greater wenatchee area population
development, and proximity to the Wenatchee and Seattle market area. These trends have not been reflected in the smaller communities of Waterville and Mansfield. Since 1970, the populations of Waterville and Mansfield have increased by 21% and 14% respectfully as compared to a 53% increase in the Greater East Wenatchee Area. The annual growth rate of Waterville and Mansfield is 1.4% and less than 1% respectfully per year since 1990. The 2000 2010 U.S. Census of population for Douglas County was 32,60338431, a 24.417.9 percent increase from the 1990 2000 US Census. Of this number, 26,101