Chelan County, WA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$78,306
Per Capita Income
$42,092
Poverty Rate
9.0%
SNAP Recipients
11.4%
Gini Index
0.457
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.2%
$25K–$50K19.5%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K17.9%
$150K–$200K9.5%
$200K+10.3%
The median household income in Chelan County, WA is $78,306 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,092. 9.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).