokc.gov/up/sc/rideralert/ra-022008-bellevuetc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 16, 2008 | title = Revised Boarding Locations at Bellevue Transit Center | date = September 16, 2008 | access-date = January 26, 2017}}</ref> regional buses go to [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]], [[Lynnwood, Washington|Lynnwood]], [[Everett, Washington|Everett]], [[Seattle]], [[Renton, Washington|Renton]], [[Kent, Washington|Kent]] and [[Auburn, Washington|Auburn]], among other cities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bellevue Transit Center|url=http://www.soundtransit.org/x1272.xml|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080708203158/http://www.soundtransit.org/x1272.xml|archive-date=July 8, 2008|access-date=February 2, 2022|website=Sound Transit}}</ref> An electric [[microtransit]] shuttle service operated by [[Circuit, Inc.]] began operating in August 2023; the app-based service is funded by the city's hotel room tax and fare-free for passengers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cornwell |first=Paige |date=September 5, 2023 |title=How BellHop, Bellevue's all-electric shuttle service, is doing a month in |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/eastside/how-bellhop-bellevues-all-electric-shuttle-service-is-doing-a-month-in/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 4, 2024}}</ref>

The [[2 Line (Sound Transit)|2 Line]] of Sound Transit's [[Link light rail]] system is planned to run from Seattle through Mercer Island and Bellevue before ending in Redmond. The $3.7 billion project was approved by voters in 2008 as part of the Sound Transit 2 ballot measure.<ref name="Times-2Line">{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=February 15, 2024 |title=Sound Transit sets a date for Bellevue-Redmond trains |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/sound-transit-sets-a-date-for-bellevue-redmond-trains/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 4, 2024}}</ref> It began construction in 2016 and was scheduled to begin service in 2023, but was later delayed to 2024 due to construction issues.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lindblom |first=Mike |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Lynnwood or Bellevue: Which city should get light-rail service first? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/lynnwood-or-bellevue-which-city-should-get-light-rail-service-first/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=August 2, 2023}}</ref> The first section, from [[South Bellevue station]] to [[Redmond Technology station]] in Overlake, opened on April 27, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lindblom |first1=Mike |last2=Kroman |first2=David |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Eastside light rail line opens as huge crowds try out the ride |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastside-light-rail-line-opens-as-huge-crowds-try-out-the-ride/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=April 27, 2024}}</ref>

The Bellevue City Council lobbied Sound Transit, the regional transit authority, to construct its light rail line underground through Bellevue's rapidly growing downtown.<ref>{{Cite news | last = Hicks | first = Joshua Adam | date = March 23, 2010 | url = http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/88915807.html | title = Bellevue City Council unanimous on new downtown light-rail tunnel | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100328140259/http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/88915807.html | archive-date = March 28, 2010 | newspaper = Bellevue Reporter | access-date = June 8, 2011}}</ref> The city government promised to devote between $104 million and $150 million toward a potential tunnel in the form of cash, services, free access to rights-of-way and one-time tax revenues that result from the East Link project. In November 2011, the city council signed an agreement with Sound Transit.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bellevuewa.gov/light-rail.htm | title = East Link in Bellevue – Light Rail and Bellevue (Official City of Bellevue Website) | access-date = January 26, 2017|url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170201065806/http://bellevuewa.gov/light-rail.htm | archive-date = February 1, 2017}}</ref> Tunnel construction started in early 2016 while the remainder of downtown Bellevue construction began in mid-2017.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soundtransit.org/Projects-and-Plans/East-Link-Extension/Project-updates | title = Project updates: East Link Extension | last = drupal.nichole | date = July 8, 2015 | access-date = January 26, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820162933/https://www.soundtransit.org/Projects-and-Plans/East-Link-Extension/Project-updates | archive-date = August 20, 2017 | url-status = usurped}}</ref>

Bellevue was also served by a [[railroad]], a [[Burlington Northern]] branch line known as the [[Woodinville Subdivision]], which included the historic [[Wilburton Trestle]]. The line is now disused, though part of the track bed at Wilburton Station will be reused by Sound Transit's light-rail construction.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soundtransit.org/node/7132 | title = Wilburton Station | date = January 8, 2015 | access-date = January 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814020303/http://www.soundtransit.org/node/7132|archive-date=August 14, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Construction of [[Eastrail]], a [[rail trail]] on the abandoned Woodinville Subdivision [[Right-of-way (transportation)|right of way]] through Bellevue, is planned to be completed in 2023. Some sections of the railroad in Bellevue were demolished in 2008 to make way for the expansion of I-405 and will require the construction of additional structures to supplement the existing right of way.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eastrail |url=https://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/trails/regional-trails/popular-trails/eastrail.aspx |publisher=King County Parks and Recreation |access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref>

The city once had an operating airfield named [[Bellevue Airfield]], which shut down in 1983.

==Notable people==

*[[Bill Ayer|William S. Ayer]], former president and CEO of [[Alaska Airlines]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Aviation Veteran William Ayer Named to NBAA Board of Directors|url=https://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2014/20141217-091.php|last=Hubbard|first=Dan|date=December 17, 2014|publisher=National Business Aviation Association|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216011810/https://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2014/20141217-091.php|archive-date=February 16, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Ricky Horror]], guitarist and backing vocalist of [[Motionless in White]]
*[[Peter Horton]], actor<ref>{{cite web | title = Peter Horton | url = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005022/ | website = IMDB | access-date = February 22, 2017}}</ref>
*[[James Love (NGO director)|James Love]], Director, [[Knowledge Ecology International]]<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news | last1 = Boseley | first1 = Sarah | title = Big Pharma's worst nightmare | url = https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jan/26/big-pharmas-worst-nightmare | access-date = January 26, 2016 | work = [[The Guardian]] | date = January 26, 2016}}</ref>
*[[Rob McKenna]], former Attorney General of Washington<ref>{{cite news | last = Brunner | first = Jim | title = McKenna's interest in politics began in student government | newspaper = The Seattle Times | date = July 16, 2012 | url = http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mckennas-interest-in-politics-began-in-student-government/ | access-date = December 1, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Satya Nadella]], CEO of [[Microsoft]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Satya Nadella | website = [[Microsoft]] | date = February 4, 2014 | url = http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/ceo/index.html| access-date=February 4, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912183900/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/ceo/index.html| archive-date=September 12, 2014| url-status=dead | df = mdy-all}}</ref>
*[[Gabe Newell]], owner of [[Valve Corporation|Valve]]
*[[Timothy Omundson]], actor<ref>{{cite news | last = Owen | first = Rob | newspaper = The Seattle Times | date = January 2, 2015 | title = 'Galavant' takes Bellevue's Timothy Omundson back to his theater roots | url = http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/lsquogalavantrsquo-takes-bellevuersquos-timothy-omundson-back-to-his-theater-roots/ | access-date = December 1, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Ann Reinking]], Broadway actress, dancer and choreographer
*[[Larry Sanger]], Wikipedia co-founder<ref name="Marshall Poe">
{{cite news | first = Marshall | last = Poe | title = The Hive | url = https://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200609/wikipedia/2 | work = [[The Atlantic Monthly]] | date = September 2006 | page = 2 | access-date = March 25, 2007}}</ref>
*[[Adam Smith (Washington politician)|Adam Smith]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. representative]], former [[Washington State Senate|Washington state senator]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Melissa |date=2025-10-02 |title=Trump administration axes $1.1B in Washington clean energy funding |url=https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/02/trump-cancels-washington-state-energy-grants-clean-hydrogen |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=Axios |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Layne Staley]], former lead singer of [[Alice in Chains]]
*[[Ann Wilson]], co-founder of [[Heart (band)|Heart]]<ref name="mclane">{{cite magazine | last = McLane | first = Daisann | title = Heart Attack | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/heart-attack-19800515 | magazine = [[Rolling Stone Magazine]] | date = May 15, 1980}}</ref>
*[[Nancy Wilson (rock musician)|Nancy Wilson]], co-founder of [[Heart (band)|Heart]]<ref name="mclane" />

===Athletes, coaches, and sportscasters===
*[[Josh Atencio]], soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Josh Atencio |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/josh-atencio/ |access-date=March 10, 2025 |website=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref>
*[[Budda Baker]], professional football player, safety for [[Arizona Cardinals]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Budda Baker Stats|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BakeBu00.htm|access-date=March 4, 2021|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Sue Bird]], former basketball player for [[Seattle Storm]]
*[[Matthew Boyd (baseball)|Matthew Boyd]], [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
*[[Michael Brantley]], MLB [[outfielder]] for the [[Houston Astros]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brantmi02.shtml |title=Michael Brantley stats |work=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=October 11, 2019}}</ref>
*[[P. J. Brown (soccer)|P. J. Brown]], soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=P. J. Brown |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/4c46c7cb/P-J-Brown |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=[[Sports Reference|FBref]]}}</ref>
*[[Bobby Bruch]], soccer player and coach<ref>{{Cite web |title=MISL– |url=https://www.nasljerseys.com/MISL/Players/B/Bruch.Bobby.htm |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=(NASL) jerseys}}</ref>
*[[Matt Hague]], former MLB first baseman, currently the hitting coach for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]
*[[Tim Lincecum]], former MLB pitcher
*[[Fredy Montero]], soccer player who represented [[Colombia national football team|Colombia]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Sounders' all-time leading scorer Fredy Montero will return for 2023 season |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-all-time-leading-scorer-fredy-montero-will-return-for-2023-season/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref>
*[[Dave Niehaus]], former broadcaster for [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|California Angels]] and [[Seattle Mariners]], recipient of the [[Ford C. Frick Award]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Stone|first1=Larry|date=November 10, 2010|title=Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies|work=The Seattle Times|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/mariners/2013399999_niehaus11.html|url-status=live|access-date=December 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020093217/http://seattletimes.com/html/mariners/2013399999_niehaus11.html|archive-date=20 October 2012}}</ref>
*[[John Olerud]], former MLB first baseman for [[Toronto Blue Jays]], [[Seattle Mariners]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Olerud inducted into WIAA Hall of Fame | date = May 2, 2009 | url = http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/sports/43180557.html | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090930054312/http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/sports/43180557.html | archive-date = September 30, 2009 | df = mdy-all}}</ref>
*[[Detlef Schrempf]], former [[List of NBA All-Stars|All-Star]] [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player for [[Seattle SuperSonics]]
*[[Matthew Sheldon]], soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matthew Sheldon |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6d9fe7bd/Matthew-Sheldon |access-date=March 10, 2025 |website=[[Sports Reference|FBref]]}}</ref>
*[[Robert Stock (baseball)|Robert Stock]], MLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets<ref>{{cite web | title = Robert Stock | url = https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stockro01.shtml | work = [[Baseball-Reference.com]] | access-date = October 31, 2019}}</ref>
*[[Chuck Swirsky]], NBA broadcaster for [[Chicago Bulls]], [[Toronto Raptors]]
*[[Matt Tuiasosopo]], former MLB baseball player and the current 3rd base coach for the [[Atlanta Braves]]

==Sister cities==
Bellevue has the following [[sister cities]]:<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/International/Washington%20Organizations/Sisters/ | title = Washington's Sister Cities, Counties, States and Ports | publisher = Washington State Lieutenant Governor's Office|url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105144331/http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/International/Washington%20Organizations/Sisters/ | archive-date = November 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sister-cities.org/icrc/directory/usa/WA | title = Online Directory: Washington, USA | publisher = [[Sister Cities International]]|url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081001202933/http://www.sister-cities.org/icrc/directory/USA/WA | archive-date = October 1, 2008}}</ref>

*{{flagdeco|ROC}} [[Hualien City|Hualien]], Taiwan
*{{flagdeco|JPN}} [[Yao, Osaka|Yao]], [[Osaka Prefecture]], Japan
*{{flagdeco|CZE}} [[Kladno]], Czech Republic<ref name="Kladno twinnings">{{cite web | url = http://www.mestokladno.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=6506&id=1401504&query=partnersk%C3%A1+m%C4%9Bsta&p1=955 | title = Partnerská města Kladna | date = December 1, 2009 | language = cs | access-date = April 7, 2010 | archive-date = December 12, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181212193111/https://www.mestokladno.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=6506&id=1401504&query=partnersk%C3%A1+m%C4%9Bsta&p1=955 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
*{{flagdeco|LVA}} [[Liepāja]], Latvia

==See also==
* [[Gontmakher Mansion]]
* [[Lakemont, Washington]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{wikivoyage|Bellevue}}
{{Commons category|Bellevue, Washington}}
* {{official website|https://bellevuewa.gov/}}
* [https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/ Visitors bureau website]

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Montrose, Colorado

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{{Short description|City in Colorado, United States}}
{{Distinguish|Montrose County, Colorado}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement

| name = Montrose, Colorado
| nickname =
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| motto = "Quality of Life Is Our Commitment " "Stay here, play everywhere"

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| image_caption = South Townsend Avenue in Montrose
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Colorado|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Montrose County, Colorado|Montrose County]]<ref name=COcounty>{{cite web |url=https://dola.colorado.gov/dlg_lgis_ui_pu/|title=Colorado Counties|publisher=[[Colorado|State of Colorado]], [[Colorado Department of Local Affairs]], Division of Local Government|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref>
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of cities and towns in Colorado|City]]
| subdivision_name3 = Montrose<ref name=COMun/>


| government_footnotes =
| government_type = [[Colorado municipalities#Home rule municipality|Home rule municipality]]<ref name=COMun/>
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Dave Frank<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofmontrose.org/186/Council-Members|title=Council Members - Montrose, CO - Official Website|website=www.cityofmontrose.org | access-date = November 2, 2025}}</ref>
| leader_title1 = [[City Manager]]
| leader_name1 = William E. Bell<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.cityofmontrose.org/305/City-Management | title = City Manager | publisher = City of Montrose, Colorado | access-date = November 2, 2025}}</ref>
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| established_title2 = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
| established_date2 = May 1, 1882<ref name=MuniIncCO>{{cite web | url = http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030823045734/http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = August 23, 2003 | title = Colorado Municipal Incorporations | publisher = [[Colorado|State of Colorado]], Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives | date = December 1, 2004 | access-date = September 2, 2007}}</ref>
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| area_total_km2 =
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| area_total_sq_mi = 18.48
| area_land_sq_mi = 18.48
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2020">{{Cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0851745|title = Explore Census Data: Montrose city, Colorado}}</ref>
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| population_total = 20291
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| population_density_sq_mi = 1098.2

| timezone = [[Mountain Standard Time|MST]]
| utc_offset = −7
| timezone_DST = [[Mountain Daylight Time|MDT]]
| utc_offset_DST = −6
| coordinates = {{coord|38|28|37|N|107|51|56|W|region:US-CO_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=GNIS/>
| elevation_m =
| elevation_ft = 5807
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]s<ref name=ZIPcode>{{cite web | url = http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp | title = ZIP Code Lookup | format = [[JavaScript]]/[[HTML]] | publisher = [[United States Postal Service]] | access-date = November 23, 2007 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101104123722/http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp | archive-date = November 4, 2010 }}</ref>
| postal_code = 81401, 81402 ([[PO Box]]), 81403
| area_code = 970
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 08-51745
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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| website = {{URL|www.cityofmontrose.org}}
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'''Montrose''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Colorado#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] that is the [[county seat]] of and the [[List of cities and towns in Colorado|most populous municipality]] in [[Montrose County, Colorado]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The city population was 20,291 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="census2020" /> within a total area of 18.5 square miles.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> The main road that leads in and out of Montrose is [[U.S. Route 550 in Colorado|U.S. Highway 50]].

The city is located in [[Colorado Western Slope|western]] Colorado, in the [[Uncompahgre Valley]], and is an economic, labor, and transportation waypoint for the surrounding area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Montrose, CO {{!}} Data USA |url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/montrose-co#employment_by_industries |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=datausa.io |language=en}}</ref> Montrose is the [[List of municipalities in Colorado|second-largest city]] in western Colorado, after [[Grand Junction, Colorado|Grand Junction]].

==History==
Montrose was incorporated on May 2, 1882, and named after the [[James Graham, Marquis of Montrose|Marquis of Montrose]], immortalized in [[Sir Walter Scott|Sir Walter Scott's]] novel ''[[A Legend of Montrose]]'' by Oliver D. "Pappy" Loutzenhizer and Joseph Selig. The [[Denver & Rio Grande]] [[railroad]] was built west toward [[Grand Junction, Colorado|Grand Junction]] and reached Montrose later in 1882, and the town became an important regional shipping center. A branch railroad line served the mineral-rich [[San Juan Mountains]] to the south.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}

In 1909, the U.S. government completed construction of the [[Gunnison Tunnel]], located east of Montrose. It provided irrigation water from the [[Gunnison River]] in the [[Black Canyon of the Gunnison|Black Canyon]] to the [[Uncompahgre Valley]], helping turn Montrose into an agricultural hub. The Uncompahgre Project is one of the oldest of those in the area by the U.S. [[Bureau of Reclamation]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|18.5|sqmi|km2}}; all of it is land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>

Montrose is at the south end of the Uncompahgre valley and is built on the [[Uncompahgre River]], which runs to the north, where 60 miles further its waters will join the [[Colorado River]]. It is surrounded by, to the north, the widening Uncompahgre Valley and the [[Grand Mesa]], to the east, the [[Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park]], to the south, the [[San Juan Mountains]], and to the west the [[Uncompahgre Plateau]]. The valley is arid, and is only arable due to the water from the [[Gunnison Tunnel]] and [[Ridgway Reservoir]].

===Climate===
Montrose features a [[semi-arid]] Continental climate zone. The town sits on high grasslands in the [[Uncompahgre Valley]] of Western Colorado. Snowfall occurs during the winter but is usually short-lived due to the high elevation and abundant sunshine.

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|Jan record high F = 67
|Feb record high F = 72
|Mar record high F = 83
|Apr record high F = 89
|May record high F = 93
|Jun record high F = 102
|Jul record high F = 103
|Aug record high F = 106
|Sep record high F = 97
|Oct record high F = 88
|Nov record high F = 77
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|Jan avg record high F = 52.5
|Feb avg record high F = 59.9
|Mar avg record high F = 70.5
|Apr avg record high F = 78.1
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|Jun avg record high F = 93.9
|Jul avg record high F = 96.8
|Aug avg record high F = 93.2
|Sep avg record high F = 88.9
|Oct avg record high F = 80.1
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|Jan high F = 40.2
|Feb high F = 46.4
|Mar high F = 56.8
|Apr high F = 64.1
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|Oct high F = 66.5
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|Jan mean F = 28.8
|Feb mean F = 34.7
|Mar mean F = 43.5
|Apr mean F = 50.3
|May mean F = 59.4
|Jun mean F = 69.4
|Jul mean F = 74.7
|Aug mean F = 72.3
|Sep mean F = 64.2
|Oct mean F = 51.9
|Nov mean F = 39.7
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|Jan low F = 17.5
|Feb low F = 23.0
|Mar low F = 30.2
|Apr low F = 36.6
|May low F = 45.0
|Jun low F = 53.3
|Jul low F = 59.2
|Aug low F = 57.5
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|Oct low F = 37.3
|Nov low F = 27.2
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|Apr avg record low F = 23.2
|May avg record low F = 31.8
|Jun avg record low F = 40.9
|Jul avg record low F = 49.8
|Aug avg record low F = 48.2
|Sep avg record low F = 35.7
|Oct avg record low F = 22.8
|Nov avg record low F = 11.3
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|Jan record low F = -25
|Feb record low F = -27
|Mar record low F = -5
|Apr record low F = 2
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|Jul record low F = 35
|Aug record low F = 37
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|Oct record low F = 5
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 1330
|1900= 1217
|1910= 3254
|1920= 3581
|1930= 3566
|1940= 4764
|1950= 4964
|1960= 5044
|1970= 6496
|1980= 8722
|1990= 8854
|2000= 12344
|2010= 19132
|2020= 20291
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> 2020<ref name="census2020"/>
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=== 2020 census===
As of the 2020 [[census]], there were 20,291 people and 8,175 households residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,102.77|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0851745 |access-date=March 20, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The average median age was 45.2 years and the average work commute time was 15.4 minutes, nearly 40% lower than the State of Colorado. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males.<ref name=":1" />

The racial makeup of the city was 78.44% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.57% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.36% [[American Indian and Alaska Native|American Indian or Alaskan Native]], 1.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 8.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4,491 people or 22.13% of the population.<ref name=":1" />

There were 9,468 housing units at an average density of {{convert|514.56|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were a total of 8,175 households, with an average family size of 2.90. 57.8% are married, 21.4% never married, 12.6% divorced, 1.2% separated, and 7.0% widowed. The homeownership rate was 68.8%, slightly higher than the Colorado average.<ref name=":1" /> The median gross rent was $936 per month, or nearly 30% lower than the State of Colorado and nearly 36% lower than neighboring [[Telluride, Colorado|Telluride]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0876795 |access-date=March 20, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

The median income for a household in the city was $52,534, a 56% increase from the 2010 US Census. The median income for a family was $68,801. About 16.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=":1" />

Approximately 27.5% of the population in the city has a [[Bachelor's degree|Bachelor's Degree]] or higher, with 27.3% reporting a high school or equivalent degree, and 26.7% with some college but no degree.<ref name=":1" /> About 77.7% of those eligible for school enrollment between kindergarten and 12th grade are enrolled, much higher than the Colorado average of 66.5%.<ref name=":1" />

==Economy==
[[File:Shelter Distilling - Montrose.jpg|thumb|Shelter Distilling]]

Due to its relative affordability and proximity to many outdoor recreation activities, Montrose is known as a manufacturing hub for outdoor products. Fly-fishing companies Ross Reels, Abel, and Airflo are headquartered in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Matt|last=Lindberg|title=Forging ahead|url=https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/forging-ahead/article_837cfc7c-bad3-11e7-842f-235996b291c3.html|access-date=October 3, 2020|website=Montrose Daily Press|date=October 27, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

Additionally, Scott Fly Rods relocated to Montrose from Telluride in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.montrosepress.com/news/montrose-on-the-brink-of-a-burgeoning-growth-era/article_5ee5a29e-79f3-51c7-bc1a-d1c48ba35bc3.html|title=Montrose on the brink of a burgeoning growth era|website=Montrose Daily Press|date=June 4, 2006 }}</ref> Gordon Composites, maker of nearly 90 percent of the high-performance laminate material used in the bow-hunting industry, is located in Montrose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.montroseedc.org/144/Gordon-Composites-Inc|title=Gordon Composites Inc. - Montrose EDC - Official Website|website=www.montroseedc.org}}</ref> Secret Creek, formerly known as Colorado Yurt Company, maker of handcrafted yurts, tipis, and rugged canvas wall tents, is also located in Montrose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.montroseedc.org/143/Colorado-Yurt-Company|title=Colorado Yurt Company - Montrose EDC - Official Website|website=www.montroseedc.org}}</ref>

In November 2017, the City approved a $10 million fund for public infrastructure improvements<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.montrosepress.com/news/council-inks-m-loan-agreement/article_0296b820-c5d0-11e7-96fb-db50578ebb82.html|title=Council inks $10M loan agreement|first=Katharhynn|last=Heidelberg|work=Montrose Daily Press|access-date=November 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> within the Colorado Outdoors development,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://coloradooutdoors.co/|title=Home|website=Colorado Outdoors}}</ref> and was the recipient of a $2 million grant for a new trail system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://coloradooutdoors.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-30-17-MDP-GOCO.pdf|title=grant award}}</ref> The GOCO grant was the largest single grant awarded to the City of Montrose in its history, and connects the newly built, $30 million Montrose Recreation Center<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.montrosepress.com/news/new-view-on-the-rec-center/article_c3a08968-e05e-11e6-9c83-af454d4b103e.html|title=New view on the rec center|last=Lindberg|first=Matt |publisher=Montrose Daily Press|access-date=November 13, 2017|language=en}}</ref> to the project, safely under-passing both major highways within the city.

[[Russell Stover Candies]] closed its Montrose plant in the spring of 2021, eliminating 400 jobs and offering employees to relocate to plants in Kansas and Texas. The plant was listed as a "primary employer" for the city on its Economic Development Corporation website.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cpr.org/2020/01/15/chocolate-maker-russell-stover-is-closing-its-montrose-plant-and-taking-400-jobs-with-it/|title=Chocolate-Maker Russell Stover Is Closing Its Montrose Plant And Taking 400 Jobs With It|website=cpr.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.russellstover.com/wcsstore/RussellStover/Attachment/ContentPage/011420_Press%20Statement.pdf|title=Russell Stover Announces Updates to Production, Retail and Distribution Network}}</ref> The former plant building was sold in 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |author=Justin Tubbs |date=2024-07-18 |title=The former Russell Stover manufacturing plant will soon have new, local owners - Montrose Business Times |url=https://www.montrosebusinesstimes.com/2024/07/18/former-russell-stover-manufacturing-plant-will-soon-new-local-owners/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.montrosebusinesstimes.com |language=en-US}}</ref> but is still vacant as of March 2025.

In October 2020, the City of Montrose announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar river restoration project along the [[Uncompahgre River]], including a $785,000 grant from the [[Colorado Water Conservation Board]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Construction to Begin on Uncompahgre River Improvement Project|url=https://www.cityofmontrose.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/126367|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=www.cityofmontrose.org|language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, both Shelter Distilling<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tubbs |first=Justin |date=2024-05-16 |title=First look at inside of Shelter, new distillery, brewery and restaurant on the river - Montrose Business Times |url=https://www.montrosebusinesstimes.com/2024/05/16/first-look-inside-shelter-new-distillery-brewery-restaurant-river/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=www.montrosebusinesstimes.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and restaurant Toasty<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-06 |title=Toasty hits the Colorado Outdoors campus — new restaurant opens Sept. 9 |url=https://www.montrosepress.com/news/business/toasty-hits-the-colorado-outdoors-campus-new-restaurant-opens-sept-9/article_70abeb9a-6afc-11ef-8dce-e7b2d247bb40.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Montrose Daily Press |language=en}}</ref> opened after receiving economic incentives from the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henseler |first=Kylea |date=2024-05-22 |title="Quality ingredients and passion": Shelter Distilling opens its doors |url=https://www.montrosepress.com/news/quality-ingredients-and-passion-shelter-distilling-opens-its-doors/article_62169c10-16dd-11ef-a16a-138bda19b7b1.html |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=Montrose Daily Press |language=en}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
Recreational facilities include the [https://www.cityofmontrose.org/613/Water-Sports-Park Montrose Water Sports Park], a large (80,000 square foot) community recreation center with and indoor walking/jogging track,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Carly |date=2016-06-16 |title=New $29 million Montrose Recreation Center to open in early 2017 |url=https://www.kkco11news.com/content/news/Montrose-tax-payers-look-forward-to-29-million-upgraded-recreation-facility--383199281.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.kkco11news.com |language=en}}</ref> and over 38 public parks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks, Trails & Sports Facilities {{!}} Montrose, CO - Official Website |url=https://www.cityofmontrose.org/266/Parks-Trails-Sports-Facilities |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.cityofmontrose.org}}</ref>

The city is bicycle friendly, with [[League of American Bicyclists]] designating the city as a Bicycle Friendly Community.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Mckenzie |date=2020-06-11 |title=Montrose receives bronze-level Bike Friendly City Award, hopes to continue improvements |url=https://www.montrosepress.com/news/montrose-receives-bronze-level-bike-friendly-city-award-hopes-to-continue-improvements/article_7440b9c4-ab85-11ea-8a59-cb8b3019d856.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Montrose Daily Press |language=en}}</ref>

There are also three 18-hole golf courses within the city,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golfing |url=https://www.visitmontrose.com/outdoors/activities/golfing/ |access-date=April 1, 2023 |website=www.visitmontrose.com}}</ref> Bridges Golf & Country Club,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Bridges Golf & Country Club - Montrose, CO |url=https://www.thebridgesgcc.com/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.thebridgesgcc.com}}</ref> Black Canyon Golf Course,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Canyon Golf Course {{!}} Montrose, CO - Official Website |url=https://www.cityofmontrose.org/538/Black-Canyon-Golf-Course |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.cityofmontrose.org}}</ref> and Cobble Creek Golf Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Club at Cobble Creek {{!}} golf {{!}} 699 Cobble Drive, Montrose, CO, USA |url=https://www.cobblecreek.com/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Mysite |language=en}}</ref>

The long running Montrose Summer Music Series<ref>{{Cite web |title=Montrose Summer Music Series – 4 FREE concerts at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park |url=https://montrosesummermusicseries.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI8LCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVA5mwMmEYzvyErAojYx17eUc8tp4eSu9cdddpY42ff0S67FknwAvNdQuQ_aem_Xa60-mI8uOBGYxf_Aw5hmw |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Montrose Summer Music Series |language=en-US}}</ref> also provides live music entertainment in the summer months at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater<ref>{{Cite web |title=Montrose Rotary Amphitheater {{!}} Montrose, CO - Official Website |url=https://www.cityofmontrose.org/760/Montrose-Rotary-Amphitheater |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.cityofmontrose.org}}</ref>

==Education==
===K-12 Education===
Montrose is served by Montrose County School District RE-1J, which operates eight schools in the city:<ref>{{cite web |title=Public Schools in Montrose, Colorado |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&InstName=&SchoolID=&Address=&City=Montrose&State=08&Zip=&Miles=&County=&PhoneAreaCode=&Phone=&DistrictName=&DistrictID=&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1 |website=nces.ed.gov}}</ref>

*Cottonwood Elementary School
*Johnson Elementary School
*Northside Elementary School
*Oak Grove Elementary School
*Pomona Elementary School
*Centennial Middle School
*Columbine Middle School
*Montrose High School
Also located in Montrose are Vista Charter School and Black Canyon Alternative High School.

===Higher Education===
The city's higher education needs are served by a regional campus of [[Colorado Mesa University]], located on South Cascade Avenue. CMU Montrose offers 14 academic programs, as well as general education courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Montrose Programs {{!}} Colorado Mesa University |url=https://www.coloradomesa.edu/montrose/programs/index.html |access-date=April 30, 2025 |website=www.coloradomesa.edu/montrose}}</ref> In the fall 2024 semester, the campus served 315 students.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus Profile |url=https://www.coloradomesa.edu/institutional-research/documents/student-profiles/eot_fall_mont_3_year_compare.pdf |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=www.coloradomesa.edu}}</ref> Montrose is also home to a branch campus of Technical College of the Rockies, offering technical and vocational certificates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Campus Directory - Technical College of the Rockies |url=https://tcr.edu/campus-directory/ |website=www.tcr.edu}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
[[File:Montrose Station 1940.jpg|thumb|Montrose Station in 1940]]
[[Montrose Regional Airport]] serves the Montrose area with regional service to [[Denver]]. As the nearest major airport to the [[Telluride, Colorado|Telluride]] Ski Area, Montrose sees heavy seasonal service. Montrose has a local non-profit bus service called All Points Transit. Its three lines run only during weekdays.<ref>{{cite web |title=Montrose Public Bus |url=https://www.allpointstransit.com/montrose-public-bus/ |website=All Points Transit|date=March 16, 2018 }}</ref> Montrose is part of Colorado's [[Bustang]] [[Intercity bus service|intercity bus]] network; three bus lines serve the town. It is along the Durango-Telluride-Grand Junction Outrider line.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bustang Schedule |url=https://ridebustang.com/schedules/ |website=RideBustang |publisher=CDOT}}</ref>

====Major highways====
*[[U.S. Route 50 in Colorado|US 50]] connects Montrose to [[Grand Junction, Colorado|Grand Junction]], [[Gunnison, Colorado|Gunnison]] and [[Pueblo, Colorado|Pueblo]].
*[[U.S. Route 550 in Colorado|US 550]] ends in Montrose, and connects the city to [[Silverton, Colorado|Silverton]], [[Ouray, Colorado|Ouray]], and [[Durango, Colorado|Durango]].

==Notable people==
Hall of Fame [[Jockey|horse jockey]] [[Anna Lee Aldred|Anna Lee Alred]], the first American woman to receive a jockey license, was born in Montrose. [[Kentucky Derby]] and [[Preakness Stakes|Preakness]] winner [[Pat Valenzuela]] was also born in Montrose.

Montrose is home to several businesspeople, including the former CEO of [[JCPenney|J.C. Penny]] stores and chairman of [[Starbucks]], [[Myron E. Ullman|Myron "Mike" Ullman]]. Local businessman [[David Dragoo]] also currently lives in Montrose.

Montrose is the birthplace of American [[screenplay|screenwriter]] and [[novel]]ist [[Dalton Trumbo]], who scripted films including ''[[Roman Holiday]]'', ''[[Exodus (1960 film)|Exodus]]'', ''[[Spartacus (film)|Spartacus]]'', and ''[[Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo]]''.

[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]-charting<ref>{{Cite web |title=A.J. Fullerton |url=https://color-red.com/collections/aj-fullerton |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Color Red Music |language=en}}</ref> guitarist, songwriter and producer [[A.J. Fullerton (musician)|A.J. Fullerton]], grew up in Montrose, graduating from Montrose High School in 2013.

==See also==
{{portal|Cities|United States|Colorado}}
*[[Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park]]
*[[Colorado Mesa University]]
*[[Montrose Botanic Gardens]]
*[[Old Spanish National Historic Trail]]
*[[Ute Indian Museum]]
*[[:Category:People from Montrose, Colorado|People from Montrose, Colorado]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}} 
{{wikivoyage|Montrose (Colorado)|Montrose, Colorado}}
*[http://www.cityofmontrose.org/ City of Montrose official website]
*[http://visitmontrose.com/ VisitMontrose official visitor website]

{{Montrose County, Colorado}}
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Fort Morgan, Colorado

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[[File:Fort Morgan City Hall.JPG|thumb|right|The Fort Morgan City Hall.]]

'''Fort Morgan''' is the [[List of municipalities in Colorado#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] city that is the [[county seat]] of and the [[List of municipalities in Colorado|most populous municipality]] in [[Morgan County, Colorado|Morgan County]], [[Colorado]], [[United States]].<ref name=COMun/><ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The city population was 11,597 at the [[2020 United States census]].<ref name=2020_Census/> Fort Morgan is the principal city of the [[Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
===Fort Morgan===
{{main|Fort Morgan (Colorado)}}

Camp Wardwell was established in 1865 along the [[Overland Trail]] to protect emigrants and supplies going to and from Denver and the mining districts. The fort was renamed in 1866 by General John Pope for one of his staff, Colonel Christopher A. Morgan,<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n128 129]}}</ref> who had died earlier that year. The fort closed in 1868 after being used by 19 different companies from 11 cavalry and infantry regiments (about 1,300 soldiers).
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===Town===
The town of Fort Morgan was platted just south of the old military fort's ruins on May 1, 1884, by Abner S. Baker, a member of [[Union Colony of Colorado|Greeley's Union Colony]]. The town became the county seat of the newly formed Morgan County on February 19, 1889.<ref>Jennifer Patten, [https://www.createspace.com/3629033 In View of the Mountains: A History of Fort Morgan, Colorado] (Aged Page, 2011).</ref>

In [[World War II]], a military school at the [[Fort Morgan State Armory]] was part of the [[West Coast Air Corps Training Center]].<ref name=Futrell>{{Cite report |last=Futrell |first=Robert F. |publisher=Air Historical Office | date=July 1947 |title=Development of AAF Base Facilities in the United States: 1939-1945 |volume=ARS-69: US Air Force Historical Study No 69 (Copy No. 2) |page=108 (pdf 117) |quote=The [[West Coast Air Corps Training Center|West Coast Training Center]]…during 1942 it had obtained jurisdiction over other contract schools at…Fort Morgan, Colo.}}</ref>
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==Geography==
At the [[2020 United States census]], the town had a total area of {{convert|13.993|km2|acre|order=flip}} including {{convert|0.178|km2|acre|order=flip}} of water.<ref name=2020_Census/>

===Climate===
Fort Morgan exhibits a [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen Climate Classification|Köppen]]: ''BSk'')
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| location = Fort Morgan, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present

|Jan record high F = 75
|Feb record high F = 82
|Mar record high F = 85
|Apr record high F = 93
|May record high F = 100
|Jun record high F = 106
|Jul record high F = 109
|Aug record high F = 105
|Sep record high F = 103
|Oct record high F = 97
|Nov record high F = 85
|Dec record high F = 84

|Jan avg record high F = 61.5
|Feb avg record high F = 65.6
|Mar avg record high F = 76.7
|Apr avg record high F = 83.2
|May avg record high F = 91.0
|Jun avg record high F = 97.6
|Jul avg record high F = 100.8
|Aug avg record high F = 98.0
|Sep avg record high F = 95.9
|Oct avg record high F = 86.8
|Nov avg record high F = 73.6
|Dec avg record high F = 62.5
|year avg record high F = 101.5


| Jan high F =41.6
| Feb high F =44.9
| Mar high F =56.0
| Apr high F =63.2
| May high F =72.4
| Jun high F =84.0
| Jul high F =90.2
| Aug high F =88.0
| Sep high F =80.5
| Oct high F =66.3
| Nov high F =52.2
| Dec high F =41.8

| Jan mean F =27.1
| Feb mean F =30.1
| Mar mean F =40.4
| Apr mean F =48.1
| May mean F =57.9
| Jun mean F =68.8
| Jul mean F =75.0
| Aug mean F =72.4
| Sep mean F =63.8
| Oct mean F =50.0
| Nov mean F =36.8
| Dec mean F =27.5

| Jan low F =12.7
| Feb low F =15.2
| Mar low F =24.9
| Apr low F =33.0
| May low F =43.3
| Jun low F =53.5
| Jul low F =59.7
| Aug low F =56.8
| Sep low F =47.1
| Oct low F =33.6
| Nov low F =21.4
| Dec low F =13.1

|Jan avg record low F = -7.3
|Feb avg record low F = -2.0
|Mar avg record low F = 8.9
|Apr avg record low F = 19.1
|May avg record low F = 30.8
|Jun avg record low F = 44.2
|Jul avg record low F = 52.9
|Aug avg record low F = 49.5
|Sep avg record low F = 35.8
|Oct avg record low F = 17.3
|Nov avg record low F = 4.3
|Dec avg record low F = -4.4
|year avg record low F = -13.2

|Jan record low F = -35
|Feb record low F = -41
|Mar record low F = -26
|Apr record low F = -1
|May record low F = 14
|Jun record low F = 30
|Jul record low F = 34
|Aug record low F = 33
|Sep record low F = 11
|Oct record low F = -8
|Nov record low F = -18
|Dec record low F = -30


| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation inch =0.25
| Feb precipitation inch =0.27
| Mar precipitation inch =0.74
| Apr precipitation inch =1.46
| May precipitation inch =2.24
| Jun precipitation inch =2.16
| Jul precipitation inch =2.39
| Aug precipitation inch =1.71
| Sep precipitation inch =1.14
| Oct precipitation inch =1.14
| Nov precipitation inch =0.49
| Dec precipitation inch =0.29

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|Jan precipitation days = 2.5
|Feb precipitation days = 2.9
|Mar precipitation days = 3.7
|Apr precipitation days = 6.2
|May precipitation days = 10.3
|Jun precipitation days = 7.5
|Jul precipitation days = 7.7
|Aug precipitation days = 7.7
|Sep precipitation days = 5.0
|Oct precipitation days = 4.6
|Nov precipitation days = 3.0
|Dec precipitation days = 2.9
|year precipitation days = 64.0


| Jan snow inch =3.8
| Feb snow inch =3.9
| Mar snow inch =3.8
| Apr snow inch =1.7
| May snow inch =0.3
| Jun snow inch =0.0
| Jul snow inch =0.0
| Aug snow inch =0.0
| Sep snow inch =0.0
| Oct snow inch =2.1
| Nov snow inch =2.7
| Dec snow inch =4.4

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|Jan snow days = 2.0
|Feb snow days = 2.3
|Mar snow days = 1.9
|Apr snow days = 0.9
|May snow days = 0.2
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.6
|Nov snow days = 1.1
|Dec snow days = 2.6

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|access-date = March 5, 2023
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|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
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|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Boulder/Denver
|access-date = March 5, 2023
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=
|1890= 488
|1900= 634
|1910= 2800
|1920= 3818
|1930= 4423
|1940= 4884
|1950= 5315
|1960= 7379
|1970= 7594
|1980= 8768
|1990= 9068
|2000= 11034
|2010= 11315
|2020= 11597
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, 11,034 people, 3,887 households, and 2,736 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,472.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 4,094 housing units averaged 917.2 per square mile (354.4/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.43% White, 0.28% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 20.62% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 39.04% of the population.

Of the 3,887 households, 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, an unknown percentage had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were not families. About 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city, the population was distributed as 30.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,128, and for a family was $36,134. Males had a median income of $27,667 versus $22,346 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,024. About 8.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.5% of those
under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

== Economy ==
[[File:Lincoln School (Fort Morgan, Colorado).JPG|thumb|Lincoln School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the location of the School for the Performing Arts.]]
[[File:Fort Morgan State Armory.JPG|thumb|[[Fort Morgan State Armory]] is used as a town recreation center.]]

Fort Morgan is home primarily to an agricultural economy.

[[Cargill]] operates a [[Meat packing industry|meatpacking plant]]. As of 2016, many of the employees at the plant were Muslims, many from [[Somalia]].<ref name="NYT030716">{{cite news|author1=Julie Turkewitz|title=Prayer Dispute Between Somalis and Plant Reshapes a Colorado Town, Again|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/08/us/prayer-dispute-between-somalis-and-plant-reshapes-a-colorado-town-again.html|access-date=March 7, 2016|work=The New York Times|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>

[[Western Sugar Cooperative|Western Sugar]] operates their main plant in Fort Morgan.

== Education ==
*[[Morgan Community College]]

==Media==
===Newspaper===
The city newspaper is the ''[[Fort Morgan Times]]''.<ref>http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ Fort Morgan Times website</ref>

===Radio===
* [[KSIR]] 1010 AM and [[KRFD (FM)]] 94.5 have a broadcasting building in Fort Morgan.
* [[KFTM]] ("Hometown Radio") 1400 is a short-range AM radio station broadcasting in the city.
* BOB FM 97.5 [[KSRX]] is a music station from Sterling and Fort Morgan.

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
==== Rail ====
[[Amtrak]], the national passenger rail system, provides service through [[Fort Morgan (Amtrak station)|Fort Morgan]], operating its ''[[California Zephyr]]'' daily in both directions between [[Union Station (Chicago)|Chicago]] and [[Emeryville, California]], across the bay from [[San Francisco]].

==== Air ====
Although the town is served by Fort Morgan Municipal Airport, no scheduled airlines operate from there, and the airport is purely for [[general aviation]]. [[Denver International Airport]] is {{convert|76|mi}} southwest and is the closest airport to provide scheduled services.

====Major highways====
*[[Interstate 76 (Colorado)|Interstate 76]]
*[[Interstate 76 (Colorado–Nebraska)#Fort Morgan–Sterling|Business Loop 76]]
*[[U.S. Highway 34 (Colorado)|U.S. Highway 34]]
*[[Colorado State Highway 52|State Highway 52]]
*[[Colorado State Highway 144|State Highway 144]]

==Notable people==

* [[Sam Brunelli]] - football player.
* [[Michael Crichton]] - lived in Fort Morgan for a short time during [[World War II]] with his family when his father was drafted to serve in the war.<ref>{{cite news|last=Smith|first=David|title=King of the techno-thriller|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2006/dec/03/sciencefictionfantasyandhorror.michaelcrichton|work=The Observer|publisher=The Guardian|access-date=June 17, 2011|location=London|date=December 3, 2006}}</ref>
* [[Elvin C. Drake|Elvin Drake]] - head track and field coach for the 1956 [[NCAA]] Champion [[UCLA Bruins]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-12-25-sp-1384-story.html |title=Ducky Drake, Father of UCLA Athletics, Dies |author=John Cherwa |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=December 25, 1988}}</ref>
* [[Joel Dreessen]] - former tight end for the [[Denver Broncos]], grew up in Fort Morgan and attended Fort Morgan schools. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://denver.cbslocal.com/2012/05/15/joel-dreessen-thinks-playing-for-the-broncos-will-take-him-to-next-level/|title= Joel Dreessen Thinks Playing For The Broncos Will Take Him To Next Level |date= May 15, 2012 |publisher= World Press.com |access-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ryan Jensen (American football)|Ryan Jensen]] - center for the 2021 Super Bowl Champion [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. Grew up in Fort Morgan and played football at Fort Morgan High School. Graduated in 2009.
* [[Trey McBride]] - American Football Tight End. Current member of the [[Arizona Cardinals]].
* [[Brenton Metzler]] - TV producer. He moved to Fort Morgan at the age 16 and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1997.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.outfrontmagazine.com/trending/gay-coloradan-talks-coming-moving-los-angeles-working-tv-producer/|title=Gay Coloradan talks coming out, moving to Los Angeles, and working as a TV producer|last=Yost|first=Mike|date=May 22, 2014|work=OUT FRONT|access-date=June 12, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-news/ci_19688322|title=FMHS grad Brenton Metzler produces 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'|last=Barker|first=Dan|date=January 6, 2012|work=Fort Morgan Times|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Glenn Miller]] (1904–1944) - [[Big Band]] musician. Fort Morgan was his boyhood home, where he went to [[High school (North America)|high school]] in Fort Morgan and was known to have once played trumpet on top of Abner S. Baker School, since destroyed in a fire and now rebuilt, which at the time was the high school campus, but is now an elementary school.
* [[Robert G. Whitehead|Robert Whitehead]] (1916–2007) - born in Fort Morgan.

==See also==
{{portal|Geography|History|United States|Colorado}}
*[[Colorado]]
**[[Bibliography of Colorado]]
**[[Index of Colorado-related articles]]
**[[Outline of Colorado]]
*[[List of counties in Colorado]]
*[[List of municipalities in Colorado]]
*[[List of places in Colorado]]
*[[List of statistical areas in Colorado]]
**[[Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area]]
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{sister project links|auto=yes}}
* [https://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/ City of Fort Morgan website]

{{Morgan County, Colorado}}
{{Forts in Colorado}}
{{Colorado|show}}
{{Colorado county seats}}

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[[Category:Cities in Morgan County, Colorado]]
[[Category:County seats in Colorado]]
[[Category:Cities in Colorado]]

Midvale, Idaho

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{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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| official_name = Midvale, Idaho
| settlement_type = [[City]]
| image_map = File:Washington County Idaho Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Midvale Highlighted 1652750.svg
| mapsize = 250px
| map_caption = Location of Midvale in Washington County, Idaho.

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| subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Idaho]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Idaho|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Washington County, Idaho|Washington]]

| established_title =
| established_date =
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| area_total_km2 = 6.84
| area_total_sq_mi = 2.64
| area_land_km2 = 6.66
| area_land_sq_mi = 2.57
| area_water_km2 = 0.18
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.07

| population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census">{{Cite web|title=Midvale city, Idaho|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Midvale_city,_Idaho?g=160XX00US1652750|access-date=September 19, 2023}}</ref>
| population_total = 193
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_density_km2 =
| population_density_sq_mi = 75.1

| timezone = [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain (MST)]]
| utc_offset = -7
| timezone_DST = [[Mountain Time Zone|MDT]]
| utc_offset_DST = -6
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft = 2543
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| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code = 83645
| area_code = [[Area code 208|208]]
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| blank_info = 16-52750
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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'''Midvale''' is a city in [[Washington County, Idaho|Washington County]], [[Idaho]], United States. The population was 171 at the [[United States Census 2010|2010 census]], rising to 193 as of [[United States Census 2020|2020]].

==History==
The city was named when the valley in which it stands was called Middle Valley. The first settlers came in 1868 (The Keithley and Towell families) and in 1876 a post office and school were begun. In 1884 the Middle Valley Ditch was undertaken: in 1885 the first store was built, and in 1898 the P&IN Rail Road came through. From 1870 to 1900 stock raising was the chief industry, but today Midvale serves a diversified farming area.<ref>*{{cite book
| last = Fisher
| first = Vardis
| authorlink = Vardis Fisher
| last2 = Federal Writers' Project
| first2 =
| author2-link = Federal Writers' Project
| title = '''Idaho Encyclopedia'''
| publisher = Caxton Printers, Ltd
| year = 1938
| location = [[Caldwell, Idaho]]
| oclc = 962624
| page = 395
| chapter = Section VII Cities, Towns And Villages}}
</ref> Midvale is the hometown of former U.S. Senator [[Larry Craig]].

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.08|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref>

==Highway==
*[[File:US 95.svg|25px|[[U.S. Route 95 in Idaho|US 95]], a primary north–south highway in Idaho]]

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 278
|1930= 203
|1940= 262
|1950= 231
|1960= 211
|1970= 176
|1980= 205
|1990= 110
|2000= 176
|2010= 171
|2020= 193
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 171 people, 77 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|61.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 100 housing units at an average density of {{convert|35.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 77 households, of which 15.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 13.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

==Education==
It is in the [[Midvale School District 433]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st16_id/schooldistrict_maps/c16087_washington/DC20SD_C16087.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, ID|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-03-12}}</ref>

Washington County is in the area (but not the taxing region) of the [[College of Western Idaho]], which has its main campus in [[Nampa, Idaho|Nampa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/budget/committee/jfac/2022/C3.Wednesday,%20January%2026/03.College%20of%20Western%20Idaho.pdf|title=College of Western Idaho, pg. 1-77|publisher=[[Idaho Legislature]]|date=2022-01-26|access-date=2024-03-12}} - See the map. Also see area 3 in: {{cite web|url=https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH21/SECT33-2101/|title=TITLE 33 EDUCATION CHAPTER 21 JUNIOR COLLEGES|publisher=[[Idaho Legislature]]|access-date=2024-03-12}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Judy Boyle]], [[Idaho House of Representatives|Idaho State Representative]]
*[[Larry Craig]], former US senator for Idaho

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://midvaleidaho.org/}} - Midvale, Idaho
* [http://www.midvalerangers.org/ Midvale School District #443]
* [http://www.airnav.com/airport/0U9 AirNav.com] - Lee Williams Memorial Airport - Midvale, Idaho
** [http://ruralnetwork.net/~rnsmvlcm/ Airport] - webcam

{{Washington County, Idaho}}

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[[Category:Cities in Idaho]]
[[Category:Cities in Washington County, Idaho]]

Burchard, Nebraska

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{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
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|official_name = Burchard, Nebraska
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est = 77
|pop_est_as_of = 2024
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|population_density_km2 = auto
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|area_code = [[Area code 402|402]]
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'''Burchard''' is a village in [[Pawnee County, Nebraska|Pawnee County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. The population was 78 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2024"/> The village is approximately 10 miles from the [[Nebraska]]-[[Kansas]] border and ten miles west of [[Pawnee City, Nebraska|Pawnee City]].<ref>''Nebraska Atlas & Gazetteer'', DeLorme, 4th ed., 2010, p.78 {{isbn|0899333281}}</ref>

==History==
Burchard was [[plat]]ted in 1881 when the [[Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad]] was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=InM_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA132 | title=History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 | publisher=S.J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Burr, George L. | year=1921 | pages=132}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/pawnee/burchard/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060905031001/http://casde.unl.edu/history/counties/pawnee/burchard/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 5, 2006 | title=Burchard, Pawnee County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=August 21, 2014 }}</ref> The community was named after a local clergyman.<ref>{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|author-link=Federal Writers' Project|title=Origin of Nebraska place names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3625056;view=1up;seq=13|year=1938|publisher=Works Progress Administration|location=Lincoln, NE|page=7}}</ref> Burchard was incorporated as a village in 1884.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pawneecountynebraska.com/burchard.html | title=Burchard | publisher=Pawnee County Promotional Network | accessdate=August 21, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061226/http://www.pawneecountynebraska.com/burchard.html | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 201
|1900= 297
|1910= 315
|1920= 265
|1930= 275
|1940= 289
|1950= 201
|1960= 132
|1970= 131
|1980= 122
|1990= 105
|2000= 103
|2010= 82
|2020= 76
|estyear=2024
|estimate=77
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2024"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 82 people, 34 households, and 23 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|512.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 45 housing units at an average density of {{convert|281.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 34 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 48 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 30.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 103 people, 42 households, and 28 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|649.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 52 housing units at an average density of {{convert|328.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 3 [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]].

There were 42 households, out of which 14 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26 were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3 had a female householder with no husband present, and 13 were non-families. 11 of all households were made up of individuals, and 7 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27 under the age of 18, 8 from 18 to 24, 24 from 25 to 44, 20 from 45 to 64, and 24 who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $19,306 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,390. There were no families and 5.5% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.

==Notable people==
* [[Charles H. Corlett]] (1889-1971), US Army General
* [[Harold Lloyd]] (1893-1971), comedic actor and film producer
* [[Gaylord Lloyd]] (1888-1943), actor and assistant film director
* [[Harlan Pyle]] (1905-1993), baseball player

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Pawnee County, Nebraska}}

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[[Category:Villages in Pawnee County, Nebraska]]
[[Category:Villages in Nebraska]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1881]]
[[Category:1881 establishments in Nebraska]]

Forrest, Illinois

2025-10-31T19:37:43Z

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| name = Forrest, Illinois
| settlement_type = [[List of towns and villages in Illinois|Village]]
| image_skyline = File:Forrest, Illinois.jpg
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| image_caption = The sign for the town of Forrest, Illinois, with the railway museum in the background.
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| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = [[Livingston County, Illinois|Livingston]]
| subdivision_type3 = Townships
| subdivision_name3 = [[Forrest Township, Livingston County, Illinois|Forrest]], [[Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston County, Illinois|Pleasant Ridge]]

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| population_total = 1041
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| population_density_sq_mi = 1606.48

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| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code = 61741
| area_code = 815
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 17-27026
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'''Forrest''' is a [[village (Illinois)|village]] in [[Livingston County, Illinois|Livingston County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,041 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:17&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 31, 2025}}</ref>

==History==

=== Founding and naming ===

Forrest was laid out on December 11, 1866, by [[Israel J. Krack]] (1816 – 1900). Krack was born in [[Baltimore]], Maryland. Both of his parents had come from Germany. He was briefly a teacher, lived in [[Indiana]], and came to Livingston County in 1854. Krack was a farmer, [[notary public]], grain dealer, and in later life an insurance agent. Krack was elected to the [[Illinois General Assembly]] in 1872 and became treasurer of Livingston County in 1878.<ref>''History of Livingston County, Illinois'' (Chicago: LeBaron, 1878) p.637.</ref> Krack Street, which parallels the railroad, was named for the town's founder.

When Forrest was established, the [[Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad]] had already been in operation for almost ten years, and therefore the origin of the town is unlike [[Fairbury, Illinois|Fairbury]], [[Chatsworth, Illinois|Chatsworth]], [[Chenoa, Illinois|Chenoa]], [[Gridley, Illinois|Gridley]] and [[El Paso, Illinois|El Paso]], all of which were founded when the railroad was first built. Within a few years of its founding, the people of Forrest did not know the full name of the person for whom the town was named. The author of the 1878 ''History of Livingston County'' says only two things about Mr. Forrest: he was a business partner of C. L. Frost, an official of the Toledo, Peoria and Western, and that he had promised to do something for the young village and that promise was "unfulfilled". The first version of the name was said to be "Forestville", spelled with one "r", but the "Forrest" spelling quickly came into use.<ref>''History of Livingston'', 1878, pp. 524-525.</ref> Forrest Township was created soon after the village was founded and took its name from the village.<ref>''History of Livingston,'' 1878, pp. 287, 390</ref>

=== Design and commerce ===

In 1861 or 1862, before the town was platted, Israel J. Krack was operating a [[grain elevator]] at the location.<ref>''History of Livingston'', 1878, p.529.</ref> Like most towns of the period, the plan of the original town of Forrest was centered on a long narrow depot grounds, which were on the north side of the tracks. The plat was for a simple grid of twenty blocks.<ref>''Standard Atlas of Livingston County, Illinois'' (Chicago: George A. Ogle, 1911) p. 55.</ref> The first house in Forrest was built by Mr. Krack, who was also the first [[postmaster]] and the first [[station master|station agent]]. He also laid out many additions to the town. The first hotel was built by William Umberfield and was known as the Forrest House. The first mill was built by R. B. Wilson. The first church was built by the [[Methodists]] in 1868. The town grew rapidly and by 1890 had over 1,000 people.<ref>''History of Livingston'', 1878, p. 662.</ref> Forrest, like almost every other early town of central Illinois during this period, was built from inexpensive pine lumber brought in by the railroad from [[Michigan]] or [[Wisconsin]]. In the winter of 1868-1869 much of the business district, including one grain warehouse, was burned. It was quickly rebuilt. This was the first of many fires that plagued the new town.<ref>''History of Livingston County'', 1878, pp. 529-531.</ref> In 1890 a particularly devastating blaze destroyed much of downtown Forrest. Rebuilding was rapid, and by 1893 there were five hotels.<ref>''Standard Atlas'', 1893, p. 55.</ref>

=== Introduction of the Wabash Railroad ===

The people of Forrest worked to attract a second railroad. At first there were hopes that the Chicago and Paducah Railroad could be induced to construct its tracks through the town, but this road was diverted to nearby [[Fairbury, Illinois|Fairbury]].<ref>''History of Livingston'', 1878, p.224.</ref> Success came when the [[Wabash Railroad]] was constructed through Forrest in 1880. On May 1 of that year, the first train on the Wabash passed through Forrest. The village became an important stopping place on the Wabash line linking [[Chicago]] and [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]. Soon repair shops were built, and by the early 1890s over sixty men were employed here.<ref>''Livingston County Illinois, Biographical Record'' (Chicago: S.J. Clark, 1900) p.209.</ref> The town became a freight shipment point for the Chicago Division of the railroad. In 1894 local workers supported a strike against the Wabash, and many of those who had supported the strike lost their jobs to [[strikebreaker]]s. The Freight Division was removed to [[Decatur, Illinois|Decatur]]. Between 1914 and 1921 it was briefly returned to Forrest.<ref>[http://www.forrestil.org/More_History4.html "The Village of Forrest: Tracks from the Past, Vision for the Future"]. Accessed May 30, 2010.</ref> By the 1920s the days of Forrest as a railroad center began to fade. In 1924 the state of Illinois began construction on a paved road that eventually became Route 24.
==Geography==
[[File:Forrest, Illinois aerial 01A.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Forrest, 2012]]
Forrest is located in southeastern Livingston County in the northern part of [[Forrest Township, Livingston County, Illinois|Forrest Township]], with a small area extending north into [[Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston County, Illinois|Pleasant Ridge Township]].

[[U.S. Route 24]] (Wabash Avenue) passes through the village, leading east {{convert|21|mi}} to [[Interstate 57]] at [[Gilman, Illinois|Gilman]] and west {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Interstate 55]] at [[Chenoa, Illinois|Chenoa]]. [[Illinois Route 47]] (Center Street) crosses US 24 near the village center; it leads north {{convert|24|mi}} to [[Dwight, Illinois|Dwight]] and south {{convert|20|mi}} to [[Gibson City, Illinois|Gibson City]].

According to the 2010 census, Forrest has a total area of {{convert|0.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1727026 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213054201/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1727026 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=August 3, 2015 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

=== Historical landmarks ===
[[File:Forrest Station - April 2016.jpg|thumb|Forrest's Wabash Railroad depot in April 2016]]
In the Railroad Park at Forrest are several important railroad-related remains. A surviving [[railroad turntable]] is located here. The turntable was re-painted in 2017. The park also contains the former Wabash Railroad station and a restored [[Norfolk & Western Railroad]] caboose. The Wabash Railroad station is now a museum, and contains a scale model of the town as it was in its railroad heyday. The model includes a fully functional turntable and electric railroad track. The museum also contains many artifacts from the early 1900s.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Barlow |first=Kevin |date=June 4, 2016 |title=Forrest Depot displays model of town in 1920s |url=https://pantagraph.com/news/local/article_2d011c09-70c1-5e9d-b55c-5258d6427747.html |access-date=July 30, 2025 |work=The Pantagraph}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 357
|1890= 1021
|1900= 952
|1910= 967
|1920= 965
|1930= 915
|1940= 947
|1950= 1040
|1960= 1220
|1970= 1219
|1980= 1246
|1990= 1124
|2000= 1225
|2010= 1220
|2020= 1041
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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Per the [[2010 United States census]], Forrest had 1,220 people. Among non-Hispanics this includes 1,135 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (93.0%), 5 [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] (0.4%), 2 [[Asian American|Asian]] (0.2%), & 2 from two or more races. The [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] population included 75 people (6.1%).

There were 469 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with children & no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% had someone who was 65 years of age or older.

The population had 74.0% over the age of 18 and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.9 years. The gender ratio was 49.8% male & 50.2% female. Among 469 occupied households, 73.1% were owner-occupied & 26.9% were renter-occupied.[https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20151023151502/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml]

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,225 people, 470 households, and 344 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,956.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 504 housing units at an average density of {{convert|804.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.57% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.57% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.16% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,677, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $37,868 versus $20,694 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $17,707. About 5.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.forrestil.org/ Official website]

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Navasota, Texas

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'''Navasota''' is a city primarily in [[Grimes County, Texas|Grimes County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 7,643 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. In 2005, the [[Texas Legislature]] designated Navasota as the "Blues Capital of Texas" in honor of the late [[Mance Lipscomb]], a Navasota native and [[blues]] musician.<ref>{{cite web |title = Navasota's credentials check out |url = http://www.theeagle.com/entertainment/navasota-s-credentials-check-out/article_e8642693-f420-54a9-9b3c-6a35cf8c77f9.html |website = The Eagle |date = February 18, 2009 |access-date = 2015-12-12 }}</ref> Technically, a sliver of Navasota is in Brazos County, which is part of the Bryan-College Station Metropolitan area.

==Geography==

Navasota is located in southwestern [[Grimes County, Texas|Grimes County]], east of the [[Navasota River]] (a [[tributary]] of the [[Brazos River]]). It is {{convert|71|mi}} northwest of [[Houston]]. [[Texas State Highway 105]] is the main east–west route that passes through the center of Navasota, leading southwest {{Convert|25|mi}} to [[Brenham, Texas|Brenham]] and east {{convert|41|mi}} to [[Conroe, Texas|Conroe]]. [[Texas State Highway 6]] passes north–south through the eastern side of the city as a four-lane bypass, leading northwest {{convert|22|mi}} to [[College Station, Texas|College Station]] and south {{convert|21|mi}} to [[Hempstead, Texas|Hempstead]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|19.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.1|km2|order=flip|2}}, or 0.47%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Navasota city, Texas|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4850472|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=American Factfinder|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==History==
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The [[French people|French]] explorer [[René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle]], who was misguided in his 1687 attempt to locate the [[Mississippi River]] and trying to find his way back to French-held lands near the [[Great Lakes]], came through the area that would become Navasota, where he was murdered by one of his men. After numerous voyages, explorations of the Mississippi River valley, and trading ventures and several mutinies, La Salle's bones are believed to have found their resting place in the Navasota Valley.

Originally called Hollandale after Francis Holland who first settled the area in 1822, Navasota was situated within two Montgomery County land grants. Grimes County was created in 1846 but it would take the forward thinking of James Nolan and others like him before it would renamed Navasota in 1854. The origin of the name Navasota has been debated by many over the years. Some speculate it’s a native American phrase meaning “prickly pear” while others lean toward “muddy waters,” referring to the nearby Navasota and Brazos Rivers. <ref>{{cite web | title=Navasota, TX | url=https://www.navasotatx.gov/residents/history/index.php }}</ref>

After September 1859, when the [[Houston and Texas Central Railway]] built rails through the town, Navasota became an important shipping and marketing center for the surrounding area. When the nearby historic town of [[Washington-on-the-Brazos]] resisted railways, it forfeited its geographic advantage and began to decline after many of its businesses and residents began to migrate to the new railhead {{convert|7|mi|0}} to the northeast across the Brazos River at Navasota.

[[Slavery in the United States|Slavery was integral]] to the local economy. A few wealthy planters depended on enslaved [[African Americans]] to provide labor for their large [[cotton]] plantations. The slaves were brought to the city and sold in the domestic slave trade. They worked primarily in the cotton fields, which were a major [[cash crop|commodity crop]] in the area. [[Gun]]s were made in nearby [[Anderson, Texas|Anderson]]. Cotton, [[gunpowder]], and [[shoe]]s were made, processed, and stored in Anderson for the [[Confederate States Army|Confederacy]] during the [[American Civil War]].

By 1865, the population of Navasota was about 2,700. Throughout the Civil War, all the marketable goods produced in the region were brought to Navasota, which at the time was the furthest inland railhead in Texas. Such goods were shipped south by rail to [[Galveston, Texas|Galveston]], where they could be transported by [[steamboat]] along the Texas coast and up the [[Mississippi River]] to the war effort or exported to [[Mexico]] or overseas to [[Europe]].

==Disasters and decline==

Navasota suffered a series of disasters in the mid-1860s that severely depleted its population. In 1865, a warehouse filled with cotton and gunpowder exploded after it was torched by returning Confederate soldiers. The blast killed a number of people and started a fire that destroyed much of the original downtown. Many buildings were damaged, including the post office. Not long afterward, the town was struck by a deadly [[cholera]] epidemic. That was followed in 1867 by an even more dangerous epidemic of [[yellow fever]]. Many Navasota citizens, including the mayor, fled to escape the disease, and the town's population dropped by about 50 percent.

In the late 1860s the [[Ku Klux Klan|KKK]] moved into Navasota, prompting a tense confrontation between federal soldiers and a crowd of local whites on one occasion.<ref>{{Handbook of Texas| id=hfn01 | name=Navasota, TX}}</ref>

Navasota was considered such a "wild and woolly" place that women and children were discouraged from going downtown even in broad daylight. The downtown buildings were overrun with lawless ruffians, gamblers, prostitutes, and drunks. Lawmen had to hide and watch, and often were afraid of the streets at night. There were many saloons and gaming halls to entertain the cowboys, railroad men, and others on the loose. Every Sunday morning the [[undertaker]] hitched up a buggy and went downtown to collect the bodies he expected to find after another wild Saturday night.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

==Marshal Frank Hamer==

In 1908, Navasota was still a [[American frontier|Wild West]] boomtown: according to one source, "shootouts on the main street were so frequent that in two years at least a hundred men had died".<ref>{{cite book |last1=Caro |first1=Robert A. |title=The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Means of Ascent |title-link=Means of Ascent|date=1982 |publisher=Knopf |location=New York |isbn=0-394-49973-5 |page=326}}</ref> Famed lawman [[Frank Hamer]], then 24 years old, was hired from the [[Texas Ranger Division|Texas Rangers]] to become the City Marshal. Hamer moved in and imposed law and order, prosecuting Navasota criminals until the town became safe again. He served as marshal until 1911. Hamer became more widely known in 1934 as a leader of the posse that hunted down and fatally shot [[Bonnie and Clyde]]. In 2012, the City of Navasota commissioned local sculptor Russell Cushman to design and create a statue of Frank Hamer, which is now on display in front of the city hall building.

==Present==

As of 2024, the population of the town was an estimated 9,471 people.<ref name="USCensusEst2024"/> The industrial sector of the community boasts 23 companies and over 1,200 jobs. In 2009, Navasota was selected as a "Visionaries in Preservation" city by the [[Texas Historical Commission]] to protect the numerous historic structures in the city. A new municipal building was completed in 2011 and continued downtown improvements are under construction, with completion scheduled for 2023.

In 2012, Navasota Municipal Airport completed an expansion of its [[runway]] to {{convert|5000|ft}} long by {{convert|75|ft}} wide and is now able to accommodate jets on the runway.

The city of Navasota earned a 2011 Gold Leadership Award from the [[Texas Comptroller]]'s Office for efforts in [[open government|transparency]]. Its application scored 17 of 20 points. Navasota was one of 70 (out of over a thousand) cities in Texas to receive the Gold status. It also received the award in 2013.{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}} 

In 2012, Navasota was named by the [[Union Pacific Railroad]] as "Train Town USA".<ref>{{Cite web| title = Navasota, Texas Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry| url = http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/community/2012/train-towns/0828_navasota.shtml| website = www.uprr.com| access-date = 2015-12-12}}</ref>

In August 2013, Navasota was named a Go Texan "Certified Retirement Community" by the [[Texas Department of Agriculture]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = Navasota| url = http://www.retireintexas.org/Home/CertifiedRetirementCommunities/Navasota.aspx| website = www.retireintexas.org| access-date = 2015-12-12}}</ref>

==Media==

Navasota is served by the weekly ''Navasota Examiner'' newspaper, which has been reporting on Grimes County since 1894. The city is also home to the Willy 98.7 FM and 1550 AM radio stations, which are owned and managed by Bryan Broadcasting in [[Bryan, Texas]]. Willy 98.7 is a classic country station with local programming that includes the Navasota News and live broadcasts of Navasota Rattlers [[American football|football]] games.

==Attractions==
[[File:Foster House Navasota Wiki.jpg|thumb|Foster House (built in 1900) in Navasota]]
[[File:Navasota La Salle Statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|Statue of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in Navasota]]
Navasota has many shops and artisans in its historic downtown district, including [[Antique shop|antique]], gift, and boutique stores and [[Art gallery|art galleries]] housed in old classic stone and brick structures. Live plays are performed regularly at the Sunny Furman Theatre. The city also has [[golf]]ing facilities and parks as well as [[Winery|wineries]].

Navasota retains a number of historic [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]] homes on Washington Avenue, the main residential and commercial thoroughfare through town.

Another attraction is the historic Brule Field, a natural amphitheater built in the 1930s out of native stone.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Navasota memorabilia for municipal building| url = http://www.navasotaexaminer.com/news/article_451a3e22-6611-11e0-ae78-001cc4c03286.html| website = The Navasota Examiner| access-date = 2015-12-12}}</ref> It served as the primary grid for the local high school football team, the Navasota Rattlers, until the new stadium was constructed in 2006. Several native-stone churches also remain near downtown, with distinctive Victorian fronts.

The city is home to two statues of French explorer [[René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle]], including a bronze monument, dedicated in 1936 by the [[Daughters of the American Revolution|DAR]], to celebrate the travels of the famous French explorer. The second is a stone bust that was previously in downtown, and was rededicated by the French consulate in May 2012 at nearby August Horst Park. The bust was donated to the city by the French government in 1978.

Each spring, Navasota is a popular destination for its [[bluebonnets|bluebonnet]] fields, the state flower of Texas. A statue of Mance Lipscomb is now a part of Mance Lipscomb Park, near downtown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2011-11-04/day-trips/|title=Day Trips|last1=McLeod|first1=Gerald E.|website=www.austinchronicle.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-29|date=November 4, 2011}}</ref> A statue of [[Frank Hamer]] stands in front of city hall, honoring the time he served as city marshal. Local artist and sculptor [[Russell Cushman]] designed and built the bronze statue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMVWGX_Frank_Augustus_Hamer_Navasota_TX|title=Frank Augustus Hamer - Navasota, TX - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com|website=www.waymarking.com|access-date=2019-03-29}}</ref> Other attractions include art galleries, the Horlock House Artists-in-Residence program and museum, live music venues, food truck parks and several murals that present great selfie locations for area visitors. Seasonal festivals attract crowds each year, with live music being a large part of the draw.

==Demographics==

{{US Census population
|1870= 1509
|1880= 1611
|1890= 2997
|1900= 3857
|1910= 3284
|1920= 5060
|1930= 5128
|1940= 6138
|1950= 5188
|1960= 4937
|1970= 5111
|1980= 5971
|1990= 6296
|2000= 6789
|2010= 7049
|2020= 7643
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census by Decade|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref> 1850–1900<ref name=1900CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1900/bulletins/demographic/49-population-tx.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1910<ref name=1910CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-tx-p1.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 26, 2024|archive-date=March 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250330000710/https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-tx-p1.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> 1920<ref name=1920CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1920/bulletins/demographics/population-tx-number-of-inhabitants.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1930<ref name=1930CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1930/population-volume-1/03815512v1ch10.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1940<ref name=1940CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch09.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 
1950<ref name=1950CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-1/vol-01-46.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1960<ref name=1960CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/33255142v1p45ch02.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1970<ref name=1970CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/00496492v1p45s1ch02.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1980<ref name=1980CensusTX>{{Cite web|title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1980/volume-1/texas/1980a_txab-01.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 1990<ref name=1990CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1990/cph-2/cph-2-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 2000<ref name=2000CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 2010<ref name=2010CensusTX>{{Cite web|title=2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-45.pdf|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Navasota racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4850472&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-24 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census.gov|title=United States Census Bureau}} {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|2,255
|29.5%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|2,018
|26.4%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|9
|0.12%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|26
|0.34%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|5
|0.07%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|14
|0.18%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|180
|2.36%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|3,136
|41.03%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''7,643'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 7,643 people, 2,661 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, 7,049 people, 2,206 households, and 1,726 families reside in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,109.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 2,805 housing units averaged 435.0 per square mile (167.9/km2). The [[Race (United States census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 52.4% White, 38.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races.

Of the 2,206 households, 37% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29% were not families. About 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city, 30.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.6% were between 18 and 24, 26.7% were between 25 and 44, 18.0% were between 45 and 64, and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,000, and for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $28,585 versus $21,731 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,564. About 23.8% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 34.7% of those under age 18 and 24.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Government and infrastructure==

The [[United States Postal Service]] operates the Navasota Post Office.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/navasota-115-farquhar-st-navasota-tx-1374490 Post Office Location - NAVASOTA]." [[United States Postal Service]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref>

The [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]] (TDCJ) operates the [[O.L. Luther Unit]] and the [[Wallace Pack Unit]] in an [[unincorporated area]] in [[Grimes County]] near Navasota.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/p1.htm Pack Unit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725201401/http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/p1.htm |date=2010-07-25 }}." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref> In addition, the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/manufacturing-logistics/transport/transport-pack-warehs.htm Pack Warehouse] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100712211453/http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/manufacturing-logistics/transport/transport-pack-warehs.htm |date=2010-07-12 }}." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref>

==Education==

The [[Navasota Independent School District]] includes five traditional campuses and one academic alternative school campus. All campuses received a Met Standard rating from the [[Texas Education Agency]]. Navasota High School earned a distinction in ELA/Reading and exceeded state targets in Student Progress, Student Achievement, Closing Performance Gaps, and Post-Secondary Readiness. Navasota Junior High exceeded state targets in Student Progress and Post-Secondary Readiness. John C. Webb Elementary exceeded state targets in Student Progress and Post-Secondary Readiness. Brule Elementary exceeded state targets in Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Post-Secondary Readiness. High Point Elementary earned distinctions in ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Top 25 Percent Closing Gaps, Top 25 Percent Student Progress, and Post-Secondary Readiness. High Point Elementary exceeded state targets in Student Progress, Student Achievement, Closing Performance Gaps, and Post-Secondary Readiness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tea.texas.gov/2017accountability.aspx|title=2017 Accountability Rating System|date=18 August 2019}}</ref>

NISD offers instructional support for learners through a variety of programs such as Advanced Academics/GT, Dual Credit College Classes, [[Dyslexia|Dyslexic]] Services, English as a Second Language Support, Program 504 Support, Special Services for needs such as speech, learning disabilities, and other health impairments, Pre-Kindergarten Classes, Tiered Supports through RtI, and an Academic Alternative School.

The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1.

School organizations and athletics available to students include Business Professionals of America, FFA, Student Council, [[National Honor Society]], Theatre, Choir, Kickstart, Band, Bass Fishing, FCA, Skills USA, Library Club, Boyz II Men, Princess Code, UIL Academics, One Act Play, HOSA-Future Health Science Professionals, Spanish Club, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Cheer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Powerlifting, Soccer, and Track.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Navasota Independent School District |url=https://www.navasotaisd.org/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=www.navasotaisd.org}}</ref>

In 1990, the boys basketball team won the 3A state championship with a 35–0 record after beating Gainesville and Lamesa at the state tournament played at the University of Texas’ Frank Erwin Center.

The Navasota Rattlers were 3A Div. II State Football Champions in 2012 and 4A Div. I State Football Champions in 2014.

== Notable people ==

* [[Alvin Ailey]], dancer and [[Choreography|choreographer]]
* [[Kathleen Blackshear]], artist
* [[Rosa Meador Goodrich Boido]], physician, suffragist
* [[Clay Condrey]], [[Major League Baseball|Major League baseball]] pitcher
* [[Ned Garvin|Virgil "Ned" Garvin]], Major League baseball pitcher
* [[Frank Hamer]], Navasota city marshal and Texas Ranger
* [[Gennie James]], former child actress
* [[Christine M. Jones]], a former Maryland legislator<ref>[http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12088.html "Christine M. Jones"].</ref>
* [[René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle]], French explorer who was killed near present-day Navasota in 1687
* [[Milt Larkin]], musician
* [[Mance Lipscomb]], blues singer
* [[R. Bowen Loftin]], a [[Texas A&M University]] president who was a graduate of Navasota High School
* [[Chuck Norris]], martial artist<ref>[http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Chuck-Norris-and-wife-open-new-bottled-water-production-facility-in-Navasota-410343755.html "Chuck Norris water"].</ref>
* [[Robert Reed]], [[The Brady Bunch|Brady Bunch]] dad
* [[Christopher B. "Stubb" Stubblefield]], restaurateur
* [[Joe Tex]], soul musician
* [[Hazel Hainsworth Young]], educator and centenarian

== See also ==

{{Portal|Texas}}
* [[USS Navasota|USS ''Navasota'']], named after the [[Navasota River]]

==Photo gallery==

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Image:Miller's Navasota Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Miller's
Image:P.A. Smith Navasota Wiki.jpg |P.A. Smith Hotel
Image:Lewis Wilson Building Navasota Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Lewis Wilson Building
Image:Downtown Navasota 4 Wiki (1 of 1).jpg |Downtown Navasota
Image:Ketchum Building Navasota Wiki.jpg|Ketchum Building
Image:Downtown Navasota 6 Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 6 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 5 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 4 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 1 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 3 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
Image:Downtown Navasota 2 Wiki.jpg|Downtown Navasota
</gallery>

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

=== Citations ===

{{Reflist}}

=== Sources ===

{{refbegin}}
* [[Caro, Robert A.]] (1982). ''[[The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Means of Ascent]]''. New York: Knopf. {{ISBN|0-394-49973-5}}.
* Sitton, Thad (2000). ''The Texas Sheriff: Lord of the County Line.'' Norman and London: University of Oklahoma Press. {{ISBN|0-8061-3216-7}}.
{{refend}}

== External links ==

{{Commons category|Navasota, Texas}}
* [http://www.navasotatx.gov/ City of Navasota]
* [https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hfn01 Handbook of Texas Online]

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Grafton County, New Hampshire

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96.79.116.169: 2024 est

{{Short description|County in New Hampshire, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Grafton County
| state = New Hampshire
| seal =GraftonCountyNHseal.png
| founded date =
| founded year = 1769
| seat wl = Haverhill
| largest city wl = Lebanon
| area_total_sq_mi = 1749.7
| area_land_sq_mi = 1708.6
| area_water_sq_mi = 41.1
| area percentage = 2.3
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 91118
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| population_est = 93045 {{increase}}
| population_density_sq_mi = 53.3
| time zone = Eastern
| footnotes =
| website = [https://www.co.grafton.nh.us co.grafton.nh.us]
| ex image = Grafton County Courthouse 5.JPG
| ex image cap = Grafton County Courthouse in Haverhill
| named for = [[Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton]]
| district = 1st
| district2 = 2nd
}}

'''Grafton County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Hampshire]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 91,118.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/graftoncountynewhampshire/PST045222 |access-date=January 14, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is the town of [[Haverhill, New Hampshire|Haverhill]].<ref name="GR6">{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> In 1972, the county courthouse and other offices were moved from [[Woodsville, New Hampshire|Woodsville]], a larger village within the town of Haverhill, to [[North Haverhill, New Hampshire|North Haverhill]].

Grafton County is part of the [[Claremont, New Hampshire|Claremont]]-[[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]], NH–[[Vermont|VT]] [[Lebanon–Claremont micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

The county is the home of [[Dartmouth College]] and [[Plymouth State University]]. ''[[Progressive Farmer]]'' rated Grafton County fourth in its list of the "Best Places to Live in Rural America" in 2006,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Progressive Farmer's top counties for country living - Feb. 2, 2006 |url=https://money.cnn.com/2006/02/01/pf/best_rural_counties/ |access-date=June 5, 2020 |website=money.cnn.com}}</ref> citing low unemployment (despite slow economic growth), a favorable cost of living, and the presence of [[White Mountain National Forest]], the state's only national forest.

==History==
Grafton was one of the five counties originally identified for New Hampshire in 1769. It was named for [[Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton]],<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gannett, Henry |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ |title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States |publisher=Govt. Print. Off. |year=1905 |page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n139 140]}}</ref> who had been a supporter of American causes in [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament]], and who was serving as [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime Minister]] at the time. The county was organized at [[Haverhill, New Hampshire|Haverhill]] in 1771, and originally included the entire northern frontier of New Hampshire, including several towns now in [[Vermont]]. In 1803, the northern area was removed for the formation of [[Coos County, New Hampshire|Coos County]]. The three counties to the south were [[Strafford County, New Hampshire|Strafford]], [[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire|Hillsborough]] and [[Cheshire County, New Hampshire|Cheshire]], and the eastern edge bordered the "[[District of Maine]]". In 1797, the county had 50 townships, 17 locations, and a population of 23,093.<ref>Morse, Jedidiah: "The American Gazetteer", Thomas & Andrews, 1810</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1750|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1709|sqmi}} are land and {{convert|41|sqmi}} (2.3%) are water.<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_33.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227204852/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_33.txt |archive-date=December 27, 2014 |access-date=December 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> It is the second-largest county in New Hampshire by area.

Grafton County is heavily rural. About half of its area is in the [[White Mountain National Forest]]. [[Squam Lake]], featured in the film ''[[On Golden Pond (1981 film)|On Golden Pond]]'', and the [[Old Man of the Mountain]] landmark are here, as are [[Dartmouth College]] and the [[Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest]]. Many of the [[four-thousand footers|4,000-foot]] mountains of New Hampshire are within the county. The [[Appalachian Trail]] passes through parts of at least ten towns in the county.

===Adjacent counties===
{{div col}}
* [[Essex County, Vermont|Essex County]], Vermont (north)
* [[Coos County, New Hampshire|Coos County]] (northeast)
* [[Carroll County, New Hampshire|Carroll County]] (east)
* [[Belknap County, New Hampshire|Belknap County]] (southeast)
* [[Merrimack County, New Hampshire|Merrimack County]] (south)
* [[Sullivan County, New Hampshire|Sullivan County]] (south)
* [[Windsor County, Vermont|Windsor County]], Vermont (southwest)
* [[Orange County, Vermont|Orange County]], Vermont (west)
* [[Caledonia County, Vermont|Caledonia County]], Vermont (northwest)
{{div col end}}

===National protected area===
* [[White Mountain National Forest]] (part)

{{Rivers of New Hampshire}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1790= 13468
|1800= 23093
|1810= 28462
|1820= 32989
|1830= 38682
|1840= 42311
|1850= 42343
|1860= 42260
|1870= 39103
|1880= 38788
|1890= 37217
|1900= 40844
|1910= 41652
|1920= 40572
|1930= 42816
|1940= 44645
|1950= 47923
|1960= 48857
|1970= 54914
|1980= 65806
|1990= 74929
|2000= 81743
|2010= 89118
|2020= 91118
|estyear=2024
|estimate=93045
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=December 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 1790-1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=December 27, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nh190090.txt |access-date=December 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 1990-2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=December 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010-2018<ref name="QF" />
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=January 31, 2008 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> of 2000, 81,743 people, 31,598 households, and 20,254 families resided in the county. The population density was {{convert|48|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants |inhabitants|}}. There were 43,729 housing units at an average density of {{convert|26|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units }}. The county's racial makeup was 95.76% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.73% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.53% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.26% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 19.0% were of [[English people|English]], 12.9% [[Irish people|Irish]], 11.1% [[French people|French]], 7.8% [[United States|American]], 7.5% [[German people|German]], 6.8% [[French Canadian]] and 5.5% [[Italian people|Italian]] ancestry. 95.1% spoke [[English language|English]], 1.5% [[French language|French]] and 1.3% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.

There were 31,598 households, of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.90% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.90% under the age of 18, 13.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males.

The county's median household income was $41,962, and the median family income was $50,424. Males had a median income of $31,874 versus $25,286 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $22,227. About 5.10% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.60% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 89,118 people, 35,986 households, and 22,074 families in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US33009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011443/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US33009 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|52.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants |inhabitants|}}. There were 51,120 housing units at an average density of {{convert|29.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US33009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213233715/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US33009 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The county's racial makeup was 93.6% white, 3.0% Asian, 0.9% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 23.6% were [[English people|English]], 18.7% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.9% were [[Germans|German]], 6.6% were [[Italians|Italian]], 5.8% were [[Scottish people|Scottish]], 5.8% were [[French Canadian]], and 5.0% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{Cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US33009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213033935/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US33009 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

Of the 35,986 households, 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.7% were non-families, and 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 41.2 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median household income was $53,075 and the median family income was $66,253. Males had a median income of $43,566 versus $33,535 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,170. About 5.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{Cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US33009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213025714/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US33009 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
[[File:Grafton County population density.png|thumb|Population density of Grafton County by census block (2020)<ref>{{Citation |title=TIGER/Line Shapefile, 2020, State, New Hampshire, 2020 Census Block |url=https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-2020-state-new-hampshire-2020-census-block |access-date=2025-05-22 |publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division, Spatial Data Collection and Products Branch (Point of Contact) |language=en}}</ref>]]

==Politics and government==
In the [[2000 United States presidential election in New Hampshire|2000 United States presidential election]], [[Al Gore]] narrowly carried the county over [[George W. Bush]], taking 47.31% of the vote to Bush's 46.71%. Other candidates got a combined 5.98%. In [[2004 United States presidential election|2004]] John Kerry prevailed over Bush by a wider margin: Kerry received 55.74% of the vote, while Bush received 43.17%. In [[2008 United States presidential election|2008]], [[Barack Obama]] carried Grafton by a landslide, receiving 63.03% of the vote to [[John McCain]]'s 35.45%. It was Obama's highest percentage by county in New Hampshire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections |url=http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ |access-date=April 4, 2018 |website=www.uselectionatlas.org}}</ref> In [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]], [[Hillary Clinton]] won this county with 55.7%, while [[Donald Trump]] received 37.1% of the vote. It was Clinton's highest percentage by county in New Hampshire.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Website Maintenance | Department of Information Technology |url=http://sos.nh.gov/2016PresGen.aspx?id=8589963634}}</ref> In 2024, the county was the only one in the state to vote for [[Nikki Haley]] rather than [[Donald Trump]] in the state's Republican presidential primary.

{{PresHead|place=Grafton County, New Hampshire|source=<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections |url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS |access-date=April 4, 2018 |website=uselectionatlas.org}}</ref>}}

{{PresRow|2024|Democratic|21,909|32,993|993|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2020|Democratic|19,905|33,180|1,047|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2016|Democratic|19,010|28,510|3,671|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2012|Democratic|18,208|29,826|980|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|17,687|31,446|757|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2004|Democratic|20,277|26,180|514|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|2000|Democratic|18,092|18,326|2,315|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|13,543|17,476|3,753|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|13,450|15,389|7,504|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|19,033|11,484|182|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|18,451|8,757|92|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|15,273|7,282|4,596|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|14,430|8,996|488|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|16,605|8,388|326|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|12,881|7,813|860|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|8,461|12,566|0|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|14,454|7,821|0|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|15,609|5,466|6|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|15,937|6,124|0|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|12,248|6,841|192|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|10,947|8,743|7|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|11,478|9,761|0|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1936|Republican|11,336|8,520|160|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1932|Republican|10,810|8,342|171|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|12,566|6,035|158|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|10,493|5,360|511|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|9,650|6,102|42|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|4,795|4,644|78|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|3,520|3,752|2,318|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|6,323|3,582|196|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|6,100|3,496|156|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1900|Republican|6,177|3,619|214|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1896|Republican|6,199|2,306|591|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1892|Republican|4,828|4,794|182|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1888|Republican|5,209|5,170|191|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1884|Republican|5,171|4,917|193|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1880|Democratic|4,964|5,300|140|New Hampshire}}
{{PresRow|1876|Democratic|4,763|5,092|1|New Hampshire}}
|}

===County Commission===
The executive power of Grafton County's government is held by three county commissioners, each representing one of the three commissioner districts within the county.
{| class=wikitable
|- valign=bottom
! District
! Commissioner
! Hometown
! Party
|-
| 1
| {{party shading/Republican}} | Wendy Piper
| [[Enfield, New Hampshire|Enfield]]
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|-
| 2
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Martha Stroup McLeod
| [[Franconia, New Hampshire|Franconia]]
| {{party shading/Democratic}}|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|-
| 3
| {{party shading/Republican}} | Omer Ahern Jr.
| [[Wentworth, New Hampshire|Wentworth]]
| {{party shading/Republican}}|[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|}

In addition to the County Commission, there are also five directly elected officials: they include County Attorney, Register of Deeds, County Sheriff, Register of Probate, and County Treasurer.

{| class=wikitable
|- valign=bottom
! Office
! Name
|-
| County Attorney
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Martha Ann Hornick (D)
|-
| Register of Deeds
| {{party shading/Republican}}| Kelley Monahan (R) <ref>{{cite web |title=Two Grafton County elected officials leave Democratic Party citing concerns about class |url=https://www.vnews.com/Grafton-County-officials-switch-political-party-alliances-62113328 |website=Valley News |access-date=11 August 2025}}</ref>

|-
| County Sheriff
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Jeff Stiegler (D)
|-
| Register of Probate
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Charles Townsend (D)
|-
| County Treasurer
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Karen Liot Hill (D)
|-
|}
<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2020 |title=General Election Winners - 11/03/2020 |url=https://sos.nh.gov/media/l4odlvyb/general-election-winners.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525000223/https://sos.nh.gov/media/l4odlvyb/general-election-winners.pdf |archive-date=May 25, 2021 |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office}}</ref>

===General court===
The general court delegation of Grafton County is made up of all of the members of the [[New Hampshire House of Representatives]] from the county. There are 26 members from 18 different districts. After the 2022 elections, the party distribution of representatives was as follows.
{| class=wikitable
|- valign=bottom
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| Affiliation
! Members
! Voting share
|-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| align=center | 18
| align=center | 69.2%
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| align=center | 8
| align=center | 30.8%
|-
! colspan=2 | Total
! 27
! 100%
|}

==Media==
* [[WPNH (AM)|WPNH]] - 1300 AM, [[Plymouth, New Hampshire|Plymouth]]
* WTSL - 1400 AM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[News radio|News]]/[[Talk radio|Talk]]
* [[WLTN (AM)|WLTN]] - 1400 AM, [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]] - [[Oldies]] - "Oldies 1400"
* WUVR - 1490 AM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[Talk radio|Talk]]
* W217BH - 91.3 FM, [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]] - [[New Hampshire Public Radio]] - [[Simulcast]] of [[WEVO]] in [[Concord, New Hampshire|Concord]], New Hampshire
* WEVH - 91.3 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[New Hampshire Public Radio]]
* [[WPCR-FM|WPCR]] - 91.7 FM, [[Plymouth, New Hampshire|Plymouth]] - [[Plymouth State University]]
* [[WGXL]] - 92.3 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[Hot Adult Contemporary]] - "The Valley's Hit Music"
* W231BW - 94.1 FM, [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]] - [[Classic rock]] - "The Outlaw" - Simulcast of [[WOTX]] in [[Groveton, New Hampshire|Groveton]]
* W237CR - 95.3 FM, [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]] - Eclectic Music Mix ([[Hot Adult Contemporary|Hot AC]]/[[Rock music|Rock]]/[[Dance music|Dance]]) - "Kiss 102.3" - Simulcast of [[WXXS]] in [[Lancaster, New Hampshire|Lancaster]]
* W240AK - 95.9 FM, [[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]] - Religious - "Alive Radio" - Simulcast of [[WHAZ (AM)|WBAR]] in [[Lake Luzerne, New York|Lake Luzerne]], New York
* [[WLTN-FM]] - 96.7 FM, [[Lisbon, New Hampshire|Lisbon]] - 1970s-1990s [[Adult Contemporary]] - "Mix 96.7"
* W245AF - 96.9 FM, [[Ashland, New Hampshire|Ashland]] - "New Hampshire Gospel Radio" - Simulcast of [[WVNH]] in [[Concord, New Hampshire|Concord]], New Hampshire
* W247AO - 97.3 FM, [[Plymouth, New Hampshire|Plymouth]] - [[New Hampshire Public Radio]] - Simulcast of [[WEVO]] in [[Concord, New Hampshire|Concord]], New Hampshire
* W249AW - 97.7 FM, [[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]] - Religious - "Alive Radio" - Simulcast of [[WHAZ (AM)|WBAR]] in [[Lake Luzerne, New York|Lake Luzerne]], New York
* [[Dartmouth Broadcasting|WFRD]] - 99.3 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[Active Rock]] - "99 Rock"
* [[WPNH-FM|WPNH]] - 100.1 FM, [[Plymouth, New Hampshire|Plymouth]] - "The Planet"
* [[WXXK]] - 100.5 FM, [[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]] - [[Country music|Country]] - "Kixx Country"
* [[WYKR-FM]] - 101.3 FM, [[Haverhill, New Hampshire|Haverhill]] - [[Country music|Country]]
* W272AU - 102.3 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[Classic rock]] - "Champ 101.3 & 102.1" - Simulcast of [[WVXR]] in [[Randolph, Vermont|Randolph]], Vermont
* W280CS - 103.9 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[VPR|Vermont Public Radio Classical Channel]] - Simulcast of [[VPR|WVPR]] in [[Burlington, Vermont|Burlington]], Vermont
* WLKC - 105.7 FM, [[Campton, New Hampshire|Campton]] - "The River" - Simulcast of [[WXRV]] in [[Andover, Massachusetts|Andover]], Massachusetts
* [[WMTK]] - 106.3 FM, [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]] - [[Classic rock]] - "The Notch"
* W294AB - 106.7 FM, [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]] - [[Classic rock]] - "Q106" - Simulcast of [[WHDQ]] in [[Claremont, New Hampshire|Claremont]], New Hampshire
* W299AM - 107.7 FM, [[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]] - [[Christian contemporary]] - "K-Love" - Simulcast of [[WZKC]] in [[Royalton, Vermont|Royalton]], Vermont
(Compiled from [http://radiostationworld.com/Locations/United_States_of_America/New_Hampshire/radio.asp?m=upp Radiostationworld.com])

==Communities==
===City===
* [[Lebanon, New Hampshire|Lebanon]]

===Towns===
{{div col|colwidth=12em}}
* [[Alexandria, New Hampshire|Alexandria]]
* [[Ashland, New Hampshire|Ashland]]
* [[Bath, New Hampshire|Bath]]
* [[Benton, New Hampshire|Benton]]
* [[Bethlehem, New Hampshire|Bethlehem]]
* [[Bridgewater, New Hampshire|Bridgewater]]
* [[Bristol, New Hampshire|Bristol]]
* [[Campton, New Hampshire|Campton]]
* [[Canaan, New Hampshire|Canaan]]
* [[Dorchester, New Hampshire|Dorchester]]
* [[Easton, New Hampshire|Easton]]
* [[Ellsworth, New Hampshire|Ellsworth]]
* [[Enfield, New Hampshire|Enfield]]
* [[Franconia, New Hampshire|Franconia]]
* [[Grafton, New Hampshire|Grafton]]
* [[Groton, New Hampshire|Groton]]
* [[Hanover, New Hampshire|Hanover]]
* [[Haverhill, New Hampshire|Haverhill]] (county seat)
* [[Hebron, New Hampshire|Hebron]]
* [[Holderness, New Hampshire|Holderness]]
* [[Landaff, New Hampshire|Landaff]]
* [[Lincoln, New Hampshire|Lincoln]]
* [[Lisbon, New Hampshire|Lisbon]]
* [[Littleton, New Hampshire|Littleton]]
* [[Lyman, New Hampshire|Lyman]]
* [[Lyme, New Hampshire|Lyme]]
* [[Monroe, New Hampshire|Monroe]]
* [[Orange, New Hampshire|Orange]]
* [[Orford, New Hampshire|Orford]]
* [[Piermont, New Hampshire|Piermont]]
* [[Plymouth, New Hampshire|Plymouth]]
* [[Rumney, New Hampshire|Rumney]]
* [[Sugar Hill, New Hampshire|Sugar Hill]]
* [[Thornton, New Hampshire|Thornton]]
* [[Warren, New Hampshire|Warren]]
* [[Waterville Valley, New Hampshire|Waterville Valley]]
* [[Wentworth, New Hampshire|Wentworth]]
* [[Woodstock, New Hampshire|Woodstock]]
{{div col end}}

===Township===
* [[Livermore, New Hampshire|Livermore]]

===Census-designated places===
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Ashland (CDP), New Hampshire|Ashland]]
* [[Bethlehem (CDP), New Hampshire|Bethlehem]]
* [[Bristol (CDP), New Hampshire|Bristol]]
* [[Canaan (CDP), New Hampshire|Canaan]]
* [[Enfield (CDP), New Hampshire|Enfield]]
* [[Hanover (CDP), New Hampshire|Hanover]]
* [[Lincoln (CDP), New Hampshire|Lincoln]]
* [[Lisbon (CDP), New Hampshire|Lisbon]]
* [[Littleton (CDP), New Hampshire|Littleton]]
* [[Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire|Mountain Lakes]]
* [[North Haverhill, New Hampshire|North Haverhill]]
* [[North Woodstock, New Hampshire|North Woodstock]]
* [[Plymouth (CDP), New Hampshire|Plymouth]]
* [[Woodsville, New Hampshire|Woodsville]]
{{div col end}}

===Villages===
{{div col}}
* [[East Hebron, New Hampshire|East Hebron]]
* [[Enfield Center, New Hampshire|Enfield Center]]
* [[Etna, New Hampshire|Etna]]
* [[Glencliff, New Hampshire|Glencliff]]
* [[Lyme Center, New Hampshire|Lyme Center]]
* [[Montcalm, New Hampshire|Montcalm]]
* [[Pike, New Hampshire|Pike]]
* [[Stinson Lake, New Hampshire|Stinson Lake]]
* [[West Lebanon, New Hampshire|West Lebanon]]
{{div col end}}

==Education==
School districts include:

Unified (K-12):<ref name=SDMap2020Census>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st33_nh/schooldistrict_maps/c33009_grafton/DC20SD_C33009.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Grafton County, NH|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=January 15, 2021|access-date=2024-04-28}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st33_nh/schooldistrict_maps/c33009_grafton/DC20SD_C33009_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Benton School District (New Hampshire)|Benton School District]]
* [[Ellsworth School District]]
* [[Haverhill Cooperative School District]]
* [[Lebanon School District (New Hampshire)|Lebanon School District]]
* [[Lincoln-Woodstock School District]]
* [[Lisbon Regional School District]]
* [[Littleton School District (New Hampshire)|Littleton School District]]
* [[Mascoma Valley Regional School District]]
* [[Newfound Area School District]]
* [[Rivendell Interstate School District]]
{{div col end}}

Secondary:<ref name=SDMap2020Census/>
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Dresden School District]]
* [[Profile School District]]
* [[Pemi-Baker Regional School District]]
{{div col end}}

Elementary:<ref name=SDMap2020Census/>
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Ashland School District (New Hampshire)|Ashland School District]]
* [[Bath School District]]
* [[Bethlehem School District]]
* [[Campton School District]]
* [[Hanover School District]]
* [[Holderness School District]]
* [[Lafayette Regional School District]]
* [[Landaff School District]]
* [[Lyme School District]]
* [[Monroe School District (New Hampshire)|Monroe School District]]
* [[Piermont School District]]
* [[Plymouth School District]]
* [[Rumney School District]]
* [[Thornton School District]]
* [[Warren School District (New Hampshire)|Warren School District]]
* [[Waterville Valley School District]]
* [[Wentworth School District]]
{{div col end}}

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Grafton County, New Hampshire|National Register of Historic Places listings in Grafton County]], New Hampshire

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [http://www.co.grafton.nh.us/ Grafton County official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120814234022/http://extension.unh.edu/Counties/Grafton/GCProf.htm Grafton County profile], from University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension website
* [http://www.graftoncountyedc.org/ Grafton County Economic Development Council]
* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/NH/Grafton/districts.html National Register of Historic places of Grafton County]

{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Grafton County, New Hampshire
|North = [[Essex County, Vermont|Essex County]], Vermont
|Northeast = [[Coos County, New Hampshire|Coos County]]
|East = [[Carroll County, New Hampshire|Carroll County]]
|Southeast = [[Belknap County, New Hampshire|Belknap County]]
|South = [[Merrimack County, New Hampshire|Merrimack County]] and [[Sullivan County, New Hampshire|Sullivan County]]
|Southwest = [[Windsor County, Vermont|Windsor County]], Vermont
|West = [[Orange County, Vermont|Orange County]], Vermont
|Northwest = [[Caledonia County, Vermont|Caledonia County]], Vermont
}}

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[[Category:Lebanon micropolitan area]]
[[Category:1769 establishments in New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1769]]
[[Category:Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton]]

Washington County, Maine

2025-09-06T03:43:28Z

96.79.116.169: 2024 est

{{short description|County in Maine, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Washington County
| state = Maine
| flag = Flag of Washington County, Maine.gif
| seal =
| founded date = June 25
| founded year = 1789
| seat wl = Machias
| largest city wl = Calais
| area_total_sq_mi = 3258
| area_land_sq_mi = 2563
| area_water_sq_mi = 695
| area percentage = 21%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 31095
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| population_est = 31383 {{gain}}
| density_sq_mi = auto
| named for = [[George Washington]]
| web = washingtoncountymaine.com
| ex image = MachiasME WashingtonCountyCourthouse.jpg
| ex image cap = Washington County Courthouse
| time zone = Eastern
| district = 2nd }}

'''Washington County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maine]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 31,095,<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Washington County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23029|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its [[county seat]] is [[Machias, Maine|Machias]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was established on June 25, 1789. It borders the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[New Brunswick]]. It is sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it includes the [[West Quoddy Head Light|easternmost point]] in the 48 contiguous United States. Claims have been made that Washington County is where the sun first rises on the 48 contiguous states.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trotter|first=Bill|title=Where in Maine does the sun rise first?|url=https://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/22/outdoors/where-in-maine-does-the-sun-rise-first/|work=Bangor Daily News|date=October 22, 2011 |access-date=February 6, 2013}}</ref> Many small seaside communities have [[Artisanal fishing|small-scale fishing]]-based economies. [[Tourism]] is also important along the county's shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The [[blueberry]] crop plays a major role in the county's economy.

==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|3258|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|2563|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|695|sqmi}} (21%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909034104/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|archive-date=September 9, 2014}}</ref>

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Hancock County, Maine|Hancock County]] – southwest
* [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]] – northwest
* [[Aroostook County, Maine|Aroostook County]] – northwest
* [[York County, New Brunswick]], Canada – northeast
* [[Charlotte County, New Brunswick]], Canada – east

===National protected areas===
* [[Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge]]
* [[Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge]]
* [[Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge]]
* [[Saint Croix Island International Historic Site]]

===Major highways===
* {{Jct|state=ME|US|1}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|US|1A}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|6}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|9}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|187}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|191}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|192}}
* {{Jct|state=ME|SR|193}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1790= 2760
|1800= 4461
|1810= 7870
|1820= 12744
|1830= 21294
|1840= 28327
|1850= 38811
|1860= 42534
|1870= 43343
|1880= 44484
|1890= 44482
|1900= 45232
|1910= 42905
|1920= 41709
|1930= 37826
|1940= 37767
|1950= 35187
|1960= 32908
|1970= 29859
|1980= 34963
|1990= 35308
|2000= 33941
|2010= 32856
|2020= 31095
|estyear=2024
|estimate=31383
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 2010–2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23029.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 19, 2013|archive-date=February 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219012851/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23029.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}According to U.S. Census Bureau 2022 statistics, Washington County's population density equates to twelve people per square mile.<ref name="newscentermaine.com">{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2023 |title=In Washington County, getting from here to there isn't so simple |url=https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/travel/transportation-gaps-rural-maine-washington-county/97-f753df4c-39c9-4a7c-9396-6591a46419ba |access-date=October 27, 2023 |website=newscentermaine.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 33,941 people, 14,118 households, and 9,303 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|13|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 21,919 housing units at an average density of {{convert|8|/mi2|/km2|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 93.48% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.26% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 4.43% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.07% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 95.0% spoke [[English language|English]], 1.9% [[Malecite-Passamaquoddy language|Passamaquoddy]], 1.0% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and 1.0% [[French language|French]] as their first language.

There were 14,118 households, out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.90% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,869, and the median income for a family was $31,657. Males had a median income of $28,347 versus $20,074 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,119. About 14.20% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.40% of those under age 18 and 19.20% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 32,856 people, 14,302 households, and 8,847 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23029
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011103/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23029
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|12.8|PD/sqmi}}. There were 23,001 housing units at an average density of {{convert|9.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23029
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191342/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23029
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 92.1% white, 4.9% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 30.4% were [[English people|English]], 17.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 7.0% were [[Germans|German]], 6.1% were [[Scottish people|Scottish]], and 5.6% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23029
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010654/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23029
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

Of the 14,302 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.1% were non-families, and 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.76. The median age was 46.1 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $34,859 and the median income for a family was $43,612. Males had a median income of $35,981 versus $27,336 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,401. About 14.1% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.3% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23029
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015628/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23029
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

==Government==
Washington County is considered to be a more [[G.O.P.|conservative]] county in Maine. No Democrat has carried a majority of the county since [[Hubert Humphrey]] in [[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]. In [[2004 United States presidential election|2004]], it was one of only two counties (the other being Piscataquis County) in Maine to vote for Republican [[George W. Bush]] over Democrat [[John Kerry]]. The county voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election from [[1980 United States presidential election|1980]] until [[2020 United States presidential election|2020]], when the county was carried by [[Donald Trump]], who lost nationally to [[Joe Biden]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/maine/ Politico live election results: 2020 Maine results]</ref><ref>{{citation |url= https://ballotpedia.org/Pivot_Counties_in_Maine |title= Pivot Counties in Maine |work= [[ballotpedia.org]] |access-date= 2024-09-20 }}</ref> In 2024, the county shifted to the right again, with Trump breaking 60% of the vote for the Republican Party for the first time since 1984.

In the [[2012 Maine Republican presidential caucuses]], the majority of Washington County voters cast their votes for Republican [[Ron Paul]], but votes from Washington County were not counted because of snow. [[Mitt Romney]] ultimately won the state by a narrow margin.

===Voter registration===
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024<ref name="Maine SOS">{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |website=Maine SOS |access-date=April 9, 2024 |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807013308/https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 8027}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |8027 |20832 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unenrolled
| align = center | {{formatnum: 6072}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |6072 |20832 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 5591}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |5591 |20832 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Green Party (United States)}}
| [[Maine Green Independent Party|Green Independent]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 752}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |752 |20832 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|No Labels}}
| [[No Labels]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 314}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |314 |20832 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 76}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |76 |20832 |2}}
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | {{formatnum: 20832}}
! align = center | {{Percentage |100}}
|}
{{clear}}
{{PresHead|place=Washington County, Maine|source=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|first=David|last=Leip|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref>}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|11,001|6,763|282|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|10,194|6,761|402|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|9,093|6,075|1,197|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2012|Democratic|7,550|7,803|483|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|8,077|8,246|331|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|8,619|8,391|300|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|7,958|6,701|1,049|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|4,793|7,198|3,198|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|5,493|6,284|5,988|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|7,872|5,831|125|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|9,713|5,308|60|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|7,180|6,050|1,558|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|7,039|6,644|552|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|7,820|3,742|12|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|5,523|6,249|208|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,816|9,312|9|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|9,118|4,716|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|8,181|2,555|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|7,396|3,806|23|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|5,130|3,538|80|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|5,380|5,709|18|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|6,253|8,048|25|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|6,387|7,925|183|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1932|Republican|7,507|6,829|115|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|8,531|3,073|35|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|6,010|2,106|505|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|6,768|2,997|105|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|3,891|3,459|99|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,862|3,178|2,012|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|3,507|2,256|132|Maine}}
|}

==Communities==
===Cities===
* [[Calais, Maine|Calais]]
* [[Eastport, Maine|Eastport]]

===Towns===
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* [[Addison, Maine|Addison]]
* [[Alexander, Maine|Alexander]]
* [[Baileyville, Maine|Baileyville]]
* [[Beals, Maine|Beals]]
* [[Beddington, Maine|Beddington]]
* [[Charlotte, Maine|Charlotte]]
* [[Cherryfield, Maine|Cherryfield]]
* [[Columbia, Maine|Columbia]]
* [[Columbia Falls, Maine|Columbia Falls]]
* [[Cooper, Maine|Cooper]]
* [[Crawford, Maine|Crawford]]
* [[Cutler, Maine|Cutler]]
* [[Danforth, Maine|Danforth]]
* [[Deblois, Maine|Deblois]]
* [[Dennysville, Maine|Dennysville]]
* [[East Machias, Maine|East Machias]]
* [[Harrington, Maine|Harrington]]
* [[Jonesboro, Maine|Jonesboro]]
* [[Jonesport, Maine|Jonesport]]
* [[Lubec, Maine|Lubec]]
* [[Machias, Maine|Machias]] (county seat)
* [[Machiasport, Maine|Machiasport]]
* [[Marshfield, Maine|Marshfield]]
* [[Meddybemps, Maine|Meddybemps]]
* [[Milbridge, Maine|Milbridge]]
* [[Northfield, Maine|Northfield]]
* [[Pembroke, Maine|Pembroke]]
* [[Perry, Maine|Perry]]
* [[Princeton, Maine|Princeton]]
* [[Robbinston, Maine|Robbinston]]
* [[Roque Bluffs, Maine|Roque Bluffs]]
* [[Steuben, Maine|Steuben]]
* [[Talmadge, Maine|Talmadge]]
* [[Topsfield, Maine|Topsfield]]
* [[Vanceboro, Maine|Vanceboro]]
* [[Waite, Maine|Waite]]
* [[Wesley, Maine|Wesley]]
* [[Whiting, Maine|Whiting]]
* [[Whitneyville, Maine|Whitneyville]]
{{div col end}}

===Plantations===
* [[Baring Plantation, Maine|Baring Plantation]]
* [[Codyville Plantation, Maine|Codyville Plantation]]
* [[Grand Lake Stream, Maine|Grand Lake Stream Plantation]]

===Unorganized territories===
* [[East Central Washington, Maine|East Central Washington]]
* [[North Washington, Maine|North Washington]]

===Indian reservations===
* [[Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation, Maine|Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation]]
* [[Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation, Maine|Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation]]

===Census-designated places===
* [[Danforth (CDP), Maine|Danforth]]
* [[Jonesport (CDP), Maine|Jonesport]]
* [[Lubec (CDP), Maine|Lubec]]
* [[Machias (CDP), Maine|Machias]]
* [[Milbridge (CDP), Maine|Milbridge]]
* [[Vanceboro (CDP), Maine|Vanceboro]]
* [[Woodland, Washington County, Maine|Woodland]]

== Public transportation ==
{{See also|Public transportation in Maine}}
Washington County does not have a comprehensive public transportation system, despite having a year-round population of around 32,000.<ref name="newscentermaine.com"/> West Bus Services, based in [[Milbridge, Maine|Milbridge]], serves several communities in northern Maine. The daily Coastal Connection route serves: [[Calais, Maine|Calais]], [[Perry, Maine|Perry]], [[Pembroke, Maine|Pembroke]], [[Dennysville, Maine|Dennysville]], [[Whiting, Maine|Whiting]], [[Lubec, Maine|Lubec]], [[East Machias, Maine|East Machias]], [[Machias, Maine|Machias]], [[Jonesboro, Maine|Jonesboro]], [[Jonesport, Maine|Jonesport]], [[Beals, Maine|Beals]], [[Addison, Maine|Addison]], [[Cherryfield, Maine|Cherryfield]], [[Columbia, Maine|Columbia]], [[Columbia Falls, Maine|Columbia Falls]], [[Deblois, Maine|Deblois]] (seasonal), Township 18 (seasonal), Township 19 (seasonal), [[Centerville, Maine|Centerville]], [[Gouldsboro, Maine|Gouldsboro]], [[Winter Harbor, Maine|Winter Harbor]], [[Sullivan, Maine|Sullivan]], [[Steuben, Maine|Steuben]], [[Hancock, Maine|Hancock]], Ellsworth, [[Dedham, Maine|Lucern]], [[Holden, Maine|Holden]] and Bangor. The route takes around 3.5 hours. On the first Wednesday of each month, a return service runs between Lubec and Machias.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WEST BUS SERVICE |url=http://www.westbusservice.com/ |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=www.westbusservice.com}}</ref>

==Education==
School districts include:

K-12 districts:<ref name=SDMap2020>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23029_washington/DC20SD_C23029.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, ME|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=January 14, 2021|access-date=2024-08-12}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23029_washington/DC20SD_C23029_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Alexander School District]]
* [[Baileyville School District]]
* [[Baring Plantation School District]]
* [[Beddington School District]]
* [[Calais School District]]
* [[Charlotte School District]]
* [[Cherryfield School District]]
* [[Cooper School District]]
* [[Crawford School District]]
* [[Cutler School District]]
* [[Deblois School District]]
* [[Dennysville School District]]
* [[East Machias School District]]
* [[East Range II Community School District]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=2305380&DistrictID=2305380|title=East Range II Csd|publisher=[[National Center for Educational Statistics]]|access-date=2025-08-07}}</ref>
* [[Eastport School District]]
* [[Great Lake Stream Plantation School District]]
* [[Indian Township School District]]
* [[Jonesboro School District (Maine)|Jonesboro School District]]
* [[Machias School District]]
* [[Machiasport School District]]
* [[Marshfield School District]]
* [[Meddybemps School District]]
* [[Northfield School District]]
* [[Pembroke School District]]
* [[Perry School District]]
* [[Pleasant Point School District]]
* [[Princeton School District (Maine)|Princeton School District]]
* [[Regional School Unit 24]]
* [[Robbinston School District]]
* [[Roque Bluffs School District]]
* [[School Administrative District 14]]
* [[School Administrative District 19]]
* [[School Administrative District 37]]
* [[Talmadge School District]]
* [[Vanceboro School District]]
* [[Waite School District]]
* [[Wesley School District]]
* [[Whiting School District]]
* [[Whitneyville School District]]
{{div col end}}

Secondary school districts:
* [[Moosabec Community School District]]<ref name=SDMap2020/>

Elementary school districts:<ref name=SDMap2020/>
* [[Beals School District]]
* [[Jonesport School District]]

A portion of the area is in the "Washington Unorganized Territory]".<ref name=SDMap2020/> [[List of unorganized territories in Maine|Unorganized territories]] are not in any municipality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/eut|title=Education In Unorganized Territory (EUT) |publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|access-date=2024-08-12}}</ref> The [[Maine Department of Education]] takes responsibility for coordinating school assignments in the unorganized territory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/eut/findschool|title=Education in the Unorganized Territory - Find Your School |publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref> The department operates one school, Edmunds Consolidated School, in Edmunds Township.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/eut/schools|title=Education in the Unorganized Territory Schools|publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref>

Private schools:
* [[Washington Academy (Maine)|Washington Academy]]

==Notable people==
* [[Jeremiah O'Brien]], (1744-1818) Commander of the sloop ''Unity'' during the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War; Machias.
* [[Henry Plummer]] (1832–1864), Sheriff and outlaw leader of The Innocents, in Bannock, Montana, Idaho Territory, born and raised in Addison.
* [[Hiram Burnham]] (1814-1864), Civil War general; Cherryfield.
* [[Reuben L. Snowe]] (1866-1942), Maine state legislator; born in Danforth.
* [[Theodore Enslin]] (1925–2011), American poet; resident of Milbridge.
* [[Carl Willey]] (1931 - 2009), [[Americans|American]] [[professional baseball]] player; Cherryfield.
* [[Lyn Mikel Brown]] (b. 1956), American academic, author, [[Feminism|feminist]], and [[Activism|community activist]]; born in Vanceboro.
* [[Katie Aselton]] (b. 1978), American actress, film director and producer; born in Milbridge.
* [[Andrea Gibson]] (1975-2025), American poet and activist, appointed as Poet Laureate of Colorado in 2023, born and raised in Calais.

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Maine]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book|last=Dudley|first=John|url=https://washingtoncountymaine.com:443/wp-content/uploads/UTHistory-1.pdf|title=A STORY OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY UNORGANIZED TERRITORIES|publisher=Washington County, Maine|date=March 2017}}
* {{citation |chapter-url= https://archive.org/details/gazetteerofstate00varn/page/566/mode/2up |chapter= Washington County |title= Gazetteer of the State of Maine |author= George J. Varney |year=1881 |publisher=B.B. Russell |location=Boston |via=[[Internet Archive]] }}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Washington County, Maine}}
* [http://washingtoncountymaine.com/ Washington County official website]
* Digital Maine Repository. Items related to [https://digitalmaine.com/do/search/?q=%22Washington%20County%22 Washington County]
* [[Core.ac.uk]]. Assorted items related to [https://core.ac.uk/search/?q=%22Washington+County%22+Maine Washington County]
* [[Digital Public Library of America]]. Assorted materials related to [https://dp.la/search?q=%22Washington+County%22+Maine Washington County]

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|Centre = Washington County, Maine
|North =
|Northeast = [[York County, New Brunswick]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
|East = [[Charlotte County, New Brunswick]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
|Southeast =
|South = ''[[Atlantic Ocean]]''
|Southwest = [[Hancock County, Maine|Hancock County]]
|West =
|Northwest = [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]] & [[Aroostook County, Maine|Aroostook County]]
}}
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1789]]

Waldo County, Maine

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96.79.116.169: 2024 est

{{Short description|County in Maine, US}}
{{redirect|Waldo County|the U.S. Navy ship named after the county|USS Waldo County (LST-1163)}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Waldo County
| state = Maine
| ex image = Lighthouse IslesboroME.jpg
| ex image size = 300px
| ex image cap = [[Grindel Point Light]]
| seal =
| founded date =
| founded year = 1827
| seat wl = Belfast
| largest city wl = Belfast
| area_total_sq_mi = 853
| area_land_sq_mi = 730
| area_water_sq_mi = 123
| area percentage = 14%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 39607
| pop_est_as_of =
| population_est =
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| named for = [[Samuel Waldo (merchant)|Samuel Waldo]]
| web = waldocountyme.gov
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Eastern
}}

'''Waldo County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Maine]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 39,607.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Waldo County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23027|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was founded on February 7, 1827, from a portion of [[Hancock County, Maine|Hancock County]] and named after [[Samuel Waldo (merchant)|Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo]], proprietor of the [[Waldo Patent]].<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.|author2=John B. Mansfield | title = A History and Description of New England| publisher = A.J. Coolidge | year = 1859| location = Boston, Massachusetts| pages = [https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OcoMAAAAYAAJ/page/n375 337]–338| url = https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OcoMAAAAYAAJ| quote = coolidge mansfield history description new england 1859. }}</ref><ref name=RPwaldoME>[https://archive.today/20120908134016/http://history.rays-place.com/me/waldo-cty-me.htm History of Waldo County, Maine]. From ''A Gazetteer of the State of Maine''. By George J. Varney. Published by B. B. Russell, 57 Cornhill, Boston 1886. Accessed April 24, 2019, via Ray's Place website.</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has an area of {{convert|853|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|730|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|123|sqmi}} (14%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909034104/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|archive-date=September 9, 2014}}</ref>

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]] – northeast
* [[Hancock County, Maine|Hancock County]] – east
* [[Knox County, Maine|Knox County]] – south
* [[Lincoln County, Maine|Lincoln County]] – southwest
* [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]] – west
* [[Somerset County, Maine|Somerset County]] – northwest

===National protected area===
* [[Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area]]

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1830= 29788
|1840= 41509
|1850= 47230
|1860= 38447
|1870= 34522
|1880= 32463
|1890= 27759
|1900= 24185
|1910= 23383
|1920= 21328
|1930= 20286
|1940= 21159
|1950= 21687
|1960= 22632
|1970= 23328
|1980= 28414
|1990= 33018
|2000= 36280
|2010= 38786
|2020= 39607
|estyear=2024
|estimate=40617
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 2010–2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23027.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 19, 2013|archive-date=January 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121133205/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23027.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2018<ref name=2018pop>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/waldocountymaine/PST045218 |title=QuickFacts. Waldo County, Maine. |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 26, 2019 }}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 36,280 people, 14,726 households, and 10,057 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|50|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 18,904 housing units at an average density of {{convert|26|/mi2|/km2|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 97.89% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.15% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 24.8% were of [[English people|English]], 14.7% [[United States]] or American, 12.7% [[Irish people|Irish]], 8.5% [[French people|French]] and 5.6% [[German people|German]] ancestry. 97.1% spoke [[English language|English]] and 1.5% [[French language|French]] as their first language.

There were 14,726 households, out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,986, and the median income for a family was $40,402. Males had a median income of $29,644 versus $23,816 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,438. About 10.90% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 38,786 people, 16,431 households, and 10,627 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23027
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213022948/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23027
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|53.1|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants |inhabitants|}}. There were 21,566 housing units at an average density of {{convert|29.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23027
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213162637/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23027
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were [[English Americans|English]], 21.0% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 19.0% were [[French Americans|French]], 9.2% [[American people|American]], 7.0% [[Scottish American|Scottish]], 6.6% [[Italian American|Italian]], 2.7% [[Polish American|Polish]], and 2.2% [[Scotch-Irish American|Scotch-Irish]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23027
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034116/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23027
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

Of the 16,431 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.3% were non-families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 44.1 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The county's median household income was $41,312 and the median family income was $50,222. Males had a median income of $38,960 versus $30,321 for females. The county's per capita income was $22,213. About 10.2% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23027
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213022409/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23027
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

==Politics==
Prior to the late 20th century, Waldo County was a solidly Republican county, going for the Democratic nominee only once between [[1920 United States House of Representatives elections|1920]] and [[1988 United States presidential election|1988]] — the one Democratic victory was [[Lyndon B. Johnson|Lyndon B. Johnson's]] landslide victory in [[1964 United States presidential election|1964]].

Waldo was one of a handful of counties nationwide that voted for independent [[Ross Perot]] in [[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]. In each election since [[2004 United States presidential election|2004]], Waldo County has been won by a Democrat, but never with more than 55% of the vote.

It is the only one of the three Maine counties that voted Perot for president in 1992 that did not vote for [[Donald Trump]] in any of his presidential runs, supporting Democrats since the early 21st century. Trump only lost the county by 62 votes in [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]], but lost it by larger margins in [[2020 United States presidential election|2020]] and in 2024.

===Voter registration===
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024<ref name="Maine SOS">{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |website=Maine SOS |access-date=April 9, 2024 |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807013308/https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 9845}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |9845|28952 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 9095}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |9095|28952 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unenrolled
| align = center | {{formatnum: 8189}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |8189 |28952 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Green Party (United States)}}
| [[Maine Green Independent Party|Green Independent]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 1328}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |1328|28952 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|No Labels}}
| [[No Labels]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 395}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |395 |28952 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 100}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |100 |28952 |2}}
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | {{formatnum: 28952 }}
! align = center | {{Percentage |100}}
|}
{{clear}}

{{PresHead|place=Waldo County, Maine|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=August 26, 2018}}</ref>}}

{{PresRow|2024|Democratic|11,815|12,661|654|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2020|Democratic|11,196|12,345|781|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2016|Democratic|10,378|10,440|1,889|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2012|Democratic|9,058|11,296|707|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|9,423|11,967|460|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2004|Democratic|10,309|11,555|454|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|8,689|8,477|1,972|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|5,318|8,012|3,949|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1992|Independent|5,241|6,472|6,816|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|8,236|6,402|140|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|8,814|5,289|63|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|6,514|4,883|1,743|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|6,289|4,853|491|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|6,480|2,941|1|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|4,821|3,525|234|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,324|5,397|2|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|6,844|2,845|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|6,590|1,384|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|6,363|1,545|17|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|4,371|1,469|50|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|4,291|1,807|6|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|5,170|3,214|14|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1936|Republican|5,309|2,678|185|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1932|Republican|4,505|3,907|55|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|4,851|1,402|41|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|4,003|1,125|153|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|4,383|1,666|79|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|2,418|2,539|125|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|881|2,145|1,815|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|2,491|1,335|114|Maine}}
|}

==Communities==
===City===
* [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]] (county seat)

===Towns===
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* [[Belmont, Maine|Belmont]]
* [[Brooks, Maine|Brooks]]
* [[Burnham, Maine|Burnham]]
* [[Frankfort, Maine|Frankfort]]
* [[Freedom, Maine|Freedom]]
* [[Islesboro, Maine|Islesboro]]
* [[Jackson, Maine|Jackson]]
* [[Knox, Maine|Knox]]
* [[Liberty, Maine|Liberty]]
* [[Lincolnville, Maine|Lincolnville]]
* [[Monroe, Maine|Monroe]]
* [[Montville, Maine|Montville]]
* [[Morrill, Maine|Morrill]]
* [[Northport, Maine|Northport]]
* [[Palermo, Maine|Palermo]]
* [[Prospect, Maine|Prospect]]
* [[Searsmont, Maine|Searsmont]]
* [[Searsport, Maine|Searsport]]
* [[Stockton Springs, Maine|Stockton Springs]]
* [[Swanville, Maine|Swanville]]
* [[Thorndike, Maine|Thorndike]]
* [[Troy, Maine|Troy]]
* [[Unity, Maine|Unity]]
* [[Waldo, Maine|Waldo]]
* [[Winterport, Maine|Winterport]]
{{div col end}}<ref name=":0" />

===Census-designated places===
* [[Searsport (CDP), Maine|Searsport]]
* [[Unity (CDP), Maine|Unity]]
* [[Winterport (CDP), Maine|Winterport]]

===Other unincorporated villages===
* [[East Thorndike, Maine|East Thorndike]]
* [[East Troy, Maine|East Troy]]
* [[Sandy Point, Maine|Sandy Point]]

==Education==
K-12 school districts include:<ref name=SDMap2020>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23027_waldo/DC20SD_C23027.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Waldo County, ME|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=January 14, 2021|access-date=2025-07-13}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23027_waldo/DC20SD_C23027_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Islesboro School District]]
* [[Northport Public Schools]]
* [[Regional School Unit 12]]
* [[Regional School Unit 20]]
* [[Regional School Unit 22]]
* [[Regional School Unit 25]]
* [[Regional School Unit 71]]
* [[School Administrative District 03]]
* [[School Administrative District 53]]
{{div col end}}

There is also an elementary school district, [[Lincolnville School District]], and a secondary school district, [[Five Town Community School District]].<ref name=SDMap2020/>

==Cultural references==
Waldo County features in [[Nathaniel Hawthorne]]'s classic novel ''[[The House of the Seven Gables]]'' as the site of extensive landholdings once claimed by the formerly aristocratic Pyncheon family.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Griffiths |first=Thomas Morgan |date=1943 |title="Montpelier" and "Seven Gables" Knox's Estate and Hawthorne's Novel |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/361028 |journal=The New England Quarterly |volume=16 |issue=3 |pages=432–443 |doi=10.2307/361028 |jstor=361028 |issn=0028-4866|url-access=subscription }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Emily Browne Powell]] (1847-1938), writer; president, [[Pacific Coast Women's Press Association]]

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Waldo County, Maine]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://waldocountyme.gov/ Official Website of Waldo County]
* [http://www.mainegenealogy.net/individual_place_record.asp?place=waldo_county Maine Genealogy: Waldo County, Maine]

{{Geographic Location
| Centre = Waldo County, Maine
| North =
| Northeast = [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]]
| East = [[Hancock County, Maine|Hancock County]]
| Southeast =
| South = [[Knox County, Maine|Knox County]]
| Southwest = [[Lincoln County, Maine|Lincoln County]]
| West = [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]]
| Northwest = [[Somerset County, Maine|Somerset County]]
}}
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{{Maine}}
{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Maine counties]]
[[Category:1827 establishments in Maine]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1827]]

Somerset County, Maine

2025-09-06T03:42:12Z

96.79.116.169: 2024 est

{{short description|County in Maine, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Somerset County
| state = Maine
| seal =
| founded date =
| founded year = 1809
| seat wl = Skowhegan
| largest city wl = Skowhegan
| city type = town
| area_total_sq_mi = 4094
| area_land_sq_mi = 3924
| area_water_sq_mi = 169
| area percentage = 4.1%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 50477
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| population_est = 51338 {{gain}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| named for = [[Somerset]] County, England
| web = somersetcounty-me.org
| ex image = Courthouse, Skowhegan, ME.jpg
| ex image cap = Somerset County Courthouse
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Eastern
}}

'''Somerset County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the U.S. state of [[Maine]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 50,477.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Somerset County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23025|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Skowhegan, Maine|Skowhegan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>

== History ==
Somerset County was established on March 1, 1809<ref>{{cite book | last=Seltzer | first=Leon Eugene | title=The Columbia Lippincott gazetteer of the world | url=https://archive.org/details/columbialippinco00selt | url-access=registration | publisher=Columbia Univ. Pr. | year=1952 | isbn=0-231-01559-3 | oclc=299604592 | page=[https://archive.org/details/columbialippinco00selt/page/1794 1794]}}</ref>from portions of [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]] and was named after [[Somerset, England|Somerset County in England]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3aQgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FWkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1463%2C5719635 | title=Some Maine town names | work=The Lewiston Daily Sun | date=June 13, 1928 | access-date=October 17, 2015 | author=Yates, Edgar A.P. | pages=4}}</ref>

== Geography ==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|4094|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|169|sqmi}} (4.1%) are covered by water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909034104/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt |archive-date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=September 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> It is the third-largest county in Maine by area.

=== Mountains ===
* [[Boundary Bald Mountain]]
* [[Coburn Mountain (Maine)|Coburn Mountain]]
* [[Mount Bigelow (Maine)|Mount Bigelow]]
* [[Moxie Mountain]]
* [[Sandy Bay Mountain]]

=== Bodies of water ===
* [[Carrabassett River]]
* [[Flagstaff Lake (Maine)|Flagstaff Lake]]
* [[Kennebec River]]
* [[Moose River, Maine|Moose River]]
* [[Moxie Falls]]

=== Major highways ===
{{div col}}
* [[Interstate 95 in Maine|Interstate 95]]
* [[Maine State Route 6]]
* [[Maine State Route 8]]
* [[Maine State Route 11]]
* [[Maine State Route 15]]
* [[Maine State Route 16]]
* [[Maine State Route 27]]
* [[Maine State Route 100]]
* [[Maine State Route 104]]
* [[Maine State Route 137]]
* [[Maine State Route 139]]
* [[U.S. Route 2 in Maine|U.S. Route 2]]
* [[U.S. Route 201]]
** [[Armstrong–Jackman Border Crossing]]
* [[U.S. Route 201A]]
{{div col end}}

=== Adjacent counties and municipalities ===
{{div col}}
* [[Aroostook County, Maine|Aroostook County]] – north
* [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]] – east
* [[Piscataquis County, Maine|Piscataquis County]] – east
* [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]] – southeast
* [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]] – south
* [[Franklin County, Maine|Franklin County]] – southwest
* [[Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Quebec]] – west
* [[Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality, Quebec]] – west
* [[Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality, Quebec]] – northwest
* [[Montmagny Regional County Municipality, Quebec]] – northwest
{{div col end}}

Somerset County is one of few counties in the United States to border 10 counties and county equivalents.

== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
| 1810 = 12910
| 1820 = 21787
| 1830 = 35787
| 1840 = 33912
| 1850 = 35581
| 1860 = 36753
| 1870 = 34611
| 1880 = 32333
| 1890 = 32627
| 1900 = 33849
| 1910 = 36301
| 1920 = 37171
| 1930 = 39111
| 1940 = 38245
| 1950 = 39785
| 1960 = 39749
| 1970 = 40597
| 1980 = 45028
| 1990 = 49767
| 2000 = 50888
| 2010 = 52228
| 2020 = 50477
|estyear=2024
|estimate=51338
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
| align-fn = center
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 2010–2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23025.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 19, 2013}}</ref>
}}

=== 2000 census ===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=January 31, 2008 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> of 2000, 50,888 people, 20,496 households, and 14,121 families were living in the county. The population density was {{convert|13|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. The 28,222 housing units had an average density of {{convert|7|/mi2|/km2|}}. The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the county was 98.00% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. About 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race; 20.9% were of English, 17.7% French, 15.1% United States or American, 11.5% Irish, and 8.8% [[French Canadian]] ancestry. About 96.2% spoke English and 2.9% French as their first language.

Of the 20,496 households, 31.6% had children under 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were not families. About 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the county, the age distribution was 24.7% under 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,731, and for a family was $36,464. Males had a median income of $29,032 versus $20,745 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $15,474. About 11.1% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.4% of those under 18 and 12.50% of those 65 or over.

=== 2010 census ===
{{as of|2010|As of the [[2010 United States census]]}}, 52,228 people, 21,927 households, and 14,353 families lived in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034530/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|13.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants |inhabitants|}}. The 30,569 housing units had an average density of {{convert|7.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213184650/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 25.1% were [[French Americans|French]], 24.2% were [[English Americans|English]], 15.8% were Irish, 8.0% were German, 7.9% were American, and 6.1% were [[French Canadian]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213021230/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

Of the 21,927 households, 28.2% had children under 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.5% were not families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 43.6 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median income for a household in the county was $36,647 and for a family was $47,177. Males had a median income of $41,235 versus $30,029 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,709. About 14.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014233/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

== Government and politics ==
Somerset County is part of [[Maine's 2nd congressional district]] and represented by [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Jared Golden]] since 2019.

A "swing" or "pivot" county in the 21st century, despite voting for Democrat [[Barack Obama]] in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008]] and [[2012 United States presidential election|2012]] presidential elections, Somerset County voted for Republican [[Donald Trump]] in [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]] and [[2020 United States presidential election|2020]], by a margin of victory of 23.37%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Election results, 2020: Pivot Counties in the 2020 presidential election |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Election_results,_2020:_Pivot_Counties_in_the_2020_presidential_election |access-date=September 16, 2022 |website=Ballotpedia }}</ref> In 2020, Trump became the first presidential candidate to carry the county with more than 60% of the vote since [[Ronald Reagan]] in [[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]. In 2024, the county shifted to the right again, with Trump's win (a margin of over 27 points) being the best performance by a Republican since Nixon's 1972 landslide. In [[1992 United States presidential election|1992]], the county was one of three in Maine to vote for independent [[Ross Perot]], along with neighboring [[Piscataquis County, Maine|Piscataquis]] and [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo]].

===Voter registration===
{| class=wikitable
! colspan="4" | Voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024<ref name="Maine SOS">{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |website=Maine SOS |access-date=April 9, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align="center" | {{formatnum: 12893}}
| align="center" | {{Percentage |12893 |32015 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unenrolled
| align = center | {{formatnum: 9415}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |9415 |32015 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 7936}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |7936 |32015 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Green Party (United States)}}
| [[Maine Green Independent Party|Green Independent]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 1319}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |1319 |32015 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|No Labels}}
| [[No Labels]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 338}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |338 |32015 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 114}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |114 |32015 |2}}
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | {{formatnum: 32015}}
! align = center | {{Percentage |100}}
|}
{{clear}}

{{PresHead|place=Somerset County, Maine|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=August 26, 2018}}</ref>}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|17,826|10,134|481|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|16,644|10,199|735|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|15,001|9,092|1,971|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2012|Democratic|11,800|12,216|771|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|11,867|13,335|556|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2004|Democratic|12,953|13,555|600|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2000|Democratic|10,684|11,538|1,729|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|6,247|11,773|5,091|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1992|Independent|6,780|9,274|10,370|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|11,430|8,603|168|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|13,010|7,657|104|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|9,286|8,115|2,112|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|8,868|9,465|633|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|10,079|5,921|5|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|6,720|8,312|324|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|4,541|10,694|18|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|10,142|6,956|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|10,471|4,119|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|9,805|4,815|29|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|6,301|4,034|83|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|7,167|5,331|25|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|7,526|6,534|28|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1936|Republican|7,558|5,282|441|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1932|Republican|7,144|6,040|277|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|8,055|3,251|100|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|6,855|1,822|608|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|6,533|2,770|289|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|3,567|3,134|260|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1912|Progressive|1,235|2,317|2,804|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|3,688|1,676|284|Maine}}
|}

== Communities ==

=== Towns ===
{{div col|colwidth=12em}}
* [[Anson, Maine|Anson]]
* [[Athens, Maine|Athens]]
* [[Bingham, Maine|Bingham]]
* [[Cambridge, Maine|Cambridge]]
* [[Canaan, Maine|Canaan]]
* [[Caratunk, Maine|Caratunk]]
* [[Cornville, Maine|Cornville]]
* [[Detroit, Maine|Detroit]]
* [[Embden, Maine|Embden]]
* [[Fairfield, Maine|Fairfield]]
* [[Harmony, Maine|Harmony]]
* [[Hartland, Maine|Hartland]]
* [[Jackman, Maine|Jackman]]
* [[Madison, Maine|Madison]]
* [[Mercer, Maine|Mercer]]
* [[Moose River, Maine|Moose River]]
* [[Moscow, Maine|Moscow]]
* [[New Portland, Maine|New Portland]]
* [[Norridgewock, Maine|Norridgewock]]
* [[Palmyra, Maine|Palmyra]]
* [[Pittsfield, Maine|Pittsfield]]
* [[Ripley, Maine|Ripley]]
* [[St. Albans, Maine|St. Albans]]
* [[Skowhegan, Maine|Skowhegan]]
* [[Smithfield, Maine|Smithfield]]
* [[Solon, Maine|Solon]]
* [[Starks, Maine|Starks]]
{{div col end}}

=== Census-designated places ===
* [[Anson (CDP), Maine|Anson]]
* [[Bingham (CDP), Maine|Bingham]]
* [[Fairfield (CDP), Maine|Fairfield]]
* [[Hartland (CDP), Maine|Hartland]]
* [[Madison (CDP), Maine|Madison]]
* [[Norridgewock (CDP), Maine|Norridgewock]]
* [[North Anson, Maine|North Anson]]
* [[Pittsfield (CDP), Maine|Pittsfield]]
* [[Skowhegan (CDP), Maine|Skowhegan]]

=== Plantations ===
* [[Brighton Plantation, Maine|Brighton Plantation]]
* [[Dennistown, Maine|Dennistown]]
* [[Highland Plantation, Maine|Highland Plantation]]
* [[Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Maine|Pleasant Ridge Plantation]]
* [[The Forks, Maine|The Forks]]
* [[West Forks, Maine|West Forks]]

=== Unorganized territories ===
* [[Central Somerset, Maine|Central Somerset]]
* [[Northeast Somerset, Maine|Northeast Somerset]]
* [[Northwest Somerset, Maine|Northwest Somerset]]
* [[Rockwood, Maine|Rockwood]]
* [[Seboomook Lake, Maine|Seboomook Lake]]

=== Villages ===
* [[Flagstaff, Maine|Flagstaff]]
* [[North Anson, Maine|North Anson]]
* [[Rockwood, Maine|Rockwood]]

== Education ==

=== School districts ===
The following school administrative districts are located at least partly in Somerset County:<ref>{{cite web | access-date=September 5, 2019 | url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/SAUsbyTypewithCostSharingJULY2018_RSU_forFY19_updated03Aug2018_1.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905091456/https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/SAUsbyTypewithCostSharingJULY2018_RSU_forFY19_updated03Aug2018_1.pdf |archive-date=September 5, 2019 |url-status=live | title=Regional School Units In Maine | website=Maine.gov}}</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[MSAD 4]]
* [[MSAD 12]]
* [[MSAD 13]]
* [[MSAD 46]]<ref name=SDMap2020/>
* [[MSAD 49]]
* [[MSAD 53]]
* [[MSAD 54]]
* [[MSAD 59]]
* [[MSAD 74]]
{{div col end}}

Other types of districts in the county include:<ref name=SDMap2020>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23025_somerset/DC20SD_C23025.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Somerset County, ME|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=December 21, 2020|access-date=2025-07-13}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23025_somerset/DC20SD_C23025_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Athens School District (Maine)|Athens School District]]
* [[Brighton Plantation School District]]
* [[Caratunk School District]]
* [[Dennistown Plantation School District]]
* [[Harmony School District]]
* [[Highland Plantation School District]]
* [[Pleasant Ridge Plantation School District]]
* [[The Forks Plantation School District]]
* [[West Forks Plantation School District]]
* [[Regional School Unit 19]]
{{div col end}}

There is also the [[Somerset Unorganized Territory]].<ref name=SDMap2020/> Unorganized territory is not in any municipality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/eut|title=Education In Unorganized Territory (EUT) |publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|access-date=2024-08-12}}</ref> The [[Maine Department of Education]] takes responsibility for coordinating school assignments in the unorganized territory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/eut/findschool|title=Education in the Unorganized Territory - Find Your School |publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref> The Maine Department of Education formerly operated Rockwood Elementary School in [[Rockwood, Maine|Rockwood Township]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.state.me.us/education/eut/eutoffice.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010619175557/http://www.state.me.us/education/eut/eutoffice.htm|title=EDUCATION IN UNORGANIZED TERRITORY|publisher=[[Maine Department of Education]]|archive-date=2001-06-19|access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref>

=== Secondary schools ===
* [[Carrabec High School]] – North Anson<ref>{{cite web | title=Carrabec High School | website=Carrabec High School | date=August 7, 2019 | url=http://chs.carrabec.org/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Faith Baptist Christian School]] – Skowhegan (serves multiple grades)<ref>{{cite web | title=Explore Faith Baptist Christian School in Skowhegan, ME | website=GreatSchools.org | url=https://www.greatschools.org/maine/skowhegan/804-Faith-Baptist-Christian-School/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Forest Hills Consolidated School]] (K-12) – Jackman<ref>{{cite web | title=Forest Hills School | website=Forest Hills School | date=July 31, 2019 | url=http://www.sad12.org/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Lawrence High School (Maine)|Lawrence High School]] – Fairfield<ref>{{cite web | title=Lawrence High School, Fairfield, Maine USA | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/lawrencehighschoolfairfieldmaineusa/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Madison Area Memorial High School]] – Madison<ref>{{cite web | title=Home | website=Madison Area Memorial High School | date=June 15, 2019 | url=https://www.sad59.k12.me.us/high | access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Maine Academy of Natural Sciences]] – [[Fairfield, Maine|Hinckley]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gwh.org/|title=Good Will Hinckley/Maine Academy of Natural Sciences/United States|website=goodwillhinckley}}</ref>
* [[Maine Central Institute]] – Pittsfield<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mci-school.org/index.cfm|title=Maine Central Institute website|access-date=October 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030001243/http://www.mci-school.org/index.cfm|archive-date=October 30, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Skowhegan Area High School]] – Skowhegan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sahs.msad54.org/|title=Home|website=RSU/MSAD 54}}</ref>
* [[Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School]] – Bingham<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sad13.org/|title=sad13|website=sad13.org|language=en|access-date=September 5, 2019}}</ref>

=== Higher education ===
* [[Kennebec Valley Community College]]

=== Miscellaneous ===
* [[Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture]]
* L.C. Bates Museum
*

== See also ==
* [[Historical U.S. Census Totals for Somerset County, Maine]]
* [[List of counties in Maine]]
* [[List of Maine county name etymologies]]
* [[List of towns in Maine#Somerset County|List of towns in Somerset County]]
* [[:Category:People from Somerset County, Maine]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, Maine]]

== References ==
<references />

==Further reading==
* {{citation |chapter-url= https://archive.org/details/gazetteerofstate00varn/page/516/mode/2up |chapter= Somerset County |title= Gazetteer of the State of Maine |author= George J. Varney |year=1881 |publisher=B.B. Russell |location=Boston |via=[[Internet Archive]] }}
* {{citation |title=Somerset County, Maine directory, 1929-1930 |publisher=Knowlton & McLeary Co. |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009701787 |via=[[HathiTrust]] }}

== External links ==
* {{cite web | title=Official Website | website=ME-Somerset County, ME | url=http://somersetcounty-me.org/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}
* {{cite web | title=County Commissioner | website=ME-Somerset County, ME | url=https://somersetcounty-me.org/county-commissioner.html | access-date=September 5, 2019}}
* {{cite web | title=Charter | date=November 2010 | website=ME-Somerset County, ME | url=https://somersetcounty-me.org/images/pdfs/charter.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117222327/http://somersetcounty-me.org/images/pdfs/charter.pdf |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |url-status=live | access-date=September 5, 2019}}
* {{cite web | title=History | website=ME-Somerset County, Maine | url=https://somersetcounty-me.org/history.html | access-date=September 5, 2019}}
* Digital Maine Repository. Items related to [https://digitalmaine.com/do/search/?q=%22Somerset%20County%22 Somerset County]
* [[Core.ac.uk]]. Assorted items related to [https://core.ac.uk/search/?q=%22Somerset+County%22+Maine Somerset County]
* [[Digital Public Library of America]]. Assorted materials related to [https://dp.la/search?q=%22Somerset+County%22+Maine Somerset County]

=== County politics ===
* {{cite web | title=Somerset County | website=Maine Democratic Party | date=July 1, 2019 | url=https://www.mainedems.org/local/somerset-county | access-date=September 5, 2019}}
* {{cite web | title=Somerset County Republican Committee | website=Maine GOP | date=February 19, 2019 | url=https://mainegop.com/somerset/ | access-date=September 5, 2019}}

{{Geographic Location
| Centre = Somerset County, Maine
| North =
| Northeast = [[Aroostook County, Maine|Aroostook County]]
| East = [[Penobscot County, Maine|Penobscot County]] / [[Piscataquis County, Maine|Piscataquis County]]
| Southeast = [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]]
| South = [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]]
| Southwest = [[Franklin County, Maine|Franklin County]]
| West = [[Le Granit Regional County Municipality]] / [[Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality]], [[Quebec]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
| Northwest = [[Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality]] / [[Montmagny Regional County Municipality]], [[Quebec]] {{flagicon|Canada}}
}}
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[[Category:1809 establishments in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1809]]
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Androscoggin County, Maine

2025-09-06T03:34:28Z

96.79.116.169: 2024 est

{{Short description|County in Maine, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Androscoggin County
| state = Maine
| ex image = Église Sainte-Croix.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Holy Cross Church, Lewiston]]
| seal =
| founded date = March 18
| founded year = 1854
| seat wl = Auburn
| largest city wl = Lewiston
| area_total_sq_mi = 497
| area_land_sq_mi = 468
| area_water_sq_mi = 29
| area percentage = 5.9%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 111139
| pop_est_as_of =
| population_est =
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| coordinates = {{coord|44.17|-70.21|type:adm2nd_region:US-ME_source:UScensus1990|display=title,inline}}
| web = androscoggincountymaine.gov
| named for = the [[Androscoggin (tribe)|Androscoggin tribe]]
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Eastern
}}

'''Androscoggin County''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Comté d'Androscoggin'') is a [[county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maine]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the county's population was 111,139.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census - Geography Profile: Androscoggin County, Maine|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US23001|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Auburn, Maine|Auburn]] and its most populous city is [[Lewiston, Maine|Lewiston]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref>

Androscoggin County comprises the [[Lewiston-Auburn]], Maine [[metropolitan statistical area]] and is partially included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Metropolitan [[New England City and Town Area]]. It is also a part of the [[Portland, Maine|Portland]]-Lewiston-[[South Portland, Maine|South Portland]], Maine [[combined statistical area]].

[[Bates College]] is in the Androscoggin County city of Lewiston.

==History==
Demand for a new county emerged when the residents of the rapidly growing town of Lewiston complained of the long distance they had to travel to reach [[Wiscasset, Maine|Wiscasset]], the county seat of [[Lincoln County, Maine|Lincoln County]], in which Lewiston was originally located. It was also an impractical circumstance as Lewiston's neighbor, Auburn, was part of [[Cumberland County, Maine|Cumberland County]]. As the growing partnership of the two towns emerged, the case for the towns to be in the same county grew. Different plans were discussed, including Lewiston joining Cumberland County. Eventually, the idea of a new county came to the table. The debate then became over which town would be the center of the new county. [[Bath, Maine|Bath]], [[Brunswick, Maine|Brunswick]], and Lewiston each desired the distinction. Lewiston eventually won the debate. Androscoggin County was created in 1854 from towns originally in Cumberland County, Lincoln County, [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]], and [[Oxford County, Maine|Oxford County]].<ref>[https://i1.wp.com/maineanencyclopedia.com/wp-content/uploads/Maine-Counties-1840-small.jpg 1840 Map of Maine Counties with Town Boundaries]. Accessed July 2021.</ref>

The next issue centered on where to put the county seat, as both Lewiston and Auburn desired to be named the county seat. It would eventually be put to a vote, with both towns putting different offers on the table, including ideas to cut the costs of the new county buildings for surrounding towns. Auburn would eventually win a convincing victory, with the towns on each side of the river voting for the town on their side. As more people then lived to the west of the [[Androscoggin River]], Auburn won the vote.<ref>Hodgkin, Douglas I., ''Frontier to Industrial City:Lewiston Town Politics 1768–1863''. Just Write Books, Topsham, Maine, 2008</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|497|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|468|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|29|sqmi}} (5.9%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909034104/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_23.txt|archive-date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> It is the second-smallest county in Maine by total area, after neighboring [[Sagadahoc County]].

The [[Androscoggin River]] flows through the center of the county, as well as forming a short part of the county line with Sagadahoc County in the south. The Androscoggin Riverlands State Park lies along the river, north of Auburn. The county is also the site of Poland Spring, the original source of the [[Poland Spring|bottled water brand]] bearing its name.

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Franklin County, Maine|Franklin County]] – north
* [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]] – northeast
* [[Sagadahoc County, Maine|Sagadahoc County]] – southeast
* [[Cumberland County, Maine|Cumberland County]] – south
* [[Oxford County, Maine|Oxford County]] – west

===Major highways===
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 29726
|1870= 35866
|1880= 45042
|1890= 48968
|1900= 54242
|1910= 59822
|1920= 65796
|1930= 71214
|1940= 76679
|1950= 83594
|1960= 86312
|1970= 91279
|1980= 99657
|1990= 105259
|2000= 103793
|2010= 107702
|2020= 111139
|estyear=2024
|estimate=115272
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 6, 2025}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=September 7, 2014 }}</ref> 1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> 2010–2016<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23001.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805235540/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23/23001.html|archive-date=August 5, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/androscoggincountymaine/PST040217 |title=QuickFacts. Androscoggin County, ME. |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 4, 2019 }}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 107,702 people, 44,315 households, and 28,045 families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23001
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015729/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US23001
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|230.2|PD/sqmi}}. There were 49,090 housing units at an average density of {{convert|104.9|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23001
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213234455/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US23001
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 92.8% white, 3.6% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> The largest ancestry groups were as follows: 21.2% cited [[English people|English]] ancestry, 20.5% [[French Canadian]], 20.1% [[French American|French]] (not counted in the previous group), 15.5% [[Irish people|Irish]], 8.1% [[Germans|German]], and 5.0% [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23001
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213024611/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US23001
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

Of the 44,315 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.7% were non-families, and 28.3% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 39.8 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median household income was $44,470 and the median family income was $55,045. Males had a median income of $41,554 versus $31,852 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,752. About 9.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23001
|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
|access-date=January 21, 2016
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014338/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US23001
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

===2020 census===
At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 111,132 people and 45,825 households living in the county.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Androscoggin County, Maine |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/androscoggincountymaine |website=www.census.gov}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|237.5|PD/sqmi}} inhabitants per square mile. There were 50,844 housing units at a density of {{convert|102.3|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the county was 90.6% white, 5.4% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin accounted for 2.2% of the population. The largest ancestry groups were: 19.7% English, 18.6% French, 14.6% Irish, 5.7% German, 4.7% Italian, 3.7% Scottish, and 2.1% Subsaharan African.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Androscoggin_County,_Maine?g=050XX00US23001 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 10.6% of the population over age 5 spoke a language other than English at home.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Androscoggin County, Maine |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/androscoggincountymaine/LFE041222 |website=www.census.gov}}</ref>

The median household income was $64,500, and $73,029 for families. The per capita income was $34,273. At 12.7%, Androscoggin County has a poverty rate nearly 2% higher than the state as a whole. The poverty rate for those under 18 was 19.4% and 8.5% for individuals aged 65 and over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Androscoggin_County,_Maine?g=050XX00US23001#housing |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

==Media==
===Newspapers===
* The ''[[Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine)|Sun Journal]]'' prints a daily newspaper in four different editions statewide. The ''Sun Journal'' was the recipient of the 2008 New England Daily Newspaper of the Year and the 2009 [[Maine Press Association]] Newspaper of the Year.

==Politics==
===Presidential elections===
In presidential elections, Androscoggin County is considered a "swing area" by most political standards, with a fairly even split between [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] voters. It was the only county in [[Maine]] to be won by Democrats [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] in [[1932 United States presidential election|1932]] and [[George McGovern]] in [[1972 United States presidential election|1972]]. [[Jimmy Carter]] also carried the county twice. In [[1984 United States presidential election|1984]] and [[1988 United States presidential election|1988]], it went for Republican candidates [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[George H. W. Bush|George H.W. Bush]], who also won the state of Maine. However, the county swayed in favor of Republican [[Donald Trump]] for both the [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]] and [[2020 United States presidential election|2020]] elections;<ref>[http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/comparemaps.php?year=2008&fips=23&f=1&off=0&elect=0 David Leip's Presidential Atlas (Maps for Maine by election)]</ref> even as the state as a whole was won by Democrats [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Joe Biden]], respectively.<ref>{{citation |url= https://ballotpedia.org/Pivot_Counties_in_Maine |title= Pivot Counties in Maine |work= [[ballotpedia.org]] |access-date= 2024-09-20 }}</ref> In 2024 Trump carried the county again, this time by an even larger margin, the strongest showing for a Republican since 1984.

{{PresHead|place=Androscoggin County, Maine|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref>}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|30,605|27,019|1,223|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|29,268|27,617|1,822|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|28,227|23,009|4,365|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2012|Democratic|22,232|28,989|1,641|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2008|Democratic|22,671|31,017|1,162|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2004|Democratic|24,519|30,503|1,045|Maine}}
{{PresRow|2000|Democratic|19,948|26,251|3,046|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|12,053|26,428|8,250|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|14,174|22,247|18,723|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|23,061|21,165|359|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|26,904|19,885|211|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1980|Democratic|18,399|22,715|4,966|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|16,330|26,484|851|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1972|Democratic|19,406|19,509|9|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|10,390|26,820|542|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|7,441|30,080|14|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1960|Democratic|14,654|26,097|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|20,385|15,842|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|18,049|17,560|67|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|11,443|17,405|317|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|10,927|19,078|34|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|10,394|19,273|40|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|10,480|16,657|340|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|9,838|14,441|283|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|11,790|10,940|124|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|9,680|4,733|1,774|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|9,565|5,757|402|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|4,496|5,464|326|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|859|4,516|4,801|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|4,381|3,095|339|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|4,393|2,206|451|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1900|Republican|4,648|3,182|262|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1896|Republican|5,548|2,513|268|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1892|Republican|4,326|3,452|466|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1888|Republican|4,893|3,585|420|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1884|Republican|4,745|3,469|889|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1880|Republican|4,974|4,215|239|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1876|Republican|4,294|3,077|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1872|Republican|4,187|1,590|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1868|Republican|4,427|2,060|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1864|Republican|3,363|1,936|0|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1860|Republican|3,526|1,838|115|Maine}}
{{PresRow|1856|Republican|3,388|1,699|186|Maine}}
|}

===State politics===

In 2012, the county voted 54% against [[Maine Question 1, 2012#Results|Maine Question 1, 2012 – a measure to legalize same-sex marriage]], but the referendum passed in the state with 53%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/2012-13/tab-ref-2012.html|title=State of Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions|date=November 6, 2012|website=Maine.gov|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref>

===County government===
Androscoggin County is governed by an elected county commission consisting of seven members representing single-member districts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androscoggincountymaine.gov/about/about.htm|title=Androscoggin County Maine|website=www.androscoggincountymaine.gov|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref> Currently, the county commissioners are:

{{bulleted list |District 1 Edouard Plourde (D) |District 2 Roland Poirier (D) |District 3 Brian Ames (R) |District 4 Garrett Mason (R) |District 5 Andrew Lewis (D) |District 6 Terri Kelly (R) |District 7 Sally A. Christner (R)}}

===Voter registration===
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Active voter registration and party enrollment as of March 2024<ref name="Maine SOS">{{cite web |author1=Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions |title=Registered & Enrolled Voters Statewide |url=https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/data/data-pdf/r-e-active.pdf |website=Maine SOS |access-date=April 9, 2024 |date=March 29, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 22352}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |22352 |68699 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 20684}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |20684 |68699 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unenrolled
| align = center | {{formatnum: 19664}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |19664 |68699 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Green Party (United States)}}
| [[Maine Green Independent Party|Green Independent]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 3199}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |3199|68699 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|Libertarian Party (United States)}}
| [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 1403}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |1403 |68699 |2}}
|-
| {{party color cell|No Labels}}
| [[No Labels]]
| align = center | {{formatnum: 1397}}
| align = center | {{Percentage |1397|68699 |2}}
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | {{formatnum: 68699}}
! align = center | {{Percentage |100}}
|}

==Communities==

===Incorporated towns and cities===
*[[Auburn, Maine|Auburn]]
*[[Durham, Maine|Durham]]
*[[Greene, Maine|Greene]]
*[[Leeds, Maine|Leeds]]
*[[Lewiston, Maine|Lewiston]]
*[[Lisbon, Maine|Lisbon]]
*[[Livermore, Maine|Livermore]]
*[[Livermore Falls, Maine|Livermore Falls]]
*[[Mechanic Falls, Maine|Mechanic Falls]]
*[[Minot, Maine|Minot]]
*[[Poland, Maine|Poland]]
*[[Sabattus, Maine|Sabattus]]
*[[Turner, Maine|Turner]]
*[[Wales, Maine|Wales]]

===Census-designated places===
* [[Greene (CDP), Maine|Greene]]
* [[Lisbon (CDP), Maine|Lisbon]]
* [[Lisbon Falls, Maine|Lisbon Falls]]
* [[Livermore Falls (CDP), Maine|Livermore Falls]]
* [[Mechanic Falls (CDP), Maine|Mechanic Falls]]
* [[Sabattus (CDP), Maine|Sabattus]]
* [[Turner (CDP), Maine|Turner]]

==Economy==
Some agriculture exists here.<ref name="2017-Census" /> Androscoggin is especially known for [[poultry]] {{endash}} ranking #1 in the state for the poultry and [[egg (food)|egg]] category<ref name="2017-Census" /> from 77 producing farms.<ref name="census-2017">{{cite web | access-date=July 29, 2022 | date=2017 | title=National Agricultural Statistics Service - 2017 Census of Agriculture - Volume 1, Chapter 1: State Level Data | website=USDA, [[National Agricultural Statistics Service]] | url=https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2017/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_1_State_Level/Maine/}}</ref> The county is also top in the state for [[domestic pig|hog and pig]] production.<ref name="2017-Census">{{cite web | access-date=September 20, 2022 | year=2017 | id=cp23001 | website=2017 Census Publications | title=Androscoggin County Maine County Profile 2017 Census of Agriculture | url=https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2017/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/Maine/}}</ref>
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==See also==
*[[Androscoggin Creature]]
*[[Lewiston shootings]], which took place in the county in 2023
*[[Lisbon School Department]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Androscoggin County, Maine]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{citation |title= Atlas and History of Androscoggin County, Maine |publisher=Sanford, Everts & Co |location=Philadelphia |year=1873 |url= https://archive.org/details/atlashistoryofan00sanf |via=[[Internet Archive]] }}
* {{citation |chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/gazetteerofstate00varn/page/72/mode/2up |chapter= Androscoggin County |title= Gazetteer of the State of Maine |author= George J. Varney |year=1881 |publisher=B.B. Russell |location=Boston |via=Internet Archive }}
* {{citation |title= History of Androscoggin County, Maine |editor=
Georgia Drew Merrill |year= 1891 |location=Boston |publisher= W.A. Fergusson & Co. |url= https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009604396 |via=[[HathiTrust]] }}
* {{citation |title= Androscoggin County Directory |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100485529 |via= HathiTrust }}. 1906–1919

==External links==
* [http://www.androscoggincounty.com/ Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071118012453/http://www.maine.gov/local/androscoggin/ Maine Local Government – County of Androscoggin page]
* [[Maine State Library]]'s Digital Maine Repository. Items related to [https://digitalmaine.com/do/search/?q=%22Androscoggin%20County%22 Androscoggin County]
* [[Digital Public Library of America]]. Assorted materials related to [https://dp.la/search?q=%22Androscoggin+County%22+Maine Androscoggin County]

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| Centre = Androscoggin County, Maine
| North = [[Franklin County, Maine|Franklin County]]
| Northeast = [[Kennebec County, Maine|Kennebec County]]
| East =
| Southeast = [[Sagadahoc County, Maine|Sagadahoc County]]
| South = [[Cumberland County, Maine|Cumberland County]]
| Southwest =
| West = [[Oxford County, Maine|Oxford County]]
| Northwest =
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