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Kelso, Washington is 37 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 44 miles N of Portland, Oregon. It is in Cowlitz county. The population of the city is 11,895.
In Kelso, about 47% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Kelso.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.
In 2000, Kelso had a median family income of $36,784.
Among Kelso political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Kelso, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Kelso, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Kelso makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Kelso 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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