Key Peninsula

[1] The Key Peninsula was originally home to several Native American tribes, including the Squaxin Island and Nisqually.

Communities on the peninsula include Glen Cove, Herron, Home, Key Center, Lakebay, Longbranch, Minter, and Vaughn.

[2] The Key Peninsula extends into Puget Sound, a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean.

The peninsula also has several creeks and streams that drain 19 square miles (49 km2) into Puget Sound.

[citation needed] The population of the Key Peninsula was projected to grow from 11,016 in 1990 to 16,369 in 2022; however, this number was surpassed by the year 2015.