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Lake Ketchum, Washington
Location of Lake Ketchum, Washington
Location of Lake Ketchum, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Snohomish
Area
 • Total 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2)
 • Land 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,268
 • Density 409/sq mi (156.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98292
Area code(s) 360
FIPS code 53-37415
GNIS feature ID 1852945

Lake Ketchum is a community in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population numbers, but it does not have its own city government.

The population of Lake Ketchum was 1,268 people in 2020. This was an increase from 930 people counted in 2010.

Geography of Lake Ketchum

Lake Ketchum is located in the state of Washington. Its exact coordinates are 48 degrees, 17 minutes, 5 seconds North and 122 degrees, 20 minutes, 33 seconds West.

The total area of the community is about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

People of Lake Ketchum

In 2000, there were 1,173 people living in Lake Ketchum. These people lived in 406 households, and 310 of these were families.

Most of the people living in Lake Ketchum are White. There are also smaller groups of Native American and Asian people. Some residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Many households in Lake Ketchum have children under 18 living with them. A large number of households are made up of married couples. Some households are led by a female without a husband present. Other households are made up of individuals or people who are not related.

The average household had about 2.89 people. The average family had about 3.27 people.

Age and Income

The population of Lake Ketchum includes people of all ages. About 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lake Ketchum was 36 years.

In 2000, the average income for a household was about $60,029 per year. For families, the average income was about $62,148 per year. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included some children and some older adults.

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