Kalama, Washington Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you're looking for a home in the Washington state community, you've come to the right place. Kalama is located on one of the deepest points of the Columbia River and is conveniently located near Interstate 5. The location makes Kalama a prime place for transportation, providing easy access to big cities. Its central location also puts it within driving distance of the Pacific coast. Many people have lived in Kalama for generations, raising their families here.

At its peak, the town of about 750 people was home to Judge C. Callahan as mayor and A. Bystrom as city clerk. Other elected officials were Fred Arnold, E. Carleston, and A. Bystrom. Schools had 243 students and employed 5 teachers. The city had a gravity-fed water system and a good fire department, but it was still a small community.

The first postal service in Kalama was established in 1868. The Vancouver Steamboat Company delivered mail by boat to the town. Later, bids were sought to establish a ground route, but this proved difficult due to seasonal flooding. Postal carrier H. Classen used a rowboat to complete some of the route. The first post office in Kalama was located in the building owned by Clarence Chambers, who served as postmaster for the first eight years.

The population of Kalama is estimated at 2,344 as of the 2010 census. According to Cowlitz County GIS data, the incorporated area of Kalama is about 3.5 square miles. There are over a thousand residents in the city, but there are many other neighborhoods. Among them, you can find Kalama High School, which is home to a number of students.