Seattle Hill-Silver Firs, Washington
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Silver Firs is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington
, United States. The population was 20,891 at the 2010 census. It lies northeast of the city of Mill Creek
and southeast of the city of Everett
.
Based on per capita income
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Silver Firs ranks 69th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.2 km²), of which, 13.9 square miles (36.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.21%) is water.
The CDP contains several large residential neighboorhoods, including Silver Firs in the southeast and Pioneer Trails
in the northwest.
, and 3.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.02% of the population.
There were 11,633 households out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 31.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $72,554, and the median income for a family was $74,878. Males had a median income of $52,188 versus $35,726 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $26,617. About 1.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
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 Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, United States. The population was 20,891 at the 2010 census. It lies northeast of the city of Mill Creek
Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located approximately 20 miles north-northeast of downtown Seattle and is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The 2010 census population as of 18,244...
and southeast of the city of Everett
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
.
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:...
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Silver Firs ranks 69th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
Geography
Silver Firs is located at 47°52′52"N 122°10′43"W (47.881010, -122.178697).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 14.0 square miles (36.2 km²), of which, 13.9 square miles (36.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.21%) is water.
The CDP contains several large residential neighboorhoods, including Silver Firs in the southeast and Pioneer Trails
Pioneer Trails
Pioneer Trails is a large neighborhood near Everett, Washington. It is located within the Seattle Hill-Silver Firs CDP. Pioneer Trails is also connected to Sun Meadows and Cascade Heights; the cluster is called Park Meadows. The neighborhood has a series of so-called "Trails" that have entrances...
in the northwest.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 35,311 people, 11,633 households, and 9,794 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,530.8 people per square mile (977.3/km²). There were 11,893 housing units at an average density of 852.4/sq mi (329.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.05% White, 1.16% African American, 0.63% Native American, 7.53% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other racesRace (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 3.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.02% of the population.
There were 11,633 households out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 31.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $72,554, and the median income for a family was $74,878. Males had a median income of $52,188 versus $35,726 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 $26,617. About 1.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.