Normandy Park, Washington

Normandy Park is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,335 at the 2010 census.

Normandy Park
City
Seal
Location of Normandy Park, Washington
Coordinates: 47°26′14″N 122°20′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
Area
 • Total3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2)
 • Land2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2)
 • Water0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
Elevation
328 ft (100 m)
Population
 • Total6,335
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
6,604
 • Density2,643.71/sq mi (1,020.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98148, 98166, 98198
Area code(s)206
FIPS code53-49415
GNIS feature ID1512509[4]
Websitewww.normandyparkwa.gov

Based on per capita income, Normandy Park ranks 31st of 614 areas in the state of Washington.

History

Normandy Park was officially incorporated on June 8, 1953. The city is located in King County and is bordered on the north by the City of Burien and by the City of Des Moines to the south.

The Seattle-Tacoma Land Company was organized in the mid-1920s for the purpose of developing 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of land on the shores of Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. The development was to be known as Normandy Park, a planned residential community with strict building codes and numerous restrictions. It was to be a community of distinctive architecture in the French Normandy style, and there was to be a yacht club, two community beaches and a golf course.

By 1929, the entire area had been platted. Good gravel roads were built and a water system installed that was fed from deep wells in the area. An elegant clubhouse was built on what is now known as "Lot A," and promotional efforts such as free refreshments and band concerts were offered there to promote Normandy Park. Building started with a distinctive brick house on Lot 1, Block 20, built by C. S. Hughett. This house was considered to be the first built according to the plans of the developers. The house is located at 17999 Normandy Terrace SW. A few other houses in the French Normandy style were built soon after, as well as two Prudence Penny Budget houses.

The depression brought a halt to all development activities of Normandy Park and the Seattle-Tacoma Land Company abandoned the project. The clubhouse was sold to the late Ben Tipp in 1934, and much of the property passed into private hands.

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Normandy Park was rediscovered and, within a few years, many fine homes were built. In a short time it became a vigorous community, so much so that on June 8, 1953, the residents incorporated the area into the City of Normandy Park. A city government was organized consisting of seven elected council members, one of whom is selected as Mayor by the Council themselves and serves as chair of the council. They serve unsalaried by choice. The city is classified in the Revised Code of Washington as a "second class city" with a "council/manager form of government."

Geography

Normandy Park is located at 47°26′14″N 122°20′36″W (47.437341, -122.343310).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.68 square miles (17.30 km2), of which, 2.52 square miles (6.53 km2) is land and 4.16 square miles (10.77 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19603,224—
19704,20230.3%
19804,2681.6%
19906,70957.2%
20006,392−4.7%
20106,335−0.9%
Est. 20196,604[3]4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2015 Estimate[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 6,335 people, 2,620 households, and 1,850 families living in the city. The population density was 2,513.9 inhabitants per square mile (970.6/km2). There were 2,838 housing units at an average density of 1,126.2 per square mile (434.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.9% Native American, 5.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 2,620 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,392 people, 2,609 households, and 1,933 families living in the city. The population density was 2,597.3 people per square mile (1,003.2/km2). There were 2,670 housing units at an average density of 1,084.9 per square mile (419.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.21% White, 1.14% African American, 0.39% Native American, 4.60% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 2,609 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $70,367, and the median income for a family was $78,102. Males had a median income of $54,500 versus $40,018 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,845. About 2.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Residents

As of October 2019, John Roderick of the Seattle Indie-Rock band The Long Winters is a resident of Normandy Park.[9]

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Normandy Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  8. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  9. "Ep. 362: "Ghost of a Hobo" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann". www.merlinmann.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
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