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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clark County

Washington · 345,238 residents · 628.499 sq mi
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Clark County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,376. Population has grown 45% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $153,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345,238
+45%since 1990
from 238,053 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 379 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+4%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
210K294K378K461K545K1990201020202024Clark County
2024517K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,376
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,448
+53%since 1990
from $13,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clark County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(225,624)
Black1.2%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5,675)
Asian2.4%(5,641)
Diversity Score17.7%(42,124)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(299,134)
Black1.6%(5,628)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(16,248)
Asian3.2%(10,993)
Diversity Score23.1%(79,588)
Diversity Score
23
+30%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

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Compare Clark County to nearby counties

CLARK COUNTY VS
Multnomah County
Income$88,766+83%
Home value$552,700+261%
Population795,391+49%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
Cowlitz County
Income$76,531+58%
Home value$397,500+160%
Population114,885−78%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
Columbia County
Income$87,458+81%
Home value$421,600+175%
Population54,091−90%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
Skamania County
Income$93,265+93%
Home value$529,500+246%
Population12,669−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Washington?

Clark County, Washington has about 345,238 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clark County, Washington?

The typical household in Clark County, Washington earns about $48,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark County, Washington expensive?

In Clark County, Washington, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Washington?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clark County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark County, Washington?

About 9.1% of people in Clark County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107,185 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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