Machias, Washington facts for kids
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Machias, Washington
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Station in Machias along the Centennial Trail
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Location of Machias in Snohomish County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,264 |
| • Density | 550/sq mi (214.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98290
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| Area code | 425 |
| FIPS code | 53-41470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512418 |
Machias is a small community in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,264 people lived there.
History of Machias
Machias was first planned out in 1888. It got its name from a town called Machias, Maine. This was the original home of one of the first people to settle here. A post office opened in Machias in 1892. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, until 1943.
Where is Machias?
Machias is located in the state of Washington. You can find it at these coordinates: 47°59′51″N 122°2′50″W / 47.99750°N 122.04722°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The area of Machias is about 2.3 square miles (which is 5.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People of Machias
In 2000, there were 1,015 people living in Machias. These people lived in 344 different homes. About 267 of these were families. The community had about 448 people per square mile.
Many homes in Machias had children under 18 living there. About 68% of homes were married couples living together. The average home had almost three people. The average family had about three to four people.
Age Groups in Machias
The people in Machias come from different age groups. In 2000, about 32% of the population was under 18 years old. About 6.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 33.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 21.9% were aged 45 to 64. Finally, about 6.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Machias was 35 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Machias (Washington) para niños
