Clark County Demographics
A map of Clark County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 366,727 | 72.9% |
Hispanic | 58,790 | 11.7% |
Multiracial | 32,320 | 6.4% |
Asian | 23,910 | 4.8% |
Black | 10,850 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 10,714 | 2.1% |
Clark County, Washington had a population of 503,311 in 2020. It was 72.9% White, 2.2% Black, 4.8% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clark County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Clark County is the 5th most populous county of the 39 counties in Washington.
Clark County's White Population
366,727 residents of Clark County identify as White, or 72.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Clark County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #23 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more White than neighboring Multnomah County (65.7% White). Clark County is less White than neighboring Cowlitz County (79.5% White), Skamania County (83.6% White), Columbia County (84.1% White), and Clackamas County (77.2% White).
Clark County's Black Population
10,850 residents of Clark County identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Black than neighboring Cowlitz County (0.7% Black), Skamania County (0.6% Black), Columbia County (0.6% Black), and Clackamas County (1% Black). Clark County is less Black than neighboring Multnomah County (5.4% Black).
Clark County's Asian Population
23,910 residents of Clark County identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Asian than neighboring Cowlitz County (1.6% Asian), Skamania County (1% Asian), and Columbia County (1.1% Asian). Clark County is less Asian than neighboring Multnomah County (7.5% Asian), and Clackamas County (4.9% Asian).
Clark County's Hispanic Population
58,790 residents of Clark County identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cowlitz County (9.8% Hispanic), Skamania County (6.4% Hispanic), Columbia County (5.8% Hispanic), and Clackamas County (9.6% Hispanic). Clark County is less Hispanic than neighboring Multnomah County (12.7% Hispanic).
Clark County's Native American/Other Population
10,714 residents of Clark County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Multnomah County (1.9% Native American/Other), Columbia County (1.9% Native American/Other), and Clackamas County (1.3% Native American/Other). Clark County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cowlitz County (2.3% Native American/Other), and Skamania County (2.3% Native American/Other).
Clark County's Multiracial Population
32,320 residents of Clark County identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clark County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Clark County is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Clark County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cowlitz County (6.2% Multiracial), Skamania County (6.2% Multiracial), and Clackamas County (6% Multiracial). Clark County is less Multiracial than neighboring Multnomah County (6.8% Multiracial), and Columbia County (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.