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Chewelah

Washington · 2,712 residents (2025 est.) · 2.953 sq mi
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Chewelah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $267,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,606
+19%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+15%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,712 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chewelah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,238 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,518
+200%since 2000
from $13,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+28%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+38%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,997)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(59)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,159)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(43)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other15.2%(396)
Diversity Score36.3%(946)
Diversity Score
36
+313%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−13%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chewelah, Washington?

Chewelah, Washington has about 2,606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chewelah, Washington?

The typical household in Chewelah, Washington earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chewelah, Washington expensive?

In Chewelah, Washington, the median home is worth about $267,400, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Chewelah, Washington?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chewelah, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chewelah, Washington?

About 16.8% of people in Chewelah, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chewelah, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Chewelah, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 661 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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