Peaceful Valley, Washington
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Peaceful Valley is a census-designated place and community located in Maple Falls, formerly considered Sumas, but less than 2 miles away from Kendall.Whatcom County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,448.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²). 43.9 km² (16.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,448 people, 787 households, and 571 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 55.8/km² (144.5/mi²). There are 1,156 housing units at an average density of 26.3/km² (68.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 92.24% White, 0.29% African American, 2.21% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 4.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 787 households out of which 45.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.11 and the average family size is 3.61.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 38.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $32,357, and the median income for a family is $34,141. Males have a median income of $31,853 versus $19,833 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $12,733. 36.4% of the population and 27.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 52.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.