Island County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 86,836 #680 / 3,222
79th
Median Household Income $90,551 +20.5% #288 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 44.8 years +15.2% #781 / 3,222
76th
Median Home Value $593,300 +110.5% #87 / 3,222
97th
Median Gross Rent $1,662 +42.9% #156 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 7.7% -38.9% #318 / 3,222
90th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.0%
Native Born
8.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$90,551 +20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #288 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,282 +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #304 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.7% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #318 of 3,222
90th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,041 of 3,222
68th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.6% +8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #395 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.6 min +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,127 of 3,222
65th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$593,300 +110.5% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,662 +42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #156 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.7% +16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,568 of 3,222
51th percentile
74.7% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Island County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #440 of 3,222
86th percentile

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.