Orchards, Washington facts for kids
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Orchards, Washington
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Orchards Post Office
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Location of Orchards, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,729 |
| • Density | 5,130/sq mi (1,981/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98682
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-51795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512536 |
Orchards is a community in Clark County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 27,729 people lived in Orchards.
History of Orchards
Orchards had a different name long ago. It was first called Fourth Plain. There are a few ideas about how it got this name. One story says that in 1846, a person named Dugald McTavish was exploring land near Fort Vancouver. This fort was a fur trading post.
McTavish described four open, flat areas, or "plains," surrounded by thick woods. People at the trading post then numbered these plains. This gave the community its original name, Fourth Plain.
However, residents wanted a more special name. In 1904, they voted to change the name. They chose "Orchards" because there were many fruit trees growing in the area.
Geography of Orchards
Orchards is located in the southern part of Clark County. It shares borders with several other communities. To the northeast is Hockinson. Brush Prairie is to the north. To the west, you'll find Five Corners. The city of Vancouver borders Orchards to the south.
The community of Sifton is also part of the southern area of Orchards. The United States Census Bureau reports that Orchards covers an area of about 14.0 square kilometers (about 5.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Orchards has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 17,852 | — | |
| 2010 | 19,556 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 27,729 | 41.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 17,852 people living in Orchards. By 2020, the population had grown to 27,729 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Orchards.
Many different people live in Orchards. In 2000, about 49.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.3 people. The median age in Orchards was 29 years old in 2000. This means half the people were younger than 29, and half were older.
