Kendall, Washington
Encyclopedia
Kendall is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington
, United States. The population was 191 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (2.35%) is water.
Kendall is at the junction of Washington State Route 542 (the Mount Baker Highway) and State Route 547, which leads over a low pass on the northeastern flank of Sumas Mountain
to connect to the town of Sumas and the border crossing with Abbotsford, British Columbia
, Canada. The community of Maple Falls
is three miles east along the Mount Baker Highway, which leads to the Mount Baker Ski Area
.
There were 50 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.81.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 38.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 116.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,821, and the median income for a family was $24,821. Males had a median income of $17,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $13,450. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
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 Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water." As of 2010, the population was 201,140. The county seat is at Bellingham, which is also the county's largest city...
, United States. The population was 191 at the 2010 census.
History
Kendall was founded in 1887 by F.B. Hardmen. It was named for the settler Carthage Kendall.Geography
Kendall is located at 48°55′10"N 122°8′15"W (48.919393, -122.137511).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (2.35%) is water.
Kendall is at the junction of Washington State Route 542 (the Mount Baker Highway) and State Route 547, which leads over a low pass on the northeastern flank of Sumas Mountain
Sumas Mountain
Sumas Mountain is a mountain located in Whatcom County, Washington, 15 miles northeast of Bellingham and southwest of Vedder Mountain. Located in the Skagit Range the mountain is notable for its high biodiversity and year-round hiking trails. It is sometimes referred to as American Sumas to...
to connect to the town of Sumas and the border crossing with Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford is a Canadian city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, adjacent to Greater Vancouver. It is the fifth largest municipality in British Columbia, home to 123,864 people . Its Census Metropolitan Area, which includes the District of Mission, is the 23rd largest in Canada,...
, Canada. The community of Maple Falls
Maple Falls, Washington
Maple Falls is a census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 324 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
is three miles east along the Mount Baker Highway, which leads to the Mount Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker Ski Area
Mt. Baker Ski Area is a ski resort located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States at the end of State Route 542. The base elevation is at 3,500 feet , while the peak of the resort is at 5,089 feet ....
.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 158 people, 50 households, and 36 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 191.6 people per square mile (74.4/km²). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 76.4/sq mi (29.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.77% White, 4.43% Native American, and 3.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.There were 50 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.81.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 38.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 116.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,821, and the median income for a family was $24,821. Males had a median income of $17,000 versus $18,750 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 $13,450. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.