Cherry Grove, Washington facts for kids
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Cherry Grove, Washington
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Location of Cherry Grove, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 588 |
| • Density | 241.7/sq mi (93.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98604
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-12015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510873 |
Cherry Grove is a small community in Clark 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 588 people lived there.
History of Cherry Grove
The name Cherry Grove comes from the many wild cherry trees that grew in this area. Most of these trees were planted a long time ago, in the 1800s. Back then, Cherry Grove was mostly a place for dairy farms and other types of farming.
Geography of Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove is located in the middle part of Clark County. It shares borders with other communities. To the southeast, you'll find the city of Battle Ground. To the east is Lewisville, and to the southwest is Dollars Corner.
The United States Census Bureau says that Cherry Grove covers an area of about 6.3 square kilometers (or 2.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. This is a bit smaller than the area it covered in 2000.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 663 | — | |
| 2010 | 546 | −17.6% | |
| 2020 | 588 | 7.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 663 people living in Cherry Grove. These people lived in 214 households, and 185 of these were families. The population density was about 197 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cherry Grove in 2000 were White (about 91.86%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Many residents had family backgrounds from Germany, America, Finland, England, and Norway.
About 40% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (76.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.10 people.
The age of the people living in Cherry Grove in 2000 varied. About 30% were under 18 years old. About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Cherry Grove in 2000 was $58,750. For families, the average income was $64,000.
See also
In Spanish: Cherry Grove (Washington) para niños
