Bell Hill is a census-designated place located in Clallam County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 731. Located just outside of the city of Sequim, Bell Hill has become a fast-growing destination for the wealthy, with a high population of Californians who found success in high tech businesses. Sequim is known for its low levels of rain, a quality that has made Bell Hill very attractive. Elevations range from 500 feet above sea level at the bottom to 1000 feet at the summit. The view of the surrounding area is spectacular. Bell Hill is bordered on the south and west by Happy Valley, a distinct rural area composed of smaller homes on large lots, and to the north by agricultural property, and a few small, densely populated sub-divisions. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Bell Hill ranks 21st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank achieved in Clallam County.
Geography
Bell Hill is located at 48°3'53" North, 123°5'36" West (48.064705, -123.093364)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 731 people, 325 households, and 259 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 262.4 people per square mile (101.2/km²). There are 347 housing units at an average density of 124.6/sq mi (48.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 95.21% White, 0.00% African American, 1.50% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 325 households out of which 17.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% are married couples living together, 3.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% are non-families. 16.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.46. In the CDP the population is spread out with 13.8% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 36.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 57 years. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $66,442, and the median income for a family is $85,595. Males have a median income of $42,083 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $35,568. 8.5% of the population and 5.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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