Lake McMurray, Washington facts for kids
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Lake McMurray, Washington
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Location of Lake McMurray, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Skagit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 382/sq mi (141.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98274
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-37526 |
Lake McMurray is a small community in Skagit County, Washington, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 382 people lived in Lake McMurray. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Mount Vernon and Anacortes. This larger area is sometimes called a Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lake McMurray is known for being a place where people have a good income compared to other areas in Washington state. It is also part of the Conway School District.
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History of Lake McMurray
The community of McMurray was officially set up in 1890. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot.
A post office, which is a place to send and receive mail, was opened in McMurray in 1890. It stayed open for many years, until 1945. The nearby lake, which is also called Lake McMurray, got its name from an early settler who lived in the area.
Learning in Lake McMurray
Students who live in Lake McMurray attend schools in the Conway School District. This district serves the educational needs of the community's children.
Where is Lake McMurray?
Lake McMurray is located at a specific point on the map: 48.313850 degrees North and 122.230144 degrees West. You can find it by looking at these coordinates.
The area of Lake McMurray is about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water, which includes the lake itself.
People of Lake McMurray
In the year 2000, there were 200 people living in Lake McMurray. These people lived in 83 different homes, and 62 of these were families.
Most of the people living there were White (90%). There were also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds, including African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
About 31% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (65%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.4 people, and the average family had about 2.8 people.
The median age of people in Lake McMurray was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
Major Roads in the Area
Two important roads pass through or near Lake McMurray:
- State Route 9 (SR9)
- State Route 534 (SR 534)
See also
In Spanish: Lake McMurray (Washington) para niños
