Chelan County's estimated 2026 population is 82,500 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chelan County is the 17th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 72,747 and has seen a growth of 13.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 62,063 adults, (16,769 of whom are seniors) in Chelan County.
Female: 39,786 (49.6%)
Male: 40,386 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Chelan County includes 66.99% White, 16.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,704 | 66.99% |
| Other race | 12,871 | 16.05% |
| Two or more races | 11,514 | 14.36% |
| Native American | 887 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 661 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 425 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.14% |
Chelan County's average per capita income is $48,381. Household income levels show a median of $82,381. The poverty rate stands at 8.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,425 | - |
| Families | $96,174 | $129,721 |
| Households | $82,381 | $112,869 |
| Non Families | $45,969 | $71,885 |
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