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Cathlamet

Washington · 532 residents · 0.506 sq mi
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Cathlamet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,896. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,300. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
−6%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+8%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605466327188041990201020202024Cathlamet
2024616
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,896
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,266
+36%since 2000
from $18,588 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+49%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(532)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(491)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other2.3%(12)
Diversity Score16.7%(89)
Diversity Score
17
+235%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cathlamet, Washington?

Cathlamet, Washington has about 532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cathlamet, Washington?

The typical household in Cathlamet, Washington earns about $34,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cathlamet, Washington expensive?

In Cathlamet, Washington, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Cathlamet, Washington?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cathlamet, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cathlamet, Washington?

About 8.9% of people in Cathlamet, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cathlamet, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Cathlamet, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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