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Washougal, WA


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Washougal, Washington

Washougal, Washington, in Clark county, is 7 miles NE of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 16 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is part of the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,595 people people live in Washougal.

The People and Families of Washougal

In Washougal, about 56% of adults are married. The people of Washougal spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washougal had a median family income of $46,215.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,000) in Washougal than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Washougal Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Washougal, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Washougal, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Washougal, WA

Comparing Washougal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime24

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