East Wenatchee, Washington
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East Wenatchee is a city located in Douglas County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,757.
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History
East Wenatchee was officially incorporated on March 11, 1935.
Geography
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Location of East Wenatchee, Washington
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,757 people, 2,295 households, and 1,569 families residing in the city. The population density is 954.0/km² (2,474.4/mi²). There are 2,429 housing units at an average density of 402.5/km² (1,044.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 89.09% White, 0.40% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 6.13% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. 12.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,295 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% are non-families. 26.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,919, and the median income for a family is $41,518. Males have a median income of $37,629 versus $24,875 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,876. 16.5% of the population and 13.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.