Kelso City, Washington
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11895 people, 4616 households, and 2989 families residing in the city. The population density was 1471.6 people per square mile (568.19/kmē), making it the 193rd most densely populated city in Washington. There were 5067 housing units at an average density of 627.1 per square mile (242.12/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 28.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Kelso City was 31.8 and 34.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 10722 White, 98 Black or African American, 244 American Indian, 112 Asian, 25 Native Hawaiian, 323 from two or more races and 371 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29722, it would be the 97th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income for a family in the city was $36784, it would be the 124th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Washington. The per capita income for the city was $15162, making it the 122nd poorest city by per capita income among the Washington. The median income of city was $17023, The median income for males was $22500, compared to $11897 for females.
In 2000, 3242 pupils and students, of which 1606 are male and 1636 are female, 27.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 197 nursery or pri school, 175 kindergarten, 1647 elementary school, 720 high school and 503 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11895 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11895 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11855 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11790 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11759 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11659 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11699 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11707 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11960 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12001 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12188 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 118 | 79 | 197 |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 56 | 175 |
| Elementary school | 737 | 910 | 1647 |
| High school | 408 | 312 | 720 |
| College or graduate school | 224 | 279 | 503 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso city, Washington | $29722 | $36784 | $15162 |
| Cowlitz County, Washington | $39797 | $46532 | $18583 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |