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Bonneville, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 3,787.
Males: 1,931  (51.0%)
Females: 1,856  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

39.5 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 98648

Estimated median household income in 2022: $101,173 (it was $46,569 in 2000)
Bonneville:

$101,173
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,660 (it was $20,335 in 2000)

Bonneville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $633,314 (it was $171,600 in 2000)
Bonneville:

$633,314
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $562,307; detached houses: $625,470; townhouses or other attached units: $679,394; in 2-unit structures: $494,501; mobile homes: $338,759; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $188,126
March 2022 cost of living index in Bonneville: 99.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Bonneville, WA (2000)
    • 3,26593.7%White alone
    • 722.1%Hispanic
    • 511.5%Two or more races
    • 310.9%American Indian alone
    • 250.7%Asian alone
    • 250.7%Other race alone
    • 130.4%Black alone
    • 40.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Bonneville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 128.9 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile   (very low).

Bonneville, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bonneville CCD:

0.9% ($1,574)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gresham, OR (20.0 miles , pop. 90,205).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (28.6 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (822.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

North Bonneville, WA (2.3 miles ),
Corbett, OR (2.6 miles ),
Stevenson, WA (3.1 miles ),
Cascade Locks, OR (3.2 miles ),
Carson, WA (3.7 miles ),
Washougal, WA (3.7 miles ),
Carson River Valley, WA (3.8 miles ),
Fern Prairie, WA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 45.64 N, Longitude: 122.07 W

Distribution of median household income in Bonneville, WA in 2022
Bonneville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Bonneville, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Paper (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Paper (9.8%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Bonneville, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)

Average climate in Bonneville, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bonneville, Washington average temperatures Bonneville, Washington average precipitation Bonneville, Washington humidity Bonneville, Washington wind speed Bonneville, Washington snowfall Bonneville, Washington sunshine Bonneville, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 82.9. This is about average.

City:

82.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2020 was 21.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.94. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.94
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 0.00444. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00444
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Bonneville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1520% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 113.4 miles away from Bonneville center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 103.3 miles away from Bonneville center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 109.1 miles away from Bonneville center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from Bonneville center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 383.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 332.5 miles away from Bonneville center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Skamania County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Mudslides: 9, Landslides: 8, Winter Storms: 8, Storms: 5, Fires: 2, Winds: 2, Earthquake: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bonneville:

  • Mt Hood Community College (about 18 miles; Gresham, OR; Full-time enrollment: 11,847)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 28 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Clark College (about 29 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • Portland State University (about 31 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 32 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)
  • University of Portland (about 32 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 33 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bonneville: Washougal Radio Fan Marker Beacon (A), Bridge of the Gods (B), Moffett (C), Greenleaf (D), Camp Melacoma (E), Skamania Landing (F), Dougan Creek Picnic Area (G), Aldrich Butte Lookout (H), Dougan Creek Campground (I), Washougal State Salmon Hatchery (J), Three Corner Rock Trailhead (K), Beacon Rock Golf Course (L), Three Corner Rock Lookout (M), Skamania County Fire District 4 Washougal (N), East County Fire and Rescue Station 96 (O), Skamania County Fire District 5 North Bonneville (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Brush Lake (A), Little Brush Lake (B), Crescent Lake (C), Mosley Lakes (D), Butlers Pond (E), Lava Lakes (F), Bass Lake (G), Blue Lakes (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Deer Creek (A), Dougan Creek (B), Duncan Creek (C), Hamilton Creek (D), Hardy Creek (E), McCloskey Creek (F), Silver Creek (G), Stebbins Creek (H), Steep Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Bonneville: Beacon Rock State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Skamania County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.7%
Whole state:

66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.1%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

4.6%
2 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Bonneville:

Marital status in Bonneville, WA
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Bonneville:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bonneville, WA (based on Skamania County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant67910
Catholic6251
Other4142
Mainline Protestant1632
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Skamania County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Skamania County:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Skamania County:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Skamania County:

7.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Skamania County:

32.1%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Skamania County:

15.2%
State:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bonneville:

  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFXX (910 AM; 10 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KGUY (1010 AM; daytime; 4 kW; MILWAUKIE, OR; Owner: NORTHWEST RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKSL (1290 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDZR (1640 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKGT (1150 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKPZ (1330 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KPHP RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bonneville:

  • KLVP-FM (88.7 FM; CHERRYVILLE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZRI (90.3 FM; WELCHES, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K273AJ (102.5 FM; ELWOOD, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KINK (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKCW (103.3 FM; BEAVERTON, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVO (105.9 FM; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOPB-FM (91.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPDQ-FM (93.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC.)
  • KKRZ (100.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KUFO-FM (101.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMHD (89.1 FM; GRESHAM, OR; Owner: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVMX (107.5 FM; BANKS, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLTH (106.7 FM; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: INIFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KUPL-FM (98.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KBVM (88.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KNRK (94.7 FM; CAMAS, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KBPS-FM (89.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SCHOOL DISTRICT #1, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR)
  • KFIS (104.1 FM; SCAPPOOSE, OR; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGON (92.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))

TV broadcast stations around Bonneville:

  • KATU (Channel 2; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • KPDX (Channel 49; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPTV (Channel 12; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K57IF (Channel 57; SALEM, OR; Owner: LaGRANDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIN (Channel 6; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNMT (Channel 24; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KGW (Channel 8; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOPB-TV (Channel 10; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPXG-LP (Channel 54; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD7ZZQ, Licensee ID: L00831264, Grant Date: 12/20/2013, Expiration Date: 03/16/2024, Certifier: David A Sweitzer, Registrant: David A Sweitzer, N Bonneville, WA 98639


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bonneville, WA
  • 59.0%Electricity
  • 24.4%Wood
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.1%Utility gas
  • 2.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bonneville, WA
  • 63.0%Electricity
  • 23.9%Wood
  • 10.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel


Bonneville compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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