Tulalip Bay, Washington facts for kids
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Tulalip Bay, Washington
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former CDP
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Location of Tulalip Bay, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Water | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,561 |
| • Density | 900.7/sq mi (347.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-72705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867639 |
Tulalip Bay was once a special area in western Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It was called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it was a place the government counted for population, but it wasn't a city or town. In the year 2000, about 1,561 people lived there. After 2010, it was no longer counted as a CDP. Tulalip Bay is the biggest community inside the reservation of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, who are a group of Native Americans recognized by the government.
Exploring Tulalip Bay's Location
Tulalip Bay is found at specific coordinates: 48 degrees, 3 minutes, 56 seconds North and 122 degrees, 17 minutes, 13 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.
The area of Tulalip Bay is about 10.7 square miles (27.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.0 square miles (23.3 square kilometers), is water. Only 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers) is land. It is thought that the first time a Black bear was seen in Washington state was in the Tulalip area.
Who Lives in Tulalip Bay?
In 2000, there were 1,561 people living in Tulalip Bay. These people lived in 595 homes, and 377 of those were families. On average, there were about 900 people living in each square mile of land.
The people living in Tulalip Bay came from different backgrounds. Many were White, and a large number were Native American. There were also people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage, as well as those from other backgrounds or mixed races. A small part of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples, while others were single-parent families or people living alone. The average home had about 2.6 people, and families had about 3.1 people.
The ages of the people in Tulalip Bay varied. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years old.
