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East Wenatchee

Washington · 14,158 residents · 3.789 sq mi
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East Wenatchee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,608. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,401 residents. 21% 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 $283,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,158
+146%since 2000
from 5,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,737 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K12K15K1990201020202024East Wenatchee
202414K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,608
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,068
+51%since 2000
from $17,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+17%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,861)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(694)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(1,687)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(8,672)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(4,435)
Asian1.2%(167)
Other5.2%(739)
Diversity Score64.7%(9,158)
Diversity Score
65
+121%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Wenatchee, Washington?

East Wenatchee, Washington has about 14,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Wenatchee, Washington?

The typical household in East Wenatchee, Washington earns about $61,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Wenatchee, Washington expensive?

In East Wenatchee, Washington, the median home is worth about $283,800, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in East Wenatchee, Washington?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Wenatchee, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Wenatchee, Washington?

About 13.2% of people in East Wenatchee, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Wenatchee, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, East Wenatchee, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,457 residents, a change of about 424 percent over that period.

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

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