East Wenatchee Bench, Washington facts for kids
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East Wenatchee Bench, Washington
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Former CDP
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Location of East Wenatchee Bench, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| • Land | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,658 |
| • Density | 1,622.3/sq mi (626.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-20190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867607 |
East Wenatchee Bench was once a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP) in Douglas County, Washington, United States. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
Most of East Wenatchee Bench has now become part of the nearby city of East Wenatchee. It used to be part of the larger Wenatchee–East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a big area that includes a city and its surrounding communities.
In the year 2000, about 13,658 people lived there. However, by the 2010 census, it was no longer a CDP. This is because most of its populated areas had joined the city of East Wenatchee.
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Where is East Wenatchee Bench Located?
East Wenatchee Bench is found at coordinates 47°25′0″N 120°16′31″W / 47.41667°N 120.27528°W. This means it's in the state of Washington, in the northwestern part of the United States.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this former CDP was about 9.0 square miles (23.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.4 square miles (21.8 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), was water. This means about 6.76% of the area was covered by water.
Who Lived in East Wenatchee Bench?
In 2000, when the census was taken, there were 13,658 people living in East Wenatchee Bench. These people lived in 4,834 households, and 3,765 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,622.3 people per square mile (626.4 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people lived in each part of the area. There were also 5,048 housing units, which are places where people can live, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people living there were White (89.73%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.21%), Native American (0.91%), and Asian (0.61%) residents. About 12.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in East Wenatchee Bench had children. About 40.0% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 62.6%, were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.79 people, and the average family had about 3.14 people.
Age Groups
The population was made up of different age groups:
- 29.3% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.0% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in East Wenatchee Bench was $45,496. The median income for a family was $50,246. The median income for males was $39,448, while for females it was $25,226.
The per capita income for the area was $18,176. This is the average income per person. About 8.3% of families and 11.0% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.9% of those under 18 and 7.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: East Wenatchee Bench para niños
