Bell Hill, Washington facts for kids
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Bell Hill, Washington
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Location of Bell Hill, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 875 |
| • Density | 330.4/sq mi (127.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98382
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-05245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852938 |
Bell Hill is a small community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government tracks its population. In 2020, about 875 people lived there. This was a small increase from 837 people in 2010.
Bell Hill is located just south of the city of Sequim. It has become a popular spot for people who have been very successful in technology businesses. Many of these people come from California.
Sequim itself is not known for being rich. However, it is famous for its very low rainfall. Bell Hill gets a bit more rain than Sequim. Still, it is much drier than most other areas in western Washington. This dry weather makes Bell Hill a very appealing place to live.
Bell Hill is considered one of the wealthiest areas in Washington state. It ranks 21st out of 522 places in terms of how much money people earn there. It is also the highest-ranked area in Clallam County for income.
Where is Bell Hill?
Bell Hill is in the eastern part of Clallam County. It shares a border with the city of Sequim to its north. The community gets its name from the hill it sits on. This hill rises to over 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level. That's more than 800 feet (240 meters) higher than the center of Sequim.
The area actually has two main peaks, or "hillocks." The eastern hillock is about 950 feet (290 meters) above sea level. It is covered with trees like Douglas fir and Pacific madrone. The western hillock is more open and less forested.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bell Hill area covers about 6.9 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Bell Hill?
The population of Bell Hill has grown over the years:
- 2000: 731 people
- 2010: 837 people
- 2020: 875 people
In 2000, there were 731 people living in Bell Hill. Most of the people were White (95.21%). A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most households (73.8%) were married couples living together. About 17.2% of households had children under 18. The average age of people living in Bell Hill was 57 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old (36.3%). A large group (33.0%) was 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bell Hill was $66,442. For families, it was $85,595. The average income per person was $35,568. A small number of families (5.3%) and people (8.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 13.4% of those under 18 and 6.8% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Bell Hill (Washington) para niños
