Sequim, Washington
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Sequim (skwɪm) is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,334 at the 2000 census. It is located along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains. The city has been increasing in population dramatically in recent years and has become a magnet for retirees, losing its rural character. The city and the surrounding area are particularly known for their production of lavender, as the unique climate allows a commerical growth industry that is only rivaled in France. The area is also known for its Dungeness crab. Sequim lies within the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives an average of less than 15" of rain per year, qualifying it as a desert.
Sequim is pronounced "s'kwim". The e is silent.
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[edit] Sister city
Sequim's sister city is Shiso City, Japan. Sequim and Shiso have an exchange student program setup through the highschool.
[edit] History
Sequim was officially incorporated on October 31, 1913.
Each summer Sequim holds the Irrigation Festival, as it has for 111 years (started 1895), making it the longest continuously running festival in the state.
[edit] Tourist attractions
Sequim is home of a pack of Roosevelt elk is one attraction to the area. Sequim's very own lavender festival is held in July every year, which attracts hundreds of people.
The Museum and Arts Center features both natural and cultural exhibits including a mastodon mural mounted with the remaining mastodons bones, artifacts, and a video on the excavation.
[edit] Geography
Sequim is located at (48.078002, -123.101427)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.7 km² (5.3 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,334 people, 2,163 households, and 1,111 families residing in the city. The population density was 316.9/km² (820.6/mi²). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 177.3/km² (459.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.91% White, 0.30% African American, 1.15% Native American, 1.75% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of the population.
There were 2,163 households out of which 15.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 44.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 30.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.55.
In the city the population was spread out with 15.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 15.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 44.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females there were 73.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,880, and the median income for a family was $35,652. Males had a median income of $35,160 versus $20,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,253. About 9.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] External links
- North Olympic Library System
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
- Sequim Weather Camera
- Official Tourism Web Site
- Official Irrigation Festival Site
- City of Sequim
- Sequim Lavender Festival
- Sequim Highschool homepage
