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South Wenatchee

Washington · 1,553 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 $29,795. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 438 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,700. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,553
−22%since 2000
from 1,991 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,339 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
28.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9081K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Wenatchee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,795
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,741 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,981
+20%since 2000
from $11,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.232
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing20.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$108,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$734
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
39.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
57.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
56.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.6
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(533)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino62.7%(973)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(907)
58
−1%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
44.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
67.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
57.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
31.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wenatchee, Washington?

South Wenatchee, Washington has about 1,553 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Wenatchee, Washington earns about $29,795 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in South Wenatchee, Washington?

About 7.1% 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 5.3% of people in South Wenatchee, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Wenatchee, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, South Wenatchee, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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