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East Cathlamet

Washington · 934 residents · 1.71 sq mi
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East Cathlamet is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,221. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $400,000. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
934
+90%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+4%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3004736468199922000201020202024East Cathlamet
2024934
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,221
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,316
+56%since 2000
from $19,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+38%since 2010
from 0.249 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+33%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(870)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(50)
Diversity Score16.2%(151)
Diversity Score
16
+519%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−31%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2012
from 32.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Cathlamet, Washington?

East Cathlamet, Washington has about 934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Cathlamet, Washington?

The typical household in East Cathlamet, Washington earns about $101,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Cathlamet, Washington expensive?

In East Cathlamet, Washington, the median home is worth about $400,000.

How educated are people in East Cathlamet, Washington?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Cathlamet, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Cathlamet, Washington?

About 22.8% of people in East Cathlamet, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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