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Orchards

Washington · 27,729 residents · 5.353 sq mi
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Orchards is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,723. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,729
+55%since 2000
from 17,852 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,180 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 3,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+16%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
17K20K24K27K31K2000201020202024Orchards
202429K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,723
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,393
+81%since 2000
from $17,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $803 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+57%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(15,186)
Black1.7%(304)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(809)
Asian4.1%(724)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(4,458)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(19,055)
Black2.5%(700)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(3,811)
Asian6.1%(1,697)
Other7.7%(2,135)
Diversity Score60.8%(16,859)
Diversity Score
61
+143%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orchards, Washington?

Orchards, Washington has about 27,729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orchards, Washington?

The typical household in Orchards, Washington earns about $74,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orchards, Washington expensive?

In Orchards, Washington, the median home is worth about $317,100, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Orchards, Washington?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orchards, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orchards, Washington?

About 13.0% of people in Orchards, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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