Hunts Point, Washington facts for kids
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Hunts Point, Washington
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Location of Hunts Point, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 1,416.94/sq mi (547.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98004
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| Area code(s) | 425 |
| FIPS code | 53-32755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512315 |
Hunts Point is a small town in Washington state, United States. It is located in King County, which is part of the larger Seattle metropolitan area. The town sits on a small piece of land called a peninsula. This peninsula is almost completely surrounded by the waters of Lake Washington.
Hunts Point is close to several other towns and cities. To the southwest, you'll find Medina. Clyde Hill is to the south, and Yarrow Point is on another peninsula to the east. The city of Kirkland is to the northeast, and Bellevue is to the east. In 2020, about 457 people lived in Hunts Point.
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Exploring Hunts Point's Past
Hunts Point has an interesting history. On March 13, 1890, a man named Leigh S. J. Hunt bought the land that would become Hunts Point. He lived nearby in Yarrow Point. Mr. Hunt wanted to cut down the tall evergreen trees that blocked his view of Lake Washington.
Around 1900, a bank took over the property. They sold it to a group of men from Seattle. These men used Hunts Point as a quiet place for family picnics on Sundays and for summer camping trips.
Travel Before Bridges
Before big floating bridges were built across Lake Washington, getting to Seattle was different. People used to travel by ferry. One of these ferries was called the Gazelle. It would arrive at a spot called Cozy Cove every morning at 7:15 a.m. This cove is located between Hunts Point and Yarrow Point.
Community Life and Growth
In 1913, a clubhouse was built on Hunts Point Road. This clubhouse became the main place for social events in the town throughout the 1920s. Also in 1913, the women of Hunts Point started a group to help others. It was first called The Eastside Circle of the Seattle Fruit and Flower Mission. Today, it is known as The Overlake Service League and still helps the community.
Hunts Point officially became a city on August 22, 1955. In 1957, an area called Fairweather Basin, which used to be marshland, was turned into homes. The town got its first sewers in 1960. A major event was the opening of the first Evergreen Point Floating Bridge on August 28, 1963. This bridge made it much easier to travel between Hunts Point and Seattle. Later, in 1988, the Wetherill Nature Preserve was created when some land was donated to the town.
In the 1950s, a famous boat owner named Stan Sayres kept his powerful racing boat, the Slo Mo unlimited hydroplane, at the end of Hunts Point Road.
Where is Hunts Point?
Hunts Point is located at 47°38′12″N 122°13′50″W / 47.63667°N 122.23056°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.01 square miles (0.026 square kilometers), is water.
Hunts Point's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 428 | — | |
| 1970 | 578 | 35.0% | |
| 1980 | 480 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 513 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 443 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 394 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 16.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 449 | 14.0% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 394 people lived in Hunts Point. There were 151 households, and 124 of these were families. The town had about 1358.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Hunts Point in 2010 were White (80.2%). About 10.9% were Asian, and 7.1% were from two or more races. A small number were African American (1.3%) or Native American (0.5%). About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the median age in town was 49.5 years old. About 23.1% of residents were under 18. About 24.4% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Hunts Point
Many well-known people have lived in Hunts Point, both in the past and today. Some of them include:
- Eric C. Anderson, who helped start a company called Planetary Resources.
- Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft.
- Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon.com.
- Pete Carroll, the former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks football team.
- Kenny G, a famous American saxophonist.
- Craig McCaw, who started McCaw Cellular.
- Blake Nordstrom, the former president of the Nordstrom department store chain.
- Scott Oki, a former senior vice-president of sales and marketing at Microsoft.
- Jim Sinegal, who helped start and was the former CEO of Costco Wholesale.
- B. Kevin Turner, the former COO of Microsoft.
Schools in Hunts Point
The schools in Hunts Point are part of the Bellevue School District.
Students living in Hunts Point usually go to these schools:
- Clyde Hill Elementary School
- Chinook Middle School
- Bellevue High School
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Location of Hunts Point, Washington
See also
In Spanish: Hunts Point (Washington) para niños
