Chelan County Summary

Life in Chelan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chelan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chelan County:

  • The population in Chelan County is 79,076.

  • The median home value in Chelan County is $496,629.

  • The median income in Chelan County is $71,876.

  • The median rent in Chelan County is $1,142.

  • The unemployment rate in Chelan County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Chelan County is 9.2%.

  • The average high in Chelan County is 60.5° and there are 32.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chelan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chelan County

Wenatchee, WA Population 35,365

Chelan, WA Population 4,269

Sunnyslope, WA Population 3,553

Cashmere, WA Population 3,244

Leavenworth, WA Population 2,619

Manson, WA Population 1,385

South Wenatchee, WA Population 1,267

Entiat, WA Population 1,038

Chelan Falls, WA Population 106

Map Of Chelan County

Chelan County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Chelan County is 60.5°.

  • There are 70.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 32.0 inches of rain each year with 30.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in Chelan County.

StatChelan County
Mean High60.5
Nice Days70.72
Rainfall32.0
Snowfall30.2
Sunny_hours5:23
60.5°
Average High
32.0
Inches of Rain

Chelan County Photos

Street Scenec Cashmerec Wa C
Source: Wikipedia User Publichall | CC BY-SA 3.0
Cashmerec Wa   Burbank Homestead Waterwheel
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Cashmerec Wa   Cottage Avenue Historic District
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Chelanc Wa   St
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Chelanc Wa   Riverwalk Pavilion
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL

Chelan County Demographics

Population over time in Chelan County

The current population in Chelan County is 79,076. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 78,508 2.4%
2021 76,653 0.6%
2020 76,229 -

Gender in Chelan County

  • Chelan County is 49.5% female with 39,181 female residents.

  • Chelan County is 50.5% male with 39,894 male residents.

Female
49.5% (39,181)
Male
50.5% (39,894)
Gender Chelan County WA USA
Female 49.5% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chelan County

Chelan County is:

  • 66.4% White with 52,514 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 355 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 489 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 635 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 235 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 2,171 Two Or More residents.

  • 28.6% Hispanic with 22,645 Hispanic residents.

White
66.4% (52,514)
African American
0.4% (355)
American Indian
0.6% (489)
Asian
0.8% (635)
Hawaiian
0.0% (32)
Other
0.3% (235)
Two Or More
2.7% (2,171)
Hispanic
28.6% (22,645)

Table: Chelan County By Race

Race Chelan County WA USA
White 66.4% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 28.6% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Chelan County, Washington

  • 2.2% of households in Chelan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Chelan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Chelan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Chelan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Chelan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Chelan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Chelan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Chelan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Chelan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Chelan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.2% (1,702)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (2,243)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (5,818)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (7,300)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (9,801)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (13,688)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (11,083)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (13,023)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.8% (6,926)
$200,000 or more
9.5% (7,485)
Income Chelan County WA USA
Less than $10,000 2.2% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.8% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.5% 15.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chelan County for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Chelan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chelan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Chelan County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Chelan County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Chelan County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Chelan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Chelan County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Chelan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chelan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (7,116)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,744)
High School / GED
25% (19,769)
Some College
21% (16,605)
Associate's Degree
10% (7,907)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (15,024)
Master's Degree
7% (5,535)
Professional Degree
2% (1,581)
Doctorate Degree
1% (790)
Education Chelan County WA USA
< 9th Grade 9% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 25% 22% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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