Lea Hill, Auburn, Washington facts for kids
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Lea Hill, Washington
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Neighborhood
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| Nickname(s):
Hazelwood
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Location of Lea Hill, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Annexed | January 1, 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Water | .03125 sq mi (0.0809371 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 10,871 |
| • Density | 1,855.0/sq mi (716.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-38815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867618 |
Lea Hill is a neighborhood located in the city of Auburn, in the state of Washington, United States. It became part of Auburn on January 1, 2008. This happened after both Auburn and Lea Hill residents voted to approve the change.
In 2000, about 10,871 people lived in Lea Hill. At that time, it was known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Lea Hill is also home to Green River College, a place where students can go to learn after high school.
Where is Lea Hill Located?
Lea Hill is found at these coordinates: 47°19′34″N 122°11′16″W / 47.32611°N 122.18778°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The area of Lea Hill is about 5.9 square miles (15.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Lea Hill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,876 | — | |
| 2000 | 10,871 | 58.1% | |
| 2007 (est.) | 11,618 | ||
According to the census from 2000, there were 10,871 people living in Lea Hill. These people lived in 3,644 homes. The area had about 1,855 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Lea Hill in 2000 were White (86.16%). There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and from other backgrounds. About 4.93% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Lea Hill had children under 18 living there (45.7%). The average household had almost three people. The average family had a bit more than three people.
The population of Lea Hill was quite varied in age. About 31.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 33 years old.
