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Stevenson

Washington · 1,491 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Stevenson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,491
+24%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+23%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stevenson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,040
+86%since 2000
from $15,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+38%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(83)
Asian1.3%(19)
Other5.2%(78)
Diversity Score28.3%(421)
Diversity Score
28
+86%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stevenson, Washington?

Stevenson, Washington has about 1,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stevenson, Washington?

The typical household in Stevenson, Washington earns about $59,583 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 $339,700, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Stevenson, Washington?

About 23.4% 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 15.0% 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 344 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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