Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

136,812

1.46% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0.915% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

3.18% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,031

9.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$258,700

11.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,013

1.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 137k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $62,031. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA grew from 134,846 to 136,812, a 1.46% increase and its median household income grew from $56,664 to $62,031, a 9.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), White (Hispanic) (4.64%), Other (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.16%).

7.38% of the households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are Lower Columbia College (593 degrees awarded in 2021) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (19 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was $258,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA borders Columbia, Lincoln, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA, Battle Ground City & Orchards PUMA, WA, and Grays Harbor & Mason Counties PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 137k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.49% of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (6.14k people).

In 2021, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.35k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (6,613 households), German (430 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (298 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,794

Women

50.3%

68,089

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,883 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 553
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.87k ± 622
White (Hispanic)
6.35k ± 663

9.57%

Hispanic Population

13.1k people

9.57% of the people in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (13.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,997 ± 1,329 people
Canada
361 ± 466 people
Guatemala
335 ± 449 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,997 Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Canada with 361 and Guatemala with 335.

Foreign-Born Population

4.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.14k people

4.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.85k people

As of 2021, 4.49% of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA residents (6.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was 4.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,613 households (5.11%)
German
430 households (0.333%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
298 households (0.23%)

7.38% of the households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 5.11% of the households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,875 ± 452
Gulf War (2001-)
1,990 ± 369
Gulf War (1990s)
1,361 ± 354

Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA employs 52k people. The largest industries in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are Construction (3,777 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,589 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,235 people), and the highest paying industries are Water transportation ($214,608), Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($164,447), and Air transportation ($155,114).

Males in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,462. The income inequality in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,276

Women

47.5%

26,804

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 51,080 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

52k

2021 Value

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 1.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 51.1k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,571 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,538 people), and Retail salespersons (1,490 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52k

2021 Value

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 1.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 51.1k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA, are Construction (3,777 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,589 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,459

Median earning men ± $1,846

$31,625

Median earning women ± $992

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,472), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,758), and Manufacturing ($67,268).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,991), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,044), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA awarded 612 degrees. The student population of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,300 male students and 3,100 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are White (464 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (71 and 11.7%), Two or More Races (32 and 5.29%), and Unknown (16 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Lower Columbia College (593 and 96.9%) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (19 and 3.1%).

The most popular majors in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (310 and 50.7%), Registered Nursing (111 and 18.1%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,817 for in-state students and $5,038 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,400 students enrolled in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA, 29.5% men and 70.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,216 records, of which 69.7% were women and 30.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Administrative Assistant
13 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
310 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
111 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was Medical Administrative Assistant with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lower Columbia College
593 degrees awarded
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lower Columbia College with 593 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.413 times less than the 433 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 464 degrees mean that there were 6.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 71 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,817) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($365) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.968% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.906% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Some college (31.3k), and Secondary Education (14.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was $258,700 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $232,800 to $258,700, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA is $62,031. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$258,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,761

$37,974

Median Property Taxes

±$1,395

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.6% of the housing units in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,031

Median Household Income

± $2,403

54.6k

Number of Households

± 1,705

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.6k households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA grew to $62,031 from the previous year's value of $56,664.

The following chart displays the households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2021 Wage GINI in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.213% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (6.94%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (6.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.98% of the workforce in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA (17.3k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.48%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA grew by 10.8% from 4.95% to 5.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cowlitz, Pacific & Wahkiakum Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.