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CITY · 2020 ACS

Cashmere

Washington · 3,248 residents · 1.164 sq mi
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Cashmere has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,248
+10%since 2000
from 2,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,790 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cashmere
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,554
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,635
+35%since 2000
from $17,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(504)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(1,078)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,038)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino31%(1,007)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other3.2%(103)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,984)
Diversity Score
61
+68%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cashmere, Washington?

Cashmere, Washington has about 3,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cashmere, Washington?

The typical household in Cashmere, Washington earns about $54,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cashmere, Washington expensive?

In Cashmere, Washington, the median home is worth about $254,200, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Cashmere, Washington?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cashmere, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cashmere, Washington?

About 7.1% of people in Cashmere, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cashmere, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Cashmere, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 704 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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