Tracyton, Washington facts for kids
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Tracyton, Washington
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Location of Tracyton, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,967 |
| • Density | 2,143.5/sq mi (827.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98393
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-72205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512735 |
Tracyton is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Kitsap County, in the state of Washington, United States. In 2020, about 5,967 people lived there. The town got its name from Benjamin F. Tracy, who was the Secretary of the Navy in the 1800s.
Where is Tracyton Located?
Tracyton is in the middle part of Kitsap County. You can find it at these coordinates: 47°36′42″N 122°39′4″W / 47.61167°N 122.65111°W. It sits on the eastern side of a body of water called Dyes Inlet. The city of Bremerton is right next to Tracyton, to its south.
The United States Census Bureau says that Tracyton covers a total area of about 7.2 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.0 square kilometers (1.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles), is water. This means that about 31% of Tracyton's area is water.
Who Lives in Tracyton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5,233 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,967 | 14.0% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Tracyton based on the census from 2010. There were 5,233 people living in 1,215 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 924 were families.
Most people in Tracyton, about 80.6%, were White. Other groups included 3.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, and 6.1% Asian. About 1.0% were Pacific Islander, and 2.0% were from other backgrounds. About 6.0% of the people identified with two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 35.6% had children under 18 living there. About 59.5% were married couples living together. Some households (12.6%) had a female head without a husband present. About 23.9% of households were not families. The average household had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.05 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Tracyton was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94.6 males.
The typical income for a household in Tracyton was $51,290. For families, the typical income was $56,935. About 10.3% of all people and 7.8% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 18.4% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older.
See also
- In Spanish: Tracyton (Washington) para niños
