Naches, Washington facts for kids
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Naches
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Location of Naches, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,084 |
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1,046 |
| • Density | 971.33/sq mi (375.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98929, 98937
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-47805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512494 |
Naches is a small town in Yakima County, Washington, USA. In 2020, about 1,084 people lived there. It's located next to the Naches River, west of the city of Yakima. The town sits near the eastern part of the Cascade Range mountains.
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What People Do for Work in Naches
The main jobs in Naches are in two areas: timber (getting wood from forests) and agriculture (farming). The town is famous for growing lots of fruits. These include delicious apples, sweet cherries, and juicy pears. Many other kinds of fruits are grown here too.
Where is Naches Located?
Naches is found at these coordinates: 46°43′45″N 120°41′57″W / 46.72917°N 120.69917°W. The Naches River flows right through the town. This river then joins the Yakima River about 16 miles (26 km) to the southeast, in the city of Yakima.
The United States Census Bureau says that Naches covers an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Naches Weather and Climate
Naches has a semi-arid climate. This means it's quite dry. The summers are hot, but the nights are cool. Winters are moderately cold.
| Climate data for Naches, Washington | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
69 (21) |
80 (27) |
92 (33) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
110 (43) |
100 (38) |
88 (31) |
73 (23) |
67 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
64 (18) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
48 (9) |
36 (2) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
26 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
42 (6) |
48 (9) |
53 (12) |
52 (11) |
44 (7) |
34 (1) |
27 (−3) |
21 (−6) |
36 (2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−25 (−32) |
−1 (−18) |
18 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
35 (2) |
24 (−4) |
4 (−16) |
−13 (−25) |
−17 (−27) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.15 (29) |
0.81 (21) |
0.62 (16) |
0.55 (14) |
0.58 (15) |
0.62 (16) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.26 (6.6) |
0.36 (9.1) |
0.54 (14) |
1.05 (27) |
1.53 (39) |
8.29 (212.3) |
How Many People Live in Naches?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 423 | — | |
| 1940 | 536 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 633 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 680 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 666 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 644 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 596 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 643 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 795 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,084 | 36.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,046 | 31.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 795 people lived in Naches. There were 317 households, and 225 of these were families. The town had about 1,152 people per square mile (445 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Naches were White (92.8%). There were also small numbers of African American (0.6%) and Native American (1.5%) residents. About 3.3% were from other backgrounds, and 1.8% were from two or more races. About 8.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households:
- 37.9% had children under 18 living with them.
- 45.7% were married couples.
- 16.4% had a female head of household without a husband.
- 8.8% had a male head of household without a wife.
- 29.0% were not families (single people or roommates).
The average household had 2.51 people, and the average family had 2.88 people. The median age in Naches was 37.4 years old.
- 26.3% of residents were under 18.
- 9.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.6% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Naches (Washington) para niños
