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Chewelah

Washington · 2,607 residents · 2.953 sq mi
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Chewelah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,273. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,607
+19%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chewelah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,273
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,766
+21%since 2000
from $13,843 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+55%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,382)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(74)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other3.8%(98)
Diversity Score17.7%(460)
Diversity Score
18
+101%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chewelah, Washington?

Chewelah, Washington has about 2,607 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chewelah, Washington?

The typical household in Chewelah, Washington earns about $27,273 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Chewelah, Washington?

About 18.3% 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 20.7% 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 662 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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