Skamania County, Washington
Located in Washington, Skamania County has a population of 12,402 residents and a median age of 48.5 years, making it the #2,326 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.1%. The median home value is $529,500, and the median household income is $93,265, which is 24% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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%.
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Education
In Skamania County, 29.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 11.5% below the national average, ranking #773 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Skamania County is 82.5 years. 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.8% of adults in Skamania County smoke , 35.8% are obese , and 22.4% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 21.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
15.5% of children in Skamania County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Skamania County is 77.2%. The mean commute time is 34.8 min, which is 26.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Skamania County voted Republican with a margin of 11.2%. The vote was 43% Dem / 54.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.8 toward Republicans .
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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.