21-445: Chelan County ( / ʃ ə ˈ l æ n / , shə-LAN ) is a county in the U.S. state of Washington . As of the 2020 census , its population was 79,074. The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee . The county was created out of Okanogan and Kittitas Counties on March 13, 1899. It derives its name from a Chelan Indian word meaning "deep water," likely a reference to 55-mile (89 km)-long Lake Chelan , which reaches
42-566: A Republican Party stronghold, it has narrowed up considerably in recent years, with Donald Trump only carrying the county by around 8 points over Joe Biden in 2020. 47°53′N 120°38′W / 47.88°N 120.64°W / 47.88; -120.64 List of counties in Washington The U.S. state of Washington has 39 counties . The Provisional Government of Oregon established Vancouver and Lewis Counties in 1845 in unorganized Oregon Country , extending from
63-675: A county executive . Councils in the other three charter counties appoint a manager to administer the government. Voters may also elect a clerk, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, coroner , auditor (or recorder), and prosecuting attorney. Elections are nonpartisan in non-charter counties, but charter counties may choose to make some positions partisan, though all elections are by top-two primary . Four counties changed their name between 1849 and 1925. During Washington's territorial period, Washington split off from an Oregon county, three counties were disestablished, and three split into separate territories. Several counties were proposed prior to or during
84-482: A household in the county was $ 37,316, and the median income for a family was $ 46,293. Males had a median income of $ 35,065 versus $ 25,838 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,273. About 8.80% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over. Chelan County is part of the 8th Congressional District federally, represented by Democrat Kim Schrier . Formerly
105-586: A maximum depth of 1,486 feet (453 m). Chelan County is part of the Wenatchee, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,994 square miles (7,750 km), of which 2,921 square miles (7,570 km) is land and 73 square miles (190 km) (2.5%) is water. It is the third-largest county in Washington by area. As of
126-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
147-510: Is 1,830 square miles (4,700 km ), with 200,330 people. Seventeen counties have Native American–derived names, including nine names of tribes whose land settlers would occupy. Another seventeen were named for political figures, only five of whom had lived in the region. The last five are named for geographic places. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, used by the United States government to uniquely identify counties,
168-616: Is only by incorporated cities and towns , as well as by 29 Indian reservations , while unincorporated areas are governed only by the county. There are 242 census county divisions for statistical purposes only. The default form of county government is the non-charter commission, with three to five elected commissioners serving as both the legislature and executive. Seven counties have adopted charters providing for home rule distinct from state law: King, Clallam, Whatcom, Snohomish, Pierce, San Juan, and Clark. Of these, King, Whatcom, Snohomish, and Pierce, four major counties on Puget Sound , elect
189-550: Is provided with each entry. The FIPS code links in the table point to U.S. Census data pages for each county. Washington's FIPS state code is 53. Counties provide a broad scope of services, including court operation, parks and recreation, libraries, arts, social services, elections, waste collection, roads and transportation, zoning and permitting, as well as taxation. The extent of these vary, and some are administered by municipalities. Counties are not subdivided into minor civil divisions like townships; sub-county local government
210-511: The 2000 census , there were 66,616 people, 25,021 households, and 17,364 families living in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (8.9 people/km). There were 30,407 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 83.63% White , 0.26% Black or African American , 0.99% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 12.19% from other races , and 2.14% from two or more races. 19.26% of
231-527: The 2010 census , there were 72,453 people, 27,827 households, and 18,795 families living in the county. The population density was 24.8 inhabitants per square mile (9.6/km). There were 35,465 housing units at an average density of 12.1 units per square mile (4.7 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 25.8% of
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#1732843947381252-519: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
273-553: The Columbia River north to 54°40′ north latitude . After the region was organized within the Oregon Territory with the current northern border of 49° north, Vancouver County was renamed Clark , and six more counties were created out of Lewis County before the organization of Washington Territory in 1853; 28 were formed during Washington's territorial period, two of which only existed briefly. The final five were established in
294-468: The "majority of the voters" in that area. A number of county partition proposals in the 1990s interpreted this as a majority of people who voted, until a 1998 ruling by the Washington Supreme Court clarified that they would need a majority of registered voters . No changes to counties have been made since the formation of Pend Oreille County in 1911, except when the small area of Cliffdell
315-528: The 22 years after Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Article XI of the Washington State Constitution addresses the organization of counties. New counties must have a population of at least 2,000 and no county can be reduced to a population below 4,000 due to partitioning to create a new county. To alter the area of a county, the state constitution requires a petition of
336-449: The existence of Washington Territory and nine counties were proposed within the first 16 years of Washington's statehood, but none were established. Works Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as
357-553: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.9% were of German , 11.2% English , 9.3% United States or American and 7.1% Irish ancestry. 80.9% spoke English and 18.1% Spanish as their first language. There were 25,021 households, out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who
378-419: The population. In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were German , 15.0% were American , 11.3% were English , and 8.3% were Irish . Of the 27,827 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
399-464: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 39.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,674 and the median income for a family was $ 57,856. Males had a median income of $ 41,076 versus $ 34,261 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,378. About 8.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
420-458: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males. The median income for
441-509: Was moved from Kittitas to Yakima County in 1970. King County , home to the state's largest city, Seattle , holds almost 30 percent of Washington's population (2,271,380 residents of 7,812,880 in 2023), and has the highest population density, with more than 1,000 people per square mile (400/km ). Garfield County is both the least populated (2,363) and least densely populated (3.3/sq mi [1.3/km ]). Two counties, San Juan and Island , are composed only of islands. The average county
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