Cathlamet, WA Demographics

A map of Cathlamet's Population by Race

Cathlamet, Washington has an estimated population of 616, an increase from the 560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cathlamet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cathlamet has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cathlamet, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cathlamet is ranked the 447th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cathlamet was ranked the 461st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cathlamet's White Population

518 residents of Cathlamet, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cathlamet is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Cathlamet ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Cathlamet's population has decreased from 86.3% to 84.1%.

Cathlamet is more White than neighboring Lower Elochoman (48% White). Cathlamet is less White than neighboring East Cathlamet (93.1% White), Puget Island (86.6% White), Upper Elochoman (100% White), and Westport (88.6% White).

Cathlamet's Black Population

0 residents of Cathlamet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cathlamet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Cathlamet ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Cathlamet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cathlamet is less Black than neighboring East Cathlamet (1.5% Black).

Cathlamet's Asian Population

5 residents of Cathlamet, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cathlamet is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Cathlamet ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Cathlamet's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Cathlamet is more Asian than neighboring Lower Elochoman (0% Asian), East Cathlamet (0% Asian), Puget Island (0% Asian), Upper Elochoman (0% Asian), and Westport (0% Asian).

Cathlamet's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Cathlamet, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cathlamet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cathlamet ranks 487th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Cathlamet's population has increased from 5.0% to 9.4%.

Cathlamet is more Hispanic than neighboring East Cathlamet (0% Hispanic), Puget Island (4.1% Hispanic), Upper Elochoman (0% Hispanic), and Westport (2.3% Hispanic). Cathlamet is less Hispanic than neighboring Lower Elochoman (52% Hispanic).

Cathlamet's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Cathlamet, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cathlamet is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Cathlamet ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cathlamet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Cathlamet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lower Elochoman (0% Native American/Other), East Cathlamet (0% Native American/Other), Puget Island (0% Native American/Other), Upper Elochoman (0% Native American/Other), and Westport (0% Native American/Other).

Cathlamet's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Cathlamet, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cathlamet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cathlamet ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cathlamet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cathlamet's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.1%.

Cathlamet is more Multiracial than neighboring Lower Elochoman (0% Multiracial), and Upper Elochoman (0% Multiracial). Cathlamet is less Multiracial than neighboring East Cathlamet (5.4% Multiracial), Puget Island (9.3% Multiracial), and Westport (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.