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Skamania County

Washington · 12,036 residents · 1,658.268 sq mi
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Skamania County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,296. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,036
+22%since 2000
from 9,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,296
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,317 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,759
+93%since 2000
from $18,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+32%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.2%(1,208)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(10,060)
Black0.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(765)
Asian1%(120)
Other4.4%(532)
Diversity Score29.3%(3,529)
Segregation Score13.1%(1,573)
Diversity Score
29
+140%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skamania County, Washington?

Skamania County, Washington has about 12,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skamania County, Washington earns about $69,296 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 $335,600, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Skamania County, Washington?

About 26.0% 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 10.8% 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 3,747 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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