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Naches, WA
Town in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
1,059
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,215
ZIP codes
0
Naches and its ZIP codes
Naches at a glance
- Naches is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,286, 45% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 (52% below Washington) and median rent is $1,458 a month.
Local data for Naches, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Naches, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,286
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,458/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (257), German Americans (150), Irish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Naches.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
115,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.38B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
How people get to work
Naches, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.2%
- Carpooled33.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Naches, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
721
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
8.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Naches, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Naches
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TietonCity | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CowicheCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.4 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| SelahCity | 9.5 mi | 4.6 |
| YakimaCity | 11 mi | 28.1 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| NileCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Union GapCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| TampicoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| MoxeeCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| EllensburgCity | 20 mi | 8.7 |
| CliffdellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Naches, WA in?
- Naches is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Naches, WA?
- About 1,059 people live in Naches, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Naches?
- Nearby places include Tieton (3.3 mi), Cowiche (3.8 mi), Eschbach (4.9 mi), Gleed (6.6 mi), Summitview (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023