Naches, Washington

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Naches
Town
Naches, Washington
Naches, Washington 01.jpg
Yakima County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Naches Highlighted.svg
Location of Naches, Washington
Coordinates: 46°43′45″N120°41′57″W / 46.72917°N 120.69917°W / 46.72917; -120.69917
CountryUnited States
State Washington
County Yakima
Founded1909
Government
 • MayorBill Davis
Area
[1]
 • Total0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
 • Land0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,473 ft (449 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total1,084
 • Estimate 
(2021) [3]
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 [4]
GNIS feature ID1512494 [5]
Website townofnaches.com

[6] Naches is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census. [2]

Contents

Economy

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

Geography

Naches is located at 46°43′45″N120°41′57″W / 46.72917°N 120.69917°W / 46.72917; -120.69917 (46.729133, -120.699191). [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]

Naches is located in the Naches Valley of the Naches River.

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 [3] −3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
2020 Census [2]

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 per square mile (193.6/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 (620.7/km2). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 692.4 per square mile (269.3/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.

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References

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