Chelan, WA cityscape

98816

Chelan, WA

Total Population
6,901
Median Household Income
$69,531
Median Home Value
$409,000
Median Rent
$1,412

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,531
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$409,000
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,412
100% above state median
Median Age
45.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chelan, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 45.3 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$69,531
-7.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.44 people

Total Households
2,795
Family Households
50.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
26.7%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
26.7%
#3 Industry
Education
16.5%
Total Employed Residents:2,236

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
14.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
11.4%
326 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,868
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (11.4% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
3,173 employed
Labor Force
3,332
159 unemployed
Median Age
45.3 years
Per Capita Income
$41,286
Poverty Rate
8.5%

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