East Wenatchee is a city located in Douglas County Washington. East Wenatchee has a 2024 population of 14,096. East Wenatchee is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,119 in 2020.
The average household income in East Wenatchee is $112,718 with a poverty rate of 7.13%. The median age in East Wenatchee is 35.4 years: 34.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Wenatchee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,281 | 58.67% |
| Other race | 3,798 | 26.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,783 | 12.63% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,111 | 2.75 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 2,499 | 3.33 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 1,331 | 1.17 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 828 | 3.59 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Male | 453 | 2.68 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 725 | 8.16% |
| Associates Degree | 990 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,235 | 13.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 540 | 6.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,760 | 31.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 641 | 7.22% |
| Some College | 1,993 | 22.43% |
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 | 5,856 | 5,584 | 1,435 |
| Hispanic | 2,425 | 1,366 | 197 |
| Other Race | 1,790 | 937 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 850 | 698 | 159 |
| Asian | 119 | 100 | 75 |
| Native American | 46 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,188 | $113,810 | $65,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,647 | $96,953 | $73,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,543 | $40,858 | $28,691 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,451 | $42,307 | $33,947 |
| Overall | $43,840 | $48,816 | $36,181 |
| Some College | $53,150 | $75,193 | $35,977 |
$43,840
Average Earnings
$48,816
Average Male
$36,181
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.4% of East Wenatchee residents speak only English, while 27.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,929 | 538 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic | 5,109 | 321 | 6.28% |
| Other | 3,796 | 295 | 7.77% |
| Multiple | 1,783 | 140 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 119 | 15 | 12.61% |
| Black | 51 | 3 | 5.88% |
7.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.49%
Male Poverty Rate
8.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Wenatchee is Asian, with 12.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Wenatchee is Black, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.73% |
| Some College | 6.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.37% |
| Female Employed | 4.94% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,196 | $121,391 |
| Households | $81,050 | $112,718 |
| Married Families | $96,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,214 | $62,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,111
Number of Veterans
1,043
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 279 |
| First Gulf War | 269 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 336 |
| 75+ | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 13.99% |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 15.21% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 22 | 47.83% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 5.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
55.05%
Born in East Wenatchee
86.16%
Native Born
13.84%
Foreign Born
9.08%
Non Citizen
4.77%
Naturalized
86.16% of East Wenatchee residents were born in the United States, with 55.05% having been born in Washington. 9.08% 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 | 14,068 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 14,073 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 14,079 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 14,085 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 14,090 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 14,096 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 14,102 | 60 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 14,042 | -130 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 14,172 | 53 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 14,119 | -38 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 14,157 | 112 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,045 | 50 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 13,995 | 136 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 13,859 | 304 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 13,555 | 151 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 13,404 | 54 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,350 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 13,341 | 136 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 13,205 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 13,206 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,757 | 3,056 | 113.14% |
| 1990 | 2,701 | -11,367 | -80.8% |