Deming, Washington facts for kids
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Deming, Washington
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Location of Deming, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 62.8/sq mi (24.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98244
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-17495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1518670 |
Deming is a small community in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It is located along the Nooksack River. Deming is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official city or town.
The community got its name from George Deming, who was its first postmaster. In 2020, about 339 people lived there. Deming is about 16 miles away from Bellingham, which is the main city in the county.
Deming is important because it's home to the government offices of the Nooksack Tribe. The community is part of the Nooksack Indian Reservation, which covers about 2,500 acres.
People in Deming and the nearby town of Van Zandt can listen to their own local community radio station, KAVZ-LP. This station broadcasts from the Van Zandt Community Hall and can be heard up to 15 miles away.
Where is Deming?
Deming is located in Washington state. Its exact location is 48.829802 degrees north and -122.229832 degrees west.
The area of Deming is about 5.4 square miles (13.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Deming?
The number of people living in Deming has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 210 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 353 people.
- In 2020, there were 339 people.
In 2000, there were 73 households in Deming. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (58.9%) were married couples. About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost 3 people.
Famous People From Deming
Some people who grew up in Deming have become well-known:
- Tim Soares (born 1997) is an American-Brazilian basketball player. He plays for Ironi Ness Ziona in Israel.
- TJ Bass (born 1999) is an American football player. He plays as an Offensive Lineman for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Deming (Washington) para niños
