Chewelah City, Washington
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2186 people, 911 households, and 562 families living in the city. The population density was 743 people per square mile (286.87/kmē), giving it the 314th most densely populated city among the Washington. There were 1004 housing units at an average density of 341.5 per square mile (131.85/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82 males. The median age is 41.9 years, The median age of males was 38.6 years, for females the median age was 44.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 2032 White, 1 Black or African American, 37 American Indian, 15 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 80 from two or more races and 20 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25238, it would be the 37th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income for a family in the city was $33750, making it the 83rd lowest city by median family income in Washington. The per capita income for the city was $13843, it is the 89th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $17936, Males have a median income of $26979 versus $12727 for females.
In 2000, 537 pupils and students, of which 285 are male and 252 are female, 24.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 26 nursery or pri school, 40 kindergarten, 281 elementary school, 140 high school and 50 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2186 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2186 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2189 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2168 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2164 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2168 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2197 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2221 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2242 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2274 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2300 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 164 | 117 | 281 |
| High school | 75 | 65 | 140 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 33 | 50 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chewelah city, Washington | $25238 | $33750 | $13843 |
| Stevens County, Washington | $34673 | $40250 | $15895 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |