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Encyclopedia > Clark County, Washington

Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Image File history File links Map_of_Washington_highlighting_Clark_County. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown Motto: Official website: http://www. ...


Clark County was the first county of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was created by the provisional government of Oregon Territory on August 20, 1845, and at that time covered the entire present-day state.[1] William Clark (August 1, 1770 - September 1, 1838) was a Scottish-American explorer who accompanied Meriwether Lewis on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. ... Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804–1806) was the first United States overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, of the US Army. ... The Oregon Territory is the name applied both to the unorganized Oregon Country claimed by both the United States and Britain, as well as to the organized U.S. territory formed from it that existed between 1848 and 1859. ... August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


As of 2004, the population was 392,403. The county seat is at Vancouver, which is also the county's largest city. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City of Vancouver Logo Vancouver, Washington is a city on the north shore of the Columbia River, in the state of Washington, USA. It is the county seat of Clark County. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,700 km² (656 mi²). 1,627 km² (628 mi²) of it is land and 72 km² (28 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.27% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Clark County is surrounded on two sides by the Columbia River and on the north by the North Fork of the Lewis River. The East Fork of the Lewis River and the Washougal River cut across the county. The largest stream arising solely within the county is Salmon Creek. Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... The Lewis River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 95 mi (153 km), in southwestern Washington in the United States It drains part of the Cascade Range north of the Columbia River. ... The Washougal River is a shallow tributary of the Columbia River. ...


The central and southwest areas of the county consist of a generally flat floodplain sculpted by torrents of prehistoric Lake Missoula after an ice dam was melted, forming a series of low steps such as the "Heights", "Mill Plain", "Fourth Plain" and "Fifth Plain". Many lakes border the river in the lowlands near Ridgefield, including Vancouver Lake. Eastern and northern Clark County contain forested foothills of the Cascade Mountains, rising to an elevation of 4,000 feet on the border with Skamania County. Glacial Lake Missoula was a prehistoric proglacial lake in western Montana that existed periodically at the end of the last ice age between 15,000 and 13,000 years ago. ... Ridgefield is the name of some places in the United States of America: Ridgefield, Connecticut Ridgefield, New Jersey Ridgefield, Washington This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Vancouver Lake is a widespread lake in Vancouver, Washington, United States (right across the river from Portland, Oregon). ... Mount Adams in Washington state The Cascade Range is a mountainous region famous for its chain of tall volcanos called the High Cascades that run north-south along the west coast of North America from British Columbia to the Shasta Cascade area of northern California. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ...


Geographic features

Mount Adams in Washington The Cascade Range is a mountainous region famous for its chain of tall volcanoes called the High Cascades that run north-south along the west coast of North America from British Columbia to the Shasta Cascade area of northern California. ... Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... Vancouver Lake is a widespread lake in Vancouver, Washington, United States (right across the river from Portland, Oregon). ... Lacamas Lake is a small lake in Clark County, Washington. ... Battle Ground Lake State Park is a 280 acre park 21 miles northeast of Vancouver, Washington, USA. Facilities include a boat launch ramp and bridle trails. ... Larch Mountain is the name of two neighboring extinct volcanoes in the Portland, Oregon area. ... Silver Star Mountain is an extinct volcano in the southwestern Cascade Mountains in the U.S. state of Washington, named for the pattern of five prominent ridges that radiate from the summit in the shape of a star. ...

Major highways

INTERSTATE JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # MX-1/ Mexican Border CA 0 I-15 CA 13 I-8 CA 20 I-10 CA 134-135 I-80 CA 522 I-84 OR 300 (North) OR 301 (South) I-90 WA 164 BC-99 / Canadian Border WA 276 Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS Prev... Interstate 205, also known as the War Veterans Memorial Freeway in Washington and Oregon, is a loop route that serves the Portland, Oregon-Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area. ... Washington State Route 14, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, is a highway in the state of Washington, U.S.A. It extends for approximately 200 miles from a junction with Interstate 5 in Vancouver in the west, to a junction with Interstate 82 and U.S. Highway...

Adjacent counties

Cowlitz County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Multnomah County (IPA: ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon, the smallest in area but the largest in population due to Portland, the county seat and largest city in Oregon. ... Columbia County is a county located in the state of Oregon. ...

History

Clark County began as the District of Vancouver on July 27, 1844. It included all the land north of the Columbia River, west of the Rocky Mountains, and south of Alaska. In 1845 the provisional government changed its name to Vancouver County. At that time it stretched from the Columbia River to 54 degrees 40 minutes North Latitude in British Columbia. On June 15, 1846 the United States Senate approved the present boundary between the U.S. and Canada at the 49th Parallel. 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... White Goat Wilderness Area, Alberta, Canada The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a broad mountain range in western North America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 1st 663,267 mi² / 1 717 854 km² 808 mi / 1300 km 1,479 mi / 2380 km 13. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 5th 944,735 km² 2. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...


On August 13, 1848, President Polk signed an act creating the entire region as the Oregon Territory. On September 3, 1849, the Oregon Territorial Legislature modified the borders again and changed its name to Clark County, which included all of present day Washington. It continued to be divided and subdivided until reaching its present area in 1880. 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795–June 15, 1849) was an American politician and the eleventh U.S. President, serving from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...


In September 1902 the Yacolt Burn, the largest fire in state history, began in neighboring Skamania County and swept west along a 12 mile front to Yacolt, nearly engulfing the town. Salvaging the remaining timber was a lucrative industry for a time. 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Yacolt Burn was the worst forest fire in the history of Washington State. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Yacolt is a town located in Clark County, Washington. ...


Politics

Clark County typically votes for the Republican Party by small margins. Clark County voted for both George W. Bush and losing Republican Senate candidate George Nethercutt in 2004. The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Democratic Party. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... George R. Nethercutt, Jr. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Unlike the Seattle suburbs, Vancouver's suburbs are quite conservative. Battle Ground was the only western Washington suburb to give George W. Bush more than 60 percent of the vote in 2004, besides the extremely affluent Seattle suburb of Hunts Point. Unincorporated Clark County also voted heavily for Bush, offsetting some significant victories for John Kerry in Vancouver and the unincorporated communities around it. Battle Ground is a city located in Clark County, Washington. ... Hunts Point is a town located in King County, Washington. ... John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts. ...


Clark County's location in the Portland media market oftentimes results in the county voting differently on initiatives than the rest of the state. In addition, unlike the fairly socially liberal Seattle suburbs, Clark County is apt to vote for some types of socially conservative legislation (such as legalising marijuana), which is seen as not appealing to family voters in the area. Species Cannabis indica Cannabis ruderalis Cannabis sativa Cannabis is a genus of flowering plant that includes one or more species. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 345,238 people, 127,208 households, and 90,953 families residing in the county. The population density is 212/km² (550/mi²). There are 134,030 housing units at an average density of 82/km² (213/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 88.82% White, 1.68% Black or African American, 0.84% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 1.99% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. 4.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 127,208 households out of which 37.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% are married couples living together, 10.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 21.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.15. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...


In the county, the population is spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.90 males.


The median income for a household in the county is $48,376, and the median income for a family is $54,016. Males have a median income of $41,337 versus $28,537 for females. The per capita income for the county is $21,448. 9.10% of the population and 6.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.70% of those under the age of 18 and 6.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities and towns

Amboy is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,085. ... Barberton is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Battle Ground is a city located in Clark County, Washington. ... Brush Prairie is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Camas is located at 45°3528 North, 122°2444 West (45. ... Cherry Grove is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Dollar Corner is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Felida is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Five Corners is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Hazel Dell is a medium-sized unincorporated suburb of Vancouver, in the U.S. state of Washington. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Hazel Dell North is a census-designated place and an unicorporated town located in Clark County, Washington. ... Hazel Dell South is a census-designated place and an unincorporated town located in Clark County, Washington. ... Hockinson is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... La Center is a city located in Clark County, Washington. ... Lake Shore is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Lewisville is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Meadow Glade is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Mill Plain is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Minnehaha is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Mount Vista is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Orchards is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Ridgefield is a small, rural community set in the pastoral, rolling-hills countryside of north Clark County, Washington. ... Salmon Creek is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Sifton is an unincorporated community along State Route 500 about 8 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. ... City of Vancouver Logo Vancouver, Washington is a city on the north shore of the Columbia River, in the state of Washington, USA. It is the county seat of Clark County. ... Venersborg is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Walnut Grove is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Washington. ... Washougal is a city located in Clark County, Washington. ... Woodland is a city located in Clark County, Washington. ... Yacolt is a town located in Clark County, Washington. ...

External links

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Cities | Towns | Municipalities | Governors | Legislature | Initiatives to the People | Initiatives to the Legislature | Congress | Symbols | Parks | Roads | Music Source: http://www. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... This is a list of cities in Washington, U.S.A.. See also List of towns and the category Census-designated places in Washington. ... List of towns in Washington State Note: Populated places in Washington State are either cities, towns or census-designated places. ... There are 281 cities in the U.S. state of Washington. ... This is a list of governors of the U.S. state of Washington. ... The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. ... This is a list of all initiatives to the people that have appeared before Washington voters from 1914 to 2005, listed by number, subject, and result. ... This is a list of all initiatives to the Washington State Legislature from 1914 to 2004 that gathered enough signatures to come under consideration, listed by number, subject, and result. ... Washington State currently sends 11 congressional delegates to the United States Congress - 9 members of the House and 2 Senators. ... This is a list of Washington state parks, in the United States of America. ... Categories: Stub | Washington state highways ... The U.S. state of Washington includes several major hotbeds of musical innovation. ...

State capital:

Olympia This is a list of United States state capitals: See also List of current and former capital cities within the United States List of capitals of subnational entities Reference http://www. ... State Capitol and waterfront, Olympia, Washington. ...

Regions:

Central Washington | Columbia River Plateau | Eastern Washington | Inland Empire | Kitsap Peninsula | Olympic Peninsula | Okanogan Country | Palouse | Puget Sound | San Juan Islands | Western Washington | Yakima Valley This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Central Washington is a region of the United States defined as the western half of Eastern Washington, or those counties lying east of the Cascade Mountains but west of the 119th meridian. ... The Washington towns of Spokane, Vantage, Yakima and Pasco, and the Oregon town of Pendleton, lie on the Columbia River Plateau. ... Eastern Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington east of the Cascade Mountains. ... The Inland Empire is a region in the Pacific Northwest centered around Spokane, Washington, including much of the surrounding Columbia River basin. ... The Kitsap Peninsula, at times called the Indian Peninsula or the Great Peninsula, is the arm of land in Washington state (USA) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound and east of the Olympic Peninsula across Hood Canal. ... The Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. ... Okanogan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... The Palouse is a region covering approximately 16,000 sq. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound is an arm (sound) of the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... The San Juan Islands are a part of the San Juan Archipelago in the northwest corner of the continental United States. ... Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington west of the Cascade Mountains. ... This irrigation ditch receives its water from the Yakima River. ...

Major cities:

Bellevue | Bellingham | Everett | Federal Way | Kent | Seattle | Spokane | Spokane Valley | Tacoma | Tri-Cities | Vancouver | Yakima Nickname: Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Bellingham is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Everett High School (part of Everett Public Schools) Everett Public Schools logo Everett Station Everett is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Federal Way is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. ... Logo of Kent, WA Kent is a city located in King County, Washington. ... This article is about the city. ... Spokane (pronounced spō-CAN ), originally called Spokan Falls without an e at the end and means Children of the Sun, is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington, USA. It is also known as the seat of the Inland Empire. ... Spokane Valley, Washington is a newly incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington. ... Tacoma, with Mount Rainier in background Nickname: The City of Destiny Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: http://www. ... The Tri-Cities in the state of Washington are Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick. ... City of Vancouver Logo Vancouver, Washington is a city on the north shore of the Columbia River, in the state of Washington, USA. It is the county seat of Clark County. ... City seal Yakima (IPA: ) is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,845 and a metropolitan of 229,094. ...

Smaller cities:

Auburn | Anacortes | Bremerton | Ellensburg | Chelan | Edmonds | Issaquah | Kennewick | Kirkland | Lakewood | Lynnwood | Moses Lake | Pasco | Port Angeles | Port Townsend | Pullman | Puyallup | Redmond | Renton | Snoqualmie | Richland | Shoreline | Walla Walla | Wenatchee Auburn is a city located in Washington. ... Anacortes (pronounced ) is a city located in Skagit County, Washington. ... Bremerton is a city located in Kitsap County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 37,259. ... Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. ... Chelan is a city located in Chelan County, Washington. ... Edmonds is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Issaquah city hall. ... Kennewick is a city located in Benton County in south-eastearn Washington, USA. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco and Richland). ... Motto: Nickname: The Little City That Could Map Location of Kirkland within King County, Washington Political Statistics Founded 1888 Incorporated 1905 County King Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mary-Alyce Burleigh Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 28. ... Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... Lynnwood is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. ... Moses Lake is a city located in Grant County, Washington. ... Pasco is a city located in Franklin County, Washington. ... Port Angeles is a city located in Clallam County, Washington. ... Port Townsend is a city located in Jefferson County, Washington. ... Pullman is a city located in Whitman County, Washington. ... Puyallup (pronounced ) is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Renton is a city located in King County, Washington, USA, immediately southeast of Seattle. ... Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. ... Richland is a city located in Benton County in southeastern Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima River and the Columbia River. ... Shoreline is a city located in King County, Washington, 15 miles (24 km) north of Downtown Seattle. ... Walla Walla is the both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, and the countys largest city. ... The photo is looking north-northwest. ...

Counties:

Adams | Asotin | Benton | Chelan | Clallam | Clark | Columbia | Cowlitz | Douglas | Ferry | Franklin | Garfield | Grant | Grays Harbor | Island | Jefferson | King | Kitsap | Kittitas | Klickitat | Lewis | Lincoln | Mason | Okanogan | Pacific | Pend Oreille | Pierce | San Juan | Skagit | Skamania | Snohomish | Spokane | Stevens | Thurston | Wahkiakum | Walla Walla | Whatcom | Whitman | Yakima List of Washington counties: Washington counties Adams County Asotin County Benton County Chelan County Clallam County Clark County Columbia County Cowlitz County Douglas County Ferry County Franklin County Garfield County Grant County Grays Harbor County Island County Jefferson County King County Kitsap County Kittitas County Klickitat County Lewis County Lincoln... Adams County is a county located in the State of Washington. ... Asotin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Benton County is a county located in the south central of the state of Washington. ... Chelan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Clallam County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Cowlitz County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Washington, USA. As of 2000, the population is 32,603. ... Ferry County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Garfield County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Grays Harbor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... King County is located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Kitsap County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Kittitas County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Klickitat County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lewis County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Mason County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Okanogan County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pacific County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pend Oreille County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Pierce County is the second most populous county in the state of Washington. ... San Juan County is a county located in the state of Washington, comprised of the San Juan Islands. ... Skagit County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Skamania County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Snohomish County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Spokane County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Thurston County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Wahkiakum County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Walla Walla County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Whatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Whitman County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Yakima County is a county located in the state of Washington. ...


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Encyclopedia: Clark County, Washington (478 words)
Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.
Clark County was one of the first two counties of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of the early 1800s.
Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the State of Washington, across the Columbia River from
Clark County, Washington - definition of Clark County, Washington in Encyclopedia (418 words)
The racial makeup of the county is 88.82% White, 1.68% Black or African American, 0.84% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 1.99% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races.
In the county, the population is spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.50% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $48,376, and the median income for a family is $54,016.
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