Chelan is a city located in Chelan County Washington. Chelan has a 2024 population of 4,470. Chelan is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 5.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Chelan is $91,256 with a poverty rate of 9.46%. The median age in Chelan is 46.7 years: 46.8 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chelan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,263 | 75.64% |
| Two or more races | 729 | 16.9% |
| Other race | 213 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,893 | 2.26 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 913 | 1.18 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 896 | 3.38 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 78 | 2.09 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 6 | 2.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 15.27% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 13.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 406 | 12.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,116 | 34.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 510 | 15.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,734 | 2,528 | 831 |
| Hispanic | 405 | 73 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 63 | 6 |
| Other Race | 70 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,259 | $79,048 | $62,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,764 | $95,028 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $42,383 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,258 | $38,899 | $52,862 |
| Overall | $50,781 | $53,139 | $45,864 |
| Some College | $0 | $102,188 | $46,196 |
$50,781
Average Earnings
$53,139
Average Male
$45,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.36% of Chelan residents speak only English, while 22.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,202 | 405 | 12.65% |
9.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
8.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chelan is White, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chelan is White, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.35% |
| Some College | 5.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,132 | $109,522 |
| Households | $71,996 | $91,256 |
| Married Families | $102,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,281 | $69,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
317
Number of Veterans
311
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 10.26% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.6%
Born in Chelan
79.32%
Native Born
20.68%
Foreign Born
15.6%
Non Citizen
5.08%
Naturalized
79.32% of Chelan residents were born in the United States, with 37.6% having been born in Washington. 15.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,764 | 59 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 4,705 | 59 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 4,646 | 58 | 1.26% |
| 2026 | 4,588 | 59 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 4,529 | 59 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 4,470 | 58 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 4,412 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 4,394 | 40 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 4,354 | 118 | 2.79% |
| 2020 | 4,236 | 17 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 4,219 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,212 | 78 | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 4,134 | 67 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 4,067 | 61 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 4,006 | 67 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 3,939 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 3,928 | 7 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 3,921 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 3,924 | 22 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 3,902 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,522 | 553 | 18.63% |
| 1990 | 2,969 | 167 | 5.96% |
| 1980 | 2,802 | 279 | 11.06% |
| 1960 | 2,523 | -2,241 | -47.04% |