Minnehaha, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minnehaha, Washington
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East Minnehaha entrance sign
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Location of Minnehaha, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,871 |
| • Density | 5,329/sq mi (2,057.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98661
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-46125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512468 |
Minnehaha is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Clark County, in the state of Washington, United States. In 2020, about 11,871 people lived there.
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What Does the Name Minnehaha Mean?
Minnehaha got its name in 1891 from a newspaper called The Columbian. An editor wrote about a local creek and called it "Minnehaha, laughing water." This name came from a famous poem, "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
People in the area liked the name, so they decided to keep it. Before this, the area was known as the "Black Forest" because of its many thick trees.
The True Meaning of Minnehaha
While "Minnehaha" is often thought to mean "Laughing Water," its real meaning is "curling water" or "waterfall." This is like the famous Minnehaha Falls in Minnesota. The name comes from the Dakota language, an Indigenous language.
Where is Minnehaha Located?
Minnehaha is found in the southwestern part of Clark County. It is surrounded on its west, south, and east sides by the city of Vancouver. To the north, it borders another community called Walnut Grove.
How Big is Minnehaha?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Minnehaha CDP covers a total area of about 5.8 square kilometers (about 2.2 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.008 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Minnehaha?
The number of people living in Minnehaha has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
- 1990: 9,661 people
- 2000: 7,689 people
- 2010: 9,771 people
- 2020: 11,871 people
Who Lives in Minnehaha?
In 2000, there were 7,689 people living in Minnehaha. Most of the people were White (88.28%). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 4.10% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many families lived in Minnehaha. About 36.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.75 people.
What is the Age Range in Minnehaha?
The population in Minnehaha includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- 28.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Minnehaha was 36 years old.
What About Income in Minnehaha?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Minnehaha was about $46,766 per year. For families, the average income was around $50,585 per year. The average income per person was about $20,023. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Minnehaha (Washington) para niños
