Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington facts for kids
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Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington
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Location of Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| Area | |
| • Land | 8.03 sq mi (20.8 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,299 |
| • Density | 784.3/sq mi (302.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
99027
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| Area code(s) | Area code 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-52267 |
Otis Orchards-East Farms is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Spokane County, Washington, in the United States. This area is quite close to the border with Idaho.
In 2020, about 6,299 people lived here. The CDP includes two smaller communities: Otis Orchards and East Farms. Most of the shops and businesses are found in Otis Orchards.
Otis Orchards-East Farms is located north of the Spokane River. It's also west of towns like Rathdrum, Idaho and Stateline, Idaho. A small part of Otis Orchards recently became part of the new city of Spokane Valley. This area is in the eastern part of the Spokane River valley and is part of the larger Spokane, Washington metro area.
Exploring the Geography of Otis Orchards-East Farms
Otis Orchards-East Farms is located at specific coordinates: 47°42′17″N 117°4′48″W / 47.70472°N 117.08000°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map!
The United States Census Bureau tells us that this CDP covers a total area of about 8.1 square miles. Most of this area, around 8 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Otis Orchards-East Farms?
Let's look at the people who call Otis Orchards-East Farms home. In 2000, there were 6,318 people living here. They lived in 2,110 households, and 1,742 of these were families.
Most of the people living here were White (about 95%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. Some people were from other races, and some identified with two or more races. About 1.95% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.6%) had children under 18 living with them. About 67.4% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.99 people, and families had about 3.27 people.
The population's age spread shows that about 31.7% were under 18 years old. About 6.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 35 years old.
See also
You can also find information about Otis Orchards-East Farms for kids in Spanish: Otis Orchards-East Farms (Washington) para niños
