Clark County is the fifth largest county in Washington with over 425,000 residents. It is located just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, in the southwestern part of the state. Its largest city and county seat is Vancouver; naturally, it is included in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. It has been one of Washington&rsquo ...read more
Clark County is the fifth largest county in Washington with over 425,000 residents. It is located just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, in the southwestern part of the state. Its largest city and county seat is Vancouver; naturally, it is included in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. It has been one of Washington’s fastest growing counties in the recent past.
The county is located between Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood National Forest and includes a small part of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. Cities over 5,000 people include Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Washougal, Woodland, and Ridgefield. The southern portion of the county is quite urban and includes well-populated suburbs, but the northern majority remains fairly rural.
Clark County is the fifth largest county in Washington with over 425,000 residents. It is located just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, in the southwestern part of the state. Its largest city and county seat is Vancouver; naturally, it is included in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. It has been one of Washington’s fastest growing counties in the recent past.
The county is located between Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood National Forest and includes a small part of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. Cities over 5,000 people include Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Washougal, Woodland, and Ridgefield. The southern portion of the county is quite urban and includes well-populated suburbs, but the northern majority remains fairly rural.