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Washougal

Washington · 14,095 residents · 5.952 sq mi
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Washougal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,121. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,095
+64%since 2000
from 8,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,368 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024Washougal
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,121
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,306
+56%since 2000
from $19,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+28%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(7,966)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(216)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(801)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(12,327)
Black0.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(753)
Asian2.4%(332)
Other3.8%(538)
Diversity Score28%(3,941)
Diversity Score
28
+200%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washougal, Washington?

Washougal, Washington has about 14,095 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washougal, Washington?

The typical household in Washougal, Washington earns about $61,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washougal, Washington expensive?

In Washougal, Washington, the median home is worth about $256,200, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Washougal, Washington?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washougal, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washougal, Washington?

About 13.6% of people in Washougal, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washougal, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Washougal, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,331 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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