Longbranch, Washington
Longbranch | |
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  Longbranch Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°14′20″N 122°45′20″W / 47.23889°N 122.75556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.01 sq mi (51.8 km2) |
| • Land | 19.69 sq mi (51.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98351 |
| Area code | 253 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584999[1] |
Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community center.
As of the 2020 census, Longbranch had a population of 4,141.[2]
The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.[3]
History
In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.[4] The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,784 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,141 | 9.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2000[6] 2010[7] | |||
Long Branch first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[7]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 3,333 | 3,295 | 88.08% | 79.57% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 35 | 45 | 0.92% | 1.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 60 | 79 | 1.59% | 1.91% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 59 | 65 | 1.56% | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 8 | 17 | 0.21% | 0.41% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 35 | 0.13% | 0.85% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 140 | 334 | 3.70% | 8.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 144 | 271 | 3.81% | 6.54% |
| Total | 3,784 | 4,141 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longbranch, Washington
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ↑ Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) ISBN 0-7385-4854-5
- ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Longbranch CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Longbranch CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Longbranch.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |