Washougal, WA Demographics

A map of Washougal's Population by Race

Washougal, Washington has an estimated population of 17,490, a slight increase from the 17,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washougal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washougal has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washougal, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washougal is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Washougal was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washougal's White Population

13,757 residents of Washougal, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washougal is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Washougal ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Washougal's population has decreased from 80.3% to 78.7%.

Washougal is more White than neighboring Troutdale (71.5% White), Camas (70% White), Wood Village (46.5% White), and Fairview (51.5% White). Washougal is less White than neighboring Fern Prairie (87.5% White).

Washougal's Black Population

76 residents of Washougal, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washougal is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Washougal ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Black residents' share of Washougal's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Washougal is more Black than neighboring Fern Prairie (0% Black), and Wood Village (0.3% Black). Washougal is less Black than neighboring Troutdale (2.2% Black), Camas (1.4% Black), and Fairview (11.4% Black).

Washougal's Asian Population

497 residents of Washougal, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washougal is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Washougal ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Asian residents' share of Washougal's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Washougal is more Asian than neighboring Fern Prairie (1.2% Asian), Wood Village (1.9% Asian), and Fairview (1.5% Asian). Washougal is less Asian than neighboring Troutdale (5.8% Asian), and Camas (12.6% Asian).

Washougal's Hispanic Population

1,988 residents of Washougal, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washougal is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Washougal ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Washougal's population has increased from 8.4% to 11.4%.

Washougal is more Hispanic than neighboring Fern Prairie (6.8% Hispanic), and Camas (6.5% Hispanic). Washougal is less Hispanic than neighboring Troutdale (12.6% Hispanic), Wood Village (44% Hispanic), and Fairview (23.9% Hispanic).

Washougal's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Washougal, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washougal is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washougal ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washougal's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

Washougal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wood Village (0.5% Native American/Other). Washougal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troutdale (1.3% Native American/Other), Fern Prairie (2.4% Native American/Other), Camas (2.2% Native American/Other), and Fairview (5.1% Native American/Other).

Washougal's Multiracial Population

1,043 residents of Washougal, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washougal is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washougal ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washougal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Washougal's population has decreased from 6.6% to 6.0%.

Washougal is more Multiracial than neighboring Fern Prairie (2.1% Multiracial). Washougal is less Multiracial than neighboring Troutdale (6.6% Multiracial), Camas (7.2% Multiracial), Wood Village (6.8% Multiracial), and Fairview (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.