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South Cle Elum

Washington · 559 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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South Cle Elum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,961. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $218,100. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

559
+22%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,391 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3444625816998181990201020202024South Cle Elum
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,961
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,928
+25%since 2000
from $22,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
29.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$218,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,128
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score11.4%(64)
11
+1%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
84.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
24.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Cle Elum, Washington?

South Cle Elum, Washington has about 559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Cle Elum, Washington?

The typical household in South Cle Elum, Washington earns about $47,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Cle Elum, Washington expensive?

In South Cle Elum, Washington, the median home is worth about $218,100, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in South Cle Elum, Washington?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Cle Elum, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Cle Elum, Washington?

About 29.5% of people in South Cle Elum, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Cle Elum, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, South Cle Elum, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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