Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle. Its population was 88,630 in a 2017 census estimate. It is on the coast of Lake Washington.
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 Location of Kirkland within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. | |
| Coordinates: 47°41′9″N 122°11′30″W / 47.68583°N 122.19167°WCoordinates: 47°41′9″N 122°11′30″W / 47.68583°N 122.19167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Amy Walen[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.83 sq mi (46.18 km2) |
| • Land | 17.818 sq mi (46.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 14–500 ft (4–152 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 88,630 |
| • Rank | US: 371st |
| • Density | 4,521.5/sq mi (1,745.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP codes | 98033, 98034, 98083 |
| FIPS code | 53-35940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512352[4] |
| Website | www.kirklandwa.gov |
History
The land around Lake Washington was first settled by Native Americans. English settlers arrived in the late 1860s. More families settled the area in the 1870s.[5] By the end of the 1880s, there were a small number of communities that logged, farmed and built boats.[6]
In 1886, Peter Kirk, a businessman, wanted to start a steel mill in Washington near the water. Leigh S. J. Hunt, a newspaper owner, said that he would be Kirk's partner. They bought land in July 1888. They started building a steel mill shortly afterwards. Kirk started the city of Kirkland in 1888. The steel mill was completed in late 1892. The mill later closed because of financial problems. It had not made any steel.
Kirkland was finally incorporated in 1905. Its population was approximately 532.
In the early 1900s, the Curtis family had a business that made boats.[7] In later years, wool milling and warship building were the major industries.
Annexations
Kirkland has consolidated with other towns and annexed land many times. The area of Kirkland is now approximately 12 times its area when it was incorporated in 1905.[8]
Landmarks
The city of Kirkland has said that three buildings are city landmarks.[9]
| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hall | 1922 | 2000 | NW corner of Market St. & Lake Ave. W. |  Heritage Hall (historical First Church of Christ, Scientist - now home to Kirkland Heritage Society) in 2010 |
| Peter Kirk Building | 1890-92 | 2003 | 620 Market Street |  Peter Kirk Building in 2006 |
| Kirkland Woman's Club | 1925 | 2011 | 407 First Street |  Woman's Club building in 2009 |
Geography and climate
Kirkland is located at 47°41′9″N 122°11′30″W / 47.68583°N 122.19167°W (47.685821, -122.191729).[10] Lake Washington is west of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.83 square miles (46.18 km2). 17.818 square miles (46.15 km2) of this is land and 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 264 | ||
| 1910 | 532 | 101.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,354 | 154.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,714 | 26.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,084 | 21.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,713 | 126.2% | |
| 1960 | 6,025 | 27.8% | |
| 1970 | 14,970 | 148.5% | |
| 1980 | 18,785 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 40,052 | 113.2% | |
| 2000 | 45,054 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 48,787 | 8.3% | |
| Est. 2017 | 88,630 | [11] | 96.7% |
| source:[12] 2017 Estimate[14] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 48,787 people living in the city. Racially, the city was 79.3% White, 1.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 11.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
Government and politics
Kirkland has a council-manager form of government; there are seven council members. The city council selects one of their members to be the mayor from among its members. The mayor is Amy Walen[15] and the city manager is Kurt Triplett.[16]
Sports
Kirkland was the original home of the Seattle Seahawks. Now, this team is based in Seattle.
Sister city
Kirkland has one sister city. It is Emmerich, Germany.[17][18]
Notable people
- Layne Staley, lead singer of Alice in Chains (died 2002)
References
- ↑ "Meet The Council". Archived from the original on 2009-12-17. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files 2013". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "Kirkland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Stein, Alan. "Juanita Beach Park (Kirkland): HistoryLink.org Essay 4009". Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ↑ Alan J. Stein (1998). "A Short History of Kirkland".
- ↑ Alan J. Stein (August 30, 2000). "The ferry Leschi makes its last run, ending ferry service on Lake Washington on August 31, 1950". HistoryLink.org.
- ↑ Community Profile: City of Kirkland
- ↑ "King County Local and Landmarks List". King County Historic Preservation Program, Department of Natural Resources and Parks. August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 324.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2010-2017". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Meet The Council". www.kirklandwa.gov. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ↑ "Meet the City Manager". www.kirklandwa.gov. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ↑ "Washington sister cities". Sister Cities International. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06.
- ↑ Washington State Lieutenant Governor's Office. "Sister Relationships". Archived from the original on 2006-09-29.
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