Yarrow Point, Washington facts for kids
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Yarrow Point, Washington
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Yarrow Point Town Hall
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Location of Yarrow Point, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,134 |
| • Density | 3,139.34/sq mi (1,211.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98004
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| Area code(s) | 425 |
| FIPS code | 53-80150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510418 |
| Website | ci.yarrow-point.wa.us |
Yarrow Point is a small town located in King County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,134 people lived there. Yarrow Point is known for being a wealthy area. It ranks among the top five places in Washington state for its high average income per person. The town is led by Mayor Katy Harris.
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A Look Back: The History of Yarrow Point
Long ago, the Duwamish tribe lived in this area. They built two longhouses along Yarrow Bay. However, most of the tribe lived closer to where the cities of Renton and Seattle are today.
The town got its name from a newspaper publisher named Leigh S. J. Hunt. He lived there from 1886 to 1895. He named it after the beautiful Yarrow flower. Yarrow Point officially became a town on June 15, 1959.
Where is Yarrow Point?
Yarrow Point is located on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Washington. This land is called a peninsula. It sits between Cozy Cove and Yarrow Bay, both part of the lake. Most of the town is north of Washington State Route 520.
The town shares its borders with other nearby places. To the west, you'll find Hunts Point. To the south is Clyde Hill, and to the east is Kirkland. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles) of land.
Who Lives in Yarrow Point?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 766 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,101 | 43.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,064 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 962 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,008 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,001 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,134 | 13.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,117 | 11.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,001 people living in Yarrow Point. These people made up 374 households, and 299 of these were families. The town had about 1,130 homes per square mile.
Most of the people living there were White (86.4%). About 8.8% were Asian, and 3.8% were from two or more races. A small number (1.6%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The average age of people in Yarrow Point was 46.8 years. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. About 19.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Schools in Yarrow Point
Students in Yarrow Point attend schools that are part of the Bellevue School District.
Specifically, children go to:
- Clyde Hill Elementary School
- Chinook Middle School
- Bellevue High School
Famous People from Yarrow Point
- Chris Ballew, a musician, lived here.
Images for kids
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Yarrow Point Water Fountain
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On NE 42nd Pl. looking east near a dock
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At a dock at the end of NE 42nd Pl. in Yarrow Point.
See also
In Spanish: Yarrow Point para niños
