White Center, Washington

Infobox Settlement
official_name = White Center, Washington
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of White Center, Washington


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Washington
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = King

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area_total_km2 = 8.8
area_land_km2 = 8.8
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area_total_sq_mi = 3.4
area_land_sq_mi = 3.4
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 20975
population_density_km2 = 2391.9
population_density_sq_mi = 6194.9

timezone = Pacific (PST)
utc_offset = -8
timezone_DST = PDT
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elevation_m = 116
elevation_ft = 381
latd = 47 |latm = 30 |lats = 27 |latNS = N
longd = 122 |longm = 20 |longs = 51 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 98106, 98146
area_code = 206
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blank_info = 53-78225GR|2
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White Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It lies between Seattle and Burien and has been considered a possible target of annexation by both. The population was 20,975 at the 2000 census.

White Center is regarded as an impoverished area with high crime rates. While some gentrification has recently occurred because of its proximity to Seattle, the area still faces significant issues relating to car theft, drugs, and violence. Poverty rates here are among the highest in the Seattle metropolitan area. Much of the crime is due to racial conflict between Hispanics and Asians (predominantly Cambodian).

Geography

White Center is located at coor dms|47|30|27|N|122|20|51|W|city (47.507370, -122.347385)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²) of it is land and 0.29% is water. Late in 2004 the city of Burien, Washington released a draft study for the annexation of all or part of White Center.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 20,975 people, 7,542 households, and 5,143 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,194.9 people per square mile (2,388.9/km²). There were 7,775 housing units at an average density of 2,296.3/sq mi (885.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 54.96% White, 6.41% Black or African American, 2.01% Native American, 21.09% Asian, 2.60% Pacific Islander, 6.89% from other races, and 6.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.98% of the population.

There were 7,542 households out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,480, and the median income for a family was $43,038. Males had a median income of $34,937 versus $27,391 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,339. About 12.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

chools

White Center is part of the Highline School District, which covers much of southwestern King County. Elementary schools include: Beverly Park Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Southern Heights Elementary, and White Center Heights Elementary. Secondary schools include Cascade Middle School, New Start High School, and Evergreen High School Campus (Seattle, Washington). Evergreen hosts three "small schools" on its campus, namely the Arts & Academic Academy, the Health, Science, & Human Services School, and the Technology, Engineering, & Communications Schools.

Famous People

*Jack Thompson, American football player.
*Richard Hugo, poet.
*Lynda Kilp, Miss Washington 1967.

References

External links

* [http://www.whitecenterblog.com White Center Blog: The Original White Center Blog]
* [http://www.whitecenternow.com White Center Now: The only blog about White Center updated 7 days a week]
* [http://www.wccda.org White Center Community Development Association]
* [http://www.ci.burien.wa.us/commdvlpmnt/Annexation/annexation.htm Annexation Study by Burien]
* [http://www.hsd401.org Highline School District]