County · Washington
Clark County, Washington
Clark County, Washington. Clark County had 532,119 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 27 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 19 census-designated) and 115 census tracts. GEOID 53011.
Clark County is one of the 7 counties of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
532,119
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 503,311 · ACS 2020-2024: 516,959
Median household income
$97,536
±$1,952 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$522,900
±$7,405 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,748
±$19 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Clark County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 503,311 residents in Clark County. The Census Bureau estimates 532,119 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 516,959 over 629 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clark County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 516,959 | 7,816,116 | +43,707 |
| Households | 196,017±823 | 3,064,820 | +21,356 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.01 | 2.50 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 204,375±136 | 3,306,620 | +21,633 |
Clark County's population since 2000
From 345,238 in 2000 to 532,119 in 2025: up 54.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clark County?
Clark County holds 27 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 19 census-designated places. The largest is Vancouver with 199,698 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vancouver | 190,915 | $81,338 |
|---|---|---|
| Orchards | 27,729 | $100,146 |
| Camas | 26,065 | $141,126 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,569 | $86,305 |
| Salmon Creek | 21,293 | $111,631 |
| Five Corners | 20,973 | $106,192 |
| Battle Ground | 20,743 | $104,977 |
| Washougal | 17,039 | $106,368 |
| Minnehaha | 11,871 | $100,668 |
| Ridgefield | 10,319 | $116,389 |
| Mount Vista | 10,051 | $100,293 |
| Felida | 9,526 | $165,208 |
| Barberton | 8,567 | $133,990 |
| Lake Shore | 7,056 | $130,729 |
| Hockinson | 6,105 | $113,295 |
| Venersborg | 3,990 | $118,344 |
| La Center | 3,424 | $101,708 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,758 | $129,427 |
| Brush Prairie | 2,749 | $122,827 |
| Fern Prairie | 2,061 | $115,875 |
| Lewisville | 1,860 | $125,647 |
| Amboy | 1,800 | $112,277 |
| DuluthGEOID 5318775 | 1,718 | $92,034 |
| Yacolt | 1,668 | $84,740 |
| Dollars CornerGEOID 5318198 | 1,246 | $90,655 |
| Cherry GroveGEOID 5312015 | 588 | not published |
| Woodland | 6,531 | $81,193 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clark County?
The median resident of Clark County is 39.1 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clark County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1±0.2 | 38.3 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% | 14.4% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5%±0.2 pts | 63.1% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.2 pts | 9.7% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.5%±0.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±0.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | +0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±0.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.3%±0.8 pts | 39.6% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Clark County earn?
Half of Clark County's 196,017 households earn less than $97,536 a year (±$1,952), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $92,613 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,923 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clark County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,536±$1,952 | $98,141 | +$4,923 |
| Mean household income | $125,385±$2,114 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,520±$755 | $53,744 | +$4,387 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±0.5 pts | 9.9% | −1.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6%±1.2 pts | 11.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±0.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Clark County?
Owners occupy 66.4% of Clark County's occupied homes and renters 33.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $522,900 by its owner (±$7,405). The median renter pays $1,748 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clark County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $522,900±$7,405 | $564,600 | +$120,463 |
| Median gross rent | $1,748±$19 | $1,760 | +$196 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7%±1.8 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,250±$25 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.4%±0.7 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 204,375±136 | 3,306,620 | +21,633 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9%±0.6 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±0.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 Clark County building?
Builders took permits for 3,250 new housing units across Clark County in 2025 (2,190 single-family), 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clark County get to work?
69.2% of Clark County's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Clark County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±0.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2%±1.0 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1%±0.8 pts | 19.8% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±0.5 | 26.6 min | −2.5 min |
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 are Clark County's census tracts?
Clark County is divided into 115 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,799 (Tract 427) to $179,926 (Tract 406.10).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clark County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 39 |
| Median household income | 5th of 39 |
| Median home value | 11th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 39 |
| Median age | 25th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Clark County 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' school search.