North Yelm, Washington facts for kids
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North Yelm, Washington
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Location of North Yelm, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,140 |
| • Density | 825.6/sq mi (318.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98597
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| Area code(s) | 360, 564 |
| FIPS code | 53-50210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867625 |
North Yelm is a small community in Thurston County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts as a community for statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 3,140 people lived in North Yelm. The community is right next to Yelm. It is also close to where two main roads meet: Washington State Route 507 and SR 510.
Geography of North Yelm
North Yelm covers a total area of 3.4 square miles (which is about 8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population and People
North Yelm has seen its population grow over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,075 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,793 | 34.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,906 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,140 | 8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 2,793 people living in North Yelm. These people made up 1,006 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (751) were families.
The community is quite diverse. Most residents identify as White. However, there are also people from many other backgrounds. These include African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identify with two or more races. A portion of the population is also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households in North Yelm have children under 18 living with them. About 37 out of every 100 households had kids. Many families living there are married couples. There are also households led by single parents or individuals living alone. The average household had almost three people.
The median age in North Yelm in 2000 was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows that many young people and families live in the area.
See also
In Spanish: North Yelm (Washington) para niños
