Carnation, Washington
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Carnation is a city located in King County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,893.
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History
Carnation was officially incorporated on December 31, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to Carnation again on October 29, 1951.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The city is located on the east bank of the Snoqualmie River just north of where the Tolt River joins in.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,893 people, 636 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density is 664.4/km² (1,728.4/mi²). There are 650 housing units at an average density of 228.2/km² (593.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.76% White, 0.00% African American, 1.32% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 3.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 636 households out of which 48.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% are non-families. 17.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.98 and the average family size is 3.40.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $60,156, and the median income for a family is $64,167. Males have a median income of $46,667 versus $33,281 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,907. 6.7% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Schools
Carnation is in the Riverview School District which consists of 3 elementary schools, a single middle school, and a single high school. Tolt Middle School is in Carnation and Ceder Crest High School is 10 miles north in Duvall. Carnation Elementary School servers Carnation.
External links
- City of Carnation Home (http://www.ci.carnation.wa.us/)