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Cosmopolis

Washington · 1,638 residents · 1.392 sq mi
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Cosmopolis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,517. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $178,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,638
+3%since 2000
from 1,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,177 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cosmopolis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,517
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,452
+46%since 2000
from $18,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,463)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(53)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,347)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(128)
Asian1.8%(30)
Other5.4%(89)
Diversity Score35%(573)
Diversity Score
35
+191%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cosmopolis, Washington?

Cosmopolis, Washington has about 1,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cosmopolis, Washington?

The typical household in Cosmopolis, Washington earns about $60,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cosmopolis, Washington expensive?

In Cosmopolis, Washington, the median home is worth about $178,800, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Cosmopolis, Washington?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cosmopolis, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cosmopolis, Washington?

About 6.1% of people in Cosmopolis, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cosmopolis, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Cosmopolis, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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