Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington
Encyclopedia
Otis Orchards-East Farms is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Spokane County, Washington
, United States, near the county's border with Idaho
. The population was 6,220 at the 2010 census. The CDP includes the rural communities of Otis Orchards and East Farms.
Otis Orchards-East Farms is north of the Spokane River from Liberty Lake, Washington
and west of Rathdrum, Idaho
and Stateline, Idaho. Part of Otis Orchards was recently incorporated into the new city of Spokane Valley
. Otis Orchards is in the eastern part of the Spokane River
valley, and is in the Spokane, Washington
metro area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21.1 km²), of which, 8.1 square miles (20.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.23%) is water.
, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 2,110 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,946, and the median income for a family was $50,457. Males had a median income of $35,926 versus $24,430 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,439. About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Spokane County, Washington
Spokane County, Washington
Spokane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after the Spokane tribe. As of the 2010 census the population was 471,221, making it the fourth most populous county in Washington state. The largest city and county seat is Spokane, the second largest city in the state,...
, United States, near the county's border with Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. The population was 6,220 at the 2010 census. The CDP includes the rural communities of Otis Orchards and East Farms.
Otis Orchards-East Farms is north of the Spokane River from Liberty Lake, Washington
Liberty Lake, Washington
Liberty Lake is an incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, on the Idaho state line. Liberty Lake is a suburb of Spokane, Washington. Thus, it is situated between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho...
and west of Rathdrum, Idaho
Rathdrum, Idaho
Rathdrum is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. The population was 6,826 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Rathdrum is located at ....
and Stateline, Idaho. Part of Otis Orchards was recently incorporated into the new city of Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley is an incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is located east of Spokane and west of Coeur d'Alene. It surrounds the town of Millwood on three sides...
. Otis Orchards is in the eastern part of the Spokane River
Spokane River
The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately long, in northern Idaho and eastern Washington in the United States. It drains a low mountainous area east of the Columbia, passing through the city of Spokane, Washington.-Description:...
valley, and is in the Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
metro area.
Geography
Otis Orchards-East Farms CDP is located at 47°42′17"N 117°4′48"W (47.704799, -117.079874).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21.1 km²), of which, 8.1 square miles (20.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.23%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,318 people, 2,110 households, and 1,742 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 784.8 people per square mile (303.0/km²). There were 2,187 housing units at an average density of 271.7/sq mi (104.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.11% White, 1.22% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.17% African American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 2,110 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,946, and the median income for a family was $50,457. Males had a median income of $35,926 versus $24,430 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $17,439. About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.