Cowlitz County, Washington

Total Population: 111,539

County Seat: Kelso

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Median Home Value

$367,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,932

Across all households

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Two or More Races5.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

19.5%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,932

Mean Household Income

$92,523

Per Capita Income

$36,520

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$367,400

Median Rent

$1,169/mo

Total Housing Units

45,884

Owner-Occupied

66.2%

Renter-Occupied

33.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

48.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

89.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 53015.