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Skykomish

Washington · 157 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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Skykomish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $408,300. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−57%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+27%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
691392092783481990201020202024Skykomish
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,762
+131%since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−14%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,300
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
54.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+210%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(199)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(74)
Black3.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other12%(11)
Diversity Score42.1%(39)
Diversity Score
42
+302%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−28%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skykomish, Washington?

Skykomish, Washington has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skykomish, Washington?

The typical household in Skykomish, Washington earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skykomish, Washington expensive?

In Skykomish, Washington, the median home is worth about $408,300, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Skykomish, Washington?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Skykomish, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skykomish, Washington?

About 17.4% of people in Skykomish, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skykomish, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Skykomish, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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