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.

South Cle Elum, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

579

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%453

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%71

Two or More

8.8%51

Other

0.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.7%58

High School Diploma

22.2%94

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%31

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%87

Associate's Degree

8%34

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%87

Master's Degree

3.5%15

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

24.1%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$374,300

Median Renti

$1,661

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%202

Renter-Occupied

28.4%80

Total Units

306

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

$150K–$200K

5%10

$200K–$300K

3.5%7

$300K–$500K

66.8%135

$500K–$1M

19.8%40

$1M+

5%10

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%11

2000–2009

14.7%45

1990–1999

13.1%40

1980–1989

8.5%26

1970–1979

9.5%29

1960–1969

11.4%35

1950–1959

2.6%8

1939 or earlier

36.6%112

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61%172

Bottled/LP Gas

15.6%44

Wood

14.9%42

Fuel Oil

5.7%16

Other

2.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,750

Mean Household Incomei

$80,514

Per Capita Incomei

$37,569

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

294

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

6.7%19

$25K–$30K

6.7%19

$30K–$35K

1.8%5

$35K–$40K

14.9%42

$45K–$50K

7.1%20

$50K–$60K

3.5%10

$60K–$75K

12.8%36

$75K–$100K

13.8%39

$100K–$125K

20.2%57

$125K–$150K

1.1%3

$150K–$200K

11.3%32

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

266

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

294

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured