Edgewood, Washington
Encyclopedia
Edgewood is a city in Pierce County
, Washington, United States
. The population was 9,387 at the 2010 census. Neighboring towns include Milton
to the northwest, Federal Way
to the north, and Puyallup
to the south.
Washington's first telegraph line paralleled Military Road that ran through the heart of Edgewood. Approximately 420 Americans (apart from Indians) resided in what is now Pierce County
in 1858. By 1862, 681 non-Native Americans were reported to be residents of Pierce County. Evidence indicates that the first building on the North Hill (Surprise Lake) was a one-room log building formed as School District 27 in 1891. One of the first known residents in Edgewood was Peter Nyholm in 1895.
The first official run of the interurban line from Tacoma to Seattle, by the way of the valley, was in October 1902. The State Spiritualists, who had six churches in Western Washington, had a summer camp at Edgewood that was purchased in 1903. Construction of a campground hotel began in 1927, and before completion a fire destroyed it in 1948.http://www.cityofedgewood.org/CITY.HTM
Edgewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996.
area south of the Puyallup River
valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22.1 km²).
of 2000, there were 9,089 people, 3,421 households, and 2,637 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,067.6 people per square mile (412.4/km²). There were 3,562 housing units at an average density of 418.4 per square mile (161.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.75% White, 0.62% African American, 0.91% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races
, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,658, and the median income for a family was $74,518. The per capita income
for the city was $24,797. About 3.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
, but some may attend the Fife Schools
, or the Sumner Schools
depending where they live. There are 4 schools located in Edgewood: Alice V. Hedden Elementary which is part of the Fife School District, Northwood Elementary and Mountain View Elementary which are part of the Puyallup School District, and Edgemont Junior High, which is part of the Puyallup school district as well. Previous 5 school with Hilltop Elementary, however that was torn down in the summer of 2010.
is a windmill located at 2284 Meridian Ave E in Edgewood. It is the only recognized landmark in Edgewood. Originally the site where the windmill now resides was a farm that produced hay, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. It was moved from its previous location at Jovita Blvd and Meridian (SR-161), in the 1970s, with major efforts of a long time Edgewood resident, Edward(Bud)Barth and many other volunteers from the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a founding member. It has also been adopted as the formal symbol of Edgewood.
Pierce County, Washington
right|thumb|[[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] - Seat of Pierce CountyPierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory...
, Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 9,387 at the 2010 census. Neighboring towns include Milton
Milton, Washington
Milton is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. The population was 6,968 at the 2010 census. Milton borders the larger but younger town of Edgewood...
to the northwest, Federal Way
Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States. Federal Way is located between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western boundary is Puget Sound. It is bordered by Des Moines on the north, Kent, unincorporated King County, and Milton on the east and Tacoma and Fife on the south...
to the north, and Puyallup
Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, Washington is a city in Pierce County, Washington about five miles east of Tacoma. The population was 37,022 at the 2010 Census. Named after the Puyallup Tribe of Native Americans, Puyallup means "the generous people."-History:...
to the south.
History
The history of Edgewood can be traced to the Puyallup Indian tribe that lived along the Puyallup River. Dr. William Tolmie, a Scotsman working for the Hudson's Bay Company, passed through Edgewood in 1833 soon after becoming Chief Trader at Fort Nisqually. Tolmie had arrived at Fort Vancouver by ship from Britain in May 1833. Trappers with Indian wives had moved to the area in the 1830s and settlers in the 1850s.Washington's first telegraph line paralleled Military Road that ran through the heart of Edgewood. Approximately 420 Americans (apart from Indians) resided in what is now Pierce County
Pierce County, Washington
right|thumb|[[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] - Seat of Pierce CountyPierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory...
in 1858. By 1862, 681 non-Native Americans were reported to be residents of Pierce County. Evidence indicates that the first building on the North Hill (Surprise Lake) was a one-room log building formed as School District 27 in 1891. One of the first known residents in Edgewood was Peter Nyholm in 1895.
The first official run of the interurban line from Tacoma to Seattle, by the way of the valley, was in October 1902. The State Spiritualists, who had six churches in Western Washington, had a summer camp at Edgewood that was purchased in 1903. Construction of a campground hotel began in 1927, and before completion a fire destroyed it in 1948.http://www.cityofedgewood.org/CITY.HTM
Edgewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996.
Geography
The Edgewood and Milton areas are also known informally to locals as "North Hill." This contrasts with the South HillSouth Hill, Washington
South Hill is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, south of the city of Puyallup. The population was 52,431 at the 2010 census. The name began as an informal description of the area's proximity to the Puyallup River valley...
area south of the Puyallup River
Puyallup River
The Puyallup River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. About long, it is formed by glaciers on the west side of Mount Rainier. It flows generally northwest, emptying into Commencement Bay, part of Puget Sound...
valley.
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 8.5 square miles (22.1 km²).
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 9,089 people, 3,421 households, and 2,637 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 1,067.6 people per square mile (412.4/km²). There were 3,562 housing units at an average density of 418.4 per square mile (161.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.75% White, 0.62% African American, 0.91% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 0.67% 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 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,658, and the median income for a family was $74,518. 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 $24,797. About 3.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
Schools
Most children in Edgewood attend the Puyallup SchoolsPuyallup School District
Puyallup School District is a school district that supports the City of Puyallup, Washington and surrounding area. It is the 9th largest school district in Washington. The District has twenty-three elementary schools, seven junior high schools, three senior high schools and an alternative school,...
, but some may attend the Fife Schools
Fife Public Schools
Fife Public Schools is a school district in Fife, Washington, United States. The district was established on December 22, 1899.Fife Schools is a member of the Standard Bearer Network founded by the which is a non-profit organization that helps schools and districts to transform by emphasizing...
, or the Sumner Schools
Sumner School District
Sumner School District is a school district in Washington, serving several schools throughout the Sumner / Bonney Lake area.-Elementary schools:*, Bonney Lake*, Bonney Lake*, Sumner*, Bonney Lake*, Bonney Lake*, Sumner*, Sumner*, Bonney Lake...
depending where they live. There are 4 schools located in Edgewood: Alice V. Hedden Elementary which is part of the Fife School District, Northwood Elementary and Mountain View Elementary which are part of the Puyallup School District, and Edgemont Junior High, which is part of the Puyallup school district as well. Previous 5 school with Hilltop Elementary, however that was torn down in the summer of 2010.
Nyholm Windmill
The Nyholm WindmillWindmill
A windmill is a machine which converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Originally windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history the windmill was adapted to many other industrial uses. An important...
is a windmill located at 2284 Meridian Ave E in Edgewood. It is the only recognized landmark in Edgewood. Originally the site where the windmill now resides was a farm that produced hay, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. It was moved from its previous location at Jovita Blvd and Meridian (SR-161), in the 1970s, with major efforts of a long time Edgewood resident, Edward(Bud)Barth and many other volunteers from the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a founding member. It has also been adopted as the formal symbol of Edgewood.