George

City in Grant County, Washington

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George is a city in Grant County, Washington, with 809 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunland Estates, 7.9 miles W.

About George

George is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 809 at the 2020 census. The "humorous homage" to President George Washington has landed George on lists of unusual place names.

The city is known for being near The Gorge Amphitheatre, sometimes called "The Gorge at George". The Gorge Amphitheatre was the location of the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival.

The city also celebrates national holidays such as the Fourth of July and Washington's Birthday, with cherry pies. The world's largest cherry pie is also baked every year on July 4, and served to a crowd.

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Median household income
$55,000
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$940/mo
Median age
27.8
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George, WA population

George had 809 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census809
Density587 per sq mi (227 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

George at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyGrant County
TypeCity
Population809 (2020)
Land area1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Coordinates47.0831° N, 119.8617° W
ZIP code98824
Official websiteci.george.wa.us
Census code (GEOID)5326455

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about George

What county is George in?

George is in Grant County, Washington.

What is the population of George, WA?

809 people lived in George at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of George, WA?

The ZIP code of George is 98824.

What is the elevation of George?

1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.

What towns are near George?

Sunland Estates (7.9 mi), Quincy (10.6 mi), Crescent Bar (10.8 mi), Vantage (11.3 mi), Royal City (16.9 mi).

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