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East Cathlamet, WA
Census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
Population
934
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
East Cathlamet and its ZIP codes
East Cathlamet at a glance
- East Cathlamet is about 4.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $101,221 a year, 3% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,000 (29% below Washington).
Local data for East Cathlamet, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
East Cathlamet, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,221
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$400,000
Homeownership
97.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Polish Americans (84), Irish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wahkiakum County. PPP loans are for East Cathlamet.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
East Cathlamet, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Cathlamet, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near East Cathlamet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower ElochomanCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CathlametTown | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Puget IslandCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Westport, ORCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 28.2 |
| Clatskanie, ORCity | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Knappa, ORCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22.9 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.2 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.3 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| LongviewCity | 20 mi | 14.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Cathlamet, WA in?
- East Cathlamet is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
- What is the population of East Cathlamet, WA?
- About 934 people live in East Cathlamet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Cathlamet?
- Nearby places include Lower Elochoman (1.5 mi), Cathlamet (1.6 mi), Puget Island (2.1 mi), Upper Elochoman (3.4 mi), Westport, OR (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023