Cowlitz County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cowlitz County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53015
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 1141.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1166.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.196785
- Longitude
- -122.678460
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 109,671
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 84,596
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 99,905 | 91.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,765 | 8.9% |
| White | 91,375 | 83.3% |
| Black | 759 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 864 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 255 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 733 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,411 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,184 | 6.1% |
| White | 73,388 | 86.8% |
| Black | 1,179 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1,759 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,564 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 336 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 112,360
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,534
- Poverty Rate
- 12.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,548
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,447 | 83.2% |
| Black | 759 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1,351 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 75,396
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 33,597 | 44.6% |
| Republican | 28,233 | 37.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,566 | 18.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 36,587 | 48.5% |
| Female | 38,791 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,539 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,737 | 5.0% |
| Black | 103 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1,024 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 44,503
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 38,065 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,265 | 33.9% |
| Black | 44 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 521 | 50.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 21,463 | 58.7% |
| Female | 23,035 | 59.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,859 (25.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,910 (17.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 46,422
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $402,063
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,404
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.