Voter file loaded June 5, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Chelan County, Washington has 54,605 active registered voters across 106 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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How Chelan County voted for president
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Chelan County at a glance.
Chelan County had an estimated 81,228 residents in July 2024, the 17th most populous of Washington's 39 counties, up 2.6% since the 2020 census. Of those, 63,072 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 21.8% are 65 or older. Its 54,605 active registered voters equal about 86.6% of that voting-age population.
It covers 2,921 square miles of land (28 people per square mile), and 41.3% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Wenatchee (35,401), Chelan (4,462), Cashmere (3,333), Leavenworth (2,908) and Entiat (1,561). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.4, a median household income of $82,381, 31.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 64.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 41,893 votes were cast for president, about 66.4% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 43.9% and the Republican ticket 53.4%. The two-party margin moved from R+12.0 in 2008 to R+9.5 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 81,228
- Population (2020 census base)
- 79,144
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 63,072
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 86.6
- Residents 65 and older
- 21.8%
- People per square mile
- 28
- Living outside incorporated places
- 41.3%
- Land area
- 2,921 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.4
- Median household income
- $82,381
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 31.2%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 64.6%
Largest cities and towns
- Wenatchee 35,401
- Chelan 4,462
- Cashmere 3,333
- Leavenworth 2,908
- Entiat 1,561
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.9% | 53.4% | R+9.5 | 41,893 |
| 2020 | 44.7% | 52.5% | R+7.8 | 43,306 |
| 2016 | 39.3% | 55.0% | R+15.7 | 27,415 |
| 2012 | 40.4% | 57.3% | R+16.9 | 30,952 |
| 2008 | 43.1% | 55.1% | R+12.0 | 31,958 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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