Chelan County's estimated 2026 population is 82,806 with a growth rate of 0.96% 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 13.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (68.81%)
Other race (16.96%)
Two or more races (11.62%)
Native American (1.15%)
Asian (0.79%)
Black or African American (0.59%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,714 | 68.81% |
| Other race | 13,489 | 16.96% |
| Two or more races | 9,239 | 11.62% |
| Native American | 915 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 629 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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