City in Chelan County, Washington · 6.7 sq mi · 679 people per sq mi
4,553 people live in Chelan. The typical household earns $82,637, and the median resident is 46.4 years old.
2026 projection
From 4,222 in 2020
Poverty rate 8.37%
Men 47.5 · Women 39.9
1910–2026
4,553
2026 projection
7.8% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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1910–2026
4,553
2026 projection
7.8% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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| 2026 | 4,553 | +59 | 1.31% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,494 | +17 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 4,477 | +80 | 1.82% |
| 2023 | 4,397 | +27 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 4,370 | +44 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 4,326 | +104 | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 4,222 | +16 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 4,206 | +6 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 4,200 | +76 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 4,124 | +66 | 1.63% |
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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Chelan is growing faster than Chelan County, Washington, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 12 residents
64% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 64% | 60% | 69% |
| Never married | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | 7% |
| Separated | <1% | 1% | 0% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
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