Island County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,836 | — | #680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,551 | +20.5% | #288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #781 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $593,300 | +110.5% | #87 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,662 | +42.9% | #156 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -38.9% | #318 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Island County has a population of 86,836, making it the #680 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Island County is $90,551, ranking #288 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Island County is $593,300 (+110.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,662/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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95.5% of residents in Island County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Island County, Washington
Island County, Washington has a total population of 86,836, making it the 680th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Island County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Island County is $90,551, which ranks #288 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Island County is $593,300, 110.5% above the national median. Renters in Island County pay a median gross rent of $1,662 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Island County, 36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Island County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
All data for Island County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.