Puget Island
Census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington
Puget Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wahkiakum County, Washington, with 922 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Cathlamet, 1.9 miles NE.
- 922residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.6 km²
- 122 / sq mipopulation density
- 98612ZIP code
About Puget Island
Puget Island is a 7.5 sq mi (4,785 acre; 19.365 km2) island and Census-designated place (CDP) in the Columbia River in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. The island was named for Peter Puget, a lieutenant in the Vancouver Expedition of exploration, which first mapped the island in 1792.
The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge (built in 1938) carries State Route 409 across the Cathlamet Channel to connect the island to the town of Cathlamet, Washington. Route 409 crosses the island to its southern shore, where it connects with the county-operated Wahkiakum County Ferry, Oscar B, providing service to Westport, Oregon. The 2020 census reported a population of 922 persons.
Puget Island's Robert W. Little Preserve is home to a population of endangered Columbian white-tailed deer.
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Living in Puget Island
- Median household income
- $49,438
- Median home value
- $484,800
- Median age
- 56.2
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Puget Island had 922 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 922 |
|---|---|
| Density | 122 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Puget Island at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wahkiakum County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 922 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.57 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1757° N, 123.3819° W |
| ZIP code | 98612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5356555 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Puget Island
- East Cathlamet1.9 mi NE
- Cathlamet2.1 mi N
- Lower Elochoman3.0 mi N
- Westport, OR3.2 mi S
- Upper Elochoman5.2 mi NE
- Knappa, OR9.5 mi W
- Skamokawa Valley9.6 mi N
- Clatskanie, OR9.8 mi SE
- Svensen, OR13.2 mi W
- Altoona13.2 mi NW
- Rosburg15.4 mi NW
- Grays River16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Puget Island
What county is Puget Island in?
Puget Island is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
What is the population of Puget Island, WA?
922 people lived in Puget Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Puget Island, WA?
The ZIP code of Puget Island is 98612.
What is the elevation of Puget Island?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Puget Island?
East Cathlamet (1.9 mi), Cathlamet (2.1 mi), Lower Elochoman (3.0 mi), Westport (3.2 mi), Upper Elochoman (5.2 mi).
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