Wenatchee, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wenatchee was 35,433, a 0.52% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wenatchee's population was 35,619, an increase of 0.28% compared to a population of 35,520 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wenatchee, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wenatchee increased by 6,764. In this period, the peak population was 35,619 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 28,669 - -
2001 28,580 -89 -0.31%
2002 28,581 1 -
2003 28,751 170 0.59%
2004 29,055 304 1.06%
2005 29,475 420 1.45%
2006 29,807 332 1.13%
2007 29,999 192 0.64%
2008 30,109 110 0.37%
2009 30,371 262 0.87%
2010 32,948 2,577 8.49%
2011 33,091 143 0.43%
2012 33,166 75 0.23%
2013 33,233 67 0.2%
2014 33,694 461 1.39%
2015 33,978 284 0.84%
2016 34,207 229 0.67%
2017 34,227 20 0.06%
2018 34,197 -30 -0.09%
2019 34,318 121 0.35%
2020 35,520 1,202 3.5%
2021 35,619 99 0.28%
2022 35,433 -186 -0.52%
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Wenatchee, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wenatchee's population increased by 4,279 (14.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Wenatchee's population increased by 2,572 (7.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Wenatchee's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wenatchee's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 35,433. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wenatchee's population peaked in year 2021 at 35,619.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wenatchee's population was lowest in year 2001 at 28,580.

Wenatchee, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wenatchee grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wenatchee had an average annual population growth rate of 1.07% per year. Overall the population grew 23.59% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wenatchee's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wenatchee's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.07% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 87. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Wenatchee's population grew the most with an increase of 2,577 (8.49%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Wenatchee's population declined the most with a negative growth of 186 (-0.52%).

Things to know

Is Wenatchee, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wenatchee's population decreased by 87 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 99 (0.28%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 186 (0.52%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Wenatchee, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wenatchee increased by 2,200 (6.62%). The population was highest at 35,619 in the year 2021 and lowest at 33,233 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.67%.

References

Datasets

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Wenatchee, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wenatchee population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Wenatchee across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Wenatchee was 35,433, a 0.52% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wenatchee population was 35,619, an increase of 0.28% compared to a population of 35,520 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wenatchee increased by 6,764. In this period, the peak population was 35,619 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Wenatchee population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wenatchee is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wenatchee population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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