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Cathlamet, WA
Town in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
Population
616
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
0
Cathlamet and its ZIP codes
Cathlamet at a glance
- Cathlamet is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,250 a year, 28% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,500 (31% below Washington) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for Cathlamet, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cathlamet, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,250
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
59.4
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (93), Norwegian Americans (67), Italian Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wahkiakum County. PPP loans are for Cathlamet.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,464
706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41M
FY 2026, $9,272 per person
How people get to work
Cathlamet, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked9.5%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cathlamet, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
55
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
110
5.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 33°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cathlamet, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cathlamet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower ElochomanCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.5 |
| East CathlametCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Puget IslandCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Westport, ORCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 28.2 |
| Knappa, ORCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Clatskanie, ORCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.9 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 20.2 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.3 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| River Point, ORCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Astoria, ORCity | 21 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cathlamet, WA in?
- Cathlamet is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cathlamet, WA?
- About 616 people live in Cathlamet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cathlamet?
- Nearby places include Lower Elochoman (1 mi), East Cathlamet (1.6 mi), Puget Island (2.2 mi), Upper Elochoman (3.7 mi), Westport, OR (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023