Clark County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 516,959 #142 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $97,536 +29.8% #191 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 39.1 years +0.5% #2,373 / 3,222
26th
Median Home Value $522,900 +85.5% #125 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,748 +50.3% #116 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 8.0% -36.6% #359 / 3,222
89th

Demographics

Clark County has a population of 516,959, making it the #142 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.0%
Native Born
11.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Clark County is $97,536, ranking #191 out of 3,222 counties — 29.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.

Median Household Income
$97,536 +29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #191 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$48,520 +17.6% vs nat'l
Rank #261 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.0% −36.6% vs nat'l
Rank #359 of 3,222
89th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,172 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.3% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #554 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.0 min −2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,489 of 3,222
54th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Clark County is $522,900 (+85.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,748/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.

Median Home Value
$522,900 +85.5% vs nat'l
Rank #125 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,748 +50.3% vs nat'l
Rank #116 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.4% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,632 of 3,222
18th percentile
66.4% Homeownership

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Health

93.3% of residents in Clark County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,298 of 3,222
60th percentile

About Clark County, Washington

Clark County, Washington has a total population of 516,959, making it the 142nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clark County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Clark County is $97,536, which ranks #191 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

The median home value in Clark County is $522,900, 85.5% above the national median. Renters in Clark County pay a median gross rent of $1,748 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Clark County, 33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.

Clark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).

All data for Clark County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.