Cougar, Washington
Census designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington · ZIP 98616
- Cowlitz County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 32 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 32Households
- 1ZIP codes
About Cougar
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Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 32 units
- Renter occupied
- 0 units
- Vacancy rate
- 28.9%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Cougar | Cowlitz County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32 | 111,539 | 7,740,984 |
| Median household income | Not available | $72,932 | $94,952 |
| Median age | Not available | 41.1 | 38.2 |
| Median home value | Not available | $367,400 | $519,800 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% | 17.0% | 38.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.0% | 4.1% | 15.1% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 100.0% | 66.2% | 63.9% |
| Mean commute to work | Not available | 26.5 minutes | 27.0 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
CommunityRules and moderation
Events in CougarAll events
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Schools
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Legislative districts
| Chamber | District |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives | Congressional District 3 (WA-3) |
| State legislature, lower chamber | Legislative (House) District 20 |
| State legislature, upper chamber | Legislative (Senate) District 20 |
Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Cougar’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.
Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked about CougarPromoted from questions people asked
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