kids encyclopedia robot

Elk Plain, Washington facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Elk Plain, Washington
CDP
Location of Elk Plain, Washington
Location of Elk Plain, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Pierce
Area
 • Total 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km2)
 • Land 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
433 ft (132 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 14,534
 • Density 1,640.8/sq mi (633.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98387
Area code(s) 253
FIPS code 53-21205
GNIS feature ID 1510941

Elk Plain is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 14,534 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Elk Plain is located at 47°02′41″N 122°22′01″W / 47.044812°N 122.366812°W / 47.044812; -122.366812 (47.044812, -122.366812).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.8 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990 12,197 —
2000 15,697 28.7%
2010 14,205 −9.5%
2020 14,534 2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Education

Public schools in Elk Plain are part of the Bethel School District. Schools in or near Elk Plain include:

  • Elementary Schools:
    • Elk Plain School of Choice Elementary School
    • Centennial Elementary School
    • Shining Mountain Elementary School
  • Junior High School:
    • Bethel Junior High School
  • High School:
    • Bethel High School
  • Private school:
    • Bethel Baptist Christian School (grades K4-12)
  • Nearby colleges:

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Elk Plain (Washington) para niños

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Elk Plain, Washington Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.