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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Chelan County

Washington · 52,250 residents · 2,921.178 sq mi
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Chelan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,312. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 14,366 residents. Median home value is $71,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,250
−22%vs 2000
vs 66,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K58K66K75K83K1990201020202024Chelan County
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,312
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,316 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,533
−35%vs 2000
vs $19,273 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $535 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−23%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(51,590)
Black0.2%(111)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(12,831)
Asian0.7%(441)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.3%(27,519)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(48,409)
Black0.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(4,589)
Asian0.7%(381)
Other6.5%(3,372)
Diversity Score33.1%(17,278)
Diversity Score
33
−20%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Chelan County to nearby counties

CHELAN COUNTY VS
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Income$80,363+231%
Home value$432,500+502%
Population46,473−43%
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CHELAN COUNTY VS
Kittitas County
Income$73,804+204%
Home value$497,400+593%
Population48,803−40%
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CHELAN COUNTY VS
Snohomish County
Income$111,246+358%
Home value$696,000+869%
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CHELAN COUNTY VS
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Income$124,746+413%
Home value$859,900+1098%
Population2,344,939+2762%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelan County, Washington?

Chelan County, Washington has about 52,250 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chelan County, Washington?

The typical household in Chelan County, Washington earns about $24,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelan County, Washington expensive?

In Chelan County, Washington, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Chelan County, Washington?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chelan County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelan County, Washington?

About 15.3% of people in Chelan County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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