La Conner, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 873, La Conner'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

La Conner is a small community located in Washington, within Skagit County. The total population is 873. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Conner is 59.9 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.1% 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 La Conner is $80,385. This is 18% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in La Conner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $553,200. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in La Conner is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher 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 97.7%. Notably, 27.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Conner, 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.