Clear Lake (Skagit County), Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Clear Lake (Skagit County) is a small community located in Washington, within Skagit County. The total population is 1,093. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clear Lake (Skagit County) is 54.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clear Lake (Skagit County) is $71,667. This is 27% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $550,500. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clear Lake (Skagit County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Asian residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clear Lake (Skagit County), 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.