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Manson, WA
Census-designated place in Chelan County, Washington.
Population
1,462
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,167
ZIP codes
0
Manson and its ZIP codes
Manson at a glance
- Manson is about 9.9 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,319, 7% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $596,700 (6% above Washington) and median rent is $2,033 a month.
Local data for Manson, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manson, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,319
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$596,700
Median rent
$2,033/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (234), German Americans (163), Norwegian Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chelan County. PPP loans are for Manson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,473
44,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $9,867 per person
How people get to work
Manson, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manson, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
469
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manson, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Manson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChelanCity | 7.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| EntiatCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| WatervilleTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| PaterosCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MethowCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| BridgeportCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| MansfieldTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| BrewsterCity | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8 |
| CashmereCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manson, WA in?
- Manson is in Chelan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Manson, WA?
- About 1,462 people live in Manson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manson?
- Nearby places include Chelan (7.7 mi), Chelan Falls (9.9 mi), Entiat (14 mi), Waterville (17 mi), Pateros (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023