Langley, Washington

The Dog House, photo courtesy South Whidbey Historical Society

The Dog House was opened in 1908 and home to an elite gentlemen's club called "The Olympic Club," however, the founder on opening night realized that he didn't have enough money to pay the entertainers – so he left with everyone's money and skipped town.[14] Over the years, the building acted as host to many businesses, adding to the building's rich and vibrant history.

During the Prohibition, the building went back to its roots and played host to underground boxing and wrestling matches which were illegal on the mainland.

When the Prohibition ended, the club became a public bar, and operated as a restaurant and bar until its closure in 2008.[15] The Clyde Theatre began in the top floor of this building.

James Weston Langley

• Vessel Moorage
• Accessible Restroom
• Showers
• Accessible Parking
• Boat Ramp
• Beach Access
• Accessible Fishing[25]

In January 2009, the City of Langley transferred ownership of the Langley Marina to the Port of South Whidbey. The small boat harbor consists of 41 slips and 330 feet of linear moorage that can accommodate vessels up to 190 feet (57.6 meters).

Facilities include restrooms and showers, water and 110v 20, 30, 50 and 100 amp power at the docks, a floating pump out station, and a boat launch. No fuel is available.[26]

Langley Middle School, 2017. Photo by Evan Thompson, South Whidbey Record.

The first school constructed in Langley, the original Langley High School, and what was eventually the Langley Middle School campus after the new High School was constructed – home of the Cougars – is now completely defunct, managed by various local nonprofits and companies.[27] There are still two time capsules buried next to the Middle School flagpole, the next one scheduled is to be opened in the year 2055, buried in 2005.

The main building has been converted into an artistic community classroom, known as the South Whidbey Community Center.[28]

The gym has been converted into a CrossFit studio. The football field and track and field are still maintained by the Community Center, and the

The science building is now home to the Veterans Resource Center of South Whidbey.[29]

Whidbey Children's Theatre is now housed in the former school auditorium.[29]

The library is now home to the Whidbey Dance Theatre and the Island Dance Studio.[29]

The home of the Eagles absorbed grades 7–8 with the closure of the Middle School in 2017. Today, grades 7-12 are now housed at the High School.

The home of the Dolphins and the home of the Orcas, constructed next door to one another, downsized and have now been merged into a singular entity, still occupying some classrooms in both campuses. Grades K – 6 now are housed at this Elementary School campus.

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,035 people, 555 households, and 271 families residing in the city. The population density was 958.3 inhabitants per square mile (370.0/km²). There were 678 housing units at an average density of 627.8 per square mile (242.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 555 households, of which 16.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.2% were non-families. 43.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.51.

The median age in the city was 57 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 39.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.9% male and 59.1% female.

As of the 2000 census,[4] there were 959 people, 486 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,165.9 people per square mile (451.6/km²). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 658.9 per square mile (255.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% White, 0.31% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.

There were 486 households, out of which 24.3% included children under the age of 18, 40.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.61.

Langley's population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,792, and the median income for a family was $51,563. Males had a median income of $41,750 versus $30,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,940. About 5.2% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.