Lakeland North, Washington facts for kids
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Lakeland North, Washington
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Location of Lakeland North, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.69 km2) |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,663 |
| • Density | 4,072.2/sq mi (1,572.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-37420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408558 |
Lakeland North is a special type of community in King County, Washington, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The United States Census Bureau defines these places just for counting people and gathering statistics.
In 2020, about 13,663 people lived in Lakeland North. A part of this community became part of the nearby city of Auburn in 2008. This process is called annexation, where one area officially joins another larger area.
Where is Lakeland North?
Lakeland North is located in the southwestern part of King County. It shares borders with several other places. To the east, you'll find Auburn. To the south and west, it borders Federal Way. And to the north, it's next to Kent.
A major highway, Interstate 5, runs along the western edge of Lakeland North. You can get on or off this highway at Exit 143 (South 320th Street) or Exit 147 (South 272nd Street). If you drive north on I-5, it's about 21 miles (34 km) to downtown Seattle. If you head south, it's about 11 miles (18 km) to Tacoma.
Land and Water
The total area of Lakeland North is about 3.4 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
There are two lakes in the area. Lake Dolloff is in the southern part of the community. Star Lake is located in the northern part.
Who Lives Here?
The population of Lakeland North has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
- 1980: 11,648 people
- 1990: 14,402 people
- 2000: 15,085 people
- 2010: 12,942 people
- 2020: 13,663 people
According to the 2000 census, there were 15,085 people living in Lakeland North. At that time, about 43% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 69%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age of people in Lakeland North in 2000 was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Lakeland North (Washington) para niños
