Kalama
City in Cowlitz County, Washington
Kalama is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, with 2,959 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prescott, 3.1 miles NW.
- 2,959residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 821 / sq mipopulation density
- 98609ZIP code
About Kalama
Kalama (kə-LAM-ə) is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,959 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Kalama
- Median household income
- $102,026
- Median home value
- $471,500
- Median age
- 50.6
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Kalama had 2,959 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,959 |
|---|---|
| Density | 821 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kalama at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,959 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.60 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0171° N, 122.8419° W |
| ZIP code | 98609 |
| Official website | cityofkalama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5334645 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kalama
- Prescott, OR3.1 mi NW
- Rainier, OR5.2 mi NW
- Deer Island, OR5.8 mi S
- Kelso7.2 mi N
- Woodland8.0 mi SE
- Columbia City, OR8.5 mi S
- Longview10.6 mi NW
- St. Helens, OR11.2 mi S
- Beacon Hill11.3 mi N
- Lexington12.4 mi N
- Longview Heights12.5 mi NW
- La Center13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kalama
What county is Kalama in?
Kalama is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of Kalama, WA?
2,959 people lived in Kalama at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kalama, WA?
The ZIP code of Kalama is 98609.
What is the elevation of Kalama?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kalama?
Prescott (3.1 mi), Rainier (5.2 mi), Deer Island (5.8 mi), Kelso (7.2 mi), Woodland (8.0 mi).
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