Edgewood, Washington facts for kids
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Edgewood, Washington
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Location of Edgewood, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.39 sq mi (21.74 km2) |
| • Land | 8.38 sq mi (21.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,387 |
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13,053 |
| • Density | 1,556.71/sq mi (601.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98371, 98372, 98390
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| Area code(s) | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-20645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512179 |
| Website | www.cityofedgewood.org |
Edgewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 9,387 at the 2010 census. Neighboring towns include Fife to the west, Milton to the northwest, Federal Way to the north, Sumner to the east, and Puyallup to the south.
History
The history of Edgewood can be traced to the Puyallup Indian tribe that lived along the Puyallup River. Dr. William Tolmie, a Scotsman working for the Hudson's Bay Company, passed through Edgewood in 1833 soon after becoming Chief Trader at Fort Nisqually. Tolmie had arrived at Fort Vancouver by ship from Britain in May 1833. Trappers with Native American wives had moved to the area in the 1830s and settlers in the 1850s.
Washington's first telegraph line paralleled Military Road that ran through the heart of Edgewood. Approximately 420 Americans (apart from Indians) resided in what is now Pierce County in 1858. By 1862, 681 non-Native Americans were reported to be residents of Pierce County. Evidence indicates that the first building on the North Hill (Surprise Lake) was a one-room log building formed as School District 27 in 1891. One of the first known residents in Edgewood was Peter Nyholm in 1895.
The first official run of the interurban line from Tacoma to Seattle, by the way of the valley, was in October 1902. The State Spiritualists, who had six churches in Western Washington, had a summer camp at Edgewood that was purchased in 1903. Construction of a campground hotel began in 1927, and before completion a fire destroyed it in 1948.[1]
Edgewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996.
Geography
The Edgewood and Milton areas are also known informally as North Hill. This contrasts with the South Hill area on the opposite side of the Puyallup River valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.42 square miles (21.81 km2), of which, 8.41 square miles (21.78 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,677 | — | |
| 2000 | 9,089 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,387 | 3.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 13,053 | 39.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,387 people, 3,609 households, and 2,697 families living in the city. The population density was 1,116.2 inhabitants per square mile (431.0/km2). There were 3,801 housing units at an average density of 452.0 per square mile (174.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.
There were 3,609 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
Nyholm Windmill
The Nyholm Windmill is a windmill located at 2284 Meridian Ave E in Edgewood. It is the only recognized landmark in Edgewood. Originally the site where the windmill now resides was a farm that produced hay, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. It was moved from its previous location at Jovita Blvd and Meridian (SR-161), in the 1970s, with major efforts of volunteers from the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department. It has also been adopted as the formal symbol of Edgewood.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (Washington) para niños
