Skagit County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 131,328 | — | #498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,263 | +18.8% | #319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $545,100 | +93.4% | #105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,536 | +32.1% | #226 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.8% | #1,165 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Skagit County has a population of 131,328, making it the #498 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Skagit County is $89,263, ranking #319 out of 3,222 counties — 18.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Skagit County is $545,100 (+93.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,536/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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93.6% of residents in Skagit County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County, Washington has a total population of 131,328, making it the 498th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Skagit County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Skagit County is $89,263, which ranks #319 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Skagit County is $545,100, 93.4% above the national median. Renters in Skagit County pay a median gross rent of $1,536 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Skagit County, 30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Skagit County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.3%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
All data for Skagit 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.