Skagit County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Skagit County is located in Washington with a total population of 130,407. It is the 11th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skagit County is 41.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Skagit County is $85,474. This is 10% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $486,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skagit County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.