Chelan County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,172 | — | #726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,381 | +9.6% | #496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $490,100 | +73.9% | #144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,226 | +5.4% | #501 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -34.4% | #414 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chelan County has a population of 80,172, making it the #726 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chelan County is $82,381, ranking #496 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Chelan County is $490,100 (+73.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,226/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.6%.
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89.5% of residents in Chelan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Chelan County, Washington
Chelan County, Washington has a total population of 80,172, making it the 726th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chelan County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chelan County is $82,381, which ranks #496 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Chelan County is $490,100, 73.9% above the national median. Renters in Chelan County pay a median gross rent of $1,226 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chelan County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Chelan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (29.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Chelan County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.