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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Wenatchee

Washington · 1,139 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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South Wenatchee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,522. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 852 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,200. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,139
−43%vs 2000
vs 1,991 in 2000
1990 – 2024
982 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 1,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
+19%vs 2000
vs 28.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9081K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Wenatchee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,522
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,741 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,543
−26%vs 2000
vs $11,613 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.0%
+13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$335
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $547 in 2000
US average: $450
59.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
40.4% rent
2.9
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,202)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(718)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(1,176)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,052)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(72)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other6.8%(77)
Diversity Score29.7%(338)
30
−50%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wenatchee, Washington?

South Wenatchee, Washington has about 1,139 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Wenatchee, Washington earns about $16,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wenatchee, Washington expensive?

In South Wenatchee, Washington, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in South Wenatchee, Washington?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Wenatchee, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wenatchee, Washington?

About 33.0% of people in South Wenatchee, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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