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Cle Elum, WA
City in Kittitas County, Washington.
Population
1,905
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
0
Cle Elum and its ZIP codes
Cle Elum at a glance
- Cle Elum is about 3.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,973 a year, 35% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $451,000 (20% below Washington) and median rent is $1,295 a month.
Local data for Cle Elum, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cle Elum, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,973
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$451,000
Median rent
$1,295/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (289), Irish Americans (227), Norwegian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kittitas County. PPP loans are for Cle Elum.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,398
16,812 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $7,750 per person
How people get to work
Cle Elum, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.9%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cle Elum, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
179
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
491
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
24.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cle Elum, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Cle Elum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Cle ElumTown | 0.6 mi | 0.4 |
| RonaldCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| RoslynCity | 9.9 mi | 4.4 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ThorpCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CliffdellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| EllensburgCity | 23 mi | 8.7 |
| NileCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Snoqualmie PassCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| KittitasCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cle Elum, WA in?
- Cle Elum is in Kittitas County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cle Elum, WA?
- About 1,905 people live in Cle Elum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cle Elum?
- Nearby places include South Cle Elum (0.6 mi), Ronald (4.6 mi), Roslyn (9.9 mi), Easton (11 mi), Thorp (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023