Edmonds, Washington
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Edmonds is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. Edmonds has a view of the Puget Sound and both the Olympic Mountains and Cascade Range.
Image:BeachLaunch 7844.jpg As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,515 (40,014 estimated in July 2002).
Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Edmonds ranks 37th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
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History
Edmonds was officially incorporated on August 14, 1890.
Geography
Image:WAMap-doton-Edmonds.pngEdmonds resides at 47°48'28" North, 122°21'36" West (47.807868, -122.360133)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²). 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and 24.7 km² (9.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 51.68% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 39,515 people, 16,904 households, and 10,818 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,714.3/km² (4,437.6/mi²). There were 17,508 housing units at an average density of 759.5/km² (1,966.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.73% White, 1.34% African American, 0.80% Native American, 5.56% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races. 3.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,904 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,522, and the median income for a family was $66,126. Males had a median income of $46,226 versus $33,863 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,076. 4.6% of the population and 2.6% of families were below the poverty line. 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
(Side Note) The fountain at 5th and Main was destroyed so a temporary tree is taking its place at the moment.
Trivia
Edmonds is the birthplace of Ken Jennings, popular winner on the television show, Jeopardy!, and the hometown of Rosalyn Sumners, the Olympic figure skating medalist.
External links
 Edmonds Ferry Dock |
 Otter Chimera |
 Edmonds Fountain at 5th and Main |
 Water Street |
