Cougar
Census-designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington
Cougar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cowlitz County, Washington, with 118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amboy, 12.8 miles SW.
- 118residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 204 / sq mipopulation density
- 98603ZIP code
About Cougar
Cougar is an unincorporated community and former town in Cowlitz County, Washington. Cougar is located around 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Vancouver on Washington State Route 503 and along the northwest bank of Yale Lake, a reservoir on the Lewis River.
The population of Cougar was 122 at the 1990 Census, when it was still incorporated as a town, but disincorporated before the 2000 Census. As of the 2020 census, the population is 118.
The Cougar community is part of the Woodland School District, a K-12 school district of about 2,200 students.
Cougar is the nearest community to Mount St. Helens, which lies 13 miles (20.9215 km) to its northeast. The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States.
A post office called Cougar was established in 1902. The community was named after the cougar which were abundant in the area at that time.
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Cougar had 118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 204 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cougar at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 118 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0493° N, 122.3034° W |
| ZIP code | 98603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5315010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cougar
- Amboy12.8 mi SW
- Yacolt13.6 mi S
- Lewisville18.9 mi SW
- Venersborg19.9 mi SW
- Cherry Grove21.5 mi SW
- Battle Ground22.0 mi SW
- La Center22.1 mi SW
- Dollars Corner23.4 mi SW
- Woodland23.4 mi SW
- Hockinson23.7 mi S
- Ridgefield23.9 mi SW
- Meadow Glade24.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cougar
What county is Cougar in?
Cougar is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of Cougar, WA?
118 people lived in Cougar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cougar, WA?
The ZIP code of Cougar is 98603.
What is the elevation of Cougar?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cougar?
Amboy (12.8 mi), Yacolt (13.6 mi), Lewisville (18.9 mi), Venersborg (19.9 mi), Cherry Grove (21.5 mi).
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