Edison, Washington

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Edison is a census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census.

Contents

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable Locals
4 Schools
5 External links

Geography

Edison is located at [48°33′45″N, 122°26′11″W] (48.562531, -122.436514)^{[Geographic references#1GR1]}.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^{[Geographic references#2GR2]} of 2000, there were 133 people, 52 households, and 35 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 88.5/km² (227.4/mi²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 36.6/km² (94.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.48% White, 3.76% Native American, 2.26% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 52 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 39.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 118.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,607, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,547. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Notable Locals

Famed journalist Edward R. Murrow graduated from Edison High School.

Schools

Originally, Edison had a High School. Eventually, Edison Partnered with Burlington, Washington, creating Burlington-Edison School District. In 1996, They contructed a new school, which still stands today.

External links

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