Snohomish is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,494. The mayor of Snohomish is Liz Loomis. The city manager is Larry Bauman. The city is known for its antique shops. The town of Snohomish prides itself for its historical downtown feel. Many homes throughout the town are dubbed as historical and bear a plaque with the year it was built and the family that originally occupied it. Once every year, the town gives tours of the said houses to those who are interested.
Snohomish is located at 47°55'9" North, 122°5'28" West (47.919131, -122.090978).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 km2 (2.6 mi2). 6.5 km2 (2.5 mi2) of it is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 2.33% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,494 people, 3,276 households, and 2,099 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,301.4/km2 (3,368.8/mi2). There are 3,444 housing units at an average density of 527.7/km2 (1,365.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 93.64% White, 0.51% African American, 0.55% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. 3.89% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,276 households out of which 36.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,396, and the median income for a family is $61,034. Males have a median income of $40,463 versus $33,929 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,917. 7.2% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Snohomish was founded in 1860 by E.C. Ferguson and E.F. Cady. It was originally known as Cadyville, and changed its name to Snohomish City in 1871. The name Snohomish is taken from the name of the dominant local Native American tribe "sdoh-doh-hohbsh" which means sleeping waters. Snohomish was officially incorporated on November 24, 1883.
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SnohomishWashington.com
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