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Stevenson

Washington · 1,596 residents (2025 est.) · 1.927 sq mi
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Stevenson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,563. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $496,500. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
+34%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+41%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,596 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stevenson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,563
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,533
+160%since 2000
from $15,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−4%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,500
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+57%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,058)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(64)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,253)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(239)
Diversity Score45.3%(726)
Diversity Score
45
+198%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stevenson, Washington?

Stevenson, Washington has about 1,603 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stevenson, Washington?

The typical household in Stevenson, Washington earns about $76,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stevenson, Washington expensive?

In Stevenson, Washington, the median home is worth about $496,500, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Stevenson, Washington?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stevenson, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stevenson, Washington?

About 11.9% of people in Stevenson, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stevenson, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Stevenson, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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