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.

East Wenatchee, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,199

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.7%7,771

Hispanic/Latino

37.2%5,281

Two or More

5.2%745

Asian

1.2%166

Black

0.7%96

Other

0.5%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%710

High School Diploma

21.4%1,961

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%1,021

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%1,339

Associate's Degree

10.2%937

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%1,344

Master's Degree

3.5%321

Professional Degree

1.2%108

Doctorate

0.5%46

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$429,200

Median Renti

$1,327

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%3,116

Renter-Occupied

41%2,162

Total Units

5,577

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%222

$50K–$100K

5.5%170

$100K–$150K

1.2%37

$150K–$200K

0.9%27

$200K–$300K

12%375

$300K–$500K

41.4%1,289

$500K–$1M

30.6%953

$1M+

1.4%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

306

$1,000–$1,250

460

$1,250–$1,500

480

$1,500–$2,000

447

$2,000+

259

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%30

2010–2019

6.8%377

2000–2009

11%616

1990–1999

15.2%850

1980–1989

8.2%457

1970–1979

26.1%1,456

1960–1969

13.6%756

1950–1959

11.9%662

1940–1949

3.2%180

1939 or earlier

3.5%193

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.7%4,997

Utility Gas

4%209

Wood

0.5%29

No Fuel

0.4%23

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%15

Solar

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,558

Mean Household Incomei

$110,988

Per Capita Incomei

$40,505

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

7,196

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%204

$10K–$15K

1.4%74

$15K–$20K

3.3%173

$20K–$25K

4.3%229

$25K–$30K

3.1%165

$30K–$35K

3%160

$35K–$40K

6.6%348

$40K–$45K

2%106

$45K–$50K

3.8%198

$50K–$60K

5.5%290

$60K–$75K

9.4%498

$75K–$100K

17.4%919

$100K–$125K

7.6%401

$125K–$150K

6.8%361

$150K–$200K

10.9%573

$200K+

11%579

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

159

Residentsi

184

Avg. Tenant Renti

$561/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers159 homes67% occupied$561/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,558/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

68%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

25%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

2,03414.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,589

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,693

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,862

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,050(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured