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{{Short description|City in Washington, United States}}
{{About|the city Pacific, Washington, in King and Pierce counties|Pacific County, Washington|Pacific County, Washington}}
{{About|the city Pacific, Washington, in King and Pierce counties|Pacific County, Washington|Pacific County, Washington|the disestablished town|Pacific City, Washington}}

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'''Pacific''' is a city in ] and ] counties in the ] of ]. Located primarily in King County, the population was 7,235 at the ].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US5352495 |publisher=] |access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref>
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==History==
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Pacific was ]ted on April 10, 1906, by real estate promoter ] as "C.D. Hillman's Pacific City Addition to the City of Seattle". The development would take advantage of the nearby ], which provided connections to ] and ]. It was officially incorporated as a town on August 10, 1909.<ref>{{cite web |last=Holden Givens |first=Linda |date=December 29, 2015 |title=Pacific's incorporation as a town of the fourth class is approved on August 2, 1909. |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/11169 |work=] |accessdate=April 3, 2022}}</ref>
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In 1995, it annexed a portion of unincorporated Pierce County.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kremer |first=Lisa |date=June 25, 1995 |title=Pacific, Auburn prepare to jump the county line |page=B1 |work=] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98739103/pacific-auburn-prepare-to-jump-the/ |via=] |accessdate=April 3, 2022}}</ref>
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Record-breaking rains in November 2006 pushed the White River over its river banks along Pacific City Park, creating a temporary {{convert|25|acre|m2|adj=on}} lake.
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|leader_name = Leanne Guier <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theolympian.com/2013/07/12/2619316/new-mayor-in-troubled-town-of.html|title=New mayor in troubled town of Pacific|work=The Olympian|date=2013-07-12|accessdate=2013-07-16}}</ref><ref>http://q13fox.com/2013/07/09/sun-sets-in-pacific/</ref><ref>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2013/04/25/supreme-court-recall-effort-against-pacific-mayor-can-proceed/</ref>
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===2009 flooding===
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On January 8, 2009, the ] released water from the ] into the White River. The action was done to relieve pressure in the reservoir, which had reached its capacity due to heavy rain that was causing flooding around the ] region.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cornwall |first1=Warren |title=Flood maps missed mark; Pacific homeowners got soaked |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008670738_floodplain26m.html |publisher=] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903130501/http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2008670738_floodplain26m.html |archive-date=September 3, 2012 | date=January 26, 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> A large amount of water was released very quickly, causing rapid and massive flooding in Pacific. Those affected had virtually no notice of the impending disaster. One of those affected by the flooding was noted local and international musician ], a founding member of ], who had recently moved to Pacific from ]. Miller lost virtually all of his possessions, including over forty years of memorabilia from his music career.<ref>John Larson, {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807004431/http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/2805/ |date=August 7, 2009 }}; The ], February 5, 2009; www.tacomaweekly.com.</ref> Assistance to those affected by the flooding was provided by the ] (FEMA).
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'''Pacific''' is a city in ] and ] counties in the ] of ]. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the ]. Like its northern neighbor ], Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of ].{{Citation needed|date=November 2008}}

==History==
Platted August 10, 1906 by real estate promoter ] as "C.D. Hillman's Pacific City Addition to the City of Seattle," Pacific was officially incorporated on August 10, 1909.

Record-breaking rains in November 2006 pushed the White River over its river banks along Pacific City Park, creating a temporary {{convert|25|acre|m2|sing=on}} lake.

In January 2009, release of stormwaters from the ] caused even greater flooding, inundating more than a hundred homes.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Pacific is located at {{Coord|47|15|48|N|122|14|52|W|type:city}} (47.263272, -122.247831).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> Pacific is located at {{Coord|47|15|48|N|122|14|52|W|type:city}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|2.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-12-19}}</ref> The lower ], also known as the ], runs through the east side of Pacific, between ] and ]. According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|2.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=December 19, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref> The lower ], also known as the ], runs through the east side of Pacific, between ] and ].


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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|2020= 7235
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 22, 2022|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 22, 2022}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=]|accessdate=July 25, 2013}}</ref><br>2015 Estimate<ref name="2015 Pop Estimate"/> |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 25, 2013}}</ref><br />2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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===2010 census=== ===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-12-19}}</ref> of 2010, there were 6,606 people, 2,269 households, and 1,605 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|2729.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,422 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1000.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 69.2% ], 3.1% ], 1.9% ], 9.0% ], 1.8% ], 8.5% from ], and 6.4% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 15.1% of the population. As of the ],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 6,606 people, 2,269 households, and 1,605 families living in the city. The ] was {{convert|2729.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,422 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1000.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The ] of the city was 69.2% White, 3.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 9.0% Asian, 1.8% Pacific Islander, 8.5% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.1% of the population.


There were 2,269 households of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were ] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.32. There were 2,269 households, of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were ] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.32.


The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.


===2000 census=== ===2000 census===
As of the ] of 2000, there were 5,527 people, 1,992 households, and 1,444 families residing in the city. The ] was 2,158.1 people per square mile (833.6/km²). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 816.1 per square mile (315.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.38% ], 1.43% ], 1.61% ], 4.72% ], 0.20% ], 2.95% from ], and 3.71% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.48% of the population. As of the ], there were 5,527 people, 1,992 households, and 1,444 families living in the city. The ] was 2,158.1 people per square mile (833.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 816.1 per square mile (315.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The ] of the city was 85.38% White, 1.43% African American, 1.61% Native American, 4.72% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 2.95% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.48% of the population.


There were 1,992 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were ] living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16. There were 1,992 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were ] living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.


In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 women there were 99.4 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 98.9 men. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 women there were 99.4 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 98.9 men.


The median income for a household in the city was $45,673, and the median income for a family was $47,694. Males had a median income of $36,594 versus $28,301 for females. The ] for the city was $18,228. About 7.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the ], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $45,673, and the median income for a family was $47,694. Males had a median income of $36,594 versus $28,301 for females. The ] for the city was $18,228. About 7.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the ], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


==Government== ==Government==
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The city has a mayor, city council and police department.<ref>{{cite news |last=Skager |first=Shawn |date=May 30, 2012 |title=Pacific ousts police chief |url=https://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/pacific-ousts-police-chief/ |work=Auburn Reporter |accessdate=January 16, 2024}}</ref> In 2013, mayor Cy Sun was ] by voters and replaced by a city councilmember following his firing of most of the government's department heads.<ref>{{cite news |last=Krell |first=Alexis |date=July 29, 2013 |title=New Pacific mayor tries to 'pick up the pieces' |page=A1 |work=The News Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-new-pacific-mayor-tries/138921844/ |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=January 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rosenthal |first=Brian M. |date=June 25, 2013 |title=Pacific Mayor Cy Sun recalled, first votes show |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/pacific-mayor-cy-sun-recalled-first-votes-show/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 16, 2024}}</ref> Sun was later arrested by the city police department for attempting to enter the sealed clerk's office during an investigation into alleged destruction of city documents by the mayor's office.<ref>{{cite news |last=Skager |first=Shawn |date=July 20, 2012 |title=Pacific mayor arrested and released for trying to enter clerk's office; Sun also facing investigation for destruction of documents |url=https://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/pacific-mayor-arrested-and-released-for-trying-to-enter-clerks-office-sun-also-facing-investigation-for-destruction-of-documents/ |work=Auburn Reporter |accessdate=January 16, 2024}}</ref>
==2009 flooding==
On January 8, 2009, the ] released water from Mud Mountain Dam into the White River. The action was done to relieve pressure in the reservoir, which had reached its capacity due to heavy rain that was causing flooding around the ] region.<ref>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008670738_floodplain26m.html</ref> A large amount of water was released very quickly, causing rapid and massive flooding in Pacific. Those affected had virtually no notice of the impending disaster. One of those affected by the flooding was noted local and international musician ], a founding member of ], who had recently moved to Pacific from ]. Miller lost virtually all of his possessions, including over forty years of memorabilia from his music career.<ref>John Larson, ; The ], February 5, 2009; www.tacomaweekly.com.</ref> Assistance to those affected by the flooding was provided by the ] (FEMA).


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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*{{official website|https://www.pacificwa.gov/}}
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{{King County, Washington}} {{King County, Washington}}
{{Pierce County, Washington}} {{Pierce County, Washington}}
{{Washington}} {{Washington}}

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Latest revision as of 18:52, 31 August 2024

City in Washington, United States This article is about the city Pacific, Washington, in King and Pierce counties. For Pacific County, Washington, see Pacific County, Washington. For the disestablished town, see Pacific City, Washington.

City in Washington, United States
Pacific
City
Pacific City HallPacific City Hall
Location of Pacific, Washington within King CountyLocation of Pacific, Washington within King County
Coordinates: 47°15′48″N 122°14′52″W / 47.26333°N 122.24778°W / 47.26333; -122.24778
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountiesKing, Pierce
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
 • Total2.44 sq mi (6.31 km)
 • Land2.42 sq mi (6.27 km)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km)
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population
 • Total7,235
 • Estimate 7,105
 • Density2,966.12/sq mi (1,145.35/km)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code98047
Area code253
FIPS code53-52495
GNIS feature ID1512545
Websitepacificwa.gov

Pacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the State of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 7,235 at the 2020 census.

History

Pacific was platted on April 10, 1906, by real estate promoter Clarence Dayton Hillman as "C.D. Hillman's Pacific City Addition to the City of Seattle". The development would take advantage of the nearby Puget Sound Electric Railway, which provided connections to Seattle and Tacoma. It was officially incorporated as a town on August 10, 1909.

In 1995, it annexed a portion of unincorporated Pierce County.

Record-breaking rains in November 2006 pushed the White River over its river banks along Pacific City Park, creating a temporary 25-acre (100,000 m) lake.

2009 flooding

On January 8, 2009, the Army Corps of Engineers released water from the Mud Mountain Dam into the White River. The action was done to relieve pressure in the reservoir, which had reached its capacity due to heavy rain that was causing flooding around the Puget Sound region. A large amount of water was released very quickly, causing rapid and massive flooding in Pacific. Those affected had virtually no notice of the impending disaster. One of those affected by the flooding was noted local and international musician Jerry Miller, a founding member of Moby Grape, who had recently moved to Pacific from Tacoma. Miller lost virtually all of his possessions, including over forty years of memorabilia from his music career. Assistance to those affected by the flooding was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Geography

Pacific is located at 47°15′48″N 122°14′52″W / 47.26333°N 122.24778°W / 47.26333; -122.24778.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.43 square miles (6.29 km), of which, 2.42 square miles (6.27 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. The lower White River, also known as the Stuck River, runs through the east side of Pacific, between Auburn and Sumner.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910413—
1920320−22.5%
19303478.4%
19403572.9%
1950755111.5%
19601,577108.9%
19701,83116.1%
19802,26123.5%
19904,622104.4%
20005,52719.6%
20106,60619.5%
20207,2359.5%
2021 (est.)7,105−1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,606 people, 2,269 households, and 1,605 families living in the city. The population density was 2,729.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.0/km). There were 2,422 housing units at an average density of 1,000.8 per square mile (386.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 69.2% White, 3.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 9.0% Asian, 1.8% Pacific Islander, 8.5% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.1% of the population.

There were 2,269 households, of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 5,527 people, 1,992 households, and 1,444 families living in the city. The population density was 2,158.1 people per square mile (833.6/km). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 816.1 per square mile (315.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 85.38% White, 1.43% African American, 1.61% Native American, 4.72% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 2.95% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.48% of the population.

There were 1,992 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 women there were 99.4 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 98.9 men.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,673, and the median income for a family was $47,694. Males had a median income of $36,594 versus $28,301 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,228. About 7.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 46.14% 1,334 50.85% 1,470 3.01% 87

The city has a mayor, city council and police department. In 2013, mayor Cy Sun was recalled by voters and replaced by a city councilmember following his firing of most of the government's department heads. Sun was later arrested by the city police department for attempting to enter the sealed clerk's office during an investigation into alleged destruction of city documents by the mayor's office.

References

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