Kelso
City in Cowlitz County, Washington
Kelso is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, with 12,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beacon Hill, 4.1 miles NW.
- 12,720residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.1 km²
- 1,561 / sq mipopulation density
- 98609ZIP code
About Kelso
Kelso is a city in and the county seat of Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 12,720. Kelso is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of 110,730. Kelso shares its long western border with Longview. It is near Mount St. Helens.
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Living in Kelso
- Median household income
- $66,751
- Median home value
- $337,600
- Median rent
- $1,220/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Kelso had 12,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,561 per sq mi (603 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kelso at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.15 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1168° N, 122.8865° W |
| ZIP code | 98609 |
| Official website | kelso.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5335065 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kelso
- Beacon Hill4.1 mi NW
- Longview4.2 mi NW
- Rainier, OR4.6 mi SW
- Prescott, OR4.7 mi S
- Lexington5.2 mi N
- Longview Heights5.4 mi NW
- Kalama7.2 mi S
- Castle Rock10.7 mi N
- Deer Island, OR12.8 mi S
- Woodland15.1 mi SE
- Clatskanie, OR15.3 mi W
- Columbia City, OR15.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kelso
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of Kelso, WA?
12,720 people lived in Kelso at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, WA?
The ZIP code of Kelso is 98609.
What is the elevation of Kelso?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kelso?
Beacon Hill (4.1 mi), Longview (4.2 mi), Rainier (4.6 mi), Prescott (4.7 mi), Lexington (5.2 mi).
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