Lacey is a city located in Thurston County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,226.
History
Lacey was officially incorporated on December 5, 1966.
Geography
Lacey is located at 47°1′35″ North, 122°48′26″ West (47.026368, -122.807170)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.3 km² (16.3 mi²). 41.3 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.27% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 31,226 people, 12,459 households, and 8,148 families residing in the city. The population density is 755.9/km² (1,957.8/mi²). There are 13,160 housing units at an average density of 318.6/km² (825.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 78.19% White, 4.77% African American, 1.33% Native American, 7.76% Asian, 1.06% Pacific Islander, 2.16% from other races, and 4.72% from two or more races. 5.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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History
The City of Mercer Island incorporated on July 5, 1960. It included all the land area of the island with the exception of the 70 acre (280,000 m²) business district. Just over a month later, on August 9, the business district incorporated as the Town of Mercer Island, wholly surrounded by the City. The two municipalities finally merged on May 19,
Spokane Valley, Washington is a newly incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington. It is located east of Spokane and west of Liberty Lake. It surrounds the Town of Millwood on three sides. The city has a population (as of 2000) of 83,950.
History
Spokane Valley incorporated on March 31, 2003.
Geography
Spokane Valley consists of the towns of Yardley, Dishman, Opportunity, Greenacres, Veradale, Trentwood, and parts of Otis Orchards. Spokane Valley is the second largest newly incorporated city in US history.
Washington is a city located in Washington County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223. It is the county seat of Washington County6. Washington is the pie capital of Kansas and is the home of the Washington Tigers.
Geography
Washington is located at 39°49'1" North, 97°3'9" West (39.816877, -97.052503)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.12% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,223 people, 553 households, and 331 families residing in the
Olympia is the capital of Washington, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 42,514. It is the county seat of Thurston County. Along with the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Olympia is the focal point of the South Puget Sound region.
History
The site of Olympia was home to Lushootseed-speaking peoples for thousands of years. The abundant shellfish in the tideflats and the many salmon-spawning streams entering Puget Sound at this point made it a productive food-gathering area. Many tribes shared access to these resources, including Squaxin, Nisqually, Puyallup, Chehalis, Suquamish,
Washington D.C. Travel Guide
Washington, DC, the Nation’s capital, sits at the center of the region which is traversed by the Potomac River. The seat of the Nation's government provides visitors with some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, and a plethora of monuments, museums and other attractions at the core of the Washington, DC area. Washington, DC with its low-profile skyline is a city of green parks and open spaces, grand buildings, historic landmarks, marbled monuments and impressive museums, with character-filled neighborhoods that support a thriving cultural scene.
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