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The current estimated population of Amboy, Washington is 1,661, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. The town has experienced steady growth due to its scenic location and proximity to larger cities in southwestern Washington.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1894
  • County: Clark
  • Land area: 10.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 164 people per square mile
  • Area code: 360
  • Zip code: 98601

Geography and Location

Amboy, Washington is located in Clark County, in the southwestern part of the state, about 30 miles northeast of Vancouver and Portland, Oregon. The town is situated in a rural, forested area near Mount St. Helens, offering stunning views and access to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing. Amboy’s location makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities. The surrounding landscape, with its rivers, forests, and mountains, provides ample opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy the great outdoors.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.0 years
Median household income: $50,896
Median house value: $213,300

Population by Race

Races in Amboy:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.8%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (16.6%), English (13.9%), United States (9.9%), Irish (9.9%), Swedish (6.9%), Norwegian (6.3%).

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 14.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amboy

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amboy CDP

  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

1.4% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amboy:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amboy:

  • PORTLAND INTL (about 24 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Abbreviation: PDX)
  • MC MINNVILLE MUNI (about 68 miles; MC MINNVILLE, OR; Abbreviation: MMV)
  • MCNARY FLD (about 79 miles; SALEM, OR; Abbreviation: SLE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amboy:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amboy:

  • CLARK COLLEGE (about 23 miles; VANCOUVER, WA; Full-time enrollment: 5,106)
  • PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; Portland, OR; Full-time enrollment: 12,132)
  • MT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; GRESHAM, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,867)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND (about 29 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,683)
  • PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 13,255)
  • LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE (about 35 miles; PORTLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,795)
  • CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; OREGON CITY, OR; Full-time enrollment: 3,446)

Public primary/middle school in Amboy:

  • AMBOY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 638; Location: 22115 NE CHELATCHIE RD; Grades: 05 – 08)

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