Prairie Ridge, Washington facts for kids
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Prairie Ridge, Washington
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Location of Prairie Ridge, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km2) |
| • Land | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,288 |
| • Density | 2,743.9/sq mi (1,059.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98391
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| Area code | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-56170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867627 |
Prairie Ridge is a community located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 12,288 people called Prairie Ridge home. It's a place where many people live and work.
Where is Prairie Ridge Located?
Prairie Ridge is in the state of Washington. It sits in Pierce County. You can find it at these coordinates: 47.145326 degrees North and 122.148230 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The total area of Prairie Ridge is about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.23%, is water. This means it's mostly dry land, not lakes or rivers.
How Many People Live in Prairie Ridge?
The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. It also looks at how the population changes over time. Prairie Ridge has grown quite a bit over the years.
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,278 | — | |
| 2000 | 11,688 | 41.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,464 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 12,288 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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As you can see, the number of residents has increased steadily. In 1990, there were about 8,278 people. By 2020, the population grew to 12,288. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Prairie Ridge.
More Information
If you want to learn more about Prairie Ridge in Spanish, you can visit this page: Prairie Ridge (Washington) para niños.
