Census tract · Chelan County
Census Tract 9610.02, Chelan County, Washington
Census Tract 9610.02, GEOID 53007961002, in Chelan County, Washington, entirely within Wenatchee. 3,746 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±433); the 2020 Census counted 3,778.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,746
±433 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,778
Median household income
$49,148
±$15,351 (90% margin)
Chelan County: $82,381
Median home value
$405,300
±$90,700 (90% margin)
Chelan County: $490,100
Median gross rent
$885
±$79 (90% margin)
Chelan County: $1,226
Where is Census Tract 9610.02?
Census Tract 9610.02 is one of 23 census tracts in Chelan County, Washington. It covers 0.81 square miles of land, 4,664 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53007961002, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wenatchee | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9610.02: Tract 9608.03 ($56,908), Tract 9610.01 ($70,289), Tract 9611.01 ($83,906), Tract 9611.02 ($83,169), Tract 9613.04 ($91,607), Tract 9504 in Douglas County ($113,795) and Tract 9505 in Douglas County ($64,167). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9610.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9610.02's population at 3,746 (±433) in 1,589 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,778 residents and 1,682 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9610.02 | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,746 ±433 | 35,484 |
| Households | 1,589 ±178 | 14,260 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.28 | 2.43 |
| Housing units | 1,640 ±169 | 14,682 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9610.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 9610.02 is 30.8 years old; 30.1% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.7%. 11.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9610.02 | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.8 ±4.6 | 35.9 |
| Under 18 years | 30.1% ±6.5 pts | 25.4% |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±2.7 pts | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.7% ±8.0 pts | 35.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.3% ±7.8 pts | 57.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 13.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.9% ±8.7 pts | 29.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±7.7 pts | 17.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5% ±5.3 pts | 9.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5% ±6.7 pts | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3% ±5.4 pts | 28.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±3.7 pts | 10.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±5.1 pts | 86.6% |
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 Census Tract 9610.02 earn?
Half of the 1,589 households in Census Tract 9610.02 earn less than $49,148 a year (±$15,351), against $82,381 across Chelan County: 23rd highest of the county's 23 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9610.02 | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,148 ±$15,351 | $73,040 |
| Mean household income | $63,600 ±$7,887 | $97,886 |
| Per capita income | $27,386 ±$3,826 | $39,053 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±9.1 pts | 10.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.4% ±22.9 pts | 13.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.2% ±9.2 pts | 15.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.9 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±4.7 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 Census Tract 9610.02?
Owners occupy 34.6% of Census Tract 9610.02's occupied homes and renters 65.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $405,300 by its owner (±$90,700). The median renter pays $885 a month including utilities, and 30.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9610.02 | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $405,300 ±$90,700 | $433,700 |
| Median gross rent | $885 ±$79 | $1,248 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.6% ±11.7 pts | 36.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,493 ±$417 | $1,943 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 34.6% ±8.2 pts | 53.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 65.4% ±8.2 pts | 46.2% |
| Housing units | 1,640 ±169 | 14,682 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.7% ±9.9 pts | 58.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 7.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.4% ±10.1 pts | 13.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.6% ±6.1 pts | 8.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9610.02 get to work?
66.6% of Census Tract 9610.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Tract 9610.02 | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±7.2 pts | 63.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±9.3 pts | 75.1% |
| Carpooled | 16.7% ±7.0 pts | 10.6% |
| Public transportation | 4.1% ±4.0 pts | 2.8% |
| Walked | 5.4% ±4.5 pts | 2.5% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 6.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±4.3 | 17.0 min |
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
How does Census Tract 9610.02 compare with the other tracts in Chelan County?
Among Chelan County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9610.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Chelan County | In Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 23 | 7th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 23 | 5th of 10 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 23 | 10th of 10 |
| Per capita income | 23rd of 23 | 10th of 10 |
| Median home value | 16th of 23 | 5th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 19 | 10th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 14 | 2nd of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 23 | 8th of 10 |
| Median age | 23rd of 23 | 10th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd of 23 | 9th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Chelan County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606 | 20th | $65,625±$10,818 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9602.03 | 21st | $64,375±$42,303 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9608.03 | 22nd | $56,908±$12,109 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9610.02 | 23rd | $49,148±$15,351 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9610.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9610.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections