Cle Elum
City in Kittitas County, Washington
Cle Elum is a city in Kittitas County, Washington, with 2,157 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,913 ft (583 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Cle Elum, 0.6 miles S.
- 2,157residents (2020 Census)
- 1,913 ftelevation · 583 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 480 / sq mipopulation density
- 98943ZIP code
About Cle Elum
Cle Elum ( klee EL-əm) is a city in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,157 at the 2020 census. About 84 miles (135 km) by car from Seattle, Cle Elum is a popular area for camping and outdoor activities. It is also unofficially considered the starting point of Eastern Washington when driving east on I-90 from Seattle, although this is somewhat arbitrary since many consider either the town of Easton, anywhere east of Keechelus Lake, or the wildlife crossing bridge over I-90 to be the starting point.
The town takes its name from the Cle Elum River, which meets the Yakima River near here. The Kittitas band of the Yakama tribe lived here and fished the Yakima River. In the 1800s, settlers traveled through on their way to Puget Sound, and the Kittitas band was eventually displaced to a reservation. The settlement here had a large sawmill and a train depot, and the town was incorporated in 1902.
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Living in Cle Elum
- Median household income
- $63,973
- Median home value
- $451,000
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Cle Elum had 2,157 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,157 |
|---|---|
| Density | 480 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cle Elum at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kittitas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,157 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1948° N, 120.9523° W |
| ZIP code | 98943 |
| Official website | cityofcleelum.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5312945 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cle Elum
- South Cle Elum0.6 mi S
- Ronald4.7 mi NW
- Roslyn10.3 mi NW
- Easton10.4 mi W
- Thorp16.0 mi SE
- Cliffdell19.3 mi S
- Ellensburg23.2 mi SE
- Nile24.9 mi S
- Snoqualmie Pass25.8 mi NW
- Kittitas29.0 mi SE
- Leavenworth30.7 mi NE
- Cashmere31.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cle Elum
What county is Cle Elum in?
Cle Elum is in Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the population of Cle Elum, WA?
2,157 people lived in Cle Elum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cle Elum, WA?
The ZIP code of Cle Elum is 98943.
What is the elevation of Cle Elum?
1,913 feet (583 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cle Elum?
South Cle Elum (0.6 mi), Ronald (4.7 mi), Roslyn (10.3 mi), Easton (10.4 mi), Thorp (16.0 mi).
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