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.
- ^ U.S. Census website. Retrieved on July 31, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "White Center". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "QuickFacts - White Center CDP, Washington" (Web). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ "Where exactly is Rat City? « Rat City Rollergirls". ratcityrollergirls.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.