White Center, Washington | |
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![]() Location of White Center, Washington | |
Coordinates: 47°30′27″N 122°20′51″W / 47.50750°N 122.34750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | King |
Area | |
• Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
• Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
• Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,631 |
• Density | 7,400/sq mi (2,900/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 98106, 98146, 98168 |
Area code | 206 |
FIPS code | 53-78225[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1512801[3] |
White Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It lies between West Seattle and Burien. The population was 16,631 at the 2020 census.[4]
White Center is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Rat City" due to the historical presence of a military Relocation and Training Center during World War II.[5] The Rat City Rollergirls are a Seattle roller derby team that began training in White Center.