Shoreline, Washington | |
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| Coordinates:47°45′23″N122°20′43″W / 47.75639°N 122.34528°W /47.75639; -122.34528 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| City | August 31, 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Chris Roberts[1] |
| • Manager | Bristol S. Ellington |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.44 sq mi (32.21 km2) |
| • Land | 11.63 sq mi (30.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 58,608 |
• Estimate (2024)[5] | 66,251 |
| • Rank | US: 594th WA:20th |
| • Density | 4,901.4/sq mi (1,892.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98133, 98155, 98177 |
| Area code | 206 |
| FIPS code | 53-63960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411893[3] |
| Website | www |
Shoreline is a city inKing County, Washington, United States. It is located between the city limits ofSeattle and theSnohomish County border, approximately 9 miles (14 km) north ofDowntown Seattle. As of the2020 census, the population of Shoreline was 58,608,[4] making it the 22nd largest city in the state. Based onper capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Shoreline ranks 91st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
The modern-day Shoreline area is within the historic territory of localCoast Salish peoples, now considered subgroups of theDuwamish. A trail stretched fromSalmon Bay (šilšul), whereShilshole (šilšulabš) villages were, toGreen Lake, and then traveled north through bogs that housedLicton Springs and the headwaters of the south fork ofThornton Creek, and continued up toHaller Lake.[6] From there it wound through the peat bogs where Twin Ponds and Ronald Bog Parks are now. Large quantities ofcranberries were once gathered at these bogs, as well assalmonberries andskunk cabbage along the banks of Thornton Creek. The x̌ax̌čuʔabš fromLake Union (x̌ax̌čuʔ) traveled to this area to gather cranberries.[7]
From there the trail continued north toEcho Lake. There was a large burned area from Echo Lake, through the Richmond Highlands, and south toBitter Lake, likely a clearing intentionally burned to maintain the harvest of roots likebracken fern andcamas, berries, and hunting grounds. The trail forked at Echo Lake, one trail heading west to Richmond Beach and one trail continued north toLake Ballinger.[6] The šilšulabš had seasonal camps at Richmond Beach and Boeing Creek, which were notable sources ofkinnikinnick[7] and is commemorated in a local park name, Kayu Kayu Ac.[citation needed] At Lake Ballinger, the trail forked into three trails: northeast to Hall Lake andScriber Lake and the surrounding marshes, southeast alongMcAleer Creek to the currentTown Center at Lake Forest Park, and northwest to a large marsh that is now downtownEdmonds.[6] The people who lived in Lake Forest Park and other winter villages alongLake Washington (x̌ačuʔ) were called x̌ačuʔabš.[7]
Shoreline as is now known began in 1890 with the platting of the neighborhood of Richmond Beach, onPuget Sound, in anticipation of the arrival of theGreat Northern Railway the next year. Over the next two decades, Shoreline was connected toSeattle via the Seattle–EverettInterurban streetcar line (1906) and North Trunk Road (now Aurora Avenue N.,State Route 99) (1913), helping to increase its population.
The name "Shoreline" was applied to this stretch of unincorporated King County in 1944 when it was given to the school district, since the school district boundaries stretched from "Shore to Shore" (Puget Sound toLake Washington) and "Line to Line" (the old Seattle city limit of 85th St to theSnohomish County Line).[8] Though the modern borders of the city do not stretch to Lake Washington, the area has kept the "Shoreline" name. From 1950 to 1957, it was the fastest-growing area in theSeattle metropolitan area, with a 64 percent population increase.[9]
After the incorporation ofLake Forest Park in 1961, the remainder of the Shoreline School District remained an unincorporated portion of King County. The school district remained the main identifier for the area for several decades; a set ofwelcome signs were installed in 1983 by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce bearing the name.[10] The City of Seattle began studying an annexation of the area in 1988, causing local residents to organize an incorporation measure to retain their separate school system.[11] A half-century after it had been named, on August 31, 1995, Shoreline was officially incorporated as a code city, and it adopted thecouncil–manager form of government. It was the fourth-largest city in King County and tenth-largest in the state at the time of its incorporation.[12]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.70 square miles (30.30 km2), of which, 11.67 square miles (30.23 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[13] The city of Shoreline also contains agated community,The Highlands, which manages its utilities separately from Shoreline. The Richmond Beach neighborhood occupies the northwest corner of the city.[14][15]
Shoreline is divided into 14neighborhoods, according to the city government's designation.[16] The neighborhood boundaries have been laid out more-or-less rectangularly according to street maps, rather than following socioeconomic or natural boundaries.
The city maintains a council of neighborhoods, with the intent of bringing togethercommunity leaders from each of the neighborhoods for discussions and coordination of city programs that affect the neighborhoods.[17]
If its offer to annex Point Wells is accepted by the developer, Shoreline will extend into southSnohomish County.[18] As of 2020, The Shoreline city government andWoodway government have discussed plans for subarea policies and development regulations in the event of annexation of Point Wells by either Shoreline or Woodway. The governments of both of the urban areas have taken steps to update their plans in accordance to their joint committee.[19]
Companies and organizations based in Shoreline includeCrista Ministries.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1990 | 52,109 | — | |
| 2000 | 53,025 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 53,007 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 58,608 | 10.6% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 66,251 | [5] | 13.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[20] 2020 Census[4] | |||
As of the2010 census,[21] there were 53,007 people, 21,561 households, and 13,168 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 4,542.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,753.8/km2). There were 22,787 housing units at an average density of 1,952.6 per square mile (753.9/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 71.4% White, 5.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population.
There were 21,561 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% weremarried couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
As of the2000 census, there were 53,025 people, 20,716 households, and 13,486 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 4,546.0/sq mi (1,755.2/km2). There were 21,338 housing units at an average density of 1,829.4/sq mi (706.3/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 76.99% White, 2.77% African American, 0.91% Native American, 13.23% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 1.51% from other races, and 4.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.
There were 20,716 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% weremarried couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,658, and the median income for a family was $61,450. Males had a median income of $40,955 versus $33,165 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $24,959. About 4.4% of families and 6.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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| 2020 | 18.30%6,395 | 78.92%27,584 | 2.79%974 |
| 2016 | 17.99%5,484 | 72.69%22,152 | 9.32%2,841 |
| 2012 | 24.24%7,123 | 72.73%21,376 | 3.03%890 |
| 2008 | 25.06%7,184 | 72.88%20,895 | 2.06%591 |
| 2004 | 31.23%8,730 | 67.27%18,806 | 1.50%420 |
As a close-in suburb of Seattle, Shoreline's politics lean to the left. In recent years, its voting habits - as well as those of neighboring Lake Forest Park - have become even more similar to those of Seattle, overwhelmingly in support of Democratic politicians.
Shoreline contracts with theKing County Sheriff's Office for police services. Deputies assigned to Shoreline wear city uniforms and drive patrol cars marked with the city logo. As of 2012, there are 52 full-time employees assigned to the Shoreline Police Department.[23] The Shoreline Police Department has a burglary/larceny unit, traffic unit, and a street crimes unit.[24]
The City of Shoreline has designated the following landmarks:
| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address |
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| William E. Boeing House[25] | 1914 | 1994 | The Highlands |
| Crawford Store (Godfrey Building)[25] | 1922 | 1985 | 2411 NW 195th Place |
In addition, the city designates the following "community landmark":
| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
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| Ronald Grade School[25] | 1912 | 1995 | 749 N 175th Street |  |
Shoreline's 25 parks hold a total of 330 acres (130 ha) ofpark land.Boeing Creek and Shoreview Park, which abutsShoreline Community College, containsBoeing Creek, flowing on its way toHidden Lake andPuget Sound.Echo Lake is located within city limits, and contains Echo Lake Park. Other parks includeHamlin Park andKruckeberg Botanic Garden.
A third high school,Shoreline High School, closed in June 1986 due to a decline in enrollment; its 1,000 students were divided between Shorecrest and Shorewood.[27] The campus was retained by the school district for use as their headquarters and later became the Spartan Campus, which includes a public gymnasium, theater, and stadium.[28]
Shoreline is bisected by two major north–south highways:Interstate 5, the main inter-city freeway inWestern Washington; andState Route 99 (Aurora Avenue), which travels south to Seattle and north toEverett.State Route 523 (145th Street) forms the southern boundary of the city and connects Interstate 5, State Route 99, andState Route 522 (Lake City Way).[29] TheInterurban Trail runs along State Route 99 and follows the route of the former Seattle–Everettinterurban railway.[30] It was constructed in the 2000s to connect Seattle with Everett and was completed within Shoreline in September 2007.[31][32]
The city has twoLink light rail stations near Interstate 5 that are served bySound Transit's1 Line:Shoreline South/148th station near the State Route 523 interchange; andShoreline North/185th station near North City. Both stations havepark-and-ride garages with a combined 1,000 stalls and will become termini forbus rapid transit lines.[28][33] The county'sKing County Metro provides local and commuter bus service within Shoreline, which includes theRapidRide E Line on Aurora Avenue.[34][35] It debuted one of its firstparatransit vans in the then-unincorporated area in 1979 to address a need for east–west connections.[36] The agency has abus base, named North Base, along I-5 in Shoreline that opened in 1991.[37]
Shoreline began abicycle-sharing andscooter-sharing pilot in August 2024 withLime.[30][38]
The city is home to theFircrest School, a facility for people withdevelopmental disabilities that is run by theWashington Department of Social and Health Services. Its 90-acre (36 ha) campus was previously used as a naval hospital duringWorld War II andsanitarium before being repurposed in 1951.[39][40] TheWashington State Department of Health also operates apublic health laboratory on a portion of the campus that was opened in 1985 and designated as aCOVID-19 quarantine site in early 2020.[40][41]
Boryeong,South Chungcheong, South Korea (since 2002)[60][61]
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