Glacier, Washington
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Glacier is a census-designated place
in Whatcom County, Washington
, United States. The population was 211 at the 2010 census.
Based on per capita income
, Glacier ranks 522nd (last) of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Glacier is hoping to change this with the opening of the Glacier Chamber of Commerce.
Glacier is the community closest to Mt. Baker (northernmost of the Cascade volcanoes), is within 10 air miles of Mt. Baker's summit and a 20 mile drive to the Mt. Baker Ski Area with awe-inspiring views of Mt. Shuksan, one of the most photographed mountains in the world. It consists of a number of thriving businesses - including coffee shops, ski and snowboard shops, restaurants, a small grocery store, and a design company - and a ranger station, with information about hiking and camping, less than a mile east.
Originally a site for gold mining and logging, commercial influence was probably the reason for both residential growth and interest by the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad
. The area was made public after the creation of the Mount Baker Highway in 1923.
, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
There were 47 households out of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.3% were non-families. 46.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 18.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $10,875, and the median income for a family was $7,212. Males had a median income of $10,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $6,089. There were 56.5% of families and 34.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and none of those over 64.
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...
in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water." As of 2010, the population was 201,140. The county seat is at Bellingham, which is also the county's largest city...
, United States. The population was 211 at the 2010 census.
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:...
, Glacier ranks 522nd (last) of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Glacier is hoping to change this with the opening of the Glacier Chamber of Commerce.
Glacier is the community closest to Mt. Baker (northernmost of the Cascade volcanoes), is within 10 air miles of Mt. Baker's summit and a 20 mile drive to the Mt. Baker Ski Area with awe-inspiring views of Mt. Shuksan, one of the most photographed mountains in the world. It consists of a number of thriving businesses - including coffee shops, ski and snowboard shops, restaurants, a small grocery store, and a design company - and a ranger station, with information about hiking and camping, less than a mile east.
History
Glacier was founded and named in 1909 by Jennie Vaughn.Originally a site for gold mining and logging, commercial influence was probably the reason for both residential growth and interest by the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad
Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad
Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad was a railroad that was built in northwestern part of Washington State, between the town of Whatcom, now Bellingham, Washington, then to the town of Sumas, Washington to connect with the Canadian Pacific Railway for a continental connection.The company...
. The area was made public after the creation of the Mount Baker Highway in 1923.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 47 households, and 21 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 29.9 people per square mile (11.5/km²). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 75.8/sq mi (29.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.89% White, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.There were 47 households out of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.3% were non-families. 46.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 18.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $10,875, and the median income for a family was $7,212. Males had a median income of $10,000 versus $0 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 $6,089. There were 56.5% of families and 34.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and none of those over 64.