South Wenatchee is a CDP located in Chelan County Washington. South Wenatchee has a 2024 population of 1,219. South Wenatchee is currently declining at a rate of -1.93% annually and its population has decreased by -9.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,351 in 2020.
The average household income in South Wenatchee is $80,636 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median age in South Wenatchee is 41 years: 41.3 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Wenatchee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 39.43% |
| Other race | 387 | 35.73% |
| Two or more races | 269 | 24.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 431 | 2.51 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 208 | 3.06 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.37 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Male | 47 | 4.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 21.47% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 3.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 12.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 287 | 35.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 10.74% |
| Some College | 80 | 9.99% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 506 | 292 | 62 |
| Other Race | 283 | 177 | 0 |
| White | 233 | 216 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 81 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,804 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,872 | $65,425 | $44,327 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,150 | $34,825 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $40,451 | $46,645 | $35,931 |
| Some College | $36,424 | $0 | $35,035 |
$40,451
Average Earnings
$46,645
Average Male
$35,931
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.53% of South Wenatchee residents speak only English, while 60.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 717 | 86 | 11.99% |
| Multiple | 269 | 65 | 24.16% |
| White | 304 | 44 | 14.47% |
| Other | 387 | 42 | 10.85% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.55%
Male Poverty Rate
19.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Wenatchee is Multiple, with 24.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Wenatchee is Other, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.11% |
| High School | 19.16% |
| Some College | 15.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,042 | $92,379 |
| Households | $61,959 | $80,636 |
| Married Families | $85,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,694 | $46,404 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
76
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 21.9% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
46.81%
Born in South Wenatchee
73.96%
Native Born
26.04%
Foreign Born
22.71%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
73.96% of South Wenatchee residents were born in the United States, with 46.81% having been born in Washington. 22.71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,219 | -24 | -1.93% |
| 2023 | 1,243 | -24 | -1.89% |
| 2022 | 1,267 | -116 | -8.39% |
| 2021 | 1,383 | 32 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 1,351 | -470 | -25.81% |
| 2019 | 1,821 | -190 | -9.45% |
| 2018 | 2,011 | -46 | -2.24% |
| 2017 | 2,057 | 243 | 13.4% |
| 2016 | 1,814 | 86 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 1,728 | 179 | 11.56% |
| 2014 | 1,549 | 304 | 24.42% |
| 2013 | 1,245 | 233 | 23.02% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -285 | -21.97% |
| 2011 | 1,297 | -256 | -16.48% |
| 2010 | 1,553 | 0 | 0% |