Population24,357 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
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Pacific County at a Glance
Population24,357 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatSouth Bend
Largest City (2026)Raymond (2026 OFM)
Year Organized1854 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP Code Examples98537, 98577, 98586, 98624, 98638
Total Area, Including Water1,226.537 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesUS 101, SR 6, SR 4
Local Area Codes360 / 564
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Pacific County was established from part of Lewis County in 1851 under Oregon territorial government. Pacific City was initially designated the seat, but a federal military reservation changed that arrangement. County government subsequently operated at Chinookville and Oysterville before moving to South Bend in 1893. The region's Indigenous history long preceded these institutions. Its succession of seats shows how government locations could respond to land decisions and community change within a landscape shaped by the ocean and the Columbia River.
Use South Bend and one earlier county-seat community for a focused coastal history route. Historical interpretation can distinguish an original institutional location from a surviving building or present visitor destination. The ocean and river settings invite a wider outing, but choose managed public access points individually. A short route with time for local context can reveal the differences among the communities more clearly than attempting every former seat in one day.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
South Bend anchors Pacific County in southwestern Washington, where the Pacific Ocean and Columbia River define major edges of the landscape.
The Local Story
Pacific County was established from part of Lewis County in 1851 under Oregon territorial government. Pacific City was initially designated the seat, but a federal military reservation changed that arrangement.
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Use South Bend and one earlier county-seat community for a focused coastal history route. Historical interpretation can distinguish an original institutional location from a surviving building or present visitor destination.
Discover coastal history through its changing community centers.
A Closer Look
Pacific County
Places and perspectives from Pacific County
Chinook Observer · Local
El Niño warms into strongest-ever territory
The El Niño forming in the mid-Pacific already is venturing into record-setting territory, and climate forecasting models suggest…
Read the Story Oct 27, 2026 • Read at sourceAround Pacific County
Local coverage first, followed by Washington and national updates when needed.
Chinook Observer · Local
El Niño warms into strongest-ever territory
The El Niño forming in the mid-Pacific already is venturing into record-setting territory, and climate forecasting models suggest…
Oct 27, 2026 • Read at source
Chinook Observer · Local
911 Dispatch Reports: Oct. 18-24
Pacific County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 18 — Shots fired: A reporting party was awakened by seven or eight…
Oct 26, 2026 • Read at source
Chinook Observer · Local
Jail Bookings
SOUTH BEND — These individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail between Oct. 20-23. Oct. 19, Garrick G.…
Oct 26, 2026 • Read at source
Chinook Observer · Local
Pacific County South District Court – Oct. 26
LONG BEACH — These case were on the Oct. 26 Pacific County South District Court misdemeanor docket, Judge…
Oct 26, 2026 • Read at source
Chinook Observer · Local
Long Beach Police Blotter
Oct. 19 — Traffic accident, Northwest Fifth Street, Long Beach: Reporting party called to report damage to a…
Oct 26, 2026 • Read at source
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
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Government
Pacific County government — County offices and public services.
Washington state services — State agencies and programs.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 793 SR 4, NASELLE, WA 98638. 360-484-7121.
North River School – Other; grades PK-12. 2867 North River Rd, Cosmopolis, WA 98537. 360-532-3079.
Ilwaco High School – High; grades 09-12. 404 School Rd, Ilwaco, WA 98624. 360-642-3731.
Raymond Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-06. 921 COMMERCIAL STREET, RAYMOND, WA 98577. 360-942-2435.
Mike Morris Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-06. 500 E. 1st, SOUTH BEND, WA 98586. 360-875-5615.
Willapa Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 845 Willapa 4th Street, Raymond, WA 98577. 360-942-3311.
Hilltop Elementary School – Middle; grades 06-08. 314 Brumbach St NE, Ilwaco, WA 98624. 360-642-1234.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Ocean Beach Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 174 First Avenue North, Ilwaco, WA 98624. 360-642-3181.
Willapa Harbor Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 800 Alder Street, South Bend, WA 98586. 360-875-5526.
Public Safety
For an emergency, call 911. Use the department website for non-emergency contact information.
Pacific County sheriff — Law enforcement information and departmental contacts.
Emergency Services
Call 911 for an immediate emergency.
Emergency management — Preparedness resources and local alerts.
National Weather Service — Forecasts and weather warnings; search by location.
Ready.gov — Household emergency planning.
State Parks
Cape Disappointment State Park — Park information, maps and current notices.
Find Washington state parks — Search additional parks and activities.
Discover Pass — Parking pass information.
Trails
Pacific County parks and trails — Local recreation destinations and maps.
Cape Disappointment State Park maps and visitor information — Review the park map and current trail notices before a visit.
Utilities
Pacific County PUD No. 2 — Service, billing and outage information. Confirm whether this provider serves your address.
County public works — County infrastructure and public works services.
Electricity, gas, water, sewer and waste services can have different providers. Check service boundaries for the specific property.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Ilwaco Timberland Library – 158 1St Ave. N., Ilwaco, WA 98624. 360-642-3908.
Naselle Timberland Library – 4 Parpala Rd., Naselle, WA 98638. 360-484-3877.
Ocean Park Timberland Library – 1308 256Th Place, Ocean Park, WA 98640. 360-665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library – 507 Duryea St., Raymond, WA 98577. 360-942-2408.
South Bend Timberland Library – 1St & Pacific, South Bend, WA 98586. 360-875-5532.
Courts
Washington Courts directory — Choose Pacific County to find superior, district, municipal and juvenile courts.
DMV
Washington — Renew or replace a driver license
Washington — Find a driver licensing office
Washington — Renew or replace vehicle tabs
Transportation
Pacific Transit — Routes, schedules, rider information and service-area details.
WSDOT maps — State highway maps and travel planning.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Pacific County
Useful answers for residents, visitors and anyone planning their next step.
Local Questions
Pacific County Questions, Answered
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24,357 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,226.537 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with EMPLOYMENT, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
For emergencies, call 911.
Pacific County sheriff — Use the official department page for non-emergency contacts and services.
Pacific County government — Find county departments, public meetings and services.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Pacific County was established from part of Lewis County in 1851 under Oregon territorial government. Pacific City was initially designated the seat, but a federal military reservation changed that arrangement. County government subsequently operated at Chinookville and Oysterville before moving to South Bend in 1893. The region's Indigenous history long preceded these institutions. Its succession of seats shows how government locations could respond to land decisions and community change within a landscape shaped by the ocean and the Columbia River.
Use South Bend and one earlier county-seat community for a focused coastal history route. Historical interpretation can distinguish an original institutional location from a surviving building or present visitor destination. The ocean and river settings invite a wider outing, but choose managed public access points individually. A short route with time for local context can reveal the differences among the communities more clearly than attempting every former seat in one day.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 933.609 square miles of land and 292.928 square miles of water in Pacific County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Pacific County had an estimated 23,503 residents on July 1, 2020, and 24,357 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 854 residents, or about 3.6%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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