Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Washougal, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,490

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.7%13,757

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%1,988

Two or More

6%1,043

Asian

2.8%497

Other

0.7%115

Black

0.4%76

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%544

High School Diploma

24.1%2,976

Some College (<1 yr)

10.9%1,346

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,884

Associate's Degree

9.1%1,123

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%2,131

Master's Degree

7.8%959

Professional Degree

3.1%387

Doctorate

0.7%92

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$552,300

Median Renti

$1,701

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%4,407

Renter-Occupied

28.9%1,793

Total Units

6,342

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%119

$50K–$100K

3.7%163

$100K–$150K

0.2%8

$150K–$200K

0.7%29

$200K–$300K

5.1%225

$300K–$500K

29.6%1,304

$500K–$1M

53.4%2,355

$1M+

4.6%204

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

141

$1,000–$1,250

212

$1,250–$1,500

193

$1,500–$2,000

691

$2,000+

478

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%233

2010–2019

16.8%1,065

2000–2009

27.7%1,757

1990–1999

12.8%809

1980–1989

6.5%415

1970–1979

12.4%785

1960–1969

2.7%169

1950–1959

6.4%403

1940–1949

3.5%219

1939 or earlier

7.7%487

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.5%3,130

Utility Gas

44.8%2,777

Wood

3.2%201

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%48

Fuel Oil

0.3%20

No Fuel

0.3%16

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,368

Mean Household Incomei

$132,656

Per Capita Incomei

$47,629

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

9,622

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%165

$10K–$15K

1.7%104

$15K–$20K

2.3%141

$20K–$25K

2.2%134

$25K–$30K

2.1%131

$30K–$35K

2.5%155

$35K–$40K

1.3%78

$40K–$45K

1.4%85

$45K–$50K

1.6%97

$50K–$60K

4.7%293

$60K–$75K

9.9%613

$75K–$100K

14.4%891

$100K–$125K

12%747

$125K–$150K

8.1%505

$150K–$200K

12.7%785

$200K+

20.6%1,276

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

185

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes71% occupied$530/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 856 homes87% occupied$309/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

91.8%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

5.9%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13.2% of subsidized households are minority

29.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7774.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

372

China

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,790

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,877

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,358(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured