Clear Lake, Skagit County, Washington facts for kids
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Clear Lake, Skagit County, Washington
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Location of Clear Lake, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Skagit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.242 sq mi (5.806 km2) |
| • Land | 1.898 sq mi (4.915 km2) |
| • Water | 0.344 sq mi (0.891 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,228 |
| • Density | 547.7/sq mi (211.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98235
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-12840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512096 |
Clear Lake is a small community in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 1,228 people lived there. Clear Lake is part of the larger Mount Vernon–Anacortes area.
Geography of Clear Lake
Clear Lake is located at 48°27′39″N 122°14′4″W / 48.46083°N 122.23444°W. The area covers about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. The community is special because it sits right between two lakes: Mud Lake and Clear Lake.
Clear Lake's Climate
The weather in Clear Lake is generally mild. This means there aren't huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets a good amount of rain all year long. According to a system that classifies climates, Clear Lake has a marine west coast climate. This type of climate is often found near oceans and has cool summers and mild winters.
People of Clear Lake
In 2000, there were 942 people living in Clear Lake. The population density was about 492 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile, there were roughly 492 people.
The people living in Clear Lake come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, African American, or from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Clear Lake in 2000 was 38 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows that many families with children live in the area.
History of Clear Lake
Clear Lake was officially planned and mapped out in 1890. This happened when the railroad line was extended to reach this spot. A post office opened in Clear Lake in 1891, helping the community grow. Today, you can visit a museum in Clear Lake. It is located in the old Odd Fellows Hall on State Route 9.
