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
28th
Median Household Income $93,265 +24.1% #248 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 48.5 years +24.7% #328 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $529,500 +87.8% #118 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,068 -8.2% #794 / 3,222
75th
Poverty Rate 8.1% -35.9% #376 / 3,222
88th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$93,265 +24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #248 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,949 +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #278 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.1% −35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #376 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,129 of 3,222
34th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8% −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #773 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.8 min +26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #305 of 3,222
91th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$529,500 +87.8% vs nat'l
Rank #118 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,068 −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #794 of 3,222
75th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.0% +24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #640 of 3,222
80th percentile
80.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.5% of residents in Skamania County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.5% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,227 of 3,222
62th percentile

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.