Washougal is a city located in Clark County Washington. Washougal has a 2024 population of 16,964. Washougal is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,047 in 2020.
The average household income in Washougal is $128,094 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median age in Washougal is 38.7 years: 38.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washougal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,382 | 84.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,631 | 9.63% |
| Other race | 449 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 323 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,054 | 2.79 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 3,157 | 3.29 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 1,805 | 1.81 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 743 | 2.74 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 349 | 3.44 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 759 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,292 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,946 | 16.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,427 | 12.06% |
| High School Graduate | 3,238 | 27.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 3,027 | 25.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,872 | 9,109 | 2,787 |
| Hispanic | 1,126 | 1,061 | 264 |
| 2+ Races | 1,020 | 923 | 251 |
| Other Race | 291 | 286 | 37 |
| Asian | 247 | 225 | 146 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 35 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,560 | $116,023 | $66,176 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,016 | $111,918 | $63,869 |
| High School Graduate | $40,976 | $52,134 | $31,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,723 | $80,921 | $40,192 |
| Some College | $45,729 | $79,196 | $35,727 |
$54,723
Average Earnings
$80,921
Average Male
$40,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.58% of Washougal residents speak only English, while 8.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,737 | 1,748 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 1,631 | 369 | 22.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,853 | 216 | 11.66% |
| Other | 449 | 13 | 2.9% |
| Native | 57 | 5 | 8.77% |
12.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washougal is Multiple, with 22.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washougal is Other, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.72% |
| High School | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.37% |
| Some College | 5.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,027 | $140,895 |
| Households | $100,916 | $128,094 |
| Married Families | $132,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,814 | $92,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,466
Number of Veterans
1,286
Male Veterans
180
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 534 |
| Second Gulf War | 431 |
| First Gulf War | 383 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 498 |
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 231 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 18 to 34 | 176 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,315 | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 11.4% |
| Other Race | 75 | 17.86% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 28 | 10.57% |
| Native American | 5 | 8.77% |
| Black | 4 | 5.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.05%
Born in Washougal
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
2.4%
Naturalized
96.35% of Washougal residents were born in the United States, with 36.05% having been born in Washington. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,860 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 16,881 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 16,902 | -20 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 16,922 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 16,943 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 16,964 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 16,985 | 48 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 16,937 | -79 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 17,016 | -31 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 17,047 | 929 | 5.76% |
| 2019 | 16,118 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 16,111 | 342 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 15,769 | 237 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 15,532 | 223 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 15,309 | 308 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 15,001 | 240 | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 14,761 | 159 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 14,602 | 206 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 14,396 | 203 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 14,193 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,595 | 3,831 | 80.42% |
| 1990 | 4,764 | 930 | 24.26% |
| 1980 | 3,834 | 446 | 13.16% |
| 1970 | 3,388 | 716 | 26.8% |
| 1960 | 2,672 | -14,188 | -84.15% |