Cohassett Beach, Washington facts for kids
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Cohassett Beach, Washington
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Location of Cohassett Beach, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 593/sq mi (234/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98595
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-13595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852939 |
Cohassett Beach is a small community in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one. In 2020, about 771 people lived there.
The name "Cohassett Beach" comes from a town called Cohasset, Massachusetts.
Where is Cohassett Beach?
Cohassett Beach is located in Washington State. You can find it at these coordinates: 46.869483 degrees North and 124.108101 degrees West.
The area covers about 1.3 square miles (which is about 3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and History
Cohassett Beach has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 618 | — | |
| 2010 | 722 | 16.8% | |
| 2020 | 771 | 6.8% | |
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Cohassett Beach is a historic part of the larger community of Westport. A long time ago, around the start of the 1900s, it was a popular spot for artists to visit in the summer. Some of the original homes from that time are still there today.
In 2000, there were 618 people living in Cohassett Beach. The average age of people living there was 48 years old. About 16.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Cohassett Beach (Washington) para niños
