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Skokomish

Washington · 615 residents · 6.669 sq mi
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Skokomish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,500. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
Unchangedsince 2000
from 616 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+26%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4785776767748731990201020202024Skokomish
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,765
+86%since 2000
from $9,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−12%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(86)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(27)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other78.1%(480)
Diversity Score41.6%(256)
Diversity Score
42
+63%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 27.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skokomish, Washington?

Skokomish, Washington has about 615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skokomish, Washington?

The typical household in Skokomish, Washington earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skokomish, Washington expensive?

In Skokomish, Washington, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Skokomish, Washington?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Skokomish, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skokomish, Washington?

About 22.7% of people in Skokomish, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skokomish, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Skokomish, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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