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Esperance, Washington
CDP
Location of Esperance, Washington
Coordinates: 47°47′42″N 122°20′51″W / 47.79500°N 122.34750°W / 47.79500; -122.34750
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Snohomish
Area
• Total	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km)
• Land	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Population
• Total	4,007
• Density	5,700/sq mi (2,100/km)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98026
Area code	425
FIPS code	53-22255
GNIS feature ID	1867608

Esperance is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Esperance is an enclave of the city of Edmonds, Washington. The population was 4,007 at the 2020 census, up from 3,601 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Esperance is located at 47°47′42″N 122°20′51″W / 47.79500°N 122.34750°W / 47.79500; -122.34750 (47.795006, -122.347487).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.9 km), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,503 people, 1,315 households, and 956 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,852.4 people per square mile (1,878.5/km). There were 1,349 housing units at an average density of 1,868.6/sq mi (723.4/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.13% White, 1.51% African American, 0.88% Native American, 7.11% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.31% of the population.

There were 1,315 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,622, and the median income for a family was $63,250. Males had a median income of $44,261 versus $32,357 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,967. About 5.3% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Annexation

Five times in the last 50 years, the City of Edmonds has looked at annexing Esperance into the city. In each case, voters in the enclave have rejected the annexation.

Issues for annexation include a desire for a contiguous City of Edmonds, continuity of services and a belief that services will be easier to provide. Arguments against annexation include desire to remain part of unincorporated area of Snohomish county, an expectation that taxes may rise with annexation, and the desire to take part in activities that are possible in the county that would not be permitted under city regulations. The latter includes less regulation for building certain structures and the ability to keep animals.

References

1. "Esperance WA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Census Bureau Profile: Esperance CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "Snohomish County News | Esperance annexation on ballot". community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
7. George, Harry. "Politics: Esperance Annexation". www.seanet.com. Retrieved January 31, 2016.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Snohomish County, Washington, United States
County seat: Everett
Cities	Arlington Bothell‡ Brier Edmonds Everett Gold Bar Granite Falls Lake Stevens Lynnwood Marysville Mill Creek Monroe Mountlake Terrace Mukilteo Snohomish Stanwood Sultan Woodway
Towns	Darrington Index
CDPs	Alderwood Manor Arlington Heights Bothell East Bothell West Bryant Bunk Foss Canyon Creek Cathcart Cavalero Chain Lake Clearview Eastmont Esperance Fobes Hill Hat Island High Bridge Kayak Point Lake Bosworth Lake Cassidy Lake Goodwin Lake Ketchum Lake Roesiger Lake Stickney Larch Way Lochsloy Machias Maltby Martha Lake May Creek Meadowdale Mill Creek East Monroe North North Lynnwood North Marysville North Sultan Northwest Stanwood Oso Picnic Point Silvana Silver Firs Sisco Heights Startup Sunday Lake Swede Heaven Three Lakes Verlot Warm Beach Woods Creek
Other communities	Florence Fortson Getchell Hazel North Creek North Lakewood Reiter Robe Silverton Sisco Smokey Point Trafton
Indian reservation	Tulalip Cathan John Sam Lake Priest Point Quil Ceda Village Shaker Church Stimson Crossing Tulalip Bay Weallup Lake
Military bases	Naval Station Everett
Ghost town	Galena Mineral City (Silver City) Monte Cristo
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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