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Island County

Washington · 78,506 residents · 208.474 sq mi
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Island County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,506
+10%since 2000
from 71,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+17%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K66K74K82K90K1990201020202024Island County
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,190
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,513 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,079
+35%since 2000
from $21,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(65,209)
Black2.1%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(4,295)
Asian4.3%(3,377)
Other5.3%(4,189)
Diversity Score38.2%(29,986)
Diversity Score
38
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island County, Washington?

Island County, Washington has about 78,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Island County, Washington earns about $57,190 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 $307,100, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Island County, Washington?

About 29.8% 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 8.0% of people in Island County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Island County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,311 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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