Lake McMurray, Washington

Lake McMurray, Washington
CDP
Location of Lake McMurray, Washington
Location of Lake McMurray, Washington
Coordinates: 48°19′04″N 122°13′55″W / 48.31778°N 122.23194°W / 48.31778; -122.23194
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkagit
Area
 • Total
1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2)
 • Land0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
[1]
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
382
 • Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98274[2]
Area code360
FIPS code53-37526[3]
GNIS feature ID2408543[1]

Lake McMurray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 382 at the 2020 census.[4] It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Based on per capita income, Lake McMurray ranks 43rd of 522 ranked areas in the state of Washington.

History

McMurray was platted in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] A post office called McMurray was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1945.[6] The nearby lake of the same name perpetuates the name of an early settler.[7] In the native Lushootseed language, the lake is called qəbúʔlaɬ.[8]

Education

Lake McMurray is part of the Conway School District.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.7 km2), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) of it (19.42%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000200—
2010192−4.0%
202038299.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1970[10] 1980[11] 1990[12]
2000[13] 2010[14]

Lake McMurray first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.[13]

Racial and ethnic composition

Lake McMurray CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[15] Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 179 165 329 89.50% 85.94% 86.13%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1 0 0 0.50% 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 7 6 9 3.50% 3.13% 2.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 4 0 1 2.00% 0.00% 0.26%
Other race alone (NH) 1 0 2 0.50% 0.00% 0.52%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 7 0 24 3.50% 0.00% 6.28%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1 21 17 0.50% 10.94% 4.45%
Total 200 192 382 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 200 people, 83 households, and 62 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 242.5 people per square mile (94.2/km2). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 126.1/sq mi (49.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.00% White, 0.50% African American, 3.50% Asian, 2.00% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 3.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 20.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,536, and the median income for a family was $62,083. Males had a median income of $36,071 versus $39,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,051. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Major roads

Education

It is in the Conway School District.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake McMurray, Washington
  2. ↑ "Lake McMurray WA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Lake McMurray, Washington". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 155.
  6. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  7. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 138.
  8. ↑ Bates, Dawn E.; Hess, Thom; Hilbert, Vi; Hess, Thom (1994). Lushootseed dictionary. Seattle: University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0-295-97323-4.
  9. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  12. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. 1 2 "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  14. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  15. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Lake McMurray CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake McMurray CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake McMurray CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ↑ 2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Skagit County, WA (PDF) (Map). United States Census Bureau. December 21, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2026. - Text list
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