Demographics & People — Wenatchee, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,502 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,400 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 14,158 |
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| Family Households | 8,669 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4824 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,897 |
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| Black or African American | 391 |
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| Asian | 284 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12,435 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,212 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 11,906 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,987 |
| German | 5,706 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,465 |
| English | 3,797 |
| Irish | 3,036 |
| American | 1,775 |
| Norwegian | 1,495 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 985 |
Language
| English Only | 23,466 |
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| Spanish | 9,155 |
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| Population 5+ | 33,130 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,697 |
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| Population 18+ | 26,450 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wenatchee, Washington.
