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Chelan

Washington · 4,222 residents · 6.703 sq mi
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Chelan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,794. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,222
+20%since 2000
from 3,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chelan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,794
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,970
+106%since 2000
from $16,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$935
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+15%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,865)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(509)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(1,164)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(2,926)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(1,073)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score51.6%(2,178)
Diversity Score
52
+56%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelan, Washington?

Chelan, Washington has about 4,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelan, Washington?

The typical household in Chelan, Washington earns about $58,794 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 $339,400, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Chelan, Washington?

About 20.1% 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 11.9% 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 1,253 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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