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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kelso

Washington · 11,895 residents · 8.135 sq mi
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Kelso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,722. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,895
+1%since 1990
from 11,820 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,462 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+4%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,722
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,887 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,162
+41%since 1990
from $10,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
48.5% rent
3.1
+56%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 11,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kelso, Washington?

The typical household in Kelso, Washington earns about $29,722 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Kelso, Washington?

About 10.3% 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 19.8% of people in Kelso, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kelso, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kelso, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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