Kalama, WA Demographics

A map of Kalama's Population by Race

Kalama, Washington has an estimated population of 3,050, an increase from the 2,959 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 12.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalama, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalama 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 Kalama, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalama is ranked the 256th 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). Kalama was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalama's White Population

2,285 residents of Kalama, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalama is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kalama ranks 192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Kalama's population has decreased from 83.6% to 74.9%.

Kalama is less White than neighboring Prescott (91.2% White), Deer Island (100% White), Rainier (88.2% White), Kelso (75.4% White), and Columbia City (88% White).

Kalama's Black Population

0 residents of Kalama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalama is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kalama ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kalama's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Kalama is less Black than neighboring Rainier (1% Black), Kelso (1.9% Black), and Columbia City (0.4% Black).

Kalama's Asian Population

0 residents of Kalama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalama is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kalama ranks 385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kalama's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Kalama is less Asian than neighboring Rainier (0.5% Asian), Kelso (0.7% Asian), and Columbia City (2.7% Asian).

Kalama's Hispanic Population

383 residents of Kalama, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalama is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kalama ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalama's population has increased from 8.0% to 12.6%.

Kalama is more Hispanic than neighboring Prescott (0% Hispanic), Deer Island (0% Hispanic), Rainier (5% Hispanic), Kelso (10.3% Hispanic), and Columbia City (4.8% Hispanic).

Kalama's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Kalama, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalama is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalama ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalama's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Kalama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prescott (0% Native American/Other), Deer Island (0% Native American/Other), and Columbia City (0% Native American/Other). Kalama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rainier (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kelso (2.3% Native American/Other).

Kalama's Multiracial Population

370 residents of Kalama, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalama is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kalama ranks 467th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalama's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 153.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalama's population has increased from 4.9% to 12.1%.

Kalama is more Multiracial than neighboring Prescott (8.8% Multiracial), Deer Island (0% Multiracial), Rainier (4.6% Multiracial), Kelso (9.4% Multiracial), and Columbia City (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.