Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,194. There is also a much larger population with Woodinville mailing addresses in adjacent unincorporated King and Snohomish county areas. Woodinville has waterfront parks on the Sammamish River, sweeping winery and brewery grounds, and densely wooded residential areas.
Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Woodinville ranks 34th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
History
Woodinville was officially incorporated on March 31, 1993. The area was first settled in 1870 at about the same time as nearby Bothell and Kenmore, in area previously inhabited by the native Sammamish people. The area was named for Ira and Susan Woodin, early settlers who arrived in Woodinville in 1871.
Like other nearby towns, Woodinville began as a logging community, became a farming center in the early decades of the 20th century, and developed into a suburb of Seattle after World War II. The growth of Bothell in the early 1990s led to plans for annexation of Woodinville, and the residents of Woodinville responded by voting for incorporation in 1992. Incorporation was official early the next year.
Geography
Woodinville is located at 47°45'9" North, 122°9'21" West (47.752452, -122.155949)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.6 km² (5.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.35% water.
Neighborhoods
- Town Center is the retail center of Woodinville, including several shops and restaurants.
- The Wedge is a wedge-shaped residential neighborhood west of Highway 522.
- North Industrial is an industrial area east of Highway 522.
- Leota is a residential neighborhood east of Town Center, with access from Woodinville-Duvall Road.
- West Ridge is a residential neighborhood on the hill west of the Tourist District.
- Valley Industrial contains several industrial businesses along the Sammamish River Valley.
- Tourist District contains several local wineries, the Red Hook Brewery, and the Willows Lodge.
Education
Schools for Woodinville students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade are part of the Northshore School District.
Civic Events
Civic events in Woodinville include:
- Summer Concert Series at DeYoung Park.
- Harvest Happening and The Great Pumpkin Hunt, a seasonal festival in late October.
- Woodinville Lights Festival, a month-long celebration in December.
- Annual Basset Bash parade/All Fools' Day celebration
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 9,194 people, 3,512 households, and 2,412 families residing in the city. The population density was 629.4/km² (1,630.0/mi²). There were 3,592 housing units at an average density of 245.9/km² (636.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.01% White, 0.91% African American, 0.51% Native American, 7.33% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 3.70% from other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. 7.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,512 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $68,114, and the median income for a family was $81,251. Males had a median income of $53,214 versus $35,404 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,458. 4.4% of the population and 2.7% of families were below the poverty line. 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Economy
Woodinville's economy is a mix of light industrial, retail, and tourism. Woodinville is increasingly known for its local wineries, which showcase wines from grapes grown in Eastern Washington.
Notable Residents
- Tiffany Doorn, Miss Washington USA 2006
- Marques Tuiasosopo, Oakland Raiders QB 2006
- Jason Yu, MTV's MADE Reality Star 2006
- Martin Lindhe, Bassic 2006