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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

White73.9%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management17.8%
Manufacturing15.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.1%
Construction7.8%
Retail Trade7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Public Administration3.8%
Information3.6%
Agriculture & Mining2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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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.