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Cathcart, Washington
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Location of Cathcart in Snohomish County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,647 |
| • Density | 679/sq mi (264.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98296
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-10600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512074 |
Cathcart is a community located in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area with a lot of people living there, but it is not an officially organized city or town.
In 2020, about 2,647 people lived in Cathcart. This was a small increase from 2,458 people in 2010. Cathcart is considered one of the more well-off areas in Washington state. The community was named after Isaac Cathcart. He was a lumberman, a business owner, and an important early settler in Snohomish County.
Where is Cathcart Located?
Cathcart is found at these coordinates: 47.852603 degrees North and -122.105802 degrees West. It is situated between two other communities: Snohomish and Woodinville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Cathcart covers a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Cathcart?
The population of Cathcart has changed over time. In 2000, there were 3,015 people living here. About 1,016 households were counted. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Many families live in Cathcart. In 2000, about 43% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, about 70%, were married couples. The average household had almost three people.
The ages of people in Cathcart vary. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old in 2000. Around 33% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
The average income for a household in Cathcart was about $65,357 in 2000. For families, the average income was higher, around $77,552.
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Location of Cathcart in Snohomish County
