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Northwest Stanwood, Washington
Location of Northwest Stanwood, Washington
Location of Northwest Stanwood, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Snohomish
Area
 • Total 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km2)
 • Land 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 137
 • Density 59.6/sq mi (23.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98292
Area code(s) 360
FIPS code 53-50175
GNIS feature ID 1852954

Northwest Stanwood is a small community in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 137 people lived there. Before 2010, it was called North Stanwood. Some of its original area is now part of the nearby city of Stanwood.

Exploring Northwest Stanwood's Location

Northwest Stanwood is located at coordinates 48.256234 degrees north and -122.350369 degrees west. This helps us find it on a map!

How Big is Northwest Stanwood?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Northwest Stanwood covers about 2.2 square miles (which is about 5.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.

Who Lives in Northwest Stanwood?

Let's look at some information from the year 2000 to understand the people living in Northwest Stanwood.

Population and Homes

In 2000, there were 468 people living in Northwest Stanwood. These people lived in 172 homes, and 125 of these were families. On average, about 208 people lived in each square mile.

Diversity in the Community

Most people in Northwest Stanwood in 2000 were White (about 95.7%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Many homes (36.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64%) were married couples living together. About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 40 years.

Income and Living Standards

In 2000, the average income for a household in Northwest Stanwood was about $58,194 per year. For families, the average income was around $65,139. A very small number of people (1.6%) were living below the poverty line.

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