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Nooksack, Washington

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There were 276 households, of which 46.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living
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living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.7% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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into a single city was proposed by a citizens group in February 2009 with support from local officials. Names for the proposed new city included "Nooksack Valley". The proposal was dropped in May following a unanimous vote by the Nooksack City Council to not move forward based on public feedback.
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36.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
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At the 2000 census, there were 851 people, 276 households and 218 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,207.9 per square mile (469.4/km). There were 296 housing units at an average density of 420.2 per square mile (163.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 91.54%
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The median age in the city was 29.6 years. 31.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
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was 1,884.5 inhabitants per square mile (727.6/km). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 643.7 per square mile (248.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 81.4%
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and several churches. It has no major geographic features except two small creeks that drain into the Sumas River on the edge of town, near a cemetery containing many old graves.
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in 1992 to station the postmaster in Everson, forcing the two cities to share ZIP code 98247. As a result, the city was found to have lost
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was $ 44,000 and the median family income was $ 49,000. Males had a median income of $ 36,429 compared with $ 21,750 for females. The
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The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the
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Nooksack was officially incorporated on December 6, 1912, and experienced much growth in its early years. It had a
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alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.54.
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There were 434 households, of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were
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for the city was $ 16,019. About 2.3% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the
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has since closed the remote office, but the building still exists across from a small
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lost its official status in 1992 (now a department of neighboring Everson) and the
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revenue that was instead distributed to Everson based on the ZIP code.
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Other noticeable remains are the two 1578: 1087: 1057: 1030:"Everson, Nooksack: What's in a name?" 1000: 576: 1217: 549:, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps. 486:, Native American artist and activist 1601:Populated places established in 1912 1596:Cities in Whatcom County, Washington 1027: 879:Public education is provided by the 840:, and 1.76% from two or more races. 791:, and 4.9% from two or more races. 357:, 8 km (5.0 mi) south of 186:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 178:0.87 sq mi (2.25 km) 170:0.87 sq mi (2.25 km) 13: 1325: 1244:Municipalities and communities of 1160:"Census of Population and Housing" 1111: 968: 566: 361:. 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Index

City
The local post office
Location of Nooksack, Washington
48°55′42″N 122°19′10″W / 48.92833°N 122.31944°W / 48.92833; -122.31944
Country
State
Washington
County
Whatcom
Mayor–council
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-8
Pacific (PST)
DST
UTC-7
ZIP code
Area code
360
FIPS code
GNIS
City of Nooksack
/ˈnʊksæk/
NUUK-sak
Whatcom County, Washington
the border with Canada
2020 census
Sumas River
Nooksack River
Nooksack Valley School District

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