Wenatchee, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wenatchee, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,483 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2292.7 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.43% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,723 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wenatchee grew by 68.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,483 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wenatchee is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.4% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,196 23.4% +2.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,660 21.4% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,463 16.9% -2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,893 14.7% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.0% of the people living in Wenatchee and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Washington 49.7%
- Men 51.0% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Wenatchee has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,418 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.17% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wenatchee is about 31% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $166,123 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,204 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wenatchee is about 11.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,204 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wenatchee spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.0 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,492 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,329 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,959 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wenatchee is 14 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wenatchee has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Wenatchee has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wenatchee, Washington.
What is the population of Wenatchee, Washington?
About 26,483 people live in Wenatchee, Washington, in 10,723 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 33.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Wenatchee, Washington mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Wenatchee, Washington has 2,293 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Wenatchee, Washington?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($166,123 against $67,418), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,204 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Wenatchee, Washington?
Unemployment in Wenatchee, Washington is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Wenatchee, Washington have a college degree?
24.2% of adults in Wenatchee, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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