Gleed, Washington Explained

Official Name:Gleed, Washington
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Yakima
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:13.9
Area Land Km2:13.9
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:5.4
Area Land Sq Mi:5.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2873
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation M:382
Elevation Ft:1253
Coordinates:46.6558°N -120.6039°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:98904
Area Code:509
Area Code Type:Area code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:53-26945[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1512241[2]

Gleed is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,873 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Gleed is located at 46.6558°N -120.6039°W (46.655778, -120.603859).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 km2), all of it land.

Recreation Opportunities

Lower Naches Community Park, a 7.5 acre county park open daily 9:00 a.m. to dusk, has an open grass area for family picnicking and field sports. Children's play equipment is also available.[5]

Educational facilities

The Lower Naches primary school in Gleed closed at the end of the 2015–16 school year and was replaced by a new school in Naches starting the 2016–17 school year. [6]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,947 people, 1,098 households, and 847 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 550.1 people per square mile (212.3/km2). There were 1,137 housing units at an average density of 212.2/sq mi (81.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.55% White, 0.41% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.06% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.35% of the population.

There were 1,098 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,161, and the median income for a family was $48,950. Males had a median income of $33,511 versus $24,408 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,185. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: May 2023 . Census Bureau profile: Gleed, Washington . May 9, 2024 . United States Census Bureau.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  5. Web site: Yakima County Public Services . 2011-10-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120530024736/http://www.yakimacounty.us/Transportation/Parks2.htm . 2012-05-30 . dead .
  6. http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2011/10/22/naches-valley-school-district-looks-for-site-for-new-elementary Naches Valley School District looks for site for new elementary