Orchards, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Orchards, Washington is 29,716 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $96,893, the median home value is $437,100, and the median age is 34.8.
29,716
Population
5551
People / sq mi
$96,893
Median Income
$437,100
Median Home Value
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Orchards covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 5551 people per square mile.
About Orchards, WA
What distinguishes Orchards is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 5,551 people per square mile. With 29,716 residents, Orchards is a city in Washington. It ranks #45 among cities in Washington by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $96,893 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $437,100, with typical rent around $1,685.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.3%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Orchards: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$96,893
Median Household Income
$41,222
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$437,100
Median Home Value
$1,685
Median Rent
67.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.3%
High School+
24.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
76.1%
Public Transit
12.3%
Work From Home
27.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.3%
Foreign Born
76.1%
Non-English at Home
7.9%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
91.8%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchards, Washington has a population of 29,716 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Orchards, Washington is $96,893, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Orchards, Washington is $437,100, with median monthly rent at $1,685 and a homeownership rate of 67.5%.
The median age in Orchards, Washington is 34.8 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.