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Chelan County

State:
Washington
County Seat:
Wenatchee

Chelan County's estimated 2025 population is 79,915 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chelan County is the 17th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 72,747 and has seen a growth of 9.85% since that time.

79,915
Total Population
27
Population Density (mi²)
17
Population Rank (State)
-41 -0.05%
Annual Population Growth

Chelan County Population

Chelan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chelan County includes 68.81% White, 16.96% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White54,71468.81%
Other race13,48916.96%
Two or more races9,23911.62%
Native American9151.15%
Asian6290.79%
Black or African American4700.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander620.08%

Chelan County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chelan County's average per capita income is $46,066. Household income levels show a median of $78,306. The poverty rate stands at 9.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$105,141$137,269
Families$91,893$121,553
Households$78,306$105,534
Non Families$43,998$68,225

$46,066

Average Income

$78,306

Median Household Income

9.01%

Poverty Rate