Sultan, Washington

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Sultan, Washington
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Sultan, Washington


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

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area_total_km2 = 7.7
area_land_km2 = 7.7
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 3.0
area_land_sq_mi = 3.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3344
population_density_km2 = 432.9
population_density_sq_mi = 1121.2

timezone = Pacific (PST)
utc_offset = -8
timezone_DST = PDT
utc_offset_DST = -7
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elevation_m = 33
elevation_ft = 108
latd = 47 |latm = 51 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
longd = 121 |longm = 48 |longs = 33 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 98294
area_code = 360
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blank_info = 53-68260GR|2
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Sultan is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States, located where the Sultan River flows into the Skykomish. The population was 4,450 at the April 2006 census. There is an annual 2-day street fair held in July, known as the 'Sultan Shindig'. Carnival rides, street vendors and logging games are a popular part of the fair.

History

Sultan was originally settled around 1880, but not officially incorporated until June 28, 1905. According to local tradition, the town is named after a Native American chief who lived in the location when it was settled. There is some debate as to how his name came about, but it is likely that his original name was difficult to pronounce, and the tranliteration to 'Sultan John' was easier for everyone involved.

chools within Sultan School District

* [http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us/shs/shs.cfm?id=47 Sultan High School]
* [http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us/sms/default.htm Sultan Middle School]
* [http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us/ses/ Sultan Elementary School]
* [http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us/gbs/default.htm Gold Bar Elementary School]

Geography

Sultan is located at coor dms|47|51|59|N|121|48|33|W|city (47.866435, -121.809042)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3344 people, 1,211 households, and 858 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,121.2 people per square mile (433.3/km²). There were 1,291 housing units at an average density of 432.8/sq mi (167.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.30% White, 0.27% African American, 1.20% Native American, 1.56% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 4.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.78% of the population.

There were 1,211 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,619, and the median income for a family was $51,038. Males had a median income of $38,924 versus $26,096 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,822. About 4.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.sultan.wa.us/ City of Sultan]