Skamania County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,402 | — | #2,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,265 | +24.1% | #248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.5 years | +24.7% | #328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $529,500 | +87.8% | #118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,068 | -8.2% | #794 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.9% | #376 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Skamania County has a population of 12,402, making it the #2,326 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Skamania County is $93,265, ranking #248 out of 3,222 counties — 24.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Skamania County is $529,500 (+87.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,068/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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93.5% of residents in Skamania County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Skamania County, Washington
Skamania County, Washington has a total population of 12,402, making it the 2,326th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Skamania County is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Skamania County is $93,265, which ranks #248 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Skamania County is $529,500, 87.8% above the national median. Renters in Skamania County pay a median gross rent of $1,068 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Skamania County, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Skamania County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Skamania 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.