Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wenatchee, WA

MSAWenatchee-East Wenatchee#1/10 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

35,484population

35.9median age

This community is a community of 35,484 with a median age of 35.9. The population is predominantly White (57.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (35.7%). Median household income is $73,040. 84.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.8%, with a median home value of $433,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.9%20,557

Hispanic/Latino

35.7%12,654

Two or More

4%1,412

Asian

0.9%333

Black

0.5%186

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%166

Other

0.4%138

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%944

High School Diploma

19.3%4,516

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%1,655

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%3,488

Associate's Degree

10.9%2,551

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%4,360

Master's Degree

6.8%1,606

Professional Degree

2.8%662

Doctorate

0.6%136

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

$433,700median home value

$1,248median rent

53.8%homeownership

14,682total units

2.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.8%

Renter 46.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%182

$50K–$100K

2.2%165

$100K–$150K

2.2%172

$150K–$200K

5.1%392

$200K–$300K

9.7%743

$300K–$500K

44.9%3,446

$500K–$1M

30.6%2,347

$1M+

2.9%224

Rent Distribution

Under $500

398

$500–$750

676

$750–$1,000

1,023

$1,000–$1,250

1,004

$1,250–$1,500

781

$1,500–$2,000

1,614

$2,000+

687

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%39

2010–2019

7.9%1,158

2000–2009

12.5%1,842

1990–1999

14.1%2,064

1980–1989

10.5%1,544

1970–1979

13.6%1,990

1960–1969

9.3%1,371

1950–1959

12.2%1,790

1940–1949

6.3%926

1939 or earlier

13.3%1,958

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.3%13,303

Utility Gas

4.4%625

No Fuel

0.8%113

Wood

0.7%94

Other

0.6%90

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%35

Household Economyi

$73,040median household income

$39,053per capita income

10.2%poverty rate

3.2%unemployment

17,466labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%575

$10K–$15K

2.9%415

$15K–$20K

3.2%456

$20K–$25K

3.9%563

$25K–$30K

4.4%630

$30K–$35K

4%577

$35K–$40K

3.8%537

$40K–$45K

3.4%490

$45K–$50K

3%433

$50K–$60K

9%1,289

$60K–$75K

9.5%1,361

$75K–$100K

14.7%2,099

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,416

$125K–$150K

6.8%969

$150K–$200K

8.2%1,164

$200K+

9%1,286

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,84713.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,764

Canada

161

China

United Kingdom

Guatemala

India

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,410

Avg. Commutei

17 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,783

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,573(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured