Time Zone: Chelan County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Wenatchee is the Seat for Chelan County.
Chelan County was founded in 1899. Chelan was created by taking area from Okanogan and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Chelan had a population of 72,372 people. This is an increase of 8.64% since the last Census (which gave a population of 66,616 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Chelan represented 1.13% of the total population of Washington, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 39 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 72,453 | +8.76% | +0.11% since 2009 |
2009 | 72,372 | +8.64% | +1.49% since 2008 |
2008 | 71,308 | +7.04% | +0.89% since 2007 |
2007 | 70,677 | +6.1% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 66,616 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Chelan County Census Page for Chelan County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Chelan County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Chelan County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Wenatchee | 30,229 | 27,856 | 8.52% increase |
Chelan | 4,107 | 3,522 | 16.61% increase |
Cashmere | 2,955 | 2,965 | 0.34% decrease |
Leavenworth | 2,347 | 2,074 | 13.16% increase |
Entiat | 1,082 | 957 | 13.06% increase |
Websites for Chelan County
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