Stevens County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Stevens County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Stevens County, Washington has a population of 48,067, the 22nd most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $69,327 and the median home value is $350,600. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

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

Stevens County Quick Facts

Population 48,067

Median Household Income $69,327

Median Home Value $350,600

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 79.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.2%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 48,067 22nd of 39

Median Income $69,327 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Stevens 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	47,470	48,067	+1.3%
Median household income	$67,405	$69,327	+2.9%
Median home value	$308,000	$350,600	+13.8%

Median Household Income

Stevens

$69,327

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stevens

$350,600

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

5.4%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

49.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.8%

Renter 20.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $898/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

31.4%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Stevens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Suncrest	5,345	$100,952	5.0%	$522,500
Colville	4,998	$56,558	21.9%	$281,500
Chewelah	2,606	$54,167	16.8%	$267,400
Kettle Falls	1,575	$48,682	14.5%	$250,000
Loon Lake	906	$76,250	10.2%	$340,800
Springdale	451	$43,125	22.9%	$210,400
Marcus	242	$55,489	23.1%	$169,400
Northport	164	$33,333	17.7%	$156,300
Clayton	139	$75,949	0.0%	N/A
Valley	135	N/A	3.0%	$164,400
Addy	117	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Stevens County is located in Washington with a total population of 48,067. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stevens County is 46.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stevens County is $69,327. This is 29% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $350,600. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stevens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stevens 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 Stevens County, Washington?

Stevens County has a population of 48,067, making it the 22nd most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Stevens County?

The median household income in Stevens County is $69,327 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Stevens County, Washington?

Stevens County contains 11 Census-designated places.