CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
Washington · Cowlitz County · 1,989 residents · 443.727 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29lowest low density in WA#962 US4.48/sq mi#65highest commute in WA40.1 min#83lowest low rent in WA$867#116lowest low broadband in WA84.3%TRACT SHAPE · Cowlitz County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 18 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,190. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $339,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,989
+16%since 2020
from 1,719 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 4 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+1%since 2020
from 43.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,190
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,542 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,456
+83%since 2020
from $24,779 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+25%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
Construction10.9%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Retail trade5%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$339,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $236,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $689 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+51.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−3%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,393)
Black2.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(209)
Diversity Score40.7%(700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(225)
Diversity Score47.5%(944)
Diversity Score
47
+17%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 39.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $86,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $339,100, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Cowlitz CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024