West Valley, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids West Valley, Washington
CDP
Location of West Valley, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Yakima
Area
• Total	7.2 sq mi (18.7 km2)
• Land	7.2 sq mi (18.7 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,194 ft (364 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	10,433
• Density	1,448.3/sq mi (559.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code	53-77885
GNIS feature ID	1867646

West Valley was a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Yakima County, Washington, United States. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government.

This area is no longer a separate CDP. It has become part of the nearby city of Yakima. In the year 2000, about 10,433 people lived in West Valley.

West Valley was known for having a good income level. Out of 522 similar areas in Washington state, it ranked 76th for how much money people earned on average. The community also has its own school system, the West Valley School District. This district includes a high school that is located just outside the main part of town.

Where is West Valley Located?

West Valley is found in the state of Washington, in the Yakima County area. Its exact location is at coordinates 46.598731 degrees North and 120.603011 degrees West.

How Big is West Valley?

According to the United States Census Bureau, West Valley covered a total area of about 7.2 square miles (which is about 18.6 square kilometers). All of this area was land, meaning there were no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lived in West Valley?

In the year 2000, when the last official count was done, there were 10,433 people living in West Valley. These people lived in 3,862 homes, and 3,020 of these homes were families.

Population Density

The population density was about 1,448 people for every square mile (or 559 people per square kilometer). This tells us how crowded the area was. There were also 3,964 housing units, which means homes or apartments, in the area.

Different Backgrounds of People

The people living in West Valley came from many different backgrounds:

• About 89.60% were White.
• About 0.82% were African American.
• About 0.90% were Native American.
• About 2.04% were Asian.
• About 0.13% were Pacific Islander.
• About 3.88% were from other races.
• About 2.62% were from two or more races.
• About 8.72% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households

Many homes in West Valley had children. About 39.9% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most homes, 64.8%, were married couples living together. About 10.2% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 21.8% of households were not families.

Some people lived alone. About 17.0% of all households were made up of just one person. About 6.1% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.70 people in each household and 3.04 people in each family.

Age Groups in West Valley

The population of West Valley had people of all ages:

• About 29.2% were under 18 years old.
• About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 10.7% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in West Valley was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.6 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 89.5 males for every 100 females.

Income Levels

The average income for a household in West Valley was $51,201 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $55,636 per year. Men earned an average of $41,103, while women earned about $28,922. The average income per person in the CDP was $25,765.

A small number of people lived below the poverty line. About 4.0% of families and 5.1% of the total population were considered to be living in poverty. This included about 4.4% of children under 18 and 3.7% of people aged 65 or older.

See also

In Spanish: West Valley (Washington) para niños