How long is the commute from Kalama, WA?
Workers who live in Kalama, WA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Kalama get to work
| Means of transportation | Kalama | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.4% (±5.9 points) | 81.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±4.1 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±3.5 points) | 8.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Kalama, the average commute is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (26.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kalama, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cowlitz County, Kalama ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 292 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kalama
| Vehicles available | Kalama | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±5.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±16.1 points) | 27.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±13.5 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±9.6 points) | 29.1% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Kalama, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kalama
| Kalama | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±3.5 points) | 8.2% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±5.5 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±6.2 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kalama, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kalama
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama | — | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Rainier | 6.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kelso | 7.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 8.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia City | 8.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Longview | 11 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Helens | 11 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Beacon Hill | 11 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Helens, OR (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cowlitz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview Heights | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Castle Rock | 28.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Woodland | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Longview | 25.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 5 | Kalama | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Lexington | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Kelso | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Beacon Hill | 18.0 minutes (±4.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kalama
How long is the average commute in Kalama?
Workers who live in Kalama, WA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kalama without a car?
4.0% of households in Kalama have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kalama?
6.3% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Kalama worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalama city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalama city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalama city, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kalama city, Washington (place:34645, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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