Bay View, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 572, Bay View's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bay View is a small community located in Washington, within Skagit County. The total population is 572. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bay View is 54.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bay View is $90,188. This is 8% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.5%. This is 95% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bay View, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $901,200. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bay View has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.4% vs 63.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bay View, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.