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Wahkiakum County, Washington

Wahkiakum County, Washington. Wahkiakum County had 4,873 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 10 places (1 city, village or borough and 9 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 53069.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

4,873

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,422 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,658

Median household income

$62,653

±$10,138 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141

Median home value

$396,800

±$42,131 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600

Median gross rent

$853

±$318 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760

How many people live in Wahkiakum County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 4,422 residents in Wahkiakum County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,873 for July 1, 2025, up 10.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,658 over 263 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 +141 (4,587)
  • 2021→2022 +106 (4,693)
  • 2022→2023 +71 (4,764)
  • 2023→2024 +49 (4,813)
  • 2024→2025 +60 (4,873)
Wahkiakum County in Washington. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureWahkiakum CountyWashingtonChange since 2015-2019
Total population4,6587,816,116+390
Households2,100±1143,064,820+203
Average household size2.20±0.122.50no clear change
Housing units2,250±1003,306,620no clear change

Wahkiakum County's population since 2000

From 3,824 in 2000 to 4,873 in 2025: up 27.4%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 3,824
  • 2005 (estimate) 3,824
  • 2010 Census 3,978
  • 2015 (estimate) 3,989
  • 2020 Census 4,422
  • 2025 (estimate) 4,873

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 Wahkiakum County?

Wahkiakum County holds 10 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Puget Island with 1,008 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Wahkiakum County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Puget IslandCDP9221,008±225$49,438$484,80025.0%100%
East CathlametGEOID 5319290CDP578934±254$101,221$400,00022.8%100%
Cathlamettown560616±158$70,250$387,50012.7%100%
Skamokawa ValleyGEOID 5364755CDP487352±131not published$259,20029.3%100%
RosburgGEOID 5359845CDP340528±209not published$231,00013.2%100%
Lower ElochomanGEOID 5340570CDP275271±153not published$464,5000.0%100%
Grays RiverGEOID 5328450CDP248195±129$91,250not published15.9%100%
Deep RiverGEOID 5317215CDP217147±50$62,604$442,10015.6%100%
Upper ElochomanGEOID 5373580CDP17849±38$55,714$368,80012.2%100%
AltoonaGEOID 5301745CDP5643±31not publishednot published0.0%100%

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 Wahkiakum County?

The median resident of Wahkiakum County is 54.5 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 34.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.8%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureWahkiakum CountyWashingtonChange since 2015-2019
Median age54.5±3.438.3no clear change
Under 18 years17.5%±1.8 pts21.4%–
65 years and over34.1%±3.1 pts16.6%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.6%±1.9 pts14.4%no clear change
White alone, not Hispanic84.9%±2.9 pts63.1%no clear change
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.8%±0.6 pts3.8%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic1.7%±1.2 pts9.7%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.2%±0.5 pts0.8%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.9 pts0.7%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic6.8%±2.1 pts6.8%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.9 pts0.6%–
Born outside the United States2.3%±1.2 pts15.4%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)1.9%±1.3 pts21.4%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)15.7%±4.2 pts7.8%–
With a disability19.9%±3.2 pts13.6%–
No health insurance coverage4.3%±3.2 pts6.3%–
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)93.5%±2.3 pts92.3%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)21.8%±4.9 pts39.6%no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)8.2%±3.0 pts15.6%–
Moved from another state in the past year1.1%±0.9 pts2.9%–

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 Wahkiakum County earn?

Half of Wahkiakum County's 2,100 households earn less than $62,653 a year (±$10,138), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $65,506 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWahkiakum CountyWashingtonChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$62,653±$10,138$98,141no clear change
Mean household income$83,288±$10,005$134,588–
Per capita income$35,882±$4,513$53,744no clear change
People below the poverty line17.8%±5.3 pts9.9%+10.5 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line20.8%±13.2 pts11.6%–
Households receiving SNAP6.9%±2.9 pts11.5%–
Households with a broadband subscription85.1%±6.0 pts93.6%–

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 Wahkiakum County?

Owners occupy 83.2% of Wahkiakum County's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $396,800 by its owner (±$42,131). The median renter pays $853 a month including utilities, and 66.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWahkiakum CountyWashingtonChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$396,800±$42,131$564,600+$127,524
Median gross rent$853±$318$1,760no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent66.9%±23.6 pts40.1%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,959±$199$2,445–
Owner-occupied homes83.2%±5.3 pts63.8%no clear change
Housing units2,250±1003,306,620no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate0.0%±2.3 pts0.7%–
Rental vacancy rate1.7%±2.7 pts4.5%–
Single-family detached homes80.0%±5.9 pts61.9%–
Mobile homes12.2%±5.6 pts5.5%–
Built 2020 or later1.9%±1.5 pts2.3%–
Built 1939 or earlier19.6%±5.2 pts9.6%–

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 Wahkiakum County building?

Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Wahkiakum County in 2025 (13 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 16 units
  • 2020 25 units
  • 2021 32 units
  • 2022 40 units
  • 2023 27 units
  • 2024 23 units
  • 2025 21 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Wahkiakum County get to work?

62.1% of Wahkiakum County's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.9 minutes.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWahkiakum CountyWashingtonChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)41.9%±5.2 pts64.5%–
Unemployment rate3.5%±2.5 pts5.1%–
Drove alone to work62.1%±9.2 pts63.4%–
Carpooled11.3%±8.2 pts8.5%–
Public transportation1.1%±1.5 pts3.4%–
Walked6.0%±5.7 pts3.0%–
Worked from home16.2%±6.8 pts19.8%+10.5 pts
Mean travel time to work33.9 min±10.626.6 minno 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 are Wahkiakum County's census tracts?

Wahkiakum County is a single census tract.

Census tracts of Wahkiakum County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 950153069950100Skamokawa Valley (13%)4,4224,658$62,653$396,800$85317.8%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Wahkiakum County compare with Washington's other counties?

Wahkiakum County's rank among Washington's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population37th of 39
Growth 2020-20251st of 39
Residents per square mile30th of 39
Median household income37th of 39
Median home value23rd of 39
Median gross rent37th of 39
Poverty rate4th of 39
Bachelor's degree or higher29th of 39
Median age4th of 39

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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

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