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Population: 1,055 Located in Clark County
With its great natural beauty, the area known today as Clark County, Washington, has always attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Mountains to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area was both a gathering place for the native tribes and the site of the first non-native settlement in the Pacific Northwest.
The county's recent history can be characterized by growth, growth, and more growth in terms of population, jobs, and housing. In fact, the county is one of the fastest growing in the state of Washington.
Planning for that growth and maintaining an excellent quality of life is one of the challenges that faces Clark County government in the coming years. By most accounts, the county and its citizens are up to that challenge. Not only does Clark County have a proud past, but it has a promising future as well.
At one time Clark County took in all of Washington State. Today, at 656.6 square miles, the county ranks 35th out of the 39 Washington counties in terms of size. Despite its size, Clark County consistently rates high in terms of livability. With more than 40 miles of frontage along the Columbia River, the county offers a mix of urban areas, parks, rural farmlands, and forests. Fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, camping, and hiking are just a few of the outdoor hobbies that flourish here.
http://www.clark.wa.gov/aboutcc/index.html
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