Cowlitz County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 112,360 | — | #560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,531 | +1.8% | #747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $397,500 | +41.0% | #291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,206 | +3.7% | #529 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.2% | #1,321 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cowlitz County has a population of 112,360, making it the #560 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cowlitz County is $76,531, ranking #747 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Cowlitz County is $397,500 (+41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,206/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Cowlitz County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County, Washington has a total population of 112,360, making it the 560th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cowlitz County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cowlitz County is $76,531, which ranks #747 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Cowlitz County is $397,500, 41.0% above the national median. Renters in Cowlitz County pay a median gross rent of $1,206 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cowlitz County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Cowlitz County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
All data for Cowlitz 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.