Chelan County, Washington

Chelan County (/ʃəˈlæn/) is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, its population was 72,453.[1] The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee.[2] The county was created out of Okanogan and Kittitas Counties on March 13, 1899.[3][4] It derives its name from a Chelan Indian word meaning "deep water," likely a reference to 55-mile (89 km)-long Lake Chelan, which reaches a maximum depth of 1,486 feet (453 m).

Chelan County
U.S. county
Chelan County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°53′N 120°38′W
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedMarch 13, 1899
SeatWenatchee
Largest cityWenatchee
Area
 • Total2,994 sq mi (7,750 km2)
 • Land2,921 sq mi (7,570 km2)
 • Water73 sq mi (190 km2)  2.5%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total72,453
 • Estimate 
(2019)
77,200
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.chelan.wa.us

Chelan County is part of the Wenatchee, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,994 square miles (7,750 km2), of which 2,921 square miles (7,570 km2) is land and 73 square miles (190 km2) (2.5%) is water.[5] It is the third-largest county in Washington by area.

Geographic features

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19003,931—
191015,104284.2%
192020,90638.4%
193031,63451.3%
194034,4128.8%
195039,30114.2%
196040,7443.7%
197041,3551.5%
198045,0619.0%
199052,25016.0%
200066,61627.5%
201072,4538.8%
2019 (est.)77,200[6]6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 66,616 people, 25,021 households, and 17,364 families living in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km2). There were 30,407 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.63% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 12.19% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 19.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.9% were of German, 11.2% English, 9.3% United States or American and 7.1% Irish ancestry. 80.9% spoke English and 18.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 25,021 households, out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,316, and the median income for a family was $46,293. Males had a median income of $35,065 versus $25,838 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,273. About 8.80% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 72,453 people, 27,827 households, and 18,795 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 24.8 inhabitants per square mile (9.6/km2). There were 35,465 housing units at an average density of 12.1 per square mile (4.7/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 25.8% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were German, 15.0% were American, 11.3% were English, and 8.3% were Irish.[14]

Of the 27,827 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 39.3 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,674 and the median income for a family was $57,856. Males had a median income of $41,076 versus $34,261 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,378. About 8.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities
Old barn, Chumstick, Washington

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Politics

Chelan County is part of the 8th Congressional District federally, represented by Democrat Kim Schrier. Formerly a Republican Party stronghold, it has narrowed up considerably in recent years, with Donald Trump only carrying the county by around 8 points over Joe Biden in 2020. [16]

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 52.5% 22,746 44.7% 19,349 2.8% 1,211
2016 52.6% 18,114 37.9% 13,032 9.6% 3,287
2012 56.6% 18,402 40.4% 13,112 3.0% 974
2008 54.7% 17,605 42.9% 13,781 2.4% 777
2004 62.8% 18,482 35.6% 10,471 1.6% 477
2000 63.9% 16,980 31.7% 8,412 4.5% 1,184
1996 51.8% 12,363 36.0% 8,595 12.2% 2,912
1992 45.7% 10,716 33.5% 7,860 20.9% 4,900
1988 57.8% 11,601 40.8% 8,183 1.4% 281
1984 65.1% 13,667 33.2% 6,978 1.7% 349
1980 56.9% 11,299 32.7% 6,483 10.4% 2,068
1976 56.1% 10,492 40.8% 7,623 3.1% 577
1972 60.1% 10,470 33.8% 5,889 6.1% 1,054
1968 52.8% 9,093 39.4% 6,787 7.8% 1,350
1964 41.6% 7,406 57.8% 10,295 0.7% 121
1960 54.1% 9,854 44.9% 8,177 1.0% 183
1956 57.4% 10,405 41.9% 7,600 0.7% 117
1952 61.7% 11,164 38.0% 6,867 0.3% 53
1948 48.2% 7,392 50.2% 7,702 1.7% 257
1944 51.6% 7,081 47.8% 6,557 0.6% 75
1940 52.5% 8,019 47.0% 7,181 0.5% 73
1936 36.9% 4,975 59.5% 8,030 3.6% 481
1932 40.3% 5,584 52.8% 7,316 6.9% 959
1928 77.1% 7,672 22.5% 2,239 0.4% 43
1924 55.6% 4,543 12.2% 995 32.3% 2,639
1920 58.6% 3,885 23.2% 1,540 18.2% 1,210
1916 47.6% 3,011 43.5% 2,747 8.9% 563
1912 18.8% 970 25.8% 1,331 55.3% 2,849
1908 59.7% 1,639 31.7% 871 8.6% 235
1904 72.2% 1,248 21.5% 372 6.3% 109
1900 49.0% 577 48.6% 573 2.4% 28

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
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  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
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