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Duluth, Washington
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 Duluth, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km2) |
| • Land | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,718 |
| • Density | 258/sq mi (99.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98642
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-18775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629757 |
Duluth is a small community in Clark County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,718 people lived there.
Duluth is located about 11 miles north of downtown Vancouver, Washington. You can easily reach it from Exit 11 on Interstate 5.
History of Duluth
Duluth got its name from a man named Adolph Sauvie. He opened a store and a bus station at 219th Street and 10th Avenue. The bus company needed a name for this stop. Adolph decided to name it after his hometown, which was Duluth, Minnesota.
People of Duluth
Population Growth
The number of people living in Duluth has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,020 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,424 | 39.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,544 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,718 | 11.3% | |
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Who Lives in Duluth?
In 2020, there were 1,718 people living in Duluth. There were 577 homes, and 575 families. Most people were White. There were also people from many other backgrounds. These included African Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Some people were from other races or had two or more races.
Many people in Duluth have family roots from different countries. Some common ancestries include Irish, English, and German. Other backgrounds include French, Sub-Saharan African, Norwegian, Italian, and Polish.
The average age of people in Duluth was about 54.7 years old. Many residents, about 25.8%, were 65 years or older. A smaller number, 6.5%, were born in other countries.
Families in Duluth had an average income of $87,625. Married couples often earned more, around $101,500. Some people in the community had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Duluth (Washington) para niños
