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South Wenatchee

Washington · 1,522 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 $44,765. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 469 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,400. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,522
−24%since 2000
from 1,991 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,312 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
31.0
+10%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9081K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Wenatchee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,765
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,452
+76%since 2000
from $11,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
6.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$154,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,014
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
60.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
3.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(460)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(1,024)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(823)
54
−9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
73.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
15.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
71.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
40.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
29.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
13.4%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in South Wenatchee, Washington?

South Wenatchee, Washington has about 1,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Wenatchee, Washington earns about $44,765 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in South Wenatchee, Washington?

About 12.3% 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 6.8% 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 383 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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