Cle Elum, WA

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    2024 Population
    1,905
    US Senator
    Patty Murray
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maria Cantwell
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    48
    7.87% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.76%
    28.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,973
    12.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $451,000
    18.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,000
    5.48% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Cle Elum, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.7% of the residents in Cle Elum, WA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cle Elum, WA was $451,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

    Most people in Cle Elum, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cle Elum, WA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Cle Elum, WA is home to a population of 1.91k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.15% of Cle Elum, WA residents were born outside of the country (41 people).

    In 2024, there were 8.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Cle Elum, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 184 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Cle Elum, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cle Elum, WA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cle Elum, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cle Elum, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.53k ± 269
    2. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      184 ± 179
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      80 ± 83
    5.56%
    Hispanic Population
    106 people

    In 2024, there were 8.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Cle Elum, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 184 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.56% of the people in Cle Elum, WA are hispanic (106 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cle Elum, WA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      247,954 ± 12,030 people
    2. India
      116,227 ± 8,308 people
    3. China
      94,449 ± 7,500 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.15%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    41 people
    1.49%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    31 people

    As of 2024, 2.15% of Cle Elum, WA residents (41 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cle Elum, WA was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cle Elum, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      45 ± 55
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      24 ± 37
    3. Vietnam
      21 ± 27

    Cle Elum, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cle Elum, WA.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Cle Elum, WA has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.3% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 44.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.19%
    Uninsured
    38.1%
    Employer Coverage
    18.4%
    Medicaid
    19.8%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    1.31%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cle Elum, WA declined by 5.42% from 7.6% to 7.19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cle Elum, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cle Elum, WA employs 1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cle Elum, WA were Construction (217 people), Accommodation & Food Services (143 people), and Manufacturing (85 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($150,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,382), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,721).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 195
    −5.48%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cle Elum, WA declined at a rate of −5.48%, from 1.06k employees to 1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cle Elum, WA, are Management Occupations (152 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (147 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (112 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cle Elum, WA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 195
    −5.48%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cle Elum, WA declined at a rate of −5.48%, from 1.06k employees to 1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cle Elum, WA, are Construction (217 people), Accommodation & Food Services (143 people), and Manufacturing (85 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cle Elum, WA, though some of these residents may live in Cle Elum, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,891
    Median earning men ± $17,749
    $30,000
    Median earning women ± $4,865

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($81,250), Public Administration ($78,750), and Manufacturing ($68,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,088), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,083), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,706).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.62%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (57.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (39%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Washington

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    Patty Murray
    Senator from Washington3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1993
    Maria Cantwell
    Senator from Washington1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2001

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cle Elum, WA was $451,000 in 2024, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $379,300 to $451,000, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Cle Elum, WA is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cle Elum, WA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cle Elum, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $451,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$69,436
    $607
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$156

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cle Elum, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cle Elum, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Cle Elum, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,973
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,000
    970
    Number of Households
    ± 200

    In 2024, the median household income of the 970 households in Cle Elum, WA grew to $63,973 from the previous year's value of $56,912.

    The following chart displays the households in Cle Elum, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cle Elum, WA is from Washington.
    0.469
    2024 Wage GINI in Washington
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Washington

    In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.9%)
    2. Carpooled (14.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.6%)

    In 2024, 68.9% of workers in Cle Elum, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.6%) and those who worked at home (10.6%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cle Elum, WA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.64% of the workforce in Cle Elum, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cle Elum, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cle Elum, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cle Elum, WA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cle Elum, WA (186 out of 1.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cle Elum, WA is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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