Cathlamet, Washington

Cathlamet is a town located in Wahkiakum County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 565. It is the county seat of Wahkiakum County.

History

Cathlamet was officially incorporated on February 18, 1907.

Geography

  is located at 46°12'14" North, 123°23'2" West (46.203767, -123.383838). 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 565 people, 246 households, and 138 families residing in the town. The population density is 545.4/km² (1,426.2/mi²). There are 278 housing units at an average density of 268.3/km² (701.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.16% White, 0.53% African American, 1.59% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 246 households out of which 20.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% are married couples living together, 8.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% are non-families. 38.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.06 and the average family size is 2.67. In the town the population is spread out with 18.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 49 years. For every 100 females there are 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the town is $33,409, and the median income for a family is $47,917. Males have a median income of $35,625 versus $30,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,588. 15.1% of the population and 9.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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