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Clark County

Washington · 503,311 residents · 628.499 sq mi
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Clark County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,184. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503,311
+46%since 2000
from 345,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+13%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
210K294K378K461K545K1990201020202024Clark County
2024517K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,184
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,376 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,009
+73%since 2000
from $21,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+45%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clark County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(299,134)
Black1.6%(5,628)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(16,248)
Asian3.2%(10,993)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(79,588)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(366,727)
Black2.2%(10,850)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(58,790)
Asian4.8%(23,910)
Other6.1%(30,686)
Diversity Score52.6%(264,839)
Segregation Score26%(131,081)
Diversity Score
53
+128%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Clark County to nearby counties

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Income$88,766+15%
Home value$552,700+56%
Population795,391+49%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
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Income$76,531−1%
Home value$397,500+12%
Population114,885−78%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
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Income$87,458+13%
Home value$421,600+19%
Population54,091−90%
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CLARK COUNTY VS
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Income$93,265+21%
Home value$529,500+49%
Population12,669−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Washington?

Clark County, Washington has about 503,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clark County, Washington earns about $77,184 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 $355,000, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Washington?

About 31.3% 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 265,258 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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