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Kalama, Washington, in Cowlitz county, is 27 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 34 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 1,783.
In Kalama, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Kalama had a median family income of $45,347.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kalama ($3,860). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 64% of housing units in Kalama are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Kalama, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Kalama to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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