Chelan County, Washington's estimated 2024 population is 79,956 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chelan County, Washington is the 17th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 72,747 and has seen a growth of 9.91% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 79,751 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 79,792 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 79,833 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 79,874 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 79,915 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 79,956 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 79,997 | -41 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 80,038 | 260 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 79,778 | 540 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 79,238 | 2,185 | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 77,053 | 441 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 76,612 | 396 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 76,216 | 407 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 75,809 | 779 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 75,030 | 916 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 74,114 | 391 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 73,723 | 252 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 73,471 | 258 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 73,213 | 466 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 72,747 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 52,250 | 7,189 | 15.95% |
| 1980 | 45,061 | 3,706 | 8.96% |
| 1970 | 41,355 | 611 | 1.5% |
| 1960 | 40,744 | 1,443 | 3.67% |
| 1950 | 39,301 | 4,889 | 14.21% |
| 1940 | 34,412 | 2,778 | 8.78% |
| 1930 | 31,634 | 10,728 | 51.32% |
| 1920 | 20,906 | 5,802 | 38.41% |
| 1910 | 15,104 | 11,173 | 284.23% |
| 1900 | 3,931 | -75,820 | -95.07% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,416 | 70.08% |
| Other race | 15,051 | 19.03% |
| Two or more races | 6,950 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 635 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 591 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.04% |
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 | 30,414 | 2.55 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 15,128 | 3.2 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 10,530 | 1.24 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Female | 3,279 | 3.55 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 1,477 | 2.93 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,522 | 6.47% |
| Associates Degree | 5,441 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,471 | 19.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,605 | 10.3% |
| High School Graduate | 13,438 | 24.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,424 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 11,533 | 21.19% |
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 | 40,692 | 38,243 | 14,073 |
| Hispanic | 11,297 | 6,027 | 1,047 |
| Other Race | 7,757 | 3,817 | 724 |
| 2+ Races | 3,373 | 2,365 | 642 |
| Native American | 532 | 430 | 126 |
| Asian | 479 | 418 | 174 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 68 |
| Islander | 32 | 22 | 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 60.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,587 | $77,813 | $44,952 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,434 | $96,875 | $77,872 |
| High School Graduate | $39,888 | $46,736 | $32,270 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,131 | $35,965 | $25,971 |
| Overall | $43,738 | $49,891 | $38,370 |
| Some College | $42,829 | $46,200 | $39,362 |
$43,738
Average Earnings
$49,891
Average Male
$38,370
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.87% of Chelan County, Washington residents speak only English, while 26.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,984 | 3,623 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 22,477 | 3,295 | 14.66% |
| Other | 14,895 | 2,636 | 17.7% |
| Multiple | 6,843 | 357 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 617 | 106 | 17.18% |
| Black | 388 | 46 | 11.86% |
| Native | 578 | 28 | 4.84% |
| Islander | 32 | 10 | 31.25% |
9.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.04%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chelan County, Washington is Islander, with 31.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chelan County, Washington is Native, with 4.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.73% |
| Some College | 5.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.68% |
| Female Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,727 | $115,550 |
| Households | $71,876 | $99,583 |
| Married Families | $98,795 | $129,953 |
| Non Families | $43,959 | $63,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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
4,447
Number of Veterans
4,068
Male Veterans
379
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,095 |
| Second Gulf War | 619 |
| First Gulf War | 584 |
| Korea | 413 |
| World War II | 111 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,539 |
| 75+ | 1,385 |
| 55 to 64 | 613 |
| 35 to 54 | 573 |
| 18 to 34 | 337 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,183 | 9.15% |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 0.88% |
| Black | 48 | 17.52% |
| Native American | 18 | 3.21% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.15% |
| Islander | 4 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
57.46%
Born in Chelan County, Washington
86%
Native Born
14%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
5.16%
Naturalized
86% of Chelan County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 57.46% having been born in Washington. 8.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.