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.

Cle Elum, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,905

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%1,529

Other

9.7%184

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%106

Two or More

3.7%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%91

High School Diploma

24.9%390

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%80

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%284

Associate's Degree

8.1%127

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%177

Master's Degree

5.3%83

Professional Degree

0.6%10

Doctorate

1.7%27

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$451,000

Median Renti

$1,295

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%607

Renter-Occupied

37.4%363

Total Units

1,134

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%21

$150K–$200K

2%12

$200K–$300K

14%85

$300K–$500K

38.9%236

$500K–$1M

40.9%248

$1M+

0.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%26

2010–2019

4.6%52

2000–2009

17.2%195

1990–1999

7.5%85

1980–1989

13.1%149

1970–1979

12.3%139

1960–1969

5.1%58

1950–1959

0.6%7

1940–1949

2.6%29

1939 or earlier

34.7%394

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.4%518

Utility Gas

13.7%133

Wood

12.5%121

Bottled/LP Gas

9%87

Fuel Oil

7.7%75

Other

3.1%30

Solar

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,973

Mean Household Incomei

$81,668

Per Capita Incomei

$40,961

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,021

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%46

$10K–$15K

3.4%33

$15K–$20K

1.3%13

$20K–$25K

3.4%33

$25K–$30K

5.4%52

$30K–$35K

1.9%18

$35K–$40K

1.8%17

$40K–$45K

2.2%21

$45K–$50K

2.3%22

$50K–$60K

19.7%191

$60K–$75K

14.9%145

$75K–$100K

8.2%80

$100K–$125K

15.6%151

$125K–$150K

6.9%67

$150K–$200K

3.2%31

$200K+

5.2%50

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

412.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

978

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,000

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

129(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured