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Kalama

Washington · 3,165 residents (2025 est.) · 3.602 sq mi
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Kalama is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,026. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $471,500. With a median age of 50.6, 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 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,050
+71%since 2000
from 1,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+28%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kalama
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,026
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,652
+123%since 2000
from $19,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+4%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,500
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+67%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,692)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(383)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(382)
Diversity Score50.9%(1,553)
Diversity Score
51
+701%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalama, Washington?

Kalama, Washington has about 3,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalama, Washington?

The typical household in Kalama, Washington earns about $102,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalama, Washington expensive?

In Kalama, Washington, the median home is worth about $471,500.

How educated are people in Kalama, Washington?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kalama, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalama, Washington?

About 13.4% of people in Kalama, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalama, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalama, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,840 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

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