County profile · Washington
Clark County, WA market data
How Clark County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 532,119
- +5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 196,017
- Median household income
- $97,536
- +29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $522,900
- Jobs located here
- 180,756
- Highest market score
- 91
- Tire shops, #10 of 1,530 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Clark County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Clark County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Clark County has an estimated 532,119 people and 196,017 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Clark County grew 5.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Clark County is $97,536, 21% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clark County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (97).
Of the business types scored in Clark County, tire shops (91), car washes and detailers (87) and pizza places (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #10 of 1,530 scored counties.
Clark County is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clark County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clark County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 91 | #10 of 1,530 | 43 | 2.2 | $5.3M | 213 | 18 |
| Car washes and detailing | 87 | #20 of 1,451 | 54 | 2.8 | $4.2M | 168 | 23 |
| Pizza | 86 | #31 of 2,090 | 118 | 6.0 | $7.3M | 144 | 273 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 86 | #42 of 2,222 | 183 | 9.3 | $4.7M | 155 | 273 |
| Laundromats | 85 | #29 of 785 | 15 | 0.8 | $26M | 208 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 85 | #36 of 1,656 | 77 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 203 | 147 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 84 | #33 of 1,327 | 29 | 1.5 | $7.9M | 256 | 47 |
| Gas stations | 82 | #112 of 2,358 | 154 | 7.9 | $3.7M | 155 | 96 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 82 | #127 of 2,087 | 138 | 7.0 | $2.8M | 222 | 63 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 81 | #46 of 1,302 | 62 | 3.2 | $4.5M | 143 | 27 |
| Funeral homes | 81 | #53 of 1,472 | 9 | 0.5 | $3M | 440 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 81 | #158 of 2,402 | 250 | 12.8 | $5.1M | 150 | 121 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #169 of 2,070 | 97 | 4.9 | $13.1M | 141 | 69 |
| Child care and preschools | 80 | #78 of 1,611 | 82 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 190 | 116 |
| Auto repair and car care | 80 | #119 of 2,401 | 528 | 26.9 | $434K | 162 | 269 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #135 of 2,210 | 207 | 10.6 | $1.9M | 214 | 81 |
| Convenience stores | 80 | #165 of 2,261 | 105 | 5.4 | $12.1M | 153 | 52 |
| Veterinarians | 79 | #104 of 1,485 | 67 | 3.4 | $3.2M | 119 | 51 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 77 | #65 of 1,334 | 75 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 169 | 57 |
| Gyms | 77 | #99 of 1,792 | 126 | 6.4 | $2M | 156 | 64 |
| Physical therapy | 77 | #108 of 1,422 | 83 | 4.2 | $3.3M | 139 | 59 |
| Auto repair shops | 77 | #164 of 2,378 | 303 | 15.5 | $756K | 170 | 212 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #205 of 2,405 | 1,669 | 85.1 | $518K | 140 | 752 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #224 of 2,405 | 851 | 43.4 | $1M | 153 | 333 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 75 | #34 of 479 | 14 | 0.7 | $16.4M | 119 | 13 |
| Dry cleaners | 74 | #43 of 507 | 16 | 0.8 | $24.3M | 155 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #156 of 2,088 | 247 | 12.6 | $1M | 156 | 121 |
| Pet businesses | 74 | #177 of 2,200 | 213 | 10.9 | $1M | 115 | 115 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 73 | #163 of 1,461 | 79 | 4.0 | $2.7M | 107 | 45 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 72 | #69 of 777 | 46 | 2.3 | $5.6M | 137 | 64 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 72 | #214 of 1,889 | 105 | 5.4 | $8.2M | 199 | 164 |
| Pet stores | 70 | #171 of 974 | 44 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 109 | 19 |
| Hair salons | 70 | #294 of 2,339 | 413 | 21.1 | $530K | 123 | 110 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #284 of 1,493 | 91 | 4.6 | $3.1M | 106 | 194 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #328 of 1,356 | 71 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 164 | 26 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #435 of 1,707 | 133 | 6.8 | $4.6M | 96 | 199 |
| Home inspectors | 60 | #117 of 415 | 12 | 0.6 | Index only | 121 | 26 |
| Pest control | 60 | #226 of 699 | 34 | 1.7 | $8.3M | 81 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #763 of 2,394 | 1,373 | 70.0 | $202K | 133 | 560 |
| Property management | 58 | #317 of 910 | 64 | 3.3 | Index only | 107 | 135 |
| Electricians | 58 | #403 of 1,160 | 57 | 2.9 | $10.7M | 89 | 172 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #568 of 1,771 | 176 | 9.0 | $1.6M | 95 | 351 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #943 of 2,385 | 887 | 45.3 | $247K | 116 | 297 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #625 of 1,328 | 123 | 6.3 | $1.8M | 107 | 99 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #948 of 2,057 | 289 | 14.7 | $2.1M | 87 | 452 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #400 of 847 | 51 | 2.6 | $5.5M | 86 | 135 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #852 of 1,769 | 254 | 13.0 | $862K | 98 | 57 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,087 of 2,272 | 290 | 14.8 | $1.4M | 110 | 202 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #743 of 1,490 | 142 | 7.2 | $2M | 82 | 97 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,014 of 2,063 | 273 | 13.9 | $3.2M | 86 | 146 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,060 of 2,176 | 602 | 30.7 | Index only | 116 | 327 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 47 | #185 of 325 | 19 | 1.0 | $14.6M | 60 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,110 of 1,886 | 292 | 14.9 | $951K | 97 | 211 |
| Roofing and gutters | 45 | #705 of 1,177 | 99 | 5.1 | $6.2M | 73 | 81 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,360 of 2,229 | 845 | 43.1 | Index only | 104 | 622 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #647 of 887 | 167 | 8.5 | Index only | 58 | 68 |
Household spending in Clark County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $229.1M | $1,169 | 122 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $570.9M | $2,913 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $864.7M | $4,411 | 108 |
| Groceries | $1.3B | $6,476 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $218.9M | $1,117 | 111 |
| Child care and other personal services | $156.1M | $797 | 137 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $255.8M | $1,305 | 133 |
| Medical and dental services | $277.7M | $1,417 | 110 |
| Pets | $216.1M | $1,102 | 121 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $389.5M | $1,987 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $401.9M | $2,050 | 105 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $610.2M | $3,113 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $282M | $1,439 | 102 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.8B | $19,437 | 117 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Clark County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 532,119+5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 196,017
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 629 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 823
- Median household income
- $97,536+29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $125,385
- Median home value
- $522,900
- Jobs located here
- 180,756
- Daytime population
- 458,006Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Clark County?
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Questions
How fast is Clark County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Clark County at 532,119 people in 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 196,017 households. Median household income rose 29.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clark County, WA spend?
Households in Clark County spend about $3.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.3B on groceries and $864.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clark County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (97).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clark County, WA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clark County are for tire shops (91), car washes and detailers (87) and pizza places (86). Clark County ranks #10 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Clark County, WA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clark County is $97,536 a year, 21% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $522,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clark County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Clark County, each ranked against other counties.
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