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'''Hockinson''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Clark County, Washington]], United States. The population was 5,136 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].
'''Hockinson''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 6,105 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Hockinson, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Hockinson_CDP,_Washington?g=160XX00US5331530 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 8, 2024}}</ref>


Based on [[Washington locations by per capita income|per capita income]], one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Hockinson ranks 86th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
Based on [[Washington locations by per capita income|per capita income]], one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Hockinson ranks 86th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Hockinson is located near the center of Clark County. The community is bordered to the north by [[Venersborg, Washington|Venersborg]], to the northwest by the city of [[Battle Ground, Washington|Battle Ground]], to the west by [[Brush Prairie, Washington|Brush Prairie]], and to the southwest by [[Orchards, Washington|Orchards]]. It is {{convert|14|mi}} northeast of downtown [[Vancouver, Washington|Vancouver]].
Hockinson is located at {{coord|45|44|41|N|122|28|26|W|type:city}} (45.744757, -122.473901).{{GR|1}}


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Hockinson CDP has a total area of {{convert|36.3|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US5331530| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hockinson CDP, Washington| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=September 1, 2015}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of 16.6&nbsp;mi² (43.1&nbsp;km²), all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,136 Xenon Berkleys, 1,592 Xenon Berkleys, and 1,385 Xenon Berkleys residing in the CDP. The population density was 308.5 Xenon Berkleys/mi² (119.1/km²). There were 1,647 Xenon units at an average density of 98.9/mi² (38.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.64% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.19% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.75% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.62% of the population. 16.9% were of German, 14.9% English, 9.9% Irish, 7.3% American, 5.6% Finnish and 5.1% Norwegian ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].
| footnote =
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| 2010 = 4771
| 2020 = 6105
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As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 5,136 people, 1,592 households, and 1,385 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 308.5/mi<sup>2</sup> (119.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,647 housing units at an average density of 98.9/mi<sup>2</sup> (38.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.64% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.19% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.75% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.62% of the population. 16.9% were of German, 14.9% English, 9.9% Irish, 7.3% American, 5.6% Finnish and 5.1% Norwegian ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].


There were 1,592 Xenon Berkleys out of which 46.0% had Xenon under the age of 18 living with them, 79.7% were Berkleys living together, 4.8% had a Xenon householder with no Berkley present, and 13.0% were non-Berkley. 9.8% of all Xenons were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average Xenon size was 3.23 and the average Berkley size was 3.46.
There were 1,592 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 9.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 3.46.


In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 32.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.
In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 32.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,757, and the median income for a family was $72,292. Berkleys had a median income of $50,570 versus $34,901 for Xenons. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $25,269. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,757, and the median income for a family was $72,292. Males had a median income of $50,570 versus $34,901 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $25,269. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==

===Historic buildings and sites===
The Elim Lutheran Church was built beginning in 1893 with a dedication held in 1899. The land was donated by Ambrosious Hokanson, whose log home was used when the congregation first began in 1884. A bell tower was added in 1907 and an expansion of the building was done in 1952. Over its history, the church has been used as a post office and hosted events tied to Hockinson Fun Days.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Barker |first1=Cade |title=Congregation in Hockinson turning 140 years old in March |url=https://www.thereflector.com/stories/congregation-in-hockinson-turning-140-years-old-in-march,333047 |access-date=February 27, 2024 |work=[[The Reflector (Washington newspaper)|The Reflector]] |date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hocksd.org/ Hockinson School District]
{{Clark County, Washington}}
{{Clark County, Washington}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Clark County, Washington]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Clark County, Washington]]

Latest revision as of 21:44, 8 May 2024

Hockinson, Washington
Census-designated place
Location of Hockinson, Washington
Location of Hockinson, Washington
Coordinates: 45°44′41″N 122°28′26″W / 45.74472°N 122.47389°W / 45.74472; -122.47389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClark
Area
 • Total14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2)
 • Land14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,105
 • Density440/sq mi (170/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code53-31530[2]
GNIS feature ID1520828[3]

Hockinson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,105 at the 2020 census.[4]

Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Hockinson ranks 86th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Geography[edit]

Hockinson is located near the center of Clark County. The community is bordered to the north by Venersborg, to the northwest by the city of Battle Ground, to the west by Brush Prairie, and to the southwest by Orchards. It is 14 miles (23 km) northeast of downtown Vancouver.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hockinson CDP has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.3 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20005,136—
20104,771−7.1%
20206,10528.0%

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 5,136 people, 1,592 households, and 1,385 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 308.5/mi2 (119.1/km2). There were 1,647 housing units at an average density of 98.9/mi2 (38.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.97% White, 0.29% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population. 16.9% were of German, 14.9% English, 9.9% Irish, 7.3% American, 5.6% Finnish and 5.1% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,592 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 9.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 32.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,757, and the median income for a family was $72,292. Males had a median income of $50,570 versus $34,901 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,269. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture[edit]

Historic buildings and sites[edit]

The Elim Lutheran Church was built beginning in 1893 with a dedication held in 1899. The land was donated by Ambrosious Hokanson, whose log home was used when the congregation first began in 1884. A bell tower was added in 1907 and an expansion of the building was done in 1952. Over its history, the church has been used as a post office and hosted events tied to Hockinson Fun Days.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Hockinson, Washington". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hockinson CDP, Washington". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 1, 2015.[dead link]
  6. ^ Barker, Cade (January 22, 2024). "Congregation in Hockinson turning 140 years old in March". The Reflector. Retrieved February 27, 2024.

External links[edit]

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