Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kalama, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,050

Median Agei

50.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.9%2,285

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%383

Two or More

12.1%370

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%120

High School Diploma

16.4%371

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%152

Some College (1+ yr)

24.1%544

Associate's Degree

20.6%466

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%297

Master's Degree

5.9%133

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$471,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.3%866

Renter-Occupied

34.7%460

Total Units

1,352

Homeownership

65.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%22

$50K–$100K

5.3%46

$100K–$150K

4.6%40

$150K–$200K

1.3%11

$200K–$300K

2.9%25

$300K–$500K

39.3%340

$500K–$1M

34.4%298

$1M+

9.7%84

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

247

Year Built

2020 or later

3%41

2010–2019

33.9%458

2000–2009

16.2%219

1990–1999

10.1%137

1980–1989

6.2%84

1970–1979

5%67

1960–1969

5.8%78

1950–1959

3.6%48

1940–1949

4.7%63

1939 or earlier

11.6%157

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.6%1,003

Utility Gas

12.1%161

Fuel Oil

4.2%56

Wood

2.9%38

Other

1.8%24

Solar

1.7%23

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,026

Mean Household Incomei

$113,352

Per Capita Incomei

$43,652

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

1,307

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%33

$10K–$15K

0.7%9

$15K–$20K

0.8%11

$20K–$25K

3.3%44

$25K–$30K

5.5%73

$30K–$35K

3.5%46

$35K–$40K

4.7%62

$40K–$45K

0.8%10

$45K–$50K

2.9%38

$50K–$60K

5.6%74

$60K–$75K

6.2%82

$75K–$100K

10.1%134

$100K–$125K

15.3%203

$125K–$150K

6.4%85

$150K–$200K

25.6%339

$200K+

6.3%83

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1846%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,290

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

153(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured