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Kalama

Washington · 2,959 residents · 3.602 sq mi
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Kalama is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,298. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 15% 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 $271,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,959
+66%since 2000
from 1,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kalama
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,298
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,897
+119%since 2000
from $19,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,475)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino8%(237)
Asian1%(30)
Other11.9%(352)
Diversity Score43.7%(1,293)
Diversity Score
44
+588%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalama, Washington?

Kalama, Washington has about 2,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalama, Washington?

The typical household in Kalama, Washington earns about $90,298 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 $271,500.

How educated are people in Kalama, Washington?

About 14.8% 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 10.5% 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 1,749 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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