Woodland: Economy & Jobs
Woodland's typical household earns $81,193 (1.1× higher than Cowlitz County median $76,531; 1.2× below Washington median $98,141), with homes at a median value of $438,800. The surrounding county supports 181,713 jobs (avg $72,700).
- $98,017 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Washington median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $81,193 — below the Washington median ($97,826). Poverty rate 12.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 23% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 20.2% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 22.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $251,160 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $24,618,074 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $98,017 (at Washington median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $94,799 |
| Median Household Income | $81,193 (vs Washington $97,826) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $81,193 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 27.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 9.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 181,713 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $13,210,538,872 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $72,700 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,495,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% (vs Washington 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 43 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 6,173 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 143.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Horticulture Totals, Propagative Material, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 12,416 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 153,218 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 9,964,764 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 68 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 92 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 19 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 331 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 273 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 43 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 133 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | SAFEWAY 1762 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 15 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WOODLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,987,455,262 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,935.60 (vs Washington $8,135) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 503,311 people (vs Washington 51,513) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 77.6% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Pct Walked | 9.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 42.1 years (vs Washington 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12