CITY
Cougar
Washington · 151 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 119 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024151
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34.4%
Education & health services34.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(1)
Diversity Score7.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
48.3%
−51.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cougar, Washington?
Cougar, Washington has about 151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Cougar, Washington?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cougar, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cougar, Washington?
About 0.0% of people in Cougar, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
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WashingtonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024