Glacier, Washington facts for kids
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Glacier, Washington
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Location of Glacier, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98244
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-26875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1519971 |
Glacier is a small community in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It's located in the North Fork Nooksack River Valley. This area is about 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level.
Glacier is very close to Mount Baker, a large mountain. It's only about 10 miles northwest of the mountain's summit, which is nearly 10,000 feet tall! Glacier is the closest town to Mount Baker and is about a 20-minute drive from the Mount Baker Ski Area. There's also a Glacier Public Service Center nearby, where staff from the United States Forest Service and National Park Service help visitors.
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History of Glacier
How Glacier Was Founded
The community of Glacier was started and named in 1909 by a person named Jennie Vaughn.
Early Activities and Growth
At first, people came to Glacier for gold mining and logging. These activities helped the area grow and attracted interest from the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad. This railroad helped connect Glacier to other places. The area became more accessible to the public after the Mount Baker Highway was built in 1923.
Geography and Location
Glacier's Size
Glacier covers an area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Glacier
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Glacier has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 90 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 211 people.
- In 2020, the population was 300 people.
Who Lives in Glacier?
In 2000, there were 90 people living in Glacier. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from two or more races, or were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 47 households in Glacier. A household is a group of people living together. About 17% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples, while others were individuals living alone. The average age of people in Glacier was 43 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Glacier (Washington) para niños
