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Bunk Foss, Washington
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 Bunk Foss, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.874 sq mi (10.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.874 sq mi (10.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,570 |
| • Density | 921.5/sq mi (355.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584953 |
Bunk Foss is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. The government counts people living there for the census. In 2010, about 3,570 people lived in Bunk Foss. This area was created in 2010 from part of another CDP called West Lake Stevens.
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Geography of Bunk Foss
Bunk Foss is located in the state of Washington. Its exact position is 47°57′42″N 122°5′40″W / 47.96167°N 122.09444°W. This means it is in the northwestern part of the United States.
Land Area and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bunk Foss covers a total area of about 3.874 square miles (which is about 10.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries. This makes it a completely land-based community.
Population and History
Bunk Foss is a relatively new community as a CDP. It was officially recognized as its own census-designated place in 2010. Before that, it was part of a larger area.
How Bunk Foss Was Formed
In 2010, the area known as Bunk Foss was separated from the West Lake Stevens CDP. This change helped the government count the population more accurately. It also helped to understand the specific needs of the people living in this particular area.
Population in 2010
The first time Bunk Foss was counted as its own CDP was during the 2010 United States Census. The census is a count of all people living in the United States. It happens every ten years. In 2010, the population of Bunk Foss was recorded as 3,570 people. This number helps local leaders plan for schools, roads, and other services.
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