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Ronald, Washington
Former school in Ronald
Former school in Ronald
Location of Ronald, Washington
Location of Ronald, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Kittitas
Area
 • Total 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
 • Land 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
2,349 ft (716 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 439
 • Density 473.8/sq mi (182.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98940
Area code(s) 509
FIPS code 53-59635
GNIS feature ID 1525199

Ronald is a small community in Washington State, USA. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it does not have its own city government. In 2020, about 439 people lived there. Ronald got its name from Alexander Ronald, who used to manage a coal mine nearby.

Where is Ronald Located?

Ronald is in the western part of Kittitas County. It sits on the north side of the Cle Elum River valley. You can find it at these coordinates: 47°14′6″N 121°1′36″W / 47.23500°N 121.02667°W / 47.23500; -121.02667.

How Big is Ronald?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Ronald CDP covers about 2.4 square kilometers (which is about 0.9 square miles). All of this area is land.

What is the Weather Like?

Ronald has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperature never goes above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Winters are usually mild and wet.

Who Lives in Ronald?

Ronald is a small community with a growing population. Here is how the population has changed over the years:

  • In 2000, there were 265 people.
  • In 2010, the population grew to 308 people.
  • By 2020, 439 people lived in Ronald.

Most people living in Ronald are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.

Households and Families

In 2000, there were 103 households in Ronald. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 66 of these households were families. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.57 people.

Age Groups

The people in Ronald come from all age groups. In 2000:

  • About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 17% of the population was 65 years or older.

The average age of people in Ronald was 40 years old.

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