Gleed, Washington facts for kids
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Gleed, Washington
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Location of Gleed, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,873 |
| • Density | 532/sq mi (206.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98904
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-26945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512241 |
Gleed is a small community in Washington state, located in Yakima County. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a specific area counted by the government for population data, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 2,873 people lived there.
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Where is Gleed Located?
Gleed is found in the United States at these coordinates: 46°39′21″N 120°36′14″W / 46.65583°N 120.60389°W. It covers an area of about 5.4 square miles (13.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its boundaries.
Fun Things to Do in Gleed
Lower Naches Community Park
If you're looking for outdoor fun, Gleed has the Lower Naches Community Park. This park is quite large, covering 7.5 acres. It's open every day from 9:00 a.m. until it gets dark.
The park has a big grassy area that's perfect for family picnics. You can also play different field sports there. For younger kids, there's special play equipment to enjoy.
Schools in Gleed
Gleed used to have its own school called Lower Naches Primary School. However, this school closed down at the end of the 2015–2016 school year. A new school opened in the nearby town of Naches for students starting in the 2016–2017 school year.
Who Lives in Gleed?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Gleed has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 2,947 people.
- In 2010, the population was 2,906.
- By 2020, it was 2,873 people.
Diversity in Gleed
In 2000, most people living in Gleed were White (about 91.55%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 8.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,098 households in Gleed. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, about 34.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.67 people.
Age Groups
The community of Gleed has people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 13.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gleed was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Gleed (Washington) para niños
