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Washougal, Washington
Washougal, city, in Clark County, Washington. Washougal had 18,028 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,039 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,490 (±41). GEOID 5376405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,028
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,039 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,490 ±41
Median household income
$106,368
±$8,746 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$552,300
±$27,454 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,701
±$87 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Washougal and what county is it in?
Washougal is a city in Clark County, Washington. It covers 6.0 square miles of land, 2,863 residents per square mile in 2020.
Washougal is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Washougal, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,028 people lived in Washougal on July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 17,039 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,490 (±41).
| Measure | Washougal | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,490 ±41 | 516,959 | +1,721 |
| Households | 6,200 ±411 | 196,017 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.19 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,342 ±416 | 204,375 | no clear change |
Washougal's population since 2000
From 8,595 in 2000 to 18,028 in 2025: up 109.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Washougal as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washougal?
The median resident of Washougal is 38.4 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.4%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washougal | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±2.3 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±2.5 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±2.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±2.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% ±3.3 pts | 12.3% | +4.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7% ±3.4 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4% ±2.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±2.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±3.0 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±3.5 pts | 33.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6% ±3.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±4.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Washougal earn?
Half of Washougal's 6,200 households earn less than $106,368 a year (±$8,746), against $97,536 in Clark County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $112,116 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washougal | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,368 ±$8,746 | $97,536 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $132,656 ±$9,494 | $125,385 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,629 ±$4,472 | $48,520 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±4.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8% ±8.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±3.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.2 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±1.8 pts | 94.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Washougal?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Washougal's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $552,300 by its owner (±$27,454). The median renter pays $1,701 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washougal | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $552,300 ±$27,454 | $522,900 | +$151,709 |
| Median gross rent | $1,701 ±$87 | $1,748 | +$260 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±9.9 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,373 ±$109 | $2,250 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% ±4.7 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9% ±4.7 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 6,342 ±416 | 204,375 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8% ±4.6 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.8% ±3.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Washougal building?
Builders took permits for 334 new housing units in Washougal in 2025 (58 in single-family houses), 18.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washougal work and get to work?
66.9% of Washougal's workers drive alone and 22.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Washougal | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6% ±3.4 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9% ±4.7 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.5% ±4.1 pts | 19.1% | +14.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±2.1 | 24.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Washougal?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Washougal, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,560 (Tract 405.09) to $129,095 (Tract 405.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.09Clark County | 4,081 | $85,560 |
| Tract 405.13Clark County | 4,477 | $126,827 |
| Tract 405.10Clark County | 5,381 | $133,090 |
| Tract 405.12Clark County | 2,125 | $129,095 |
| Tract 405.07Clark County | 2,593 | $74,830 |
| Tract 406.05Clark County | 7,147 | $128,340 |
| Tract 415Clark County | 3,201 | $79,219 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Washougal) · Census block assignment files
How does Washougal compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Washougal is the 2,103rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Washougal ranks 135th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 74th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th | 394 |
| Median household income | 135th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 163rd | 393 |
| Median home value | 162nd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 169th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 126th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 194th | 382 |
| Median age | 222nd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 211th | 388 |
| Work from home | 93rd | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 227th | 394 |
Washougal's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Washougal with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Washougal?
7 of the 57 figures for Washougal on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Washougal are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Washougal.