Kelso, WA

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Kelso Overview

12,661
TOTAL POPULATION
6,515
MALE POPULATION
6,146
FEMALE POPULATION
106.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,832
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,160
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,405
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,592
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,966
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kelso Zip Codes

Kelso Area Codes

Race in Kelso

The most populous races in Kelso are White / Caucasian (10,590 | 83.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,040 | 16.1%), and Two or more Races (1,126 | 8.9%).
Race in Kelso
Race# Population% Population
Asian1020.8%
Black / African American1911.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific370.3%
Hispanic or Latino2,04016.1%
Native / Alaskan4023.2%
White / Caucasian10,59083.6%
Two or more Races1,1268.9%
Some other Race2131.7%
Total12,661100.0%

Ancestry in Kelso

The most populous ancestries reported in Kelso are German (2,141 | 16.9%), Irish (1,761 | 13.9%), Mexican (1,733 | 13.7%), English (1,391 | 11.0%), and Norwegian (541 | 4.3%), together accounting for 59.8% of all Kelso residents.
Ancestry in Kelso
Ancestry# Population% Population
African180.1%
Alaska Native210.2%
American4393.5%
Arab310.2%
Argentinean110.1%
Austrian260.2%
Belgian200.2%
Bhutanese1281.0%
Blackfeet160.1%
British650.5%
Burmese50.0%
Canadian200.2%
Celtic110.1%
Central American2652.1%
Cherokee1541.2%
Chippewa280.2%
Danish2742.2%
Dutch2461.9%
Eastern European130.1%
English1,39111.0%
European1691.3%
Finnish390.3%
French3602.8%
French American Indian240.2%
French Canadian1411.1%
German2,14116.9%
Greek150.1%
Guatemalan2091.7%
Honduran210.2%
Indian (Asian)1461.1%
Irish1,76113.9%
Italian4583.6%
Korean400.3%
Lithuanian90.1%
Mexican1,73313.7%
Mexican American Indian3542.8%
Native Hawaiian340.3%
Nigerian120.1%
Northern European250.2%
Norwegian5414.3%
Panamanian170.1%
Pennsylvania German40.0%
Polish2191.7%
Portuguese310.2%
Puerto Rican70.1%
Russian170.1%
Salvadoran180.1%
Samoan30.0%
Scandinavian1491.2%
Scotch-Irish1971.6%
Scottish4563.6%
Seminole50.0%
Sioux60.1%
South American110.1%
Sri Lankan20.0%
Subsaharan African300.2%
Swedish2552.0%
Swiss290.2%
Thai30.0%
Welsh50.0%
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Immigrants in Kelso

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kelso came from Central America (646 | 5.1%), Latin America (646 | 5.1%), Mexico (494 | 3.9%), Guatemala (124 | 1.0%), and Canada (83 | 0.7%), together accounting for 15.7% of all Kelso residents.
Immigrants in Kelso
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa120.1%
Asia200.2%
Canada830.7%
Central America6465.1%
Eastern Asia180.1%
El Salvador70.1%
Europe70.1%
Fiji30.0%
Germany70.1%
Guatemala1241.0%
Honduras210.2%
Japan180.1%
Latin America6465.1%
Mexico4943.9%
Nigeria120.1%
Oceania30.0%
South Eastern Asia20.0%
Vietnam20.0%
Western Africa120.1%
Western Europe70.1%
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Sex and Age in Kelso

Sex and Age in Kelso

The most populous age groups in Kelso are 55 to 59 Years (693 | 10.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (629 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kelso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years409 (6.3%)392 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years444 (6.8%)334 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years527 (8.1%)361 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years242 (3.7%)206 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years484 (7.4%)466 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years524 (8.0%)455 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years682 (10.5%)468 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years284 (4.4%)369 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years364 (5.6%)437 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years316 (4.9%)483 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years247 (3.8%)340 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years693 (10.6%)255 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years411 (6.3%)629 (10.2%)
65 to 69 Years298 (4.6%)259 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years139 (2.1%)197 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years205 (3.2%)247 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years98 (1.5%)123 (2.0%)
85 Years and over148 (2.3%)125 (2.0%)
Total6,515 (100.0%)6,146 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kelso

Median Family Size in Kelso

The median family size in Kelso is 2.87 persons per family, with single female/mother families (858 | 25.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (443 | 13.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kelso
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,113 (61.9%)2.91
Single Male/Father443 (13.0%)2.55
Single Female/Mother858 (25.1%)2.96
Total Families3,414 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Kelso

The median household size in Kelso is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (858 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (1,866 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kelso
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,113 (40.0%)2.92
Single Male/Father443 (8.4%)3.21
Single Female/Mother858 (16.3%)3.30
Non-family1,866 (35.3%)1.18
Total Households5,280 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kelso

Out of a total of 5,280 households in Kelso, 3,414 (64.7%) are family households, while 1,866 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,690, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,519.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kelso
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,519 (28.8%)
2-Person Households1,690 (32.0%)330 (6.2%)
3-Person Households713 (13.5%)17 (0.3%)
4-Person Households480 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households259 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households175 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households97 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,414 (64.7%)1,866 (35.3%)

Female Fertility in Kelso

Fertility by Age in Kelso

Average fertility rate in Kelso is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 114.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kelso
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years159 (93.0%)114.0
35 to 50 years12 (7.0%)9.0
Total171 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kelso

48.5% of women with births (171) in Kelso are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 51.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kelso
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years77 (48.4%)82 (51.6%)
35 to 50 years6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Total83 (48.5%)88 (51.5%)

Fertility by Education in Kelso

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kelso
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School18 (10.5%)38.0
High School Diploma95 (55.6%)86.0
College or Associate's Degree58 (33.9%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total171 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kelso

51.5% of women with births in Kelso are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 75.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kelso
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
High School Diploma72 (75.8%)23 (24.2%)
College or Associate's Degree11 (19.0%)47 (81.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (48.5%)88 (51.5%)

Income in Kelso

Income Overview in Kelso

Per Capita Income in Kelso is $27,832, while median incomes of families and households are $68,160 and $59,405 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,661$27,832
Median Family Income3,414$68,160
Mean Family Income3,414$74,833
Median Household Income5,280$59,405
Mean Household Income5,280$66,829
Income Deficit3,414$9,592
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,66116.10%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,66183.90¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,6610.39

Earnings by Sex in Kelso

Average Earnings in Kelso are $33,607, $37,436 for men and $31,408 for women, a difference of 16.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Kelso
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,265 (52.2%)$37,436
Female2,986 (47.8%)$31,408
Total6,251 (100.0%)$33,607

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kelso

The most common earnings brackets in Kelso are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (377 | 11.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (484 | 16.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kelso
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less159 (4.9%)35 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999122 (3.7%)80 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49963 (1.9%)71 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99953 (1.6%)170 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49942 (1.3%)190 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99935 (1.1%)247 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499198 (6.1%)60 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999104 (3.2%)13 (0.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49981 (2.5%)131 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999134 (4.1%)142 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999172 (5.3%)296 (9.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999297 (9.1%)484 (16.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999268 (8.2%)146 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99940 (1.2%)178 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999165 (5.1%)185 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999182 (5.6%)128 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999326 (10.0%)214 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999239 (7.3%)84 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999377 (11.6%)71 (2.4%)
$100,000+208 (6.4%)61 (2.0%)
Total3,265 (100.0%)2,986 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kelso

Average earnings in Kelso are $42,798 for men and $32,933 for women, a difference of 23.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,152, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,893. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $101,563, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,446.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kelso
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,635$0
High School Diploma$35,893$30,446
College or Associate's Degree$50,271$34,586
Bachelor's Degree$61,071$37,917
Graduate Degree$73,152$101,563
Total$42,798$32,933

Family Income in Kelso

Family Income Brackets in Kelso

According to the Kelso family income data, there are 894 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 130 families (3.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kelso
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001303.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991815.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991985.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991885.5%
$35,000 to $49,99950214.7%
$50,000 to $74,99989426.2%
$75,000 to $99,99962818.4%
$100,000 to $149,99936210.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991715.0%
$200,000+1604.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kelso

7+ person families (85 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Kelso with $238,438 per family, while 2-person families (1,932 | 56.6%) have the highest median income of $34,559 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kelso
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,932 (56.6%)$69,118
3-Person Families623 (18.2%)$62,090
4-Person Families426 (12.5%)$54,756
5-Person Families244 (7.1%)$69,048
6-Person Families104 (3.0%)$74,600
7+ Person Families85 (2.5%)$238,438
Total3,414 (100.0%)$68,160

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kelso

The median family income in Kelso is $68,160, with families comprising 3+ earners (158) having the highest median family income of $174,545, while families with no earners (562) have the lowest median family income of $35,833, accounting for 4.6% and 16.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kelso
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners562 (16.5%)$35,833
1 Earner1,337 (39.2%)$57,771
2 Earners1,357 (39.8%)$73,979
3+ Earners158 (4.6%)$174,545
Total3,414 (100.0%)$68,160

Household Income in Kelso

Household Income Brackets in Kelso

With 1,331 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kelso, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 121 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kelso
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003596.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991212.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994708.9%
$25,000 to $34,99956510.7%
$35,000 to $49,99972913.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,33125.2%
$75,000 to $99,99987116.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994708.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992063.9%
$200,000+1693.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kelso

The median household income in Kelso is $59,405, with the highest median household income of $66,603 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 272 households (5.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,141, with 1,265 households (24.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kelso
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years272 (5.1%)$66,603
25 to 44 Years1,758 (33.3%)$57,294
45 to 64 Years1,985 (37.6%)$61,293
65+ Years1,265 (24.0%)$49,141
Total5,280 (100.0%)$59,405

Poverty in Kelso

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kelso

With 16.8% poverty level for males and 23.4% for females among the residents of Kelso, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 55 males (53.9%) and 86 females (44.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kelso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years164 (40.1%)159 (40.6%)
5 Years10 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years172 (27.9%)107 (25.4%)
12 to 14 Years91 (30.5%)86 (44.3%)
15 Years55 (53.9%)20 (40.8%)
16 and 17 Years17 (48.6%)8 (7.6%)
18 to 24 Years11 (1.9%)71 (13.7%)
25 to 34 Years99 (8.2%)284 (30.8%)
35 to 44 Years95 (14.7%)262 (32.5%)
45 to 54 Years51 (9.1%)115 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years249 (22.6%)151 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years72 (16.5%)79 (17.3%)
75 Years and over3 (0.7%)85 (17.2%)
Total1,089 (16.8%)1,427 (23.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kelso

According to the poverty statistics in Kelso, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.3% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kelso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years245 (59.9%)233 (59.4%)
5 Years22 (68.8%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years444 (72.1%)314 (74.6%)
12 to 14 Years207 (69.5%)108 (55.7%)
15 Years47 (46.1%)29 (59.2%)
16 and 17 Years18 (51.4%)97 (92.4%)
18 to 24 Years578 (98.1%)447 (86.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,107 (91.8%)639 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years553 (85.3%)544 (67.5%)
45 to 54 Years512 (90.9%)708 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years855 (77.4%)733 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years365 (83.5%)377 (82.7%)
75 Years and over448 (99.3%)410 (82.8%)
Total5,401 (83.2%)4,663 (76.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kelso

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kelso show that 3.2% or 67 of the total 2,113 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.9%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kelso
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,420 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)
1 or 2 Children461 (94.7%)26 (5.3%)
3 or 4 Children143 (83.1%)29 (16.9%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,046 (96.8%)67 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kelso

According to the poverty data in Kelso, 19.2% or 85 single-father households and 38.9% or 334 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (23.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kelso
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children39 (23.1%)108 (27.9%)
1 or 2 Children46 (18.5%)130 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (19.2%)334 (38.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kelso

The poverty data for Kelso shows that 67 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 419 of the single-parent households (32.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (16.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 household (78.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kelso
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (0.8%)147 (26.4%)
1 or 2 Children26 (5.3%)176 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children29 (16.9%)96 (78.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (3.2%)419 (32.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Kelso

Employment by Class of Employer in Kelso

Among the 5,494 employed individuals in Kelso, private company employees (3,897 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (498 | 9.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (337 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kelso
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,89770.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1572.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3376.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations4989.1%
Local Government Employees2234.1%
State Government Employees2003.6%
Federal Government Employees1823.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,494100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kelso

According to the labor force statistics for Kelso, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,043), 59.4% or 5,966 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 358 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 84.9% or 807 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.8% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kelso
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years208 (70.0%)60 (28.8%)
20 to 24 Years807 (84.9%)20 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years727 (74.3%)128 (17.6%)
30 to 34 Years918 (79.8%)29 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,191 (81.9%)71 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,074 (77.5%)52 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years333 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years535 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years126 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over51 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,966 (59.4%)358 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kelso

According to labor force statistics for Kelso, 68.7% of individuals (4,779) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,957) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 282 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 75.0% or 2,205 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 150 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kelso
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School493 (48.2%)35 (3.4%)
High School Diploma1,582 (69.7%)216 (9.5%)
College / Associate Degree2,205 (75.0%)150 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher496 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,779 (68.7%)410 (5.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kelso

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kelso are Management (498 | 8.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (276 | 4.9%), Community & Social Service (258 | 4.6%), Architecture & Engineering (193 | 3.4%), and Business & Financial (190 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kelso

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kelso, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (84.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kelso
OccupationMaleFemale
Management245 (49.2%)253 (50.8%)
Business & Financial61 (32.1%)129 (67.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science234 (84.8%)42 (15.2%)
Computers & Mathematics30 (46.9%)34 (53.1%)
Architecture & Engineering193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Community & Social Service 79 (30.6%)179 (69.4%)
Education, Arts & Media55 (70.5%)23 (29.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (14.7%)139 (85.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)619 (48.7%)651 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kelso are Food Preparation & Serving (466 | 8.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (365 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (318 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (189 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (132 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Kelso

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kelso, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (95.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (94.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (75.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kelso
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support79 (24.8%)239 (75.2%)
Security & Protection126 (95.5%)6 (4.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention96 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
Law Enforcement30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving226 (48.5%)240 (51.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance238 (65.2%)127 (34.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)189 (100.0%)
Total (Category)669 (45.5%)801 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kelso are Office & Administration (758 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (435 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kelso

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kelso
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related180 (41.4%)255 (58.6%)
Office & Administration49 (6.5%)709 (93.5%)
Total (Category)229 (19.2%)964 (80.8%)
Total (Overall)2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kelso are Construction & Extraction (219 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (101 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kelso

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kelso
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction212 (96.8%)7 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)313 (95.1%)16 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kelso are Production (568 | 10.1%), Material Moving (438 | 7.8%), and Transportation (342 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kelso

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kelso
OccupationMaleFemale
Production502 (88.4%)66 (11.6%)
Transportation294 (86.0%)48 (14.0%)
Material Moving264 (60.3%)174 (39.7%)
Total (Category)1,060 (78.6%)288 (21.4%)
Total (Overall)2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kelso

Employment Industries in Kelso

The major employment industries in Kelso include Manufacturing (986 | 17.6%), Retail Trade (811 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (768 | 13.7%), Professional & Scientific (488 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (396 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Kelso

Employment Industries by Sex in Kelso

The Kelso industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Construction (93.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Information (92.9%), and Professional & Scientific (78.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kelso
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting92 (91.1%)9 (8.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction290 (93.2%)21 (6.8%)
Manufacturing847 (85.9%)139 (14.1%)
Wholesale Trade45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade341 (42.0%)470 (58.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing190 (55.7%)151 (44.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (7.1%)39 (92.9%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing48 (53.9%)41 (46.1%)
Professional & Scientific103 (21.1%)385 (78.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support204 (56.8%)155 (43.2%)
Educational Services79 (31.7%)170 (68.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance196 (25.5%)572 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation104 (70.3%)44 (29.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services157 (39.7%)239 (60.4%)
Public Administration94 (59.5%)64 (40.5%)
Total2,890 (51.5%)2,720 (48.5%)

Education in Kelso

School Enrollment in Kelso

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,546 students in Kelso are elementary school (753 | 29.6%), middle school (717 | 28.2%), and college / undergraduate (453 | 17.8%).
School Enrollment in Kelso
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool833.3%
Kindergarten1335.2%
Elementary School75329.6%
Middle School71728.2%
High School25810.1%
College / Undergraduate45317.8%
Graduate / Professional1495.9%
Total2,546100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kelso

Out of a total of 2,546 students who are enrolled in schools in Kelso, 117 (4.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,429 (95.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 44 (18.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 74 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kelso
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old691 (95.4%)33 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds849 (95.6%)39 (4.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over200 (82.0%)44 (18.0%)
Total2,429 (95.4%)117 (4.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kelso

Business (297 | 24.8%), social sciences (137 | 11.5%), education (111 | 9.3%), literature & languages (108 | 9.0%), and psychology (88 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,197 individuals in Kelso who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kelso
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics605.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural867.2%
Physical & Health Sciences645.3%
Psychology887.3%
Social Sciences13711.5%
Engineering726.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology463.8%
Business29724.8%
Education1119.3%
Literature & Languages1089.0%
Liberal Arts & History514.3%
Visual & Performing Arts201.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities574.8%
Total1,197100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kelso

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kelso

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kelso are males with 2 vehicles (944, accounting for 33.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,104, making up 35.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kelso
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle37 (1.3%)96 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle470 (16.8%)776 (28.8%)
2 Vehicles944 (33.8%)1,104 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles673 (24.1%)336 (12.5%)
4 Vehicles209 (7.5%)208 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles464 (16.6%)177 (6.6%)
Total2,797 (100.0%)2,697 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kelso

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kelso are 10 to 14 minutes (1,293 commuters, 24.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (897 commuters, 17.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (642 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Kelso
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2304.4%
5 to 9 Minutes64212.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,29324.9%
15 to 19 Minutes89717.2%
20 to 24 Minutes60111.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1282.5%
30 to 34 Minutes641.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1943.7%
40 to 44 Minutes3456.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3346.4%
60 to 89 Minutes4158.0%
90 or more Minutes591.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Kelso

The most common commute times in Kelso are 10 to 14 minutes (657 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (636 commuters, 25.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kelso
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes69 (2.5%)161 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes350 (12.9%)292 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes657 (24.3%)636 (25.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes452 (16.7%)445 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes255 (9.4%)346 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (1.2%)96 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes49 (1.8%)15 (0.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes113 (4.2%)81 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes79 (2.9%)266 (10.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes243 (9.0%)91 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes368 (13.6%)47 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes38 (1.4%)21 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kelso

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kelso are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (440, 16.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (344, 13.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kelso
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM440 (16.3%)142 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM250 (9.2%)41 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM49 (1.8%)92 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM260 (9.6%)343 (13.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM108 (4.0%)235 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM213 (7.9%)331 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM311 (11.5%)344 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM263 (9.7%)109 (4.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM53 (2.0%)104 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24 (0.9%)76 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM147 (5.4%)211 (8.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM50 (1.8%)80 (3.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM174 (6.4%)87 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM363 (13.4%)302 (12.1%)
Total2,705 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kelso

Occupancy by Ownership in Kelso

Of the total 5,280 dwellings in Kelso, owner-occupied units account for 3,010 (57.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,270 (43.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kelso
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,01057.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,27043.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,280100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kelso

Occupancy by Household Size in Kelso
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,51928.8%
2-Person Household2,02038.3%
3-Person Household73013.8%
4+ Person Household1,01119.2%
Total Housing Units5,280100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kelso

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kelso
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household639 (42.1%)880 (57.9%)
2-Person Household1,419 (70.3%)601 (29.7%)
3-Person Household357 (48.9%)373 (51.1%)
4+ Person Household595 (58.9%)416 (41.1%)
Total Housing Units3,010 (57.0%)2,270 (43.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kelso

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kelso
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School158 (33.1%)319 (66.9%)
High School Diploma844 (55.9%)666 (44.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,598 (59.5%)1,086 (40.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher410 (67.3%)199 (32.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kelso

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kelso
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,38226.2%
35 to 44 Years64812.3%
45 to 54 Years79915.1%
55 to 64 Years1,18622.5%
65 to 74 Years59911.3%
75 to 84 Years5119.7%
85 Years and Over1552.9%
Total5,280100.0%

Housing Finances in Kelso

Median Income by Occupancy in Kelso

Median Income by Occupancy in Kelso
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,010 (57.0%)$71,697
Renter-Occupied2,270 (43.0%)$42,053
Average5,280 (100.0%)$59,405

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kelso

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kelso
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (1.2%)181 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (0.9%)113 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (0.5%)105 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99989 (3.0%)145 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999129 (4.3%)105 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999319 (10.6%)245 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999315 (10.5%)414 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999737 (24.5%)591 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999717 (23.8%)154 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999307 (10.2%)163 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more320 (10.6%)54 (2.4%)
Total3,010 (100.0%)2,270 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kelso

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kelso
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300123 (4.1%)105 (4.6%)
$300 to $499389 (12.9%)90 (4.0%)
$500 to $799572 (19.0%)264 (11.6%)
$800 to $999307 (10.2%)478 (21.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499662 (22.0%)978 (43.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999570 (18.9%)168 (7.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499194 (6.5%)26 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999149 (5.0%)9 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more44 (1.5%)96 (4.2%)
Total3,010 (100.0%)2,270 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kelso

Housing Structures in Kelso

Housing Structures in Kelso
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,47565.8%
Single Unit, Attached1913.6%
2 Unit Apartments2895.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3516.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2083.9%
10 or more Apartments4618.7%
Mobile Home / Other3055.8%
Total5,280100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kelso

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kelso
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,674 (76.9%)801 (23.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)191 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments30 (10.4%)259 (89.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (3.4%)339 (96.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)208 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)461 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other294 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)
Total3,010 (57.0%)2,270 (43.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kelso

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kelso
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)75 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms70 (2.3%)470 (20.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,043 (34.6%)1,237 (54.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,027 (34.1%)411 (18.1%)
8 or more Rooms870 (28.9%)77 (3.4%)
Total3,010 (100.0%)2,270 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kelso

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kelso
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas135 (4.5%)131 (5.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,753 (91.5%)2,033 (89.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels93 (3.1%)71 (3.1%)
No Fuel Used29 (1.0%)35 (1.5%)
Total3,010 (100.0%)2,270 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kelso

Household Vehicle Usage in Kelso
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle99 (3.3%)270 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle663 (22.0%)1,179 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles1,182 (39.3%)654 (28.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,066 (35.4%)167 (7.4%)
Total3,010 (100.0%)2,270 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kelso

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kelso

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1011,909
Median Property Value$214,500$277,600
Median Household Income$57,083$309
Monthly Housing Costs$527$44
Real Estate Taxes$1,657$47

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kelso

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kelso
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000177 (16.1%)43 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999135 (12.3%)76 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999351 (31.9%)938 (49.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999407 (37.0%)760 (39.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9999 (0.8%)65 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more22 (2.0%)27 (1.4%)
Total1,101 (100.0%)1,909 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kelso

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kelso
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (3.1%)73 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999128 (11.6%)29 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999211 (19.2%)104 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999101 (9.2%)108 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999208 (18.9%)214 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999318 (28.9%)529 (27.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (8.2%)399 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more11 (1.0%)217 (11.4%)
Total1,101 (100.0%)1,909 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kelso

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kelso
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x246 (22.3%)73,865 (3,869.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x174 (15.8%)302 (15.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x160 (14.5%)534 (28.0%)
4.0x or more514 (46.7%)254 (13.3%)
Total1,101 (100.0%)1,909 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kelso

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kelso
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800248 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499248 (22.5%)255 (13.4%)
$800 to $1,499582 (52.9%)236 (12.4%)
Total1,101 (100.0%)1,909 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kelso

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kelso

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kelso
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years779 (90.9%)78 (9.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,873 (95.2%)95 (4.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,050 (93.6%)72 (6.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,611 (78.7%)436 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,271 (87.4%)183 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,146 (82.7%)240 (17.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,859 (93.5%)129 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years858 (96.1%)35 (3.9%)
75 Years and older946 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,393 (90.0%)1,268 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kelso

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kelso
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born779 (90.9%)78 (9.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,873 (95.2%)95 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,050 (93.6%)72 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kelso

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kelso
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,422 (92.0%)123 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,394 (81.0%)561 (19.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,127 (89.9%)352 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,005 (98.9%)23 (1.1%)
$100,000 and over2,396 (92.0%)207 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kelso

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kelso
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6687 (80.2%)163 (19.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,253 (63.7%)775 (39.4%)
19 to 25 Years364 (32.4%)713 (63.5%)
25 to 34 Years726 (35.5%)1,035 (50.6%)
35 to 44 Years463 (31.8%)824 (56.7%)
45 to 54 Years479 (34.6%)844 (60.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,021 (51.4%)1,155 (58.1%)
65 to 74 Years822 (92.0%)528 (59.1%)
75 Years and over946 (100.0%)590 (62.4%)
Total6,761 (53.4%)6,627 (52.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kelso

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kelso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years108 (9.8%)101 (11.9%)
18 to 34 Years266 (14.8%)177 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years822 (35.5%)624 (24.8%)
65 to 74 Years141 (32.3%)98 (21.5%)
75 Years and over179 (39.7%)162 (32.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kelso

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kelso: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years44 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years298 (12.9%)129 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years95 (21.7%)28 (6.1%)
75 Years and over152 (33.7%)45 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kelso: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (4.8%)18 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years159 (6.9%)57 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (8.1%)
75 Years and over35 (7.8%)26 (5.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kelso: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years102 (9.2%)101 (11.9%)
18 to 34 Years163 (9.1%)129 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years443 (19.1%)148 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (6.1%)
75 Years and over59 (13.1%)41 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kelso: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (1.8%)9 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years294 (12.7%)448 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years43 (9.8%)89 (19.5%)
75 Years and over162 (35.9%)147 (29.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kelso: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years174 (7.5%)122 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)51 (11.2%)
75 Years and over5 (1.1%)73 (14.7%)

Technology Access in Kelso

Computing Device Access in Kelso

Computing Device Access in Kelso
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,98075.4%
Smartphone4,47184.7%
Tablet2,95556.0%
No Computing Device3346.3%
Total5,280100.0%

Internet Access in Kelso

Internet Access in Kelso
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,90473.9%
Cellular Data Only4027.6%
Satellite Internet5219.9%
No Internet61011.6%
Total5,280100.0%

Kelso Summary

Kelso, Washington is a city located in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is situated along the Columbia River, approximately 30 miles north of Portland, Oregon. The city is the county seat of Cowlitz County and is the largest city in the county. As of the 2010 census, the population of Kelso was 11,925.

History

Kelso was founded in 1884 by the Northern Pacific Railway. The city was named after the Scottish town of Kelso, which was the birthplace of one of the railroad's directors. The city was incorporated in 1885 and was the first city in Cowlitz County to be incorporated.
Kelso was a major lumber town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was home to several lumber mills, including the Long-Bell Lumber Company, which was the largest lumber mill in the world at the time. The city was also home to several other industries, including a brickyard, a cannery, and a shipbuilding yard.
Kelso was also the site of a major labor dispute in 1919. The Long-Bell Lumber Company attempted to reduce wages and increase working hours, leading to a strike by the workers. The strike lasted for several months and was eventually resolved in favor of the workers.

Geography

Kelso is located in southwestern Washington, approximately 30 miles north of Portland, Oregon. The city is situated along the Columbia River, which forms the border between Washington and Oregon. The city is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills.
The climate in Kelso is mild and temperate. The average high temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Kelso's economy is largely based on the lumber industry. The city is home to several lumber mills, including the Long-Bell Lumber Company, which is the largest lumber mill in the county. The city is also home to several other industries, including a brickyard, a cannery, and a shipbuilding yard.
Kelso is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kelso was 11,925. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.3% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Kelso was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 14.3% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kelso?
Total Population of Kelso is 12,661.
What is the Total Male Population of Kelso?
Total Male Population of Kelso is 6,515.
What is the Total Female Population of Kelso?
Total Female Population of Kelso is 6,146.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kelso?
There are 106.00 Males per 100 Females in Kelso.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kelso?
There are 94.34 Females per 100 Males in Kelso.
What is the Median Population Age in Kelso?
Median Population Age in Kelso is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kelso
Average Family Size in Kelso is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kelso
Average Household Size in Kelso is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kelso?
Per Capita income in Kelso is $27,832.
What is the Median Family Income in Kelso?
Median Family Income in Kelso is $68,160.
What is the Median Household income in Kelso?
Median Household Income in Kelso is $59,405.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kelso?
Income or Wage Gap in Kelso is 16.1%.
Women in Kelso earn 83.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kelso?
Family Income Deficit in Kelso is $9,592.
Families that are below poverty line in Kelso earn $9,592 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kelso?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kelso is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kelso?
There are 5,966 People in the Labor Forcein in Kelso.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kelso?
59.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Kelso.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kelso?
Unemployment Rate in Kelso is 6.0%.