Washougal, WA

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Population

15,241

1.69% growth

Median Age

39.3


Median Household Income

$76,998

8.54% growth

Poverty Rate

9.06%


Number of Employees

7,254

6.35% growth

Median Property Value

$270,500

11.1% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Washougal, WA had a population of 15.2k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $76,998. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Washougal, WA grew from 14,987 to 15,241, a 1.69% increase and its median household income grew from $70,943 to $76,998, a 8.54% increase.

The population of Washougal, WA is 86.6% White Alone, 5.15% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.35% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Washougal, WA speak a non-English language, and 97.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Washougal, WA is $270,500, and the homeownership rate is 73.4%. Most people in Washougal, WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Washougal, WA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Washougal, WA employs 7.25k people. The largest industries in Washougal, WA are Retail Trade (1,009 people), Manufacturing (967 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (817 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Utilities ($140,739), and Finance & Insurance ($78,797).

Median household income in Washougal, WA is $76,998. Males in Washougal, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,882. The income inequality in Washougal, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,998

2017 value

± $6,519

8.54%

1 Year Growth

± 8.99%

Households in Washougal, WA have a median annual income of $76,998, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $70,943 in 2016, which represents a 8.54% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$73,040

Average Male Salary

± $1,385

$53,882

Average Female Salary

± $1,130

In 2017, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,555 ± $3,156

  2. White

    $57,225 ± $943

  3. Two or More Races

    $46,049 ± $3,328

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washougal, WA is from Washington.

0.467

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Washington was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 405.08

  2. Census Tract 406.05

  3. Census Tract 405.10

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washougal, WA was Census Tract 405.08 with a value of $89,446, followed by Census Tract 406.05 and Census Tract 405.10, with respective values of $86,875 and $85,896.

The following map shows all of the places in Washougal, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washougal, WA (1.37k out of 15.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,199 ± 239

  2. Hispanic

    259 ± 158

  3. Other

    84 ± 106

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washougal, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.25k

2017 Value

± 569

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Washougal, WA grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 6.82k employees to 7.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washougal, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,162 people), Sales & Related Occupations (974 people), and Management Occupations (906 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washougal, WA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washougal, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,162 people), Sales & Related Occupations (974 people), and Management Occupations (906 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Washougal, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Transportation Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.38 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.35 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washougal, WA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($180,878), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($87,250), and Protective Service Occupations ($85,688).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.25k

2017 Value

± 569

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Washougal, WA grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 6.82k employees to 7.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washougal, WA, are Retail Trade (1,009 people), Manufacturing (967 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (817 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washougal, WA, though some of these residents may live in Washougal, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Washougal, WA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,009 people), Manufacturing (967 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (817 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Washougal, WA has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (3.41 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.76 times), and Construction (1.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washougal, WA, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Utilities ($140,739), and Finance & Insurance ($78,797).

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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

  1. Transport equip.

    $45.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

  3. Misc. mfg. prods.

    $29B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $45.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.9B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($29B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$323B

2020 Value

$444B

Projected 2045 Value

37.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $323B. This is expected to increase 37.4% to $444B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Oregon

    $29.1B

  2. California

    $15.8B

  3. Tennessee

    $10.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $29.1B, followed by California with $15.8B and Tennessee and $10.3B.

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

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Health

95.2% of the population of Washougal, WA has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Washougal, WA see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1192 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14%). Additionally, Adams County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1,192 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

4.83%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washougal, WA declined by 42.2% from 8.35% to 4.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washougal, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Garfield County

    14% prevalence

  2. Pend Oreille County

    13.6% prevalence

  3. Wahkiakum County

    13.4% prevalence

Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Washington, at 14%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Washington by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Washougal, WA is home to a population of 15.2k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.96% of Washougal, WA residents were born outside of the country (909 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Washougal, WA is composed of 13.2k White Alone residents (86.6%), 785 Hispanic or Latino residents (5.15%), 511 Two or More Races residents (3.35%), 507 Asian Alone residents (3.33%), 178 Black or African American Alone residents (1.17%), 47 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.308%), 11 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0722%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.9

46

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Washougal, WA was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Washougal, WA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Washougal, WA residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.96%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

909 people

5.32%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

798 people

As of 2017, 5.96% of Washougal, WA residents (909 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washougal, WA was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    237,445 ± 11,764 people

  2. Philippines

    67,799 ± 6,362 people

  3. India

    67,429 ± 6,345 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 237,445 Washington residents, followed by Philippines with 67,799 and India with 67,429.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2017 Citizenship

97.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.6% of Washougal, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Washougal, WA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    13.2k ± 523

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    785 ± 392

  3. Two or More Races

    511 ± 202

In 2017, there were 16.8 times more White Alone residents (13.2k people) in Washougal, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 785 Hispanic or Latino and 511 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    302 ± 86

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    208 ± 98

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    180 ± 83

Washougal, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Washougal, WA was $270,500 in 2017, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $243,400 to $270,500, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Washougal, WA is 73.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Washougal, WA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Washougal, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$270,500

2017 Median

± $10,854

$243,400

2016 Median

± $14,939

In 2017, the median property value in Washougal, WA grew to to $270,500 from the previous year's value of $243,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washougal, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washougal, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$76,998

Median Household Income

± $6,519

5.72k

Number of Households

± 493

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.72k households in Washougal, WA grew to $76,998 from the previous year's value of $70,943.

The following chart displays the households in Washougal, 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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Washougal, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washougal, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.4%

2017 Homeownership

70.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 73.4% of the housing units in Washougal, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washougal, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washougal, WA have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.78% of the workforce in Washougal, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.7%

  2. Worked At Home

    8.35%

  3. Carpooled

    6.96%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Washougal, WA was Drove Alone (79.7%), followed by those who Worked At Home (8.35%) and those who Carpooled (6.96%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washougal, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washougal, WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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