Cle Elum, WA Demographics

A map of Cle Elum's Population by Race

Cle Elum, Washington has an estimated population of 1,905, a large decrease from the 2,157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 10.4% Native American/Other, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cle Elum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cle Elum has become considerably 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 Cle Elum, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cle Elum is ranked the 317th 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). Cle Elum was ranked the 306th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cle Elum's White Population

1,529 residents of Cle Elum, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cle Elum is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Cle Elum ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's White population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Cle Elum's population has decreased from 84.6% to 80.3%.

Cle Elum is more White than neighboring South Cle Elum (78.2% White), Roslyn (70.1% White), and Cliffdell (65.6% White). Cle Elum is less White than neighboring Ronald (100% White), and Easton (88.9% White).

Cle Elum's Black Population

0 residents of Cle Elum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cle Elum is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Cle Elum ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cle Elum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cle Elum is less Black than neighboring Easton (0.8% Black).

Cle Elum's Asian Population

0 residents of Cle Elum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cle Elum is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Cle Elum ranks 307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cle Elum's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Cle Elum is less Asian than neighboring Roslyn (2.3% Asian), and Easton (0.8% Asian).

Cle Elum's Hispanic Population

106 residents of Cle Elum, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cle Elum is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cle Elum ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Cle Elum's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.6%.

Cle Elum is more Hispanic than neighboring Ronald (0% Hispanic), Easton (2.3% Hispanic), and Cliffdell (0% Hispanic). Cle Elum is less Hispanic than neighboring South Cle Elum (12.3% Hispanic), and Roslyn (16.5% Hispanic).

Cle Elum's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Cle Elum, or 10.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cle Elum is higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Cle Elum ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 586.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cle Elum's population has increased from 1.3% to 10.4%.

Cle Elum is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Cle Elum (0.7% Native American/Other), Ronald (0% Native American/Other), Roslyn (4.7% Native American/Other), Easton (0% Native American/Other), and Cliffdell (0% Native American/Other).

Cle Elum's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Cle Elum, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cle Elum is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cle Elum ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cle Elum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cle Elum's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.7%.

Cle Elum is more Multiracial than neighboring Ronald (0% Multiracial). Cle Elum is less Multiracial than neighboring South Cle Elum (8.8% Multiracial), Roslyn (6.3% Multiracial), Easton (7.3% Multiracial), and Cliffdell (34.4% 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.