Kalama, WA

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2019 Population

2,629

2.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

2.77% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

13.2%

4.92% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$62,969

8.29% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$248,200

16.4% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,255

9.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Kalama, WA had a population of 2.63k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $62,969. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kalama, WA grew from 2,557 to 2,629, a 2.82% increase and its median household income grew from $58,148 to $62,969, a 8.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalama, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.913%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.38%). 0% of the households in Kalama, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% of the residents in Kalama, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Kalama, WA was $248,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%. Most people in Kalama, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalama, WA was 2 cars per household.

United States Washington Cowlitz County, WA Longview, WA Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA

Diversity

Kalama, WA is home to a population of 2.63k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.55% of Kalama, WA residents were born outside of the country (67 people).

In 2019, there were 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.39k people) in Kalama, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 153 White (Hispanic) and 54 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalama, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.39k ± 185
White (Hispanic)
153 ± 138
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
54 ± 57.3

6.2%

Hispanic Population

163 people

6.2% of the people in Kalama, WA are hispanic (163 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kalama, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

67 people

1.76%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

45 people

As of 2019, 2.55% of Kalama, WA residents (67 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalama, WA was 1.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 21.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kalama, WA was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 70. But people in Kalama, WA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Kalama, WA residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of Kalama, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kalama, WA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
117 ± 62
Gulf War (2001-)
41 ± 38
Gulf War (1990s)
28 ± 33

Kalama, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Kalama, WA is $62,969. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Kalama, WA was Census Tract 16 with a value of $77,327, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kalama, WA employs 1.26k people. The largest industries in Kalama, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (194 people), Construction (151 people), and Public Administration (136 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,688), Transportation & Warehousing ($81,313), and Construction ($51,985).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,969

2019 value

± $21,730

8.29%

1 Year Growth

± 36.9%

Households in Kalama, WA have a median annual income of $62,969, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $58,148 in 2018, which represents a 8.29% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kalama, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalama, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kalama, WA was Census Tract 16 with a value of $77,327, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Kalama, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 15

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalama, WA (343 out of 2.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 15, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
337 ± 113
Hispanic
71 ± 90
Native American
6 ± 61

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kalama, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.26k

2019 Value

± 210

9.23%

1 Year growth

± 21.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kalama, WA grew at a rate of 9.23%, from 1.15k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalama, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (219 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (162 people), and Management Occupations (132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalama, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kalama, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (219 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (162 people), and Management Occupations (132 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kalama, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.56 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (2.27 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kalama, WA, by median earnings, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($142,656), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($105,750), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($105,208).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.26k

2019 Value

± 210

9.23%

1 Year growth

± 21.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kalama, WA grew at a rate of 9.23%, from 1.15k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalama, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (194 people), Construction (151 people), and Public Administration (136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalama, WA, though some of these residents may live in Kalama, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kalama, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (194 people), Construction (151 people), and Public Administration (136 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kalama, WA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.35 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (2.18 times), and Construction (1.84 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kalama, WA, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,688), Transportation & Warehousing ($81,313), and Construction ($51,985).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Cowlitz County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.2%), followed by Other (7.88%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kalama, WA. Showing the available data for Cowlitz County, WA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.88%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.2%), followed by Other (7.88%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Cowlitz County, WA

52.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

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.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalama, WA was $248,200 in 2019, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $213,300 to $248,200, a 16.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalama, WA is 66.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kalama, WA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalama, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$248,200

2019 Median

± $29,320

$213,300

2018 Median

± $20,067

In 2019, the median property value in Kalama, WA grew to to $248,200 from the previous year's value of $213,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kalama, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalama, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,969

Median Household Income

± $21,730

1.12k

Number of Households

± 186

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.12k households in Kalama, WA grew to $62,969 from the previous year's value of $58,148.

The following chart displays the households in Kalama, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kalama, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalama, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

2019 Homeownership

67.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.5% of the housing units in Kalama, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kalama, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalama, WA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Kalama, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (5.63%)

In 2019, 78.5% of workers in Kalama, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (5.63%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

92.3% of the population of Kalama, WA has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Cowlitz County, WA see 1603 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.98% increase from the previous year (1527 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1651 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cowlitz County, WA.

1,603 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cowlitz County, WA

Primary care physicians in Cowlitz County, WA see an average of 1,603 patients per year. This represents a 4.98% increase from the previous year (1,527 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cowlitz County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.72%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

19.4%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalama, WA declined by 12.2% from 8.8% to 7.72%.

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