East Hill-Meridian, Washington facts for kids
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East Hill-Meridian, Washington
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Former CDP
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Location of East Hill-Meridian, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km2) |
| • Land | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,878 |
| • Density | 3,282.4/sq mi (1,267.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-19515 |
East Hill-Meridian was a special kind of area in King County, Washington. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area defined by the government just for counting people. It was not an official city or town.
In 2010, about 29,878 people lived there. Most of the land that was once East Hill-Meridian is now part of the cities of Kent and Renton.
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Where Was East Hill-Meridian Located?
East Hill-Meridian was found at these coordinates: 47°24′36″N 122°10′59″W / 47.41000°N 122.18306°W. This is in the western part of Washington state.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total size of East Hill-Meridian was about 9.0 square miles (23.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.9 square miles (23.1 square kilometers), was land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in East Hill-Meridian?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 42,696 | — | |
| 2000 | 29,308 | −31.4% | |
| 2010 | 29,878 | 1.9% | |
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The population of East Hill-Meridian changed over the years. In 1990, there were many more people living there, around 42,696. By 2000, the number dropped to 29,308. Then, by the 2010 census, it had slightly increased to 29,878 people.
Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 29,308 people living in East Hill-Meridian. The area was quite busy, with about 3,282 people living in every square mile.
Many different groups of people made up the population. Most residents were White, but there were also significant numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some people identified with more than one race. About 3.81% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 9,845 households in East Hill-Meridian. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 44.1% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, 65.7%, were married couples living together.
- About 9.8% were led by a female without a husband present.
- The average household had almost 3 people (2.97 people).
- The average family had a bit more than 3 people (3.31 people).
Age Groups
The people living in East Hill-Meridian in 2000 were of various ages:
- About 30.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 32.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 7.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents was 35 years.
