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 Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,484

Median Agei

35.9

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

Median Home Valuei

$433,700

Median Renti

$1,248

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%7,671

Renter-Occupied

46.2%6,589

Total Units

14,682

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

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

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,040

Mean Household Incomei

$97,886

Per Capita Incomei

$39,053

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

17,466

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

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

617

Residentsi

664

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes67% occupied$330/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8171 homes97% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,040/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

73.2%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

24.3%

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.4% of subsidized households are minority

29.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

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