Canyon Creek, Washington facts for kids
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Canyon Creek, Washington
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Location of Canyon Creek, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,445 |
| • Density | 584/sq mi (226.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-34277 |
Canyon Creek is a special kind of community in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 3,445 people lived there. This was an increase from 3,200 people in 2010. Before 2010, this area was known by a slightly different name: Jordan Road-Canyon Creek.
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Where is Canyon Creek?
Canyon Creek is located in the state of Washington. You can find it at these coordinates: 48°06′44″N 121°57′50″W / 48.112267°N 121.963977°W.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Canyon Creek is about 5.9 square miles (15.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.7 square miles (14.9 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.1 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water. This means only a small portion (about 2.38%) of Canyon Creek is covered by water.
Who Lives in Canyon Creek?
Let's look at some information about the people who live in Canyon Creek, based on the 2000 census.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 2,326 people living in Canyon Creek. There were 809 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 597 were families. On average, about 405 people lived in each square mile. There were also 865 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Diversity in Canyon Creek
The people living in Canyon Creek come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (about 93.59%) were White. There were also smaller percentages of people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Some people identified with two or more races. About 3.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Canyon Creek includes people of all ages.
- About 32.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 37.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Canyon Creek was 31 years.
Households and Families
Many households in Canyon Creek had children. About 45.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.8%) were married couples living together. About 8.0% of households had a female head with no husband present. The average household had about 2.88 people, and the average family had about 3.28 people.
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Road-Canyon Creek para niños
