City in Clark County, Washington · 6 sq mi · 3,065 people per sq mi
18,240 people live in Washougal. The typical household earns $106,368, and the median resident is 38.4 years old.
2026 projection
From 17,039 in 2020
Poverty rate 11.23%
Men 37.4 · Women 39.5
1910–2026
18,240
2026 projection
7% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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1910–2026
18,240
2026 projection
7% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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| 2026 | 18,240 | +212 | 1.18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,028 | +131 | 0.73% |
| 2024 | 17,897 | +188 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 17,709 | +185 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 17,524 | +383 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 17,141 | +102 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 17,039 | +75 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 16,964 | +98 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 16,866 | +434 | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 16,432 | +328 | 2.04% |
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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Washougal is growing faster than Clark County, Washington, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 175 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 9 residents
45% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 45% | 46% | 44% |
| Never married | 35% | 37% | 32% |
| Divorced | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| Widowed | 6% | <1% | 11% |
| Separated | <1% | 1% | <1% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
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