Edison, Washington
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Edison is a census-designated place located in Skagit County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 133.
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Geography
Image:WAMap-doton-Edison.pngEdison is located at 48°33'45" North, 122°26'11" West (48.562531, -122.436514)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 133 people, 52 households, and 35 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 88.5/km² (227.4/mi²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 36.6/km² (94.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.48% White, 0.00% African American, 3.76% Native American, 2.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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 population was spread out with 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. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families were below the poverty line.
Notable Locals
Famed journalist Edward R. Murrow graduated from Edison High School.