North Creek, Washington
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North Creek is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
, United States, located south of the city of Mill Creek
, and north of the city of Bothell
. The population was 25,742 at the 2000 census. The creek with the same name flows through the community.
Based on per capita income
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, North Creek ranks 75th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²), all of it land.
The creek itself is a 12.6-mile-long creek that originates near the Everett Mall and flows southward through Snohomish County and northern King County. The North Creek community is located along the southern portion of North Creek, just north of the creek's mouth at the Sammamish River
in Bothell. The community also contains North Creek Park, a county park that features urban wetlands through which the creek flows.
, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.42% of the population.
There were 9,167 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% 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 3.19.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $67,289, and the median income for a family was $72,109 (these figures had risen to $78,228 and $86,920 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $46,496 versus $35,135 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $25,861. About 3.2% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% 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, located south of the city of Mill Creek
Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located approximately 20 miles north-northeast of downtown Seattle and is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The 2010 census population as of 18,244...
, and north of the city of Bothell
Bothell, Washington
Bothell is a city located in King and Snohomish Counties in the state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The population was 33,505 as of the 2010 census...
. The population was 25,742 at the 2000 census. The creek with the same name flows through the community.
Based on per capita income
Washington locations by per capita income
Washington is the twelfth richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $22,973 and a personal per capita income of $33,332 .-Washington counties ranked by per capita income:...
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, North Creek ranks 75th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
Incorporation
On February 2, 1993, a special election was held to consider incorporating the North Creek community into a city. However, the measure failed 1,341 votes in support to 1,927 votes in opposition. Since that time, the community has grown immensely in population, acting as a bedroom community to the nearby well-established city centers and growing business parks. North Creek remains one of the largest unincorporated communities in the county, despite its large population and commercial core.Geography
North Creek is located at 47°49′23"N 122°11′54"W (47.823085, -122.198281).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²), all of it land.
The creek itself is a 12.6-mile-long creek that originates near the Everett Mall and flows southward through Snohomish County and northern King County. The North Creek community is located along the southern portion of North Creek, just north of the creek's mouth at the Sammamish River
Sammamish River
The Sammamish River flows through north King County, Washington for about , draining Lake Sammamish into Lake Washington...
in Bothell. The community also contains North Creek Park, a county park that features urban wetlands through which the creek flows.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,742 people, 9,167 households, and 6,875 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,894.8 people per square mile (731.3/km²). There were 9,599 housing units at an average density of 706.6/sq mi (272.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.02% White, 1.01% African American, 0.64% Native American, 5.61% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 1.43% 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 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.42% of the population.
There were 9,167 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% 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 3.19.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $67,289, and the median income for a family was $72,109 (these figures had risen to $78,228 and $86,920 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $46,496 versus $35,135 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 $25,861. About 3.2% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.