Naches, Washington

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Naches, Washington
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Yakima County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Naches Highlighted.svg
Location of Naches, Washington
Coordinates: 46°43′34″N120°41′28″W / 46.72611°N 120.69111°W / 46.72611; -120.69111
CountryUnited States
State Washington
County Yakima
Founded1909
Government
  MayorBill Davis [1]
Area
[2]
  Total
0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
  Land0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,453 ft (443 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
  Total
1,084
  Estimate 
(2021) [5]
1,046
  Density971.33/sq mi (375.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98929, 98937
Area code 509
FIPS code 53-47805 [6]
GNIS feature ID2413032 [3]
Website townofnaches.com

Naches is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census. [4] The town is located along the Naches River west of Yakima near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

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Economy

Naches' economy is based mainly on timber and agriculture, known for its large production of apples, cherries, pears and various other fruits.

Geography

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The Naches River passes through the town and empties into the Yakima River 16 miles (26 km) southeast in the city of Yakima. [7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all of it land. [8]

Climate

Naches has a semi-arid climate (Bsk) with hot summers coupled with cool nights and moderately cold winters.

Climate data for Naches, Washington
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)
Source: [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930 423
1940 53626.7%
1950 63318.1%
1960 6807.4%
1970 666−2.1%
1980 644−3.3%
1990 596−7.5%
2000 6437.9%
2010 79523.6%
2020 1,08436.4%
2021 (est.)1,046 [5] −3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
2020 Census [4]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 795 people, 317 households, and 225 families living in the town. The population density was 1,152.2 inhabitants per square mile (444.9/km2). There were 346 housing units at an average density of 501.4 units per square mile (193.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.8% White, 0.6% African American, 1.5% Native American, 3.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 317 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

A former gas station is a local landmark. Naches, Washington 03.jpg
A former gas station is a local landmark.

As of the 2000 census, there were 643 people, 258 households, and 175 families living in the town. The population density was 1,595.8 people per square mile (616.1 people/km2). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 692.4 units per square mile (267.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 86.94% White, 1.40% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 6.69% from other races, and 4.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.89% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 26.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $47,679. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $22,961 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,084. About 10.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Naches is served by the Naches Valley School District, who operates all schools within Naches. [11]

References

  1. "Mayor & Town Council". Town of Naches. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Naches, Washington
  4. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. Cooper Magnusson, Elva (July 1934). "Naches Pass". Washington Historical Quarterly . 25 (3). University of Washington: 172. JSTOR   40475657 . Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  9. "weather.com".
  10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  11. "Naches Valley School District". nachesvalley.org. Retrieved May 12, 2025.

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