South Cle Elum, WA Demographics

A map of South Cle Elum's Population by Race

South Cle Elum, Washington has an estimated population of 579, an increase from the 559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Cle Elum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South 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 South Cle Elum, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Cle Elum is ranked the 456th 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). South Cle Elum was ranked the 462nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Cle Elum's White Population

453 residents of South Cle Elum, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Cle Elum is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. South Cle Elum ranks 131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cle Elum's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of South Cle Elum's population has decreased from 85.3% to 78.2%.

South Cle Elum is more White than neighboring Roslyn (70.1% White), and Cliffdell (65.6% White). South Cle Elum is less White than neighboring Cle Elum (80.3% White), Ronald (100% White), and Easton (88.9% White).

South Cle Elum's Black Population

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

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

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

South Cle Elum's Asian Population

0 residents of South Cle Elum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Cle Elum is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. South Cle Elum ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

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

South Cle Elum's Hispanic Population

71 residents of South Cle Elum, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Cle Elum is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Cle Elum ranks 558th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cle Elum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 238.1%. Hispanic residents' share of South Cle Elum's population has increased from 3.8% to 12.3%.

South Cle Elum is more Hispanic than neighboring Cle Elum (5.6% Hispanic), Ronald (0% Hispanic), Easton (2.3% Hispanic), and Cliffdell (0% Hispanic). South Cle Elum is less Hispanic than neighboring Roslyn (16.5% Hispanic).

South Cle Elum's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of South Cle Elum, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Cle Elum is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Cle Elum ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cle Elum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Cle Elum's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.7%.

South Cle Elum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ronald (0% Native American/Other), Easton (0% Native American/Other), and Cliffdell (0% Native American/Other). South Cle Elum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cle Elum (10.4% Native American/Other), and Roslyn (4.7% Native American/Other).

South Cle Elum's Multiracial Population

51 residents of South Cle Elum, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Cle Elum is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Cle Elum ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cle Elum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South Cle Elum's population has increased from 8.2% to 8.8%.

South Cle Elum is more Multiracial than neighboring Cle Elum (3.7% Multiracial), Ronald (0% Multiracial), Roslyn (6.3% Multiracial), and Easton (7.3% Multiracial). South Cle Elum is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.