Vashon, WA is a beautiful community located near Seattle in King County. With a population of 10,886 it has a much lower population density than the US at large with only 279 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile.
Local businesses in Vashon include The Hardware Store, Hiram's Cafe, Bluewater Organic Distilling, and Vashon Island Bistro. Year-round outdoor activities available on the island include kayaking and canoeing on the Puget Sound as well as biking and hiking along any of its many nature trails. Local organizations that serve the community include Vashon Nature Center, which focuses on conservation and education about local wildlife, and Vashon Alliance for Resilience which works to reduce environmental impacts on the island. Finally, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year including Vashon High School’s basketball games and The Classic Race series bicycle race.
The population in Vashon is 10,886. There are 295 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vashon is 49.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vashon is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vashon
- 57.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Vashon
- 91.8% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander