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Washington

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| Nickname(s) |
| Evergreen State |
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| Highest Point | 14410 ft |
| Mean Elevation | 1700 ft |
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| Population |
| Population 2005 - est | 6,287,759 |
| Population 2004 - est | 6,203,788 |
| Rank based on 2004 Population | 15 |
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| People |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| % of population who are veterans | 13.6 |
| % of households that are married couple families | 49.8 |
| Males per 100 females | 98.7 |
| % of households with 1 or more persons under 18 | 33.2 |
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| Income and Jobs |
| Median household income | $51,004 |
| Minutes spent commuting to work | 24.7 |
| % of commuters who drive alone to work | 74.3 |
| % of workers who traveled to work by public trans. | 4.7 |
| % of work population in the service industry | 16 |
| % of work population in manufacturing | 10.9 |
| % of work population in professional occupations | 21.5 |
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| Housing |
| % of owner-occupied housing | 64.7 |
| % of housing units statewide built since 2000 | 9.7 |
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| Record Temperatures |
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Date |
Town |
| Highest |
118° |
48° |
Aug 05, 1961 |
Ice Harbor Dam |
| Lowest |
-48° |
-44° |
Dec 30, 1968 |
Mazama & Winthrop |
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