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Skagit County

Washington · 129,523 residents · 1,730.231 sq mi
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Skagit County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,021. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129,523
+26%since 2000
from 102,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K90K105K121K137K1990201020202024Skagit County
2024131K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,021
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,172
+65%since 2000
from $21,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+33%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(85,496)
Black0.4%(422)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(11,536)
Asian1.5%(1,513)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(30,876)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(92,347)
Black0.6%(793)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(23,792)
Asian2.1%(2,771)
Other5.3%(6,888)
Diversity Score53.6%(69,463)
Segregation Score31.4%(40,723)
Diversity Score
54
+79%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skagit County, Washington?

Skagit County, Washington has about 129,523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skagit County, Washington earns about $71,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skagit County, Washington expensive?

In Skagit County, Washington, the median home is worth about $341,600, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Skagit County, Washington?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Skagit County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skagit County, Washington?

About 10.7% of people in Skagit County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skagit County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Skagit County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,968 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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