Stevens County, Washington
Located in Washington, Stevens County has a population of 48,067 residents and a median age of 46.9 years, making it the #1,038 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The median home value is $350,600, and the median household income is $69,327, which is 8% below the national median.
Demographics
Stevens County has a population of 48,067, making it the #1,038 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% 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 Stevens County is $69,327, ranking #1,250 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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Housing
The median home value in Stevens County is $350,600 (+24.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.8%.
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Education
In Stevens County, 22.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 34.2% below the national average, ranking #1,624 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Stevens County is 76.9 years. 17.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Stevens County smoke , 32.2% are obese , and 22.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.2 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Stevens County is 3.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 25.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
17.5% of children in Stevens County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 15.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Stevens County is 80.8%. The mean commute time is 31.0 min, which is 12.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Stevens County voted Republican with a margin of 44.1%. The vote was 26.7% Dem / 70.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.0 toward Republicans .
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About Stevens County, Washington
Stevens County, Washington has a total population of 48,067, making it the 1,038th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stevens County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stevens County is $69,327, which ranks #1,250 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Stevens County is $350,600, 24.4% above the national median. Renters in Stevens County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stevens County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.
Stevens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).
All data for Stevens 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.