Chelan County, Washington

Total Population: 79,518

County Seat: Wenatchee

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Median Home Value

$454,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$78,306

Across all households

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.2%
Hispanic or Latino28.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

89.7%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$78,306

Mean Household Income

$105,534

Per Capita Income

$42,092

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$454,900

Median Rent

$1,182/mo

Total Housing Units

38,129

Owner-Occupied

63.3%

Renter-Occupied

36.7%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Married Couple Households

51.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.1%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

89.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 53007.