Lake Shore, Washington facts for kids
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Lake Shore, Washington
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Location of Lake Shore, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,056 |
| • Density | 4,300/sq mi (1,660.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-37830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867617 |
Lake Shore is a special kind of community in Clark County, Washington, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 7,056 people lived in Lake Shore. It is known for being a place where people earn a good income. In fact, it ranks among the top places in Washington state for income per person.
Where is Lake Shore?
Lake Shore is located in the southwestern part of Clark County. It sits right next to Vancouver Lake on its east side.
This community is surrounded by other towns and areas. To the northwest, you'll find Felida. To the northeast is Salmon Creek. If you go southeast, you'll reach Hazel Dell. The city of Vancouver is just to the south.
The total area of Lake Shore is about 4.25 square kilometers (or 1.64 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Lake Shore?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,670 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,571 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,056 | 7.4% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Lake Shore has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 6,670 people.
- By 2010, the population was 6,571.
- In 2020, it grew to 7,056 people.
In 2000, there were 2,355 households in Lake Shore. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 70.6%, were married couples. About 8.6% were families with a female head of household and no husband present.
Many homes in Lake Shore had children. About 36.4% of households had kids under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The people living in Lake Shore come from many different backgrounds. Most residents in 2000 were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.91% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Lake Shore in 2000 was 39 years old.
- About 27.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 10.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lake Shore was about $62,476 per year. For families, the average income was around $66,217. The income per person was about $27,008. A small number of families, about 3.6%, lived below the poverty line. This means their income was not enough to meet basic needs.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Shore (Washington) para niños
