Chelan County, WA population by race
The table below shows Chelan County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,416 | 70.08% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 591 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 635 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 15,051 | 19.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,950 | 8.79% |
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Chelan County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Chelan County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Chelan County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Chelan County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 70.08% are white, 0.51% are Black or African American, 0.75% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.80% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 19.03% are some other race and 8.79% are multiracial.
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Chelan County, WA population by race.
The largest racial group in Chelan County is White with a population of 55,416 (70.08% of the total population).
Chelan County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Chelan County is White with a population of 55,416 (70.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,950 (8.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Chelan County, WA
By ethnicity, 22,645 (28.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 56,431 (71.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Chelan County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 52,514 (93.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Chelan County, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Chelan County's Non-Hispanic population.
Chelan County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 52,514 | 93.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 355 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 489 | 0.87% |
| Asian alone | 635 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 32 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 235 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,171 | 3.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in Chelan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,767 (87.29% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Chelan County, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Chelan County's Hispanic population.
Chelan County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19,767 | 87.29% |
| Puerto Rican | 121 | 0.53% |
| Cuban | 39 | 0.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,718 | 12.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Chelan County, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 28.64% of Chelan County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Chelan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,767 (87.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Chelan County, WA have?
Chelan County, WA has 401 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.51% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Chelan County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Chelan County, WA?
With 71.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Chelan County.
That being said, with a 19.03% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Chelan County.
What is the majority race in Chelan County, WA?
With a population of 55,416 (70.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Chelan County.
Some other races are second largest race in Chelan County, with 19.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
