Everson, Washington

Everson, Washington
Lummi: Kwánech
Bethany Chapel in Everson
Bethany Chapel in Everson
Location of Everson, Washington
Location of Everson, Washington
Coordinates: 48°55′3″N 122°20′56″W / 48.91750°N 122.34889°W / 48.91750; -122.34889
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Area
 • Total1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2)
 • Land1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 • Total2,888
 • Density2,145.6/sq mi (828.4/km2)
DemonymEversonian
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98247, 98276
Area code360
FIPS code53-22745
GNIS feature ID1504794[3]
Websitewww.ci.everson.wa.us

Everson is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,888 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is the fifth Largest city within the Bellingham Metropolitan Area.

Everson and the nearby city of Nooksack lie near the foothills of the Cascade mountains in Northwest Washington. Located on the banks of the Nooksack River, the businesses support the surrounding farms and logging industries. The valley is heavily influenced by Dutch settlers who established dairy farms on the fertile flood prone land. Fruit orchards and berry fields also play an important part of the town's economy.

The town's small business district provides all the basic services. There are restaurants, a pharmacy and grocery store, an auto-repair shop, and agricultural supply stores. The city park is located a 1/2 block south off the W. Main St. and Riverside Park is on the banks of the Nooksack River.

Throughout the year, the area hosts small festivals in town or in the surrounding area, including a summer festival and harvest festival.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Everson city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.