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Entiat, Washington
Entiat, city, in Chelan County, Washington. Entiat had 1,576 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,326 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,284 (±284). GEOID 5322010.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,576
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,326 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,284 ±284
Median household income
$76,111
±$11,784 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$364,500
±$37,501 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,375
±$727 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Entiat and what county is it in?
Entiat is a city in Chelan County, Washington. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 609 residents per square mile in 2020.
Entiat is in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Entiat, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,576 people lived in Entiat on July 1, 2025, up 18.5% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,326 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,284 (±284).
| Measure | Entiat | Chelan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,284 ±284 | 80,172 | no clear change |
| Households | 526 ±108 | 31,520 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.31 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 612 ±120 | 38,677 | no clear change |
Entiat's population since 2000
From 957 in 2000 to 1,576 in 2025: up 64.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Entiat as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Entiat?
The median resident of Entiat is 45.0 years old; 14.6% are under 18 and 28.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.7%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Entiat | Chelan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 ±9.8 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.6% ±4.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.3% ±7.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±5.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.7% ±8.7 pts | 29.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.1% ±8.8 pts | 65.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4% ±6.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9% ±7.9 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±5.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±5.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±4.4 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±6.5 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±9.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Entiat earn?
Half of Entiat's 526 households earn less than $76,111 a year (±$11,784), against $82,381 in Chelan County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $80,209 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Entiat | Chelan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,111 ±$11,784 | $82,381 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,929 ±$16,220 | $112,869 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,793 ±$6,662 | $44,369 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | −7.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.5% ±1.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±5.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±5.4 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±9.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Entiat?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Entiat's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,500 by its owner (±$37,501). The median renter pays $1,375 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Entiat | Chelan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,500 ±$37,501 | $490,100 | +$103,347 |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 ±$727 | $1,226 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2% ±24.5 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,651 ±$245 | $2,048 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±8.3 pts | 64.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±8.3 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Housing units | 612 ±120 | 38,677 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±30.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7% ±6.7 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% ±6.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±5.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.5% ±10.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Entiat building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Entiat in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 8.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Entiat work and get to work?
78.9% of Entiat's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Entiat | Chelan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3% ±7.7 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±4.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±7.0 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±4.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±5.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±8.5 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Entiat?
No census tract lies mostly in Entiat; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Chelan County | 2,619 | $84,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Entiat) · Census block assignment files
How does Entiat compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Entiat is the 8,571st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 186th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Entiat ranks 282nd of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 186th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 322nd | 394 |
| Median household income | 282nd | 387 |
| Per capita income | 266th | 393 |
| Median home value | 300th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 222nd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 242nd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 278th | 382 |
| Median age | 98th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 388 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 394 |
Entiat's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Entiat with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Entiat?
15 of the 57 figures for Entiat on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Entiat are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Entiat.