Skamania County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Skamania County is located in Washington with a total population of 12,276. It is the 34th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skamania County is 48.6 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Skamania County is $90,085. This is 5% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $472,600. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skamania County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 93.2%.