City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Washougal, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Washougal - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,945
Residents
$100,916
Median income
$492,100
Median home
$1,922
Median rent (state)

Washougal - the verdict

Nationally, Washougal sits in the 78th percentile for household income and the 51st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

78th
percentile, household income
84th
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
51st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Washougal, WA

Washougal is a small town in Washington, home to 16,945 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Washougal households earn a median of $100,916 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.4%. Typical homes in Washougal are valued around $492,100, and the median resident age is 38.7 years. 28.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 91 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 52% from five years earlier. Washougal reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1314.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,922 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Washougal workers runs 21.2 minutes, with 71.6% driving alone and 19.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 92.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

16,945 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$100,916 /yr

Poverty 8.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Washougal compare to other US cities?

Washougal measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 84% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 51% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Washington, Washougal ranks #52 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Washougal's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

78thIncome percentile
51stSafety percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income · 51st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Washougal's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Washougal's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 49 Avg. percentile National median
Washougal's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Washougal's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$492,100 16th percentile more affordable than 16% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Washougal $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Washougal, WA Washougal, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Washougal, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Washougal, WA median $100,916/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Washougal, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Washougal, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,945
Median Income
$100,916
Median Home Value
$492,100
Median Age
38.7
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1314.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
312.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1002.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,500 residents17,000 residents17,500 residents18,000 residents18,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,046 residents 18,028 residents ▲ +5.8%
Washougal's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
91
housing units authorized
Single-Family
91
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 60
2020 58
2021 94
2022 95
2023 156
2024 91

Permit volume increased 52% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.2 minutes
Drive Alone
71.6%
Carpool
4.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
19.0%
Other
3.4%

Based on 8,359 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Washougal sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,922/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Aberdeen
17,040 people
West Richland
17,126 people
Port Orchard
16,398 people
Camano
17,535 people
Sunnyside
16,329 people
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
17,577 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Washougal's 16,945 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Truckee, CA
16,942 people
Rio Linda, CA
16,951 people
Ashwaubenon, WI
16,931 people
Brunswick, ME
16,928 people
Millbrook, AL
16,923 people
Manassas Park, VA
16,923 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Washougal's $100,916 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Harrison, OH
$100,913 median income
Columbia City, OR
$100,912 median income
White Horse, NJ
$100,896 median income
North Rock Springs, WY
$100,896 median income
Garwood, NJ
$100,948 median income
Mount Horeb, WI
$100,956 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Washougal, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Washougal, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.9% 9.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.9% White 84.9% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 1.9% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.6% Two or more races 9.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Washougal compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Washougal (this city) 16,945 $100,916
Aberdeen 17,040 $52,181
West Richland 17,126 $118,056
Port Orchard 16,398 $81,472
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Washougal, WA?

What is the population of Washougal, WA? +

Washougal, WA has a population of 16,945 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Washougal, WA? +

Washougal households earn a median of $100,916 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Washougal? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Washougal; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Washougal, WA safe? +

Washougal has a total crime rate of 1314.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Washougal, WA? +

A typical home in Washougal is worth $492,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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