The city of Washougal is home to a diverse mix of residents from different ethnic backgrounds. The City Center neighborhood is home to the highest proportion of French Canadian and Norwegian residents in the city. The percentage of people of either nationality is accounted for by the proportion of those who have Norwegian ancestry and those who are of Irish ancestry. In addition, there are residents with English and French Canadian ancestry.
The median age of the city's residents was 36.1 years. There were 7% of people under the age of 18, 8.3% between the ages of 18-24 and 25-44. There were also 17.5% of people aged 65 and older. The gender ratio was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. In addition, the median household income in the city was $38,719, compared to a national average of $9,411.
The diversity of the population in Washougal is illustrated in the breakdown of different types of households. While most households in the area speak English, Spanish and Italian are also common. Overall, though, the majority of households in Washougal are headed by a married couple. In addition, 12.9% of households in the city are female-headed. This percentage represents a relatively low number compared to Washington's average.
The City Center of Washougal City has a primarily residential real estate portfolio, made up of small and medium homes and apartment buildings. Residents of the City Center work in various industries, with the majority employed in the manufacturing, laborer and service sector. The average commute time for these residents is 26.3 minutes. About 12% of the population works in fast-food establishments. The remaining 12.8% work in the clerical, assistant, and tech support sectors.