Washougal, WA Demographics

The total population of Washougal is estimated to be 16,828 with 8,343 males (49.58%) and 8,485 females (50.42%). There are 142 more females than males in Washougal.
The median household income in Washougal was $103,653 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,115(2.08%) from $101,538 in 2020. This income is 138.93% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Washougal sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $135,047. Overall, the median household income for the city of Washougal stands at $103,653.
In Washougal, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $64,125 for males and $34,117 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $86,254 for males and $60,543 for females.
In Washougal, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $203,619, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $65,869.
In 2022, the population of Washougal was 16,926, a 0.48% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washougal's population was 17,007, a decline of 0.19% compared to a population of 17,039 in 2020.
The median age in Washougal, WA is 38.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.61% were under the age of 15, 18.71% aged 15 to 29, 47.56% aged 30 to 64, 13.05% aged 65 to 84, and 2.06% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washougal population: 89.35% are White, 0.89% are Black or African American, 0.78% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.21% are Asian, 0.88% are some other race and 5.89% are multiracial.