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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kelso

Washington · 11,820 residents · 8.135 sq mi
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Kelso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,820
−1%vs 2000
vs 11,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,453 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,887
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,722 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,718
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,162 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$317
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $507 in 2000
US average: $450
53.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.5% in 2000
46.9% rent
2.0
−36%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(10,374)
Black0.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(824)
Asian0.9%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(2,485)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(11,163)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(388)
Asian1.2%(141)
Other4%(475)
Diversity Score20.2%(2,382)
20
−4%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kelso, Washington?

Kelso, Washington has about 11,820 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kelso, Washington?

The typical household in Kelso, Washington earns about $23,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelso, Washington expensive?

In Kelso, Washington, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Kelso, Washington?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kelso, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelso, Washington?

About 20.4% of people in Kelso, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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