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.

Chewelah, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,606

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%2,159

Two or More

9.1%237

Other

3.6%95

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.3%60

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%43

Asian

0.2%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Black

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%116

High School Diploma

25.9%527

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%217

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%253

Associate's Degree

14.9%303

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%246

Master's Degree

4.7%96

Professional Degree

1.8%37

Doctorate

0.7%14

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$267,400

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%800

Renter-Occupied

32.4%384

Total Units

1,375

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%31

$50K–$100K

8.9%71

$100K–$150K

3.6%29

$150K–$200K

16.4%131

$200K–$300K

24.5%196

$300K–$500K

32.6%261

$500K–$1M

10.1%81

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

145

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%33

2010–2019

4.5%62

2000–2009

9.1%125

1990–1999

15.5%213

1980–1989

9.8%135

1970–1979

19.6%270

1960–1969

5.7%79

1950–1959

6.7%92

1940–1949

7.9%109

1939 or earlier

18.7%257

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.5%574

Electricity

37.9%449

Wood

13.1%155

Other

0.5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,167

Mean Household Incomei

$90,099

Per Capita Incomei

$41,518

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

1,088

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.4%123

$10K–$15K

3.7%44

$15K–$20K

1.2%14

$20K–$25K

1.4%16

$25K–$30K

5.3%63

$30K–$35K

2.6%31

$35K–$40K

6.7%79

$40K–$45K

6.9%82

$45K–$50K

6.2%74

$50K–$60K

12.7%150

$60K–$75K

8.1%96

$75K–$100K

11.2%133

$100K–$125K

3.9%46

$125K–$150K

3%35

$150K–$200K

7.9%93

$200K+

8.9%105

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

481.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,038

Avg. Commutei

16.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,038

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

106(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured