| San Juan County, Washington | |
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| Seat | Friday Harbor |
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| Area - Total - Land - Water |
621 sq mi (1,608 km²) 175 sq mi (453 km²) 446 sq mi (1,155 km²), 71.84% |
| PopulationEst. - (2008) - Density |
15,294 80/sq mi (31/km²) |
| Founded | October 31, 1873 |
| Website | www.sanjuanco.com |
San Juan County is a county located in the Salish Sea in the far northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Washington. It comprises most of the San Juan Islands. The County is named after San Juan Island, which was reportedly named after St. John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista) by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza, in 1791. The area that now constitutes San Juan County was part of Whatcom County until October 31, 1873.[1]. The county seat and the county's only incorporated city is Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island. The 2000 Census reported a population of 14,077 for San Juan County. It is the smallest of Washington's 39 counties in land area.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 621 square miles (1,609 km²).Of this, 175 square miles (453 km²) of it is land and 446 square miles (1,156 km²) of it (71.84%) is water. The highest point in the county is Mount Constitution on Orcas Island at 2,407 feet (734 meters) above sea level.
There are 743 islands in the San Juan Island chain. Most of the county's population lives on the largest four islands, which are the only county islands served by the Washington State Ferries. The four largest islands are:
San Juan County comprises 179 square miles of land mass. It is the smallest of Washington's 39 counties. San Juan County is a cluster of approximately 200 islands (172 of which are named). It has rugged, rocky shoreline and several mountains.
It also shares a western border with the Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 554 |
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| 1880 | 948 | 71.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,072 | 118.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,928 | 41.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,603 | 23.1% | |
| 1920 | 3,605 | 0.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,097 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,157 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,245 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,872 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,856 | 34.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,838 | 103.3% | |
| 1990 | 10,035 | 28.0% | |
| 2000 | 14,077 | 40.3% | |
| Est. 2008 | 15,294 | 8.6% | |
The census[2] of 2000 reported 14,077 people living in the county in 6,466 households and 4,015 families, resulting in a population density of 80 people per square mile (31/km²). The census reported 9,752 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile (22/km²). The residents of the county reported their race as 94.99% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 2.40% of the population identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino of any race. In response to the census question concerning ancestry, 16.7% reported English ancestry; 15.0%, German; 11.6%, Irish; 5.7%, United States or American; 5.4%, French; and 5.0%, Norwegian.
Of the 6,466 households, 22.90% had children under the age of 18; 51.80% were married couples living together; 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present; 37.90% were not families; 30.60% were individuals; and 10.70% were individuals 65 years of age or older, living alone. The average household size was 2.16 persons and the average family size was 2.65.
19.10% of the county's population was under the age of 18; 4.50% ranged in age from 18-24; 21.70%, 25-44; 35.70%, 45-64; and 19.00%, 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,491, and the median income for a family was $51,835. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,516 for females. The per capita income for the county was $30,603. About 6.00% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 3.10% of those age 65 or over.
San Juan county has the highest per capita income in the state of Washington. Deer Harbor, located in the county, has a per capita income exceeding $100,000. On the contrary, Waldron Island is generally considered one of the most impoverished areas in Washington, with about 56% of people living in poverty,
The only area of the County won by George W. Bush in 2004 was the Decatur Island/Blakely Island precinct, with just over 50 votes. Waldron Island's precinct voted 96.5% of the vote to John Kerry. In 2006, Maria Cantwell, the Democrat running for re-election to the U.S. Senate, won all precincts.[3]
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Coordinates: 48°34′N 122°58′W / 48.57°N 122.97°W
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| Founded | October 31, 1873 |
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| Seat | Friday Harbor |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²), 71.84% |
| wikipedia:Population - (2000) - Density |
14077 |
| Website: www.co.san-juan.wa.us | |
San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, composed of most of the San Juan Islands. It is named after San Juan Island, which was named after St. John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista) by its European discoverer, Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza, in 1791. As of 2000, the population is 14,077. The county seat is at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, which is also the county's largest city.
San Juan County was created out of Whatcom County on October 31, 1873.[1] It is the smallest of Washington's 39 counties in land area.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,609 km² (621 sq mi). Of this, 453 km² (175 sq mi) of it is land and 1,156 km² (446 sq mi) of it (71.84%) is water. The highest point in the county is Mount Constitution on Orcas Island at 2,407 feet (734 meters) above sea level.
There are 743 islands in the San Juan Island chain. Most of the population lives on the largest four, listed here from largest to smallest geographical area.
These islands are the only four San Juan Islands served by the Washington State Ferries.
San Juan comprises a total land mass of 179 square miles. It is the smallest of Washington's 39 counties. San Juan County is a cluster of approx. 200 islands (172 of which are named.)The main ones are San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw Islands. It has rugged mountainous terrain that is both steep and rocky.
It also shares a western border with the Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 14,077 people, 6,466 households, and 4,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 31/km² (80/sq mi). There were 9,752 housing units at an average density of 22/km² (56/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 94.99% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 2.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.7% were of English, 15.0% German, 11.6% Irish, 5.7% United States or American, 5.4% French and 5.0% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,466 households out of which 22.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.90% were non-families. 30.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.65.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.10% under the age of 18, 4.50% from 18 to 24, 21.70% from 25 to 44, 35.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,491, and the median income for a family was $51,835. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,516 for females. The per capita income for the county was $30,603. About 6.00% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 3.10% of those age 65 or over.
The majority of the county is served by San Juan Island EMS. http://www.sanjuanems.org
San Juan County is an affluent area with a politically left of center lean. The only area to vote for George W. Bush in 2004 was the Decatur Island/Blakely Island precinct, with just over 50 votes. On the opposite extreme, Waldron Island's precinct gave 96.5% of the vote to John Kerry. In 2006, all precincts gave a majority vote to Maria Cantwell, the Democratic Senator[2].
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   | Milestones for Washington State History — Part 2: 1851 to 1900 - HistoryLink.org- the Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History |
| | High Quality Interactive Map of the San Juan Islands - High Quality Interactive Map of the San Juan Islands, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and Shaw Island |
| | Live images of the San Juan Islands - Desticam - WebCams of the San Juan Islands, Orcas Island, and Lopez Island. |
| | San Juan County - Welcome to San Juan County |
| | Guide to San Juans - San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Washington State, Official Travel Planning Website |
| | 2006 Senatorial General Election Results - San Juan County, WA - Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - State Data |
| | Whale Watching / Sea Kayaking - San Juan Islands Whale Watching and Sea Kayaking in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington in the Puget Sound Near Seattle With San Juan Safaris |
| | San Juan Island Web Directory - 2009 San Juan Islands Directory - Lopez Island, Orcas Island & San Juan Island ~ Articles, Videos, Photos, Maps and More.. |
| | San Juan Islands Web Directory - San Juan Island and Friday Harbor Tourism guide to Lodging |
| | San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau - San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Washington State, Official Travel Planning Website |
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