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Naches

Total population

1,059

Median home value

$271,700

26.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,286

Naches$54k
National$74k
Elevation449 m
Land area0.87 km²
Coordinates46.73°, -120.69°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
449 m
Area
0.87 km²
Official website
townofnaches.com

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Overview

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

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History & geography

History

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, early settlers like Henry Sedge played a role in the development of the Naches and Nile communities. Sedge was appointed postmaster of Nile and was involved in education and community events, including Memorial Day programs at the local schoolhouse.

Geography

The Naches River passes through the town and empties into the Yakima River southeast in the city of Yakima. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Naches has a semi-arid climate (Bsk) with hot summers coupled with cool nights and moderately cold winters.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
32.2
Median home value
$271,700
Housing units
419
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unemployment
2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
69%
Black
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
27%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
46.7260
Longitude
-120.6912
Water area
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

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Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
18
Elementary
8
Middle
4
High
6
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Selah High School
    High · Selah · 1,135 students · 19.6:1 ratio
  • Selah Middle School
    Middle · Selah · 897 students · 20.4:1 ratio
  • Selah Intermediate School
    Elementary · Selah · 825 students · 16.2:1 ratio
  • John Campbell Primary School
    Elementary · Selah · 520 students · 13.7:1 ratio
  • Naches Valley Elementary School
    Elementary · Naches · 502 students · 13.9:1 ratio
  • Apple Valley Elementary
    Elementary · Yakima · 417 students · 18.1:1 ratio
  • Naches Valley High School
    High · Naches · 396 students · 18:1 ratio
  • Naches Valley Middle School
    Middle · Naches · 395 students · 18:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.06
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,483

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
373
Avg daily Wikipedia views
12
Attention level
Obscure

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Books about Naches

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • iNaturalist
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET