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Salmon Creek, WA

Salmon Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,686 at the 2010 census,  up from 16,767 at the 2000 census.

Salmon Creek is located in southwestern Clark County at 45°42′18″N 122°39′41″W (45.704938, -122.661300). It is bordered to the northeast by Mount Vista, to the east by Barberton, to the southeast by Walnut Grove, to the south by Hazel Dell, to the southwest by Lake Shore, and to the west by Felida. Downtown Vancouver is 6 miles (10 km) to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Salmon Creek CDP has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.4 km²), all of it land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 16,767 people, 6,439 households, and 4,642 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,673.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,032.3/km²). There were 6,756 housing units at an average density of 1,077.3 per square mile (415.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.32% White, 1.26% African American, 0.54% Native American, 2.49% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.81% of the population. 18.0% were of German, 10.9% English, 10.9% Irish, 10.0% American and 6.3% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 6,439 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.3% of all households comprised individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,917, and the median income for a family was $62,989. Males had a median income of $48,766 versus $31,186 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,673. About 6.6% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Salmon Creek places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Fortitude Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Start your wellness journey at Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond, a beautiful spot for swimming, picnicking, and enjoying nature. For those interested in fitness, Gold's Gym provides excellent facilities and training programs. Yoga enthusiasts can visit FitTheorem for comprehensive yoga and wellness sessions. For mental well-being, consider joining sessions at MindTree Holistic Counseling which offers holistic counseling services. Another excellent spot is Anytime Fitness for 24/7 gym access to fit your schedule.

Top sites in Salmon Creek WA are Vancouver Waterfront, Kids Club Fun & Fitness, and Frenchman's Bar Regional Park.

Population: 20,312 (2022). Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Main ZIP Code: 98685. Main Area Code(s): 360. Area: 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²).

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What are the demographics of Salmon Creek, WA?

Salmon Creek, WA is home to a population of 20.3k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.25% of Salmon Creek, WA residents were born outside of the country (1.88k people). In 2022, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Salmon Creek, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 737 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Salmon Creek, WA in Vancouver city limits?

Salmon Creek is located in southwestern Clark County. The community is bordered to the northeast by Mount Vista, to the east by Barberton, to the southeast by Walnut Grove, to the south by Hazel Dell, to the southwest by Lake Shore, and the west by Felida. Downtown Vancouver is 6 miles (10 km) to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Salmon Creek CDP has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.4 km²), all of it land.

Is Salmon Creek, WA a good place to live?

Salmon Creek is in Clark County. Living in Salmon Creek offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Salmon Creek, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Salmon Creek and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Salmon Creek are above average.

Sources 

Clark County Washington

Wikipedia

Niche

Data USA

Vancouver Waterfront 

Kids Club Fun & Fitness 

Frenchman's Bar Regional Park

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Fortitude Fitness

Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond

Gold's Gym

FitTheorem

MindTree Holistic Counseling

Anytime Fitness

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