Shoreline, Washington
Encyclopedia
Shoreline is a city in King County
, Washington, United States
, 9 miles (14.5 km) north of Downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle city limits. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,007, making it the 19th largest city in the state of Washington.
Based on per capita income
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Shoreline ranks 91st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
If its offer to annex Point Wells is accepted by the developer, Shoreline will extend into south Snohomish County
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, in anticipation of the arrival of the Great Northern Railway the next year. Over the next two decades, Shoreline was connected to Seattle via the Seattle-Everett
Interurban streetcar line (1906) and a newly paved North Trunk Road (now Aurora Avenue N., State Route 99
) (1913), helping to increase its population.
The name "Shoreline" first came to be applied to this stretch of unincorporated King County in 1944 when it was given to the school district, since the school district boundaries stretched from "Shore to Shore" (Puget Sound
to Lake Washington
) and "Line to Line" (the old Seattle city limit of 85th St to the Snohomish County Line). Though the modern borders of the city do not stretch to Lake Washington, the area kept the "Shoreline" name.
After the incorporation of Lake Forest Park
in 1961, the remainder of the Shoreline School District remained an unincorporated portion of King County. Fifty-one years after it had been named, on August 31, 1995 Shoreline was officially incorporated as a code city and adopted the council-manager form of government. (See City government in the state of Washington
.)
Residents used Seattle, WA as their address only until 1995 when the city was formed and addresses changed to Shoreline, WA.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), of which, 11.7 square miles (30.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.17%) is water.
There are 330 acres (1.3 km²) of park
land in Shoreline, divided among 25 parks. Shoreview and Boeing Creek Parks, which abut Shoreline Community College
, contain a ravine through which flows Boeing Creek
on its way to Hidden Lake and Puget Sound
.
of 2000, there were 53,025 people, 20,716 households, and 13,486 families residing in the city. The population density
was 4,546.0 people per square mile (1,755.8/km²). There were 21,338 housing units at an average density of 1,829.4 per square mile (706.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.99% White, 2.77% African American, 0.91% Native American, 13.23% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 1.51% from other races
, and 4.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.
There were 20,716 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 26.4% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,658, and the median income for a family was $61,450. Males had a median income of $40,955 versus $33,165 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,959. About 4.4% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
In addition, the city designates the following "community landmark":
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
, Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 9 miles (14.5 km) north of Downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle city limits. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,007, making it the 19th largest city in the state of Washington.
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, Shoreline ranks 91st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
If its offer to annex Point Wells is accepted by the developer, Shoreline will extend into south Snohomish County
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...
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History
Shoreline began in 1890 with the platting of the neighborhood of Richmond Beach, on Puget SoundPuget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
, in anticipation of the arrival of the Great Northern Railway the next year. Over the next two decades, Shoreline was connected to Seattle via the Seattle-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...
Interurban streetcar line (1906) and a newly paved North Trunk Road (now Aurora Avenue N., State Route 99
Washington State Route 99
State Route 99, abbreviated SR 99, commonly called Highway 99, is a numbered state highway in the U.S. state of Washington extending just under from Fife in the south to Everett in the north, with a gap in Tukwila.-Southern division:...
) (1913), helping to increase its population.
The name "Shoreline" first came to be applied to this stretch of unincorporated King County in 1944 when it was given to the school district, since the school district boundaries stretched from "Shore to Shore" (Puget Sound
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
to Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle. It is the largest lake in King County and the second largest in the state of Washington, after Lake Chelan. It is bordered by the cities of Seattle on the west, Bellevue and Kirkland on the east, Renton on the south and...
) and "Line to Line" (the old Seattle city limit of 85th St to the Snohomish County Line). Though the modern borders of the city do not stretch to Lake Washington, the area kept the "Shoreline" name.
After the incorporation of Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park is a city in King County, Washington, United States, just north of Seattle. A bedroom community by design, most of the city consists of single-family housing on medium to large-sized lots, with an emphasis on retaining the natural features of the landscape...
in 1961, the remainder of the Shoreline School District remained an unincorporated portion of King County. Fifty-one years after it had been named, on August 31, 1995 Shoreline was officially incorporated as a code city and adopted the council-manager form of government. (See City government in the state of Washington
City government in the state of Washington
There are 281 municipalities in the U.S. state of Washington. State law determines the various powers its municipalities have.- City Classes :Legally, a city in Washington can be described primarily by its class...
.)
Residents used Seattle, WA as their address only until 1995 when the city was formed and addresses changed to Shoreline, WA.
Police
Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for police services. Deputies assigned to Shoreline wear city uniforms and drive patrol cars marked with the city logo. There are currently 46 commissioned officers and one chief assigned full time to the city. The Shoreline department currently has a burglary/larceny unit, traffic unit, and a street crimes unit.Geography
Shoreline is located at 47°45′23"N 122°20′23"W (47.756519, -122.339657).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 city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), of which, 11.7 square miles (30.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.17%) is water.
There are 330 acres (1.3 km²) of park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
land in Shoreline, divided among 25 parks. Shoreview and Boeing Creek Parks, which abut Shoreline Community College
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline Community College is a community college in Shoreline, north of Seattle, Washington. It is located in a residential area east of Shoreview Park. The college contains 83 acres and continuously serves 12,000 full and part-time students....
, contain a ravine through which flows Boeing Creek
Boeing Creek
Boeing Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Washington, located in the city of Shoreline, just north of Seattle. It is about long and empties into Puget Sound. The creek is heavily modified along its course, and in many places has been diverted into culverts. The watershed of Boeing Creek is...
on its way to Hidden Lake and Puget Sound
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 53,025 people, 20,716 households, and 13,486 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,546.0 people per square mile (1,755.8/km²). There were 21,338 housing units at an average density of 1,829.4 per square mile (706.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.99% White, 2.77% African American, 0.91% Native American, 13.23% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 1.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.
There were 20,716 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 26.4% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,658, and the median income for a family was $61,450. Males had a median income of $40,955 versus $33,165 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 city was $24,959. About 4.4% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
City landmarks
The City of Shoreline has designated the following landmarks:| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Boeing House | 1914 | 1994 | The Highlands | |
| Crawford Store (Godfrey Building) | 1922 | 1985 | 2411 NW 195th Place |
In addition, the city designates the following "community landmark":
| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Grade School (now Shoreline Historical Museum) | 1912 | 1995 | 749 N 175th Street |  |
Points of interest
- Hamlin Park
- Kruckeberg Botanic GardenKruckeberg Botanic GardenThe Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located at 20312 Fifteenth Avenue NW, Shoreline, Washington. It is currently a private residence, open to the public at designated hours which alternate seasonally. It is also open for tours, by appointment, and for horticultural workshops.The...
- Shoreline Historical Museum
- Shoreline Stadium
- Shoreview Park
- Granite Curling ClubGranite Curling Club (Seattle)The Granite Curling Club in Seattle is the only dedicated curling club on the West Coast of the United States. Since its founding in 1961, Granite Curling Club has produced more U.S. national championships than any other U.S...
(It is the only curling club on the West Coast)
School Districts
- Shoreline School DistrictShoreline School DistrictThe Shoreline School District 412 is the school district in an established residential community north of Seattle and includes the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in the U.S. state of Washington...
- Shorewood High School
- Shorecrest High SchoolShorecrest High SchoolShorecrest High School is a public high school in Shoreline, Washington, one of two high schools in the Shoreline School District. Shorecrest was founded in 1961. Its mascot is Otis the Fighting Scot and students refer to themselves as "Scots," or the "Highlanders," a reference to the Clan Gordon...
- The Evergreen SchoolThe Evergreen SchoolThe Evergreen School is an elementary through middle school located in Shoreline, Washington that educates highly capable students from preschool to eighth grade. The school was founded in 1963 by Edith Christensen, with an initial enrollment of six children...