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Elma, WA


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Elma, Washington

Elma, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 43 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 65 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 3,049 people in the city.

The People and Families of Elma

In Elma, about 50% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Elma isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elma had a median family income of $36,638.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Elma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Elma Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Elma is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elma, 87% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Elma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Elma Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elma, WA

Comparing Elma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population35
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime36

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