East Cathlamet, WA Demographics

A map of East Cathlamet's Population by Race

East Cathlamet, Washington has an estimated population of 934, a dramatic increase from the 578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Cathlamet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Cathlamet has become considerably less 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 East Cathlamet, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Cathlamet is ranked the 400th 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). East Cathlamet was ranked the 457th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Cathlamet's White Population

870 residents of East Cathlamet, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Cathlamet is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. East Cathlamet ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's White population has grown by an estimated 75.4%. White residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has increased from 85.8% to 93.1%.

East Cathlamet is more White than neighboring Lower Elochoman (48% White), Cathlamet (84.1% White), Puget Island (86.6% White), and Westport (88.6% White). East Cathlamet is less White than neighboring Upper Elochoman (100% White).

East Cathlamet's Black Population

14 residents of East Cathlamet, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Cathlamet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. East Cathlamet ranks 488th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's Black population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Black residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.5%.

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

East Cathlamet's Asian Population

0 residents of East Cathlamet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Cathlamet is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. East Cathlamet ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

East Cathlamet is less Asian than neighboring Cathlamet (0.8% Asian).

East Cathlamet's Hispanic Population

0 residents of East Cathlamet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Cathlamet is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Cathlamet ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

East Cathlamet is less Hispanic than neighboring Lower Elochoman (52% Hispanic), Cathlamet (9.4% Hispanic), Puget Island (4.1% Hispanic), and Westport (2.3% Hispanic).

East Cathlamet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Cathlamet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Cathlamet is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Cathlamet ranks 513th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

East Cathlamet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cathlamet (1.6% Native American/Other).

East Cathlamet's Multiracial Population

50 residents of East Cathlamet, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Cathlamet is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Cathlamet ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cathlamet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Cathlamet's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.4%.

East Cathlamet is more Multiracial than neighboring Lower Elochoman (0% Multiracial), Cathlamet (4.1% Multiracial), and Upper Elochoman (0% Multiracial). East Cathlamet is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.