Skagit County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Skagit County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Skagit County, Washington has a population of 131,328, the 11th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $89,263 and the median home value is $545,100. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Skagit County Quick Facts

Population 131,328

Median Household Income $89,263

Median Home Value $545,100

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 6.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.2%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 19

Population 131,328 11th of 39

Median Income $89,263 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Skagit County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	130,407	131,328	+0.7%
Median household income	$85,474	$89,263	+4.4%
Median home value	$486,200	$545,100	+12.1%

Median Household Income

Skagit

$89,263

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Skagit

$545,100

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 44.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

12.2%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,536/mo 20.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

26.5%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Skagit County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Vernon	35,377	$75,777	16.1%	$472,300
Anacortes	17,966	$91,951	7.3%	$696,700
Sedro-Woolley	12,831	$80,885	15.8%	$441,700
Burlington	10,003	$80,475	14.5%	$466,400
Big Lake	2,326	$109,286	5.1%	$666,400
Clear Lake (Skagit County)	1,093	$71,667	14.0%	$550,500
La Conner	873	$80,385	6.8%	$553,200
Concrete	833	$81,719	18.1%	$347,300
Alger	687	$109,151	6.7%	$700,000
Bow	585	$67,103	0.0%	$381,000
Bay View	572	$90,188	0.5%	$901,200
Lake McMurray	569	N/A	5.1%	$419,000
Lyman	437	$86,875	9.8%	$384,700
Lake Cavanaugh	304	$119,318	0.0%	$614,000
Marblemount	291	$100,458	0.0%	$296,100
Hamilton	252	$67,500	19.4%	$237,000
Edison	249	N/A	0.0%	$408,300
Rockport	95	$103,047	10.5%	N/A
Conway	46	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Skagit County is located in Washington with a total population of 131,328. It is the 11th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skagit County is 42.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Skagit County is $89,263. This is 9% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. 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 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $545,100. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skagit County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Skagit County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Skagit County, Washington?

Skagit County has a population of 131,328, making it the 11th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Skagit County?

The median household income in Skagit County is $89,263 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Skagit County, Washington?

Skagit County contains 19 Census-designated places.