Peaceful Valley, Washington
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Peaceful Valley is a census-designated place and community located in Maple Falls, formerly considered Sumas, but less than 2 miles away from Kendall.Whatcom County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,448.
Geography
Image:WAMap-doton-Peaceful Valley.pngPeaceful Valley is located at 48°56'34" North, 122°8'51" West (48.942689, -122.147401)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²). 43.9 km² (16.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,448 people, 787 households, and 571 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 55.8/km² (144.5/mi²). There were 1,156 housing units at an average density of 26.3/km² (68.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.24% White, 0.29% African American, 2.21% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 4.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 787 households out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.61.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 38.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,357, and the median income for a family was $34,141. Males had a median income of $31,853 versus $19,833 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,733. 36.4% of the population and 27.7% of families were below the poverty line. 52.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.