Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington
Census-designated place
Location of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	King
Area
• Total	1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation	300 ft (90 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,334
• Density	1,001.5/sq mi (386.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code	53-37538
GNIS feature ID	2408524

Lake Marcel-Stillwater is a special kind of community in King County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 1,334 people lived here.

Where is Lake Marcel-Stillwater Located?

This community is found in the northern part of King County. Its exact location is 47°41′44″N 121°54′55″W / 47.69556°N 121.91528°W / 47.69556; -121.91528. The main lake, which gives the area its name, is right in the middle of the CDP.

The original settlement of Stillwater is in the southern part. It sits along State Route 203. This area is on the northern edge of the Snoqualmie River bottomlands. Lake Marcel-Stillwater is about 11 miles (18 km) east of Redmond. It is also about 28 miles (45 km) east of downtown Seattle.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Lake Marcel-Stillwater. The total area of this CDP is about 3.45 square kilometers (1.33 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering about 3.30 square kilometers (1.27 square miles). The remaining part is water. Water makes up about 0.15 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), which is about 4.27% of the total area.

Who Lives in Lake Marcel-Stillwater?

The United States Census helps us understand the population of different places. In 2000, there were 1,381 people living in Lake Marcel-Stillwater. They lived in 441 households, and 381 of these were families. The population density was about 1,071.5 people per square mile (413.3 people per square kilometer).

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Lake Marcel-Stillwater has changed over the years.

• In 2000, the population was 1,381.
• By 2010, it had slightly decreased to 1,277 people.
• In the most recent census in 2020, the population grew again to 1,334 people.

Diversity in the Community

In 2000, most people in Lake Marcel-Stillwater were White (94.71%). A smaller number of residents belonged to other racial groups. This included African American (0.22%), Native American (0.36%), and Asian (0.58%). Some people identified as being from two or more races (2.46%). About 3.91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households

Many households in Lake Marcel-Stillwater are families. In 2000, over half (56.7%) of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (78.0%) were married couples living together. A small number (5.2%) were female householders without a husband present. About 13.6% of households were not families.

The average household had about 3.13 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with about 3.34 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 35.4% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many young people and children live here. About 39.0% of residents were between 25 and 44 years old. This group often includes young adults and parents.

About 17.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. Only 3.0% were 65 or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 33 years. This shows it is a relatively young community.

Schools in Lake Marcel-Stillwater

Students in Lake Marcel-Stillwater attend schools in the Riverview School District. The main high school for students in this area is Cedarcrest High School.

See also

In Spanish: Lake Marcel-Stillwater (Washington) para niños