Wahkiakum, WA County is situated on the Columbia River in the southwest corner of Washington State. It has a population of 4,373 and a population density of 17 people per square mile. This makes it much less populated than the rest of the United States which has an average population density of 93 people per square mile. Wahkiakum boasts a number of local businesses, such as fishing charters like Columbia River Fishing Adventures and marinas like Skamokawa Resort & Marina. Outdoorsy types have endless opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation such as fishing, boating, hunting, camping, birding, and many more activities in the surrounding area. The county also supports organizations such as the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce and Wahkiakum Community Foundation to support local needs. Local sporting events include high school football games during football season and annual events like the Wahkiakum County Fair.
The population in Wahkiakum County is 4,373. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wahkiakum County is 56.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wahkiakum County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wahkiakum County
- 65.5% are married
- 16.1% are divorced
- 14.2% are married with children
- 17.0% have children, but are single
Race in Wahkiakum County
- 88.5% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander