Stevens County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stevens County is located in Washington with a total population of 47,470. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stevens County is 46.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stevens County is $67,405. This is 29% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $308,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stevens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 92.0%.