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Cathlamet

Washington · 560 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 $43,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $202,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−1%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+1%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605466327188041990201020202024Cathlamet
2024616
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,636
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,777
+39%since 2000
from $18,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(28)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other3.1%(18)
Diversity Score23.2%(130)
Diversity Score
23
+365%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 33.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cathlamet, Washington?

Cathlamet, Washington has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cathlamet, Washington?

The typical household in Cathlamet, Washington earns about $43,636 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 $202,500, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Cathlamet, Washington?

About 20.3% 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 15.8% 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 71 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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