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Skamania County, Washington
Skamania County, Washington. Skamania County had 12,669 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 53059.
Skamania County is one of the 7 counties of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,669
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,036 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,402
Median household income
$93,265
±$3,234 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$529,500
±$39,153 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,068
±$115 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Skamania County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,036 residents in Skamania County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,669 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,402 over 1,658 square miles of land.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,402 | 7,816,116 | +649 |
| Households | 5,019±142 | 3,064,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.07 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,973±29 | 3,306,620 | +108 |
Skamania County's population since 2000
From 9,872 in 2000 to 12,669 in 2025: up 28.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Skamania County?
Skamania County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Carson with 2,318 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carson | 2,323 | $68,929 |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | 1,491 | $76,563 |
| North Bonneville | 1,397 | $100,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Skamania County?
The median resident of Skamania County is 48.5 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.7%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5±0.8 | 38.3 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 16.8%±0.4 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±0.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% | 14.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.9%±1.3 pts | 63.1% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 6.3% | +2.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±1.7 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.8%±2.7 pts | 39.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Skamania County earn?
Half of Skamania County's 5,019 households earn less than $93,265 a year (±$3,234), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,218 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,047 after inflation. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,265±$3,234 | $98,141 | +$13,047 |
| Mean household income | $114,147±$6,587 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,949±$2,717 | $53,744 | +$8,295 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.0%±3.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.1 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Skamania County?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Skamania County's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $529,500 by its owner (±$39,153). The median renter pays $1,068 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $529,500±$39,153 | $564,600 | +$164,353 |
| Median gross rent | $1,068±$115 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±9.5 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,218±$112 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | +5.5 pts |
| Housing units | 5,973±29 | 3,306,620 | +108 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±3.0 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Skamania County building?
Builders took permits for 55 new housing units across Skamania County in 2025 (55 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Skamania County get to work?
70.6% of Skamania County's workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±2.2 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6%±3.7 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4%±2.7 pts | 19.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min±2.5 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Skamania County's census tracts?
Skamania County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $71,389 (Tract 9505) to $117,798 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950153059950100 | 33±31 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950253059950200 | 5,272±364 | $117,798 |
| Tract 950353059950300 | 2,408±234 | $86,087 |
| Tract 950453059950400 | 2,263±245 | $83,500 |
| Tract 950553059950500 | 2,426±359 | $71,389 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Skamania County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 39 |
| Median household income | 7th of 39 |
| Median home value | 9th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 39 |
| Median age | 9th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Skamania County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.