Cowlitz County, Washington

Cowlitz County: County in the state of Washington, United States

About

Cowlitz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 102,410 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 111,371 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kelso. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.

Cowlitz County locator map
Location of Cowlitz County on Washington map.

Quick Facts about Cowlitz County

Population : 111,371 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Washington (United States)
Area : 3021 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.2%
Land as percent of area : 97.8%
Named for : Cowlitz people
Altitude : 784 feet / 239 meters
Capital : Kelso
Establishment : January 01, 1854
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 16:36:45 (9th November 2024)
Density : 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.05% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Cowlitz County is located at 46°11'36"N 122°40'51"W (46.1932900, -122.6807800). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Clark County, Lewis County, Skamania County and Wahkiakum County.

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The largest city of Cowlitz County is Longview with a population of 38,515. Other cities include, Kalama population 2,844, West Longview population 2,698 and Castle Rock population 2,304. See all Cowlitz County cities & populated places.

Cowlitz County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cowlitz County.

City Name Population Title
Longview 38,515 City in Washington state, United States
Kelso 12,438 Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
Woodland 6,548 Town in Washington state, United States
Longview Heights 3,851 Census designated place
Kalama 2,844 City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
West Longview 2,698 Unincorporated community
Castle Rock 2,304 City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

Cowlitz County has 5 neighbours.

  • Kelso

Demographics

The population of Cowlitz County increased by 8.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 102,410 - census
2011 102,309 -0.1% estimation process
2012 101,663 -0.64% estimation process
2013 101,483 -0.18% estimation process
2014 101,790 0.3% estimation process
2015 102,999 1.17% estimation process
2016 104,740 1.66% estimation process
2017 106,805 1.93% estimation process
2018 108,752 1.79% estimation process
2019 110,593 1.66% estimation process
2020 111,371 0.7% estimation process

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