Wenatchee is a city located in Chelan County Washington. Wenatchee has a 2024 population of 35,522. It is also the county seat of Chelan County. Wenatchee is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Wenatchee is $84,713 with a poverty rate of 11.78%. The median age in Wenatchee is 36.4 years: 33.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wenatchee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,591 | 63.88% |
| Other race | 7,662 | 21.67% |
| Two or more races | 4,104 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 354 | 1% |
| Native American | 332 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 300 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.06% |
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 | 13,926 | 2.48 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 5,849 | 3.34 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 5,437 | 1.21 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Female | 1,718 | 3.42 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 922 | 2.73 | 31 | 69 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,587 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 2,408 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,491 | 19.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,284 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 5,448 | 23.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,185 | 9.29% |
| Some College | 5,113 | 21.74% |
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 | 16,403 | 15,225 | 5,660 |
| Hispanic | 5,894 | 3,444 | 643 |
| Other Race | 3,767 | 1,980 | 404 |
| 2+ Races | 2,089 | 1,576 | 364 |
| Native American | 291 | 191 | 22 |
| Asian | 192 | 182 | 102 |
| Black | 102 | 102 | 68 |
| Islander | 22 | 12 | 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 black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,759 | $61,531 | $43,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,601 | $99,421 | $84,451 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $40,592 | $35,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,453 | $34,007 | $21,962 |
| Overall | $41,560 | $43,780 | $38,733 |
| Some College | $41,179 | $41,510 | $40,385 |
$41,560
Average Earnings
$43,780
Average Male
$38,733
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.51% of Wenatchee residents speak only English, while 28.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,816 | 2,497 | 21.13% |
| Other | 7,580 | 1,958 | 25.83% |
| White | 20,802 | 1,473 | 7.08% |
| Multiple | 4,003 | 243 | 6.07% |
| Black | 341 | 44 | 12.9% |
| Native | 319 | 28 | 8.78% |
| Asian | 287 | 25 | 8.71% |
| Islander | 22 | 10 | 45.45% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.35%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wenatchee is Islander, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wenatchee is Multiple, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.54% |
| Some College | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.37% |
| Female Employed | 7.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.55% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,619 | $99,055 |
| Households | $66,143 | $84,713 |
| Married Families | $88,831 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,526 | $58,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,697
Number of Veterans
1,565
Male Veterans
132
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 775 |
| Second Gulf War | 300 |
| Korea | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| World War II | 86 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 562 |
| 75+ | 500 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 18 to 34 | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,543 | 8.24% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 4.49% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 1.16% |
| Black | 44 | 17.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
60.01%
Born in Wenatchee
86.56%
Native Born
13.44%
Foreign Born
8.46%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
86.56% of Wenatchee residents were born in the United States, with 60.01% having been born in Washington. 8.46% 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 | 35,505 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 35,509 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 35,512 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 35,515 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 35,519 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 35,522 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 35,526 | 26 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 35,500 | -160 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 35,660 | 124 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 35,536 | 1,218 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 34,318 | 121 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 34,197 | -30 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 34,227 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 34,207 | 229 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 33,978 | 284 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 33,694 | 461 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 33,233 | 67 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 33,166 | 75 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 33,091 | 143 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 32,948 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,856 | 6,100 | 28.04% |
| 1990 | 21,756 | 4,499 | 26.07% |
| 1980 | 17,257 | 345 | 2.04% |
| 1970 | 16,912 | 186 | 1.11% |
| 1960 | 16,726 | 3,654 | 27.95% |
| 1950 | 13,072 | 1,452 | 12.5% |
| 1940 | 11,620 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 1930 | 11,627 | 5,303 | 83.86% |
| 1920 | 6,324 | 2,274 | 56.15% |
| 1910 | 4,050 | -31,455 | -88.59% |