South Cle Elum, Washington

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South Cle Elum, Washington
Kittitas County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas South Cle Elum Highlighted.svg
Location of South Cle Elum, Washington
Coordinates: 47°11′8″N120°57′11″W / 47.18556°N 120.95306°W / 47.18556; -120.95306
Country United States
State Washington
County Kittitas
Area
[1]
  Total0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
  Land0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,923 ft (586 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total559
  Density1,400/sq mi (540/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98943
Area code 509
FIPS code 53-65765
GNIS feature ID1526142 [2]
Website Town of South Cle Elum

South Cle Elum is a town in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 559 at the 2020 census. [3]

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History

In 1909, the Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway chose Cle Elum as a division point between the Coast and Columbia divisions on its future transcontinental line. [4] When it was determined that Milwaukee's mainline would end up running one mile south of the city, South Cle Elum was platted. Maintenance shops and workers' bunkers were built as well as a train station. South Cle Elum was officially incorporated on August 28, 1911.

Geography

South Cle Elum is located at 47°11′8″N120°57′11″W / 47.18556°N 120.95306°W / 47.18556; -120.95306 (47.185633, −120.953019). [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2), all land. [6]

Climate

Climate data for South Cle Elum, Washington
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)65
(18)
69
(21)
95
(35)
96
(36)
99
(37)
100
(38)
105
(41)
105
(41)
98
(37)
96
(36)
68
(20)
66
(19)
105
(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)36
(2)
41
(5)
50
(10)
57
(14)
65
(18)
71
(22)
80
(27)
80
(27)
73
(23)
58
(14)
43
(6)
33
(1)
57
(14)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)24
(−4)
24
(−4)
30
(−1)
34
(1)
41
(5)
47
(8)
53
(12)
52
(11)
43
(6)
34
(1)
29
(−2)
22
(−6)
36
(2)
Record low °F (°C)−33
(−36)
−30
(−34)
0
(−18)
12
(−11)
19
(−7)
26
(−3)
30
(−1)
30
(−1)
21
(−6)
10
(−12)
−14
(−26)
−31
(−35)
−33
(−36)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.98
(76)
2.66
(68)
1.98
(50)
1.07
(27)
1.15
(29)
0.89
(23)
0.59
(15)
0.50
(13)
0.81
(21)
1.91
(49)
4.31
(109)
3.50
(89)
22.35
(569)
Source: [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920 587
1930 338−42.4%
1940 3400.6%
1950 44230.0%
1960 383−13.3%
1970 374−2.3%
1980 44920.1%
1990 4571.8%
2000 4570.0%
2010 53216.4%
2020 5595.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, [9] there were 532 people, 235 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,364.1 inhabitants per square mile (526.7/km2). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 694.9 units per square mile (268.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 457 people, 185 households and 123 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,089.5 people per square mile (420.7 people/km2). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 500.6 units per square mile (193.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.09% White, 1.31% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 2.41% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.38% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

Age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median household income was $45,833, and the median family income was $53,750. Males had a median income of $35,625; females, $21,625. The per capita income for the town was $22,375. About 8.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

South Cle Elum is classified as a town and has a non-partisan mayor–council form of government, with the mayor and five council members elected at-large for staggered four-year terms.

Points of Interest in South Cle Elum

Notable people

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