Skokomish, Washington facts for kids
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Skokomish, Washington
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The Lucky Dog Casino of the Skokomish Tribe
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Location of Skokomish, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Mason |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 89.1/sq mi (34.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98584
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-64775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867633 |
Skokomish is a small community in Mason County, Washington, USA. It is known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area counted by the government. In 2010, about 617 people lived there. Skokomish is also the main home for the Skokomish Indian Tribe.
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Skokomish Geography
Skokomish covers about 6.9 square miles (17.8 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 6.7 square miles (17.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of Skokomish is covered by water, like rivers or lakes.
Skokomish Population
The number of people living in Skokomish has stayed fairly steady over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 616 | — | |
| 2010 | 617 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 615 | −0.3% | |
People and Families in Skokomish
In 2000, there were 616 people living in Skokomish. These people lived in 186 households, and 153 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Skokomish identified as Native American, making up about 78.9% of the population. About 19.16% were White, and smaller numbers were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 2.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Skokomish
The population of Skokomish includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 38.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Skokomish was 28 years old. This shows it's a community with many young people and families.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Skokomish was about $24,038 per year. For families, the average income was about $26,563 per year. These numbers help us understand the economic situation of the community.
