Washougal, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washougal increased by 8,267. In this period, the peak population was 17,047 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,718 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,988 | 270 | 3.10% |
| 2002 | 9,313 | 325 | 3.62% |
| 2003 | 9,818 | 505 | 5.42% |
| 2004 | 10,787 | 969 | 9.87% |
| 2005 | 11,487 | 700 | 6.49% |
| 2006 | 12,386 | 899 | 7.83% |
| 2007 | 12,993 | 607 | 4.90% |
| 2008 | 13,521 | 528 | 4.06% |
| 2009 | 13,821 | 300 | 2.22% |
| 2010 | 14,193 | 372 | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 14,396 | 203 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 14,602 | 206 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 14,761 | 159 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 15,001 | 240 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 15,309 | 308 | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 15,532 | 223 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 15,769 | 237 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 16,111 | 342 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 16,118 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 17,047 | 929 | 5.76% |
| 2021 | 17,016 | -31 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 16,937 | -79 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 16,985 | 48 | 0.28% |
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Washougal, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washougal's population increased by 5,475 (62.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Washougal's population increased by 2,854 (20.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Washougal's population decreased by 62 (0.36%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washougal's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,985.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washougal's population peaked in year 2020 at 17,047.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washougal's population was lowest in year 2000 at 8,718.
Washougal, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washougal grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washougal had an average annual population growth rate of 4.12% per year. Overall the population grew 94.83% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washougal annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.12% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Washougal population grew the most, with an increase of 969 people (a 9.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Washougal population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 79 people (a 0.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washougal, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washougal's population decreased by 31 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 79 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 48 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washougal, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washougal increased by 2,224 (15.07%). The population was highest at 17,047 in the year 2020 and lowest at 15,001 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)