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Washougal

Washington · 17,039 residents · 5.952 sq mi
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Washougal is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,608. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,039
+98%since 2000
from 8,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,863 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024Washougal
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,608
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,728
+110%since 2000
from $19,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,300
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(13,684)
Black1.1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,423)
Asian2.2%(380)
Other4%(679)
Diversity Score36.2%(6,175)
Diversity Score
36
+289%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washougal, Washington?

Washougal, Washington has about 17,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washougal, Washington?

The typical household in Washougal, Washington earns about $89,608 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 $349,300, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Washougal, Washington?

About 29.4% 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 13.7% 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 12,275 residents, a change of about 258 percent over that period.

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