Ahtanum, Washington facts for kids
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Ahtanum, Washington
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Location of Ahtanum, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km2) |
| • Land | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,046 |
| • Density | 417.1/sq mi (161.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98902
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-00800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511952 |
Ahtanum (/əˈtɛ[unsupported input]/) is a community in Yakima County, Washington. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place where people live that is counted by the government for population numbers, but it is not an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 4,046 people lived there.
Where is Ahtanum Located?
Ahtanum is found in the state of Washington. Its exact location is 46°33′40″N 120°36′37″W / 46.56111°N 120.61028°W. The community covers an area of about 9.7 square miles (25.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Ahtanum?
Ahtanum has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,601 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,181 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,046 | −3.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,181 people living in Ahtanum. These people lived in 1,467 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Many different people make up the community of Ahtanum. Most residents are White. However, the community is also home to people from many other backgrounds. This includes African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from two or more races. About 8.75% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many families live in Ahtanum. About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households were single-parent families. Other households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Ahtanum in 2000 was 39 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Ahtanum was about $48,352 per year. For families, the average income was around $53,333.
See Also
In Spanish: Ahtanum para niños
