East Cathlamet, Washington facts for kids
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East Cathlamet, Washington
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Location of East Cathlamet, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Wahkiakum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.713 sq mi (4.436 km2) |
| • Land | 1.713 sq mi (4.436 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 578 |
| • Density | 337.4/sq mi (130.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98612
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-19290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408703 |
East Cathlamet is a small community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, in the United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. East Cathlamet is located right next to the town of Cathlamet.
In 2020, about 578 people lived here. The community is part of the Wahkiakum School District. This school district serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The name "Cathlamet" comes from the Kathlamet tribe. In their language, it means "rocky shore."
Where is East Cathlamet?
East Cathlamet is located in the state of Washington. It covers an area of about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in East Cathlamet has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 491 | — | |
| 2010 | 491 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 578 | 17.7% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 491 people living in East Cathlamet. These people lived in 227 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 149 of these households were families.
Most of the people living here were White (95.5%). A small number of people were Native American (1.8%) or from two or more races (2.0%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in East Cathlamet in 2010 was 53.6 years old. About 17.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Many people were older, with 29.9% being 65 years or older.
People in 2000
In 2000, the population of East Cathlamet was also 491 people. There were 214 households at that time. About 144 of these were families.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with 95.7% of people being White. About 1.2% were Native American. The average age was 48 years old.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $40,000 per year. For families, the average income was $51,875. No families or people were reported to be living below the poverty line in East Cathlamet in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: East Cathlamet (Washington) para niños
