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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chelan

Washington · 3,522 residents · 6.703 sq mi
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Chelan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,047. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $140,700. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,522
+19%since 1990
from 2,969 in 1990
1990 – 2025
525 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 443 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+7%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chelan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,047
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,511
+23%since 1990
from $13,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$483
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
59.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
40.7% rent
5.0
+54%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(190)
Asian2.3%(67)
Diversity Score28.6%(850)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,865)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(509)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,164)
33
+15%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelan, Washington?

Chelan, Washington has about 3,522 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chelan, Washington?

The typical household in Chelan, Washington earns about $28,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelan, Washington expensive?

In Chelan, Washington, the median home is worth about $140,700, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Chelan, Washington?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chelan, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelan, Washington?

About 20.9% of people in Chelan, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelan, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelan, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 553 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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