Alderwood Manor, Washington
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Alderwood Manor is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
, United States. The population was 8,442 at the 2010 census. Prior to the 2000 census, Alderwood Manor was counted as part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North
CDP. Most of Alderwood Manor lies in the Lynnwood MUGA
(Municipal Urban Growth Area) meaning that area of Alderwood Manor uses a Lynnwood postal address.
, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km²).
Alderwood Manor was a community that is now the cities of Lynnwood
, Brier
, and Mountlake Terrace
. Alderwood Manor was a farming community where most residents raised chickens. Alderwood Manor was connected to Everett
and Seattle by an Interurban trolley system. Most signs of Alderwood have since disappeared but in 2004 Lynnwood's Heritage Park opened. The Heritage Park has some old buildings of the Lynnwood area such as The Wickers Building which served as Alderwood's main store and post office
from 1919-1960s, it was still was open in the 1990s. Other buildings included car 55 of the interurban trolley system.
In 1979 Lynnwood's largest tourist attraction
, the Alderwood Mall
was built. But most people do not know the history of the name Alderwood.
The only Alderwood Manor buildings still in the same place as they were when they were built are the old Masonic Temple (now a Korean church) and Manor Hardware (former schoolhouse in early 1900s). Both buildings can be barely seen from busy 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Some private homes still stand in the area as well. Alderwood Manor Post Office is still open, but has moved. Residents still use it. You can visit the Alderwood Manor post office (in Lynnwood City Limits) near the Lynnwood Covention Center in the former Alderwood Town Center.
, and 3.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population.
There were 5,558 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,199, and the median income for a family was $68,679. Males had a median income of $45,807 versus $33,099 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $24,012. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, United States. The population was 8,442 at the 2010 census. Prior to the 2000 census, Alderwood Manor was counted as part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North
Alderwood Manor-Bothell North, Washington
Alderwood Manor-Bothell North was a Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington. The CDP was disbanded in 2000 United States Census, with portions incorporated into Bothell and others remaining as the Alderwood Manor CDP. The population in 1990 was 22,945 ....
CDP. Most of Alderwood Manor lies in the Lynnwood MUGA
Urban growth boundary
An urban growth boundary, or UGB, is a regional boundary, set in an attempt to control urban sprawl by mandating that the area inside the boundary be used for higher density urban development and the area outside be used for lower density development.An urban growth boundary circumscribes an...
(Municipal Urban Growth Area) meaning that area of Alderwood Manor uses a Lynnwood postal address.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km²).
History
Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 35,836 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest in Snohomish County and twenty-ninth largest in Washington State. The city is a mix of urban, suburban, small city, crossroads and bedroom community to many...
, Brier
Brier, Washington
Brier is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is bordered by Mountlake Terrace to the west, Lynnwood to the north, Bothell to the east, and the King County line to the south...
, and Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It lies east of Edmonds, Washington, south of Lynnwood, Washington, and west of Brier, Washington. Its southern boundary runs along the King County line. Interstate 5 runs north-south through the city, and services the city...
. Alderwood Manor was a farming community where most residents raised chickens. Alderwood Manor was connected to Everett
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
and Seattle by an Interurban trolley system. Most signs of Alderwood have since disappeared but in 2004 Lynnwood's Heritage Park opened. The Heritage Park has some old buildings of the Lynnwood area such as The Wickers Building which served as Alderwood's main store and post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
from 1919-1960s, it was still was open in the 1990s. Other buildings included car 55 of the interurban trolley system.
In 1979 Lynnwood's largest tourist attraction
Tourist attraction
A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities....
, the Alderwood Mall
Alderwood Mall
Alderwood, formerly Alderwood Mall, is a regional shopping mall in Lynnwood, Washington. It is anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Sears and comprises both a traditional enclosed mall and two open-air areas known as The Village and The Terraces...
was built. But most people do not know the history of the name Alderwood.
The only Alderwood Manor buildings still in the same place as they were when they were built are the old Masonic Temple (now a Korean church) and Manor Hardware (former schoolhouse in early 1900s). Both buildings can be barely seen from busy 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Some private homes still stand in the area as well. Alderwood Manor Post Office is still open, but has moved. Residents still use it. You can visit the Alderwood Manor post office (in Lynnwood City Limits) near the Lynnwood Covention Center in the former Alderwood Town Center.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,329 people, 5,558 households, and 4,090 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,194.6 people per square mile (1,233.0/km²). There were 5,743 housing units at an average density of 1,196.8/sq mi (462.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.12% White, 1.62% African American, 0.86% Native American, 9.82% Asian, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 1.59% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population.
There were 5,558 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,199, and the median income for a family was $68,679. Males had a median income of $45,807 versus $33,099 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $24,012. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.