South Cle Elum, Washington

Infobox Settlement
official_name = South Cle Elum, Washington
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of South Cle Elum, Washington


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Washington
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Kittitas

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area_total_km2 = 1.1
area_land_km2 = 1.1
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.4
area_land_sq_mi = 0.4
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 457
population_density_km2 = 420.6
population_density_sq_mi = 1089.5

timezone = Pacific (PST)
utc_offset = -8
timezone_DST = PDT
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elevation_m = 586
elevation_ft = 1923
latd = 47 |latm = 11 |lats = 8 |latNS = N
longd = 120 |longm = 57 |longs = 11 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 98943
area_code = 509
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blank_info = 53-65765GR|2
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South Cle Elum is a town in Kittitas County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 457.

History

South Cle Elum was officially incorporated on August 28, 1911.

Geography

South Cle Elum is located at coor dms|47|11|8|N|120|57|11|W|city (47.185633, -120.953019)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 457 people, 185 households, and 123 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,089.5 people per square mile (420.1/km²). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 500.6/sq mi (193.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.09% White, 1.31% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 2.41% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.38% of the population.

There were 185 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,375. About 8.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Points of Interest in South Cle Elum

* : This depot, originally built in 1909, has been restored and now houses a museum of railroad artifacts. The telegrapher's desk and equipment have been set up to show visitors how messages were communicated in the early days. There is also a cafe with fixtures that represent the original "beanery;" a place for railroad workers to eat.
* The Iron Horse State Park: This former right-of-way for the Milwaukee Road today serves as a path for hikers, cross-country skiers and horseback riders. An interpretive trail, near the former depot, shows locations of important structures, such as the roundhouse.
* Former Milwaukee Road Bunkhouse: Now a B&B.

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