Cathan, Washington facts for kids
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Cathan, Washington
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former CDP
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Location of Cathan, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 526 |
| • Density | 198.1/sq mi (76.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-10585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867604 |
Cathan was a small community in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It was once called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't an official town or city.
In the year 2000, about 526 people lived in Cathan. By the 2010 census, it was no longer listed as a CDP.
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Where Was Cathan Located?
Cathan was located in the state of Washington. You can find its exact spot using special map coordinates: 48 degrees, 6 minutes, 50 seconds North, and 122 degrees, 16 minutes, 29 seconds West.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cathan covered a total area of about 2.7 square miles (which is about 6.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area was land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in Cathan?
In 2000, there were 526 people living in Cathan. These people lived in 176 homes, and 136 of these were families.
Community Backgrounds
Most people in Cathan were White (about 90%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Some people identified with two or more backgrounds. About 2.66% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
- Many homes (38.6%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (65.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- The average home had about 3 people living in it.
The people in Cathan were of different ages:
- About 28.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 4.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cathan was 37 years.
How People Earned Money
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Cathan was about $58,875. For families, the average income was about $61,250.
A small number of families (about 1.5%) and individuals (about 1.8%) earned less money than what is considered the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes.
