Cathlamet town, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cathlamet town is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 569. It ranks as the 460th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cathlamet town is 57.3 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. Only 9.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cathlamet town is $57,750. This is 39% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 71% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $364,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cathlamet town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cathlamet town, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.