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Cosmopolis, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cosmopolis - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,301
Residents
$80,132
Median income
$280,700
Median home
$1,216
Median rent (state)

Cosmopolis - the verdict

Cosmopolis ranks in the 62nd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

62nd
percentile, household income
62nd
percentile, home value
37th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cosmopolis, WA

Cosmopolis is a small town in Washington, home to 2,301 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Cosmopolis brings in $80,132 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.2%. Cosmopolis's housing stock carries a median value of $280,700, and the median resident age is 40.0 years. 21.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 53.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 83% from five years earlier.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,216 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

2,301 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$80,132 /yr

Poverty 3.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Cosmopolis compare to other US cities?

Here's how Cosmopolis stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 62% higher than other cities
Home value 62% pricier than other cities
Median rent 37% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cosmopolis against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Cosmopolis toward the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Cosmopolis ranks #494 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cosmopolis only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#312 of 565
45th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#494 of 599
14th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#418 of 565
26th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#396 of 598
33rd percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#368 of 599
38th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

62ndIncome percentile

62nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cosmopolis's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$280,700 38th percentile more affordable than 38% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cosmopolis $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cosmopolis, WA Cosmopolis, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cosmopolis, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cosmopolis, WA median $80,132/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cosmopolis, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cosmopolis, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,301
Median Income
$80,132
Median Home Value
$280,700
Median Age
40.0
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,620 residents1,630 residents1,640 residents1,650 residents1,660 residents1,670 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,632 residents 1,656 residents ▲ +1.5%
Cosmopolis's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 7
2021 3
2022 4
2023 2
2024 1

Permit volume decreased 83% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
88.4%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
1.3%

Based on 943 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cosmopolis sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,216/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

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2,298 people
Bridgeport
2,307 people
Whidbey Island Station
2,284 people
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2,269 people
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McCleary
2,262 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cosmopolis's 2,301 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Charleston, MS
2,301 people
Palmview South, TX
2,301 people
Cibecue, AZ
2,300 people
Tremont, IL
2,300 people
Mechanic Falls, ME
2,300 people
Marist College, NY
2,300 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cosmopolis's $80,132 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Altoona, WI
$80,126 median income
Kensington Park, FL
$80,139 median income
Day Heights, OH
$80,125 median income
Marklesburg, PA
$80,125 median income
Ettrick, WI
$80,139 median income
Chester, CA
$80,142 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cosmopolis, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cosmopolis, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.8% 8.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.3% White 85.8% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 5.3% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 8.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cosmopolis compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cosmopolis (this city) 2,301 $80,132
Castle Rock 2,298 $65,272
Bridgeport 2,307 $52,917
Whidbey Island Station 2,284 $42,143
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cosmopolis, WA?

What is the population of Cosmopolis, WA? +

2,301 people live in Cosmopolis, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cosmopolis, WA? +

Cosmopolis households earn a median of $80,132 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cosmopolis? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cosmopolis; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cosmopolis, WA? +

A typical home in Cosmopolis is worth $280,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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