Terrace Heights, Washington facts for kids
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Terrace Heights, Washington
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Location of Terrace Heights, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km2) |
| • Land | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,244 |
| • Density | 816.3/sq mi (315.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98901
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-70805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511364 |
Terrace Heights is a special kind of community in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government.
In 2020, about 9,244 people lived in Terrace Heights. It's very close to the city of Yakima, almost like a neighborhood of Yakima.
Where is Terrace Heights?
Terrace Heights is located in Washington state. You can find it at these coordinates: 46°36′24″N 120°27′14″W / 46.60667°N 120.45389°W.
The area covers about 8.2 square miles (21.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.9 square miles (20.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Terrace Heights has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,447 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,937 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,244 | 33.3% | |
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- In 2000, there were 6,447 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 6,937 people.
- In 2020, it reached 9,244 people.
In 2007, there were about 8,031 people living in Terrace Heights. The average age of people living here was about 40 years old.
