Editing South Cle Elum, Washington

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'''South Cle Elum''' is a town in [[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 559 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: South Cle Elum, Washington |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=South%20Cle%20Elum%20town,%20Washington |access-date=May 11, 2024 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

==History==
In 1909, the [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway]] chose [[Cle Elum, Washington|Cle Elum]] as a division point between the Coast and Columbia divisions on its future transcontinental line.<ref>"Milwaukee Divisions Set" ''[[The Oregonian]]'' July 1, 1909.</ref> When it was determined that Milwaukee's mainline would end up running one mile south of the city, South Cle Elum was platted. Maintenance shops and workers' bunkers were built as well as a train station. South Cle Elum was officially incorporated on August 28, 1911.

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

===Climate===
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|Jan record high F= 65
|Feb record high F= 69
|Mar record high F= 95
|Apr record high F= 96
|May record high F= 99
|Jun record high F= 100
|Jul record high F= 105
|Aug record high F= 105
|Sep record high F= 98
|Oct record high F= 96
|Nov record high F= 68
|Dec record high F= 66

|Jan high F= 36
|Feb high F= 41
|Mar high F= 50
|Apr high F= 57
|May high F= 65
|Jun high F= 71
|Jul high F= 80
|Aug high F= 80
|Sep high F= 73
|Oct high F= 58
|Nov high F= 43
|Dec high F= 33

|Jan low F= 24
|Feb low F= 24
|Mar low F= 30
|Apr low F= 34
|May low F= 41
|Jun low F= 47
|Jul low F= 53
|Aug low F= 52
|Sep low F= 43
|Oct low F= 34
|Nov low F= 29
|Dec low F= 22

|Jan record low F= −33
|Feb record low F= −30
|Mar record low F= 0
|Apr record low F= 12
|May record low F= 19
|Jun record low F= 26
|Jul record low F= 30
|Aug record low F= 30
|Sep record low F= 21
|Oct record low F= 10
|Nov record low F= −14
|Dec record low F= −31

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|Jan precipitation inch= 2.98
|Feb precipitation inch= 2.66
|Mar precipitation inch= 1.98
|Apr precipitation inch= 1.07
|May precipitation inch= 1.15
|Jun precipitation inch= 0.89
|Jul precipitation inch= 0.59
|Aug precipitation inch= 0.50
|Sep precipitation inch= 0.81
|Oct precipitation inch= 1.91
|Nov precipitation inch= 4.31
|Dec precipitation inch= 3.50
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{{Geographic location
|North     = [[Cle Elum, Washington|Cle Elum]]
|Northeast =
|Northwest = [[Ronald, Washington|Ronald]]<br />[[Roslyn, Washington|Roslyn]]
|West      = 
|Center    = South Cle Elum
|South     = 
|Southwest = 
|Southeast = [[Thorp, Washington|Thorp]]
|East      =
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1920 = 587
| 1930 = 338
| 1940 = 340
| 1950 = 442
| 1960 = 383
| 1970 = 374
| 1980 = 449
| 1990 = 457
| 2000 = 457
| 2010 = 532
| 2020 = 559
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| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 21, 2014}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 532 people, 235 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1364.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 271 housing units at an average density of {{convert|694.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 93.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 457 people, 185 households and 123 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1,089.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 210 housing units at an average density of {{convert|500.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 94.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.22% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.41% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.97% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.38% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were [[Marriage|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.

Age distribution was 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 household income was $45,833, and the median family income was $53,750. Males had a median income of $35,625; females, $21,625. 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.

==Government==

South Cle Elum is classified as a town and has a non-partisan [[Mayor–council government|mayor–council]] form of government, with the mayor and five council members elected at-large for staggered four-year terms.

==Points of Interest in South Cle Elum==
* [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad: South Cle Elum Yard|Former Milwaukee Road depot]]: 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. From I-90 at exit #84, follow signs to South Cle Elum. Once in town, follow signs to parking area.
* Former [[Milwaukee Road Bunkhouse]]: Now a B&B.

==Notable people==
* [[Douglas Albert Munro]], the first, and so far only, [[United States Coast Guard]] recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]], for service during the [[Battle of Guadalcanal]] in [[World War II]].
* The Smith family of S & S Logging, stars of [[Ax Men]] on the [[History (U.S. TV channel)|History Channel]], reside in South Cle Elum.

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[[Category:Towns in Kittitas County, Washington]]
[[Category:Towns in Washington (state)]]