Population 5,755 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cle Elum
Household size in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cle Elum are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only nine of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Cle Elum skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cle Elum: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cle Elum
Renters in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in Cle Elum rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cle Elum: 34.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Washington city with 5,000+ people has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +28 | +6 | +6 |
Cle Elum has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $912 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,033 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,339 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$427 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cle Elum pays $1,339 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $427 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cle Elum
Bachelor's degrees in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Cle Elum than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cle Elum is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Washington overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cle Elum
| Period | Cle Elum | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cle Elum has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cle Elum compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum | 2.23 | 49.2 | 4.3% | 19.0% | 34.1% | 1991 | $1,339 | 28.8% | 89.6% | 2.6% |
| South Cle Elum | 2.11 | 52.2 | 4.2% | 13.8% | 22.6% | 1995 | $1,485 | 29.1% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| Teanaway | 2.14 | 56.0 | 3.1% | 7.9% | 53.3% | 1998 | $1,313 | 36.1% | 95.2% | 4.1% |
| Roslyn | 2.11 | 49.2 | 6.3% | 21.1% | 41.7% | 1994 | $1,459 | 43.0% | 96.7% | 4.9% |
| Ronald | 2.16 | 55.7 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 54.9% | 1998 | $1,355 | 41.5% | 95.2% | 5.5% |
| Easton | 2.56 | 44.8 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 38.4% | 2003 | $1,570 | 21.5% | 85.9% | 1.8% |
| Liberty | 2.34 | 51.3 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 39.7% | 1989 | $1,690 | 35.6% | 91.2% | 7.9% |
| Thorp | 2.71 | 41.9 | 4.4% | 17.2% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,959 | 33.5% | 94.6% | 5.6% |
| Stampede | 2.26 | 53.7 | 3.8% | 7.9% | 52.0% | 1999 | $2,289 | 36.0% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
| Ellensburg | 2.33 | 33.4 | 8.9% | 53.9% | 6.2% | 1988 | $1,594 | 42.5% | 95.2% | 6.8% |
| Nile | 2.19 | 48.0 | 2.9% | 21.2% | 37.7% | 1981 | $1,590 | 30.3% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cle Elum. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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