Chelan County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chelan County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53007
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 2921.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 73.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2994.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.860974
- Longitude
- -120.619041
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 72,798
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 55,974
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,301 | 77.3% |
| Hispanic | 16,498 | 22.7% |
| White | 53,277 | 73.2% |
| Black | 321 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 475 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,824 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 9,152 | 16.4% |
| White | 44,642 | 79.8% |
| Black | 443 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 591 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 969 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 120 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 80,172
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,065
- Poverty Rate
- 8.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,539
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,704 | 67.0% |
| Black | 425 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 661 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,924
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 24,559 | 46.4% |
| Republican | 19,934 | 37.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,431 | 15.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,881 | 48.9% |
| Female | 27,041 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,414 | 74.5% |
| Hispanic | 7,768 | 14.7% |
| Black | 41 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 546 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 33,957
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 64.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 28,081 | 71.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,117 | 27.3% |
| Black | 21 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 323 | 59.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 16,389 | 63.3% |
| Female | 17,567 | 65.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,990 (19.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,404 (30.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 38,677
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $508,344
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,256
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.5%
- Public Transit
- 2.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.