Edison, Washington
Encyclopedia
Edison is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Skagit County, Washington
, United States. The population was 133 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon
–Anacortes
, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²), all of it land.
There were 52 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 39.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 118.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,607, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,547. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
to create the Burlington-Edison School District
, including a new high school called Burlington-Edison High School
. In 1996, the district constructed a new high school building on the road entering into Burlington. Currently, the only school located in Edison is Edison Elementary School
.
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 Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2010, the population was 116,901. It is included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, United States. The population was 133 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 31,743 at the 2010 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the county seat of Skagit County...
–Anacortes
Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is a consolidation of the name Anna Curtis, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census...
, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Edison is located at 48°33′45"N 122°26′11"W (48.562531, -122.436514).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 CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 133 people, 52 households, and 35 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 227.4 people per square mile (88.5/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 94.0/sq mi (36.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.48% White, 3.76% Native American, 2.26% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.There were 52 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 39.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 118.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,607, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $21,719 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 $18,547. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Schools
Originally, Edison had its own high school, but by the late 1940s, Edison had partnered with nearby BurlingtonBurlington, Washington
Burlington is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population is 8,388 as recorded by the 2010 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
to create the Burlington-Edison School District
Burlington-Edison School District
Burlington-Edison School District No. 100 is a public school district in Skagit County, Washington, USA and serves the communities of Alger, Bow, Burlington and Edison.As of October 2004, the district has an enrollment of 3,799 students.-Primary schools:...
, including a new high school called Burlington-Edison High School
Burlington-Edison High School
Burlington-Edison High School is a public secondary school in Burlington, Washington. It serves students in grades 9-12 in the Burlington-Edison School District, including the communities of Burlington, Bow, Edison, and Alger. The current administration is made up of principal Beth VanderVeen, and...
. In 1996, the district constructed a new high school building on the road entering into Burlington. Currently, the only school located in Edison is Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School (Edison, Washington)
Edison Elementary School is the name of a K-8 grade school in the town of Edison, Washington. Its mascot is the Wildcat.- History :The original building was built in 1914 and was used for Edison High School, but by the late 1940s, Edison had partnered with nearby Burlington to create the...
.