Everson, Washington facts for kids
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Everson, Washington
Lummi: Kwánech
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Bethany Chapel in Everson
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Location of Everson, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,888 |
| • Density | 2,145.6/sq mi (828.4/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Eversonian |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98247, 98276
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-22745 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1504794 |
| Website | www.ci.everson.wa.us |
Everson is a friendly city in Whatcom County, Washington, USA. In 2020, about 2,888 people lived there. It is the fifth largest city in the Bellingham area.
Everson is located near the Cascade mountains in Northwest Washington. It sits on the banks of the Nooksack River. The businesses in Everson help support the local farms and logging industries. Many Dutch settlers came here and started dairy farms on the rich land. Fruit orchards and berry fields are also very important to the town's economy.
Everson has a small downtown area with useful services. You can find restaurants, a pharmacy, a grocery store, and places to fix cars. There are also stores that sell supplies for farms. The city has two parks: the city park and Riverside Park, which is right by the Nooksack River.
Throughout the year, Everson and the nearby areas host fun festivals. These include a summer festival and a harvest festival.
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History of Everson
The area where Everson is now was once home to the Lummi people. They had a large village here called Kwánech. This name means "lots -- at the bottom," possibly referring to fish traps or a shallow part of the river.
Later, the town was named after Ever Everson. He was one of the first European settlers to live north of the Nooksack River. Everson officially became a city on May 4, 1929.
In 2009, some people suggested that Everson and the nearby city of Nooksack should combine into one larger city. The two cities already shared some services, and combining them could save money. It would also make it easier to get grants for projects. People even thought of names like "Nooksack Valley" for the new city. However, the idea was later dropped after the Nooksack City Council decided not to move forward, based on what local people said.
Where is Everson?
Everson is located at 48°55′3″N 122°20′56″W / 48.91750°N 122.34889°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Everson covers about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
How Many People Live in Everson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 295 | — | |
| 1940 | 292 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 345 | 18.2% | |
| 1960 | 431 | 24.9% | |
| 1970 | 633 | 46.9% | |
| 1980 | 898 | 41.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,490 | 65.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,035 | 36.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,481 | 21.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,888 | 16.4% | |
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Everson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,481 people living in Everson. The city had 819 households. About 45.8% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people.
The average age of people in Everson was 29.8 years old. About 32.2% of the residents were under 18. About 8.1% were 65 years old or older.
Schools in Everson
The Nooksack Valley School District provides public education for Everson. This district also serves the towns of Nooksack and Sumas, plus the areas around them. The district has:
- One high school (Nooksack Valley High School)
- One middle school
- Three elementary schools
Famous People from Everson
- Gordon Adam - He was a rower who won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics.
- George Bernard "Bernie" Worrell, Jr. (1944–2016) - He was a talented keyboard player and composer. He was a founding member of the famous band Parliament-Funkadelic.
See also
In Spanish: Everson (Washington) para niños
