COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Island County

Washington · 60,195 residents · 208.474 sq mi

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The short version

Island County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,161. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 11,363 residents. Median home value is $103,600.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.3

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

60,195

−16%vs 2000

vs 71,558 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

289 / sq mi

−16%vs 2000

vs 343 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.3

−13%vs 2000

vs 37.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202487K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,161

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $45,513 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,940

−35%vs 2000

vs $21,472 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.3%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$103,600

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $168,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$463

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $684 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.6%

−4.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.1% in 2000

34.4% rent

Afford Score

3.6

−4%vs 2000

vs 3.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.1%(60,929)

Black2.3%(1,634)

Hispanic / Latino4%(2,843)

Asian4.1%(2,941)

Other0%

Diversity Score25.1%(17,991)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.5%(55,093)

Black2.6%(1,552)

Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,855)

Asian4%(2,397)

Other1.9%(1,153)

Diversity Score26%(15,674)

Diversity Score

+4%vs 2000

vs 25 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.0%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 27.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

88.3%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 92.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.9 min

−5%vs 2000

vs 22.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Island County to nearby counties

ISLAND COUNTY VS

San Juan County

Income$84,800+191%

Home value$799,200+671%

Population18,577−78%

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ISLAND COUNTY VS

Kitsap County

Income$104,158+257%

Home value$555,100+436%

Population283,374+231%

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ISLAND COUNTY VS

Snohomish County

Income$111,246+281%

Home value$696,000+572%

Population870,656+916%

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ISLAND COUNTY VS

Skagit County

Income$89,263+206%

Home value$545,100+426%

Population132,975+55%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island County, Washington?

Island County, Washington has about 60,195 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Island County, Washington?

The typical household in Island County, Washington earns about $29,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island County, Washington expensive?

In Island County, Washington, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Island County, Washington?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Island County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island County, Washington?

About 7.3% of people in Island County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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