Clark County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Clark County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Clark County, Washington has a population of 516,959, the 5th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $97,536 and the median home value is $522,900. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clark County Quick Facts

Population 516,959

Median Household Income $97,536

Median Home Value $522,900

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.3%

High School Graduation 92.6%

Cities/Places 27

Population 516,959 5th of 39

Median Income $97,536 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Clark County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	510,516	516,959	+1.3%
Median household income	$94,948	$97,536	+2.7%
Median home value	$487,900	$522,900	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Clark

$97,536

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clark

$522,900

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.1%

$25K-$50K 12.8%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 48.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

11.8%

$200K+

15.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

64.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,748/mo 21.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

22.6%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clark County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vancouver	195,300	$81,338	10.2%	$462,400
Orchards	29,438	$100,146	10.5%	$461,700
Camas	27,007	$141,126	5.0%	$711,700
Hazel Dell	23,237	$86,305	9.8%	$455,500
Battle Ground	21,886	$104,977	5.9%	$485,100
Five Corners	21,194	$106,192	8.6%	$459,600
Salmon Creek	20,017	$111,631	6.1%	$530,100
Washougal	17,490	$106,368	11.2%	$552,300
Ridgefield	13,408	$116,389	5.7%	$613,500
Minnehaha	11,482	$100,668	5.6%	$447,900
Felida	10,841	$165,208	1.9%	$674,000
Mount Vista	10,764	$100,293	5.9%	$586,600
Barberton	8,668	$133,990	3.7%	$647,300
Lake Shore	6,978	$130,729	3.0%	$566,100
Woodland	6,487	$81,193	12.8%	$438,800
Hockinson	6,150	$113,295	3.2%	$722,200
Venersborg	4,262	$118,344	3.0%	$703,900
La Center	3,883	$101,708	5.7%	$584,600
Brush Prairie	2,526	$122,827	3.3%	$568,000
Lewisville	2,465	$125,647	3.3%	$662,600
Meadow Glade	2,281	$129,427	2.4%	$650,300
Fern Prairie	2,053	$115,875	5.9%	$628,200
Amboy	1,692	$112,277	8.8%	$574,100
Yacolt	1,684	$84,740	5.8%	$427,600
Duluth	1,656	$92,034	14.5%	$733,600
Cherry Grove	779	N/A	0.9%	$826,400
Dollars Corner	638	$90,655	20.2%	$587,500

Explore Washington Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Clark County is located in Washington with a total population of 516,959. It is the 5th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 27 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clark County is 39.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clark County is $97,536. This is about the same as the state median of $98,141. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $522,900. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clark County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clark County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clark County, Washington?

Clark County has a population of 516,959, making it the 5th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Clark County?

The median household income in Clark County is $97,536 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Clark County, Washington?

Clark County contains 27 Census-designated places.