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Yacolt, WA


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Yacolt, Washington

Yacolt, Washington, in Clark county, is 20 miles NE of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Portland, Oregon. The town has a population of 1,055.

The People and Families of Yacolt

In Yacolt, about 65% of adults are married. Yacolt is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Yacolt is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yacolt had a median family income of $43,438.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Yacolt ($750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Yacolt Housing

About 84% of housing units in Yacolt are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Yacolt, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Yacolt, WA

Comparing Yacolt 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Men43
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents12
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