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Skamania County

Washington · 12,669 residents (2025 est.) · 1,658.268 sq mi
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The short version

Skamania County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,265. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $529,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,402
+26%since 2000
from 9,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,669 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Skamania County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(445)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(645)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(578)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(670)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(490)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(1,208)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(1,467)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(1,803)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(2,072)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.3%(1,893)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(752)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(379)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,265
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,317 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,949
+166%since 2000
from $18,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+6%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$529,500
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+18%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(8,922)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4%(398)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(10,286)
Black0.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(832)
Asian1.2%(143)
Other8.4%(1,043)
Diversity Score
38
+50%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
9
−31%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(702)
Venezuelan0.1%(14)
Bolivian0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(64)
Filipino0.2%(29)
Korean0.2%(22)
Japanese0.2%(20)
Pakistani0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(49)
Tongan0.3%(40)
Fijian0%(2)
Ancestry
German17.4%(2,163)
English16.5%(2,049)
Irish13.1%(1,621)
American6.1%(759)
Norwegian4.3%(532)
Scottish3.5%(433)
Italian3.1%(380)
Swedish2.9%(359)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(326)
French2%(252)
Polish1.4%(179)
Dutch1%(125)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.8%(104)
Welsh0.8%(96)
Croatian0.7%(85)
Czech0.5%(63)
Danish0.4%(50)
Portuguese0.4%(49)
Russian0.4%(46)
Israeli0.3%(39)
British0.3%(38)
Ukrainian0.2%(24)
Hungarian0.2%(22)
West Indian0.2%(19)
Jamaican0.2%(19)
Lithuanian0.1%(17)
Armenian0.1%(16)
Canadian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(16)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Slovak0.1%(11)
Serbian0.1%(8)
Greek0%(6)
Belgian0%(5)
Iranian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(1,473)
Married56.2%(3,051)
Widowed3.9%(210)
Divorced12.7%(691)
Women 15+
Never married21.6%(1,147)
Married56.9%(3,023)
Widowed9.2%(489)
Divorced12.2%(650)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skamania County, Washington?

Skamania County, Washington has about 12,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skamania County, Washington earns about $93,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skamania County, Washington expensive?

In Skamania County, Washington, the median home is worth about $529,500, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Skamania County, Washington?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Skamania County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skamania County, Washington?

About 8.1% of people in Skamania County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skamania County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Skamania County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,113 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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