Salmon Creek, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salmon Creek, Washington
Census-designated place
Sunrise over Salmon Creek Regional Park
Location of Salmon Creek, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Clark
Area
• Total	6.3 sq mi (16.4 km2)
• Land	6.3 sq mi (16.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	164 ft (50 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	21,293
• Density	3,380/sq mi (1,298/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code	53-61000
GNIS feature ID	1512637

Salmon Creek is a place in Clark County, Washington, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 21,293 people lived there.

Where is Salmon Creek?

Salmon Creek is located in the southwestern part of Clark County. It is surrounded by several other communities. To the northeast, you'll find Mount Vista. To the east is Barberton.

Southeast of Salmon Creek is Walnut Grove. To the south, you'll find Hazel Dell. Lake Shore is to the southwest, and Felida is to the west. Downtown Vancouver is about 6 miles (10 km) south of Salmon Creek.

The total area of Salmon Creek is about 6.3 square miles (16.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Salmon Creek?

The number of people living in Salmon Creek has grown over the years.

In 2000, there were 16,767 people living in Salmon Creek. By 2010, the population had grown to 19,686. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 21,293 people call Salmon Creek home.

The average age of people in Salmon Creek in 2000 was 37 years old. Many families live in the area, with a good number of households having children under 18.

See also

In Spanish: Salmon Creek (Washington) para niños