Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington facts for kids
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Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington
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Location of Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,873 |
| • Density | 899.6/sq mi (347.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-43062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408172 |
Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a special kind of community in King County, Washington, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government.
In 2020, about 3,873 people lived here. Maple Heights-Lake Desire is known for having a good income per person compared to many other places in Washington state.
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Geography of Maple Heights-Lake Desire
Maple Heights-Lake Desire is located in the western part of King County. You can find it at these coordinates: 47°26′44″N 122°5′27″W / 47.44556°N 122.09083°W.
Nearby Communities and Borders
To the west, Maple Heights-Lake Desire shares a border with the community of Fairwood. They even share the same ZIP code. To the south, it borders the Shadow Lake community.
The northern edge of Maple Heights-Lake Desire is formed by Washington State Route 169. This road runs through the Cedar River valley. The eastern border follows a road called 196th Avenue SE. The southern border is SE Petrovitsky Road.
Location and Size
This community is about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Renton. It's also about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Seattle.
The total area of Maple Heights-Lake Desire is about 11.2 square kilometers (4.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 10.6 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Lakes and Mountains
You'll find Lake Desire in the western part of the community. Spring Lake is located in the eastern part.
Between these two lakes is Cedar Mountain, which is about 896 feet (273 meters) tall. Cedar Mountain has a network of trails for people to explore. The neighborhood of Maple Valley Heights is in the northeast section of the area.
Population and People
The population of Maple Heights-Lake Desire has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,569 people.
- By 2010, the population increased to 3,152.
- In 2020, it reached 3,873 people.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 2,569 people living in the area. Most people were White (86.80%). There were also people who identified as African American (1.28%), Native American (1.48%), Asian (6.81%), and Pacific Islander (0.19%). Some people identified with other races (0.90%) or with two or more races (2.53%). About 2.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 902 households in 2000. A household is a group of people living together.
- About 37.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (72.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.84 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The people in Maple Heights-Lake Desire come from different age groups:
- About 26.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the community was 39 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Maple Heights-Lake Desire was $75,741. For families, the average income was $78,848. The average income per person in the area was $33,209.
A very small number of families (0.6%) and people (2.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.0% of those under 18 years old.
