West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, Washington facts for kids
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West Lake Sammamish, Washington
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Location of West Lake Sammamish, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| City | Bellevue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,937 |
| • Density | 4,203.1/sq mi (1,622.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-77535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867642 |
West Lake Sammamish was a special area in King County, Washington, United States. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counted its population separately. In the year 2000, about 5,937 people lived there.
This area was later added to the nearby city of Bellevue in 2001. West Lake Sammamish was known for being a wealthy area. It ranked as one of the richest places in Washington state based on how much money people earned there.
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Where is West Lake Sammamish Located?
West Lake Sammamish is found at these coordinates: 47°34′16″N 122°5′56″W / 47.57111°N 122.09889°W. This means it's in the northwestern part of the United States.
How Big is West Lake Sammamish?
The area of West Lake Sammamish was about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), was water. The land part was smaller, around 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). This means a large part of the area was covered by water, likely from Lake Sammamish.
Who Lived in West Lake Sammamish?
In 2000, there were 5,937 people living in West Lake Sammamish. These people lived in 2,164 different homes.
What Was the Population Like?
The population density was about 4,203 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived close together in the land areas.
Many different groups of people lived in West Lake Sammamish. Most residents were White, but there were also many people of Asian, African American, and Native American backgrounds. Some people identified with more than one race. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
How Were Households Structured?
Out of all the homes, about 38.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (67.0%) were married couples living together. About 16.5% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had about 2.73 people.
What Was the Age Range of Residents?
The people in West Lake Sammamish had a good mix of ages.
- About 26.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living there was 39 years old.
How Much Money Did People Earn?
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Lake Sammamish was about $86,415 per year. For families, the average income was even higher, around $95,421. The average income per person was about $38,474. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes.
See also
- In Spanish: West Lake Sammamish (Washington) para niños
