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Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County, Washington. Stevens County had 49,668 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 11 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 53065.

Stevens County is one of the 2 counties of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

49,668

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,445 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,067

Median household income

$69,327

±$3,598 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141

Median home value

$350,600

±$13,287 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600

Median gross rent

$898

±$51 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760

How many people live in Stevens County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 46,445 residents in Stevens County. The Census Bureau estimates 49,668 for July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 48,067 over 2,477 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +1,041 (47,626)
2021→2022 +656 (48,282)
2022→2023 +613 (48,895)
2023→2024 +283 (49,178)
2024→2025 +490 (49,668)

Stevens County in Washington. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Stevens County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	48,067	7,816,116	+3,412
Households	19,374±295	3,064,820	+1,820
Average household size	2.47±0.04	2.50	no clear change
Housing units	22,782±57	3,306,620	+1,036

Stevens County's population since 2000

From 40,066 in 2000 to 49,668 in 2025: up 24.0%. 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.

2000 Census 40,066
2005 (estimate) 41,612
2010 Census 43,531
2015 (estimate) 43,576
2020 Census 46,445
2025 (estimate) 49,668

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 Stevens County?

Stevens County holds 11 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Suncrest with 5,345 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Stevens County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Suncrest	CDP	5,413	5,345±669	$100,952	$522,500	5.0%	100%
Colville	city	4,917	4,998±24	$56,558	$281,500	21.9%	100%
Chewelah	city	2,470	2,606±25	$54,167	$267,400	16.8%	100%
Kettle Falls	city	1,636	1,575±272	$48,682	$250,000	14.5%	100%
Loon Lake	CDP	898	906±278	$76,250	$340,800	10.2%	100%
ClaytonGEOID 5312735	CDP	420	139±143	$75,949	not published	0.0%	100%
NorthportGEOID 5350045	town	297	164±68	$33,333	$156,300	17.7%	100%
SpringdaleGEOID 5367210	town	234	451±314	$43,125	$210,400	22.9%	100%
Marcus	town	216	242±100	$55,489	$169,400	23.1%	100%
AddyGEOID 5300380	CDP	210	117±124	not published	not published	0.0%	100%
ValleyGEOID 5373885	CDP	149	135±95	not published	$164,400	3.0%	100%

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 Stevens County?

The median resident of Stevens County is 46.9 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Stevens County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	46.9±0.4	38.3	no clear change
Under 18 years	21.1%±0.2 pts	21.4%	–
65 years and over	25.3%±0.2 pts	16.6%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.2%	14.4%	+0.5 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	83.8%±0.7 pts	63.1%	−2.8 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.2 pts	3.8%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.2 pts	9.7%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	3.8%±0.4 pts	0.8%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.1 pts	0.7%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	5.8%±0.7 pts	6.8%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	1.0%±0.5 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	1.9%±0.4 pts	15.4%	−1.2 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	2.9%±0.5 pts	21.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	11.0%±0.9 pts	7.8%	–
With a disability	17.7%±1.1 pts	13.6%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.6%±0.8 pts	6.3%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	91.8%±0.9 pts	92.3%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	22.2%±1.7 pts	39.6%	+3.5 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	7.9%±1.0 pts	15.6%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	2.1%±0.8 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 Stevens County earn?

Half of Stevens County's 19,374 households earn less than $69,327 a year (±$3,598), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,719 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,608 after inflation. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Stevens County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$69,327±$3,598	$98,141	+$5,608
Mean household income	$92,796±$3,931	$134,588	–
Per capita income	$37,568±$1,619	$53,744	+$4,467
People below the poverty line	12.0%±1.5 pts	9.9%	−2.2 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	15.4%±3.5 pts	11.6%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	15.0%±1.8 pts	11.5%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	86.7%±1.6 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 Stevens County?

Owners occupy 79.8% of Stevens County's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $350,600 by its owner (±$13,287). The median renter pays $898 a month including utilities, and 32.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Stevens County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$350,600±$13,287	$564,600	+$105,446
Median gross rent	$898±$51	$1,760	+$70
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	32.9%±6.2 pts	40.1%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,694±$74	$2,445	–
Owner-occupied homes	79.8%±2.1 pts	63.8%	no clear change
Housing units	22,782±57	3,306,620	+1,036
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.2%±0.6 pts	0.7%	–
Rental vacancy rate	0.8%±0.7 pts	4.5%	–
Single-family detached homes	74.5%±1.8 pts	61.9%	–
Mobile homes	18.4%±1.7 pts	5.5%	–
Built 2020 or later	2.8%±0.8 pts	2.3%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	8.7%±1.2 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 Stevens County building?

Builders took permits for 196 new housing units across Stevens County in 2025 (196 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.

2019 194 units
2020 192 units
2021 300 units
2022 277 units
2023 282 units
2024 335 units
2025 196 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Stevens County get to work?

76.9% of Stevens County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Stevens County	Washington	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	49.7%±1.6 pts	64.5%	–
Unemployment rate	5.3%±0.9 pts	5.1%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	76.9%±2.2 pts	63.4%	–
Carpooled	8.8%±1.5 pts	8.5%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.1 pts	3.4%	–
Walked	1.6%±0.6 pts	3.0%	–
Worked from home	11.1%±1.6 pts	19.8%	+5.0 pts
Mean travel time to work	29.3 min±2.2	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 Stevens County's census tracts?

Stevens County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,718 (Tract 9501.01) to $99,375 (Tract 9514.02).

Census tracts of Stevens County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 941053065941000	–	2,541	1,924±277	$57,188	$173,400	$454	23.4%
Tract 9501.0153065950101	Kettle Falls (14%)	4,782	4,546±508	$48,718	$301,000	$846	12.4%
Tract 9501.0253065950102	Kettle Falls (1%)	3,153	3,097±528	$66,250	$340,000	$1,063	13.9%
Tract 950253065950200	Colville (4%)	4,076	4,625±520	$78,304	$310,800	$1,138	13.2%
Tract 950353065950300	Colville (93%)	2,639	2,583±232	$59,281	$237,500	$886	23.3%
Tract 950553065950500	Colville (83%)	2,536	2,575±236	$55,466	$309,100	$1,144	19.2%
Tract 950653065950600	Colville (2%)	2,403	2,840±439	$78,068	$328,000	$1,234	3.1%
Tract 950753065950700	Chewelah (81%)	2,398	2,353±133	$52,679	$246,900	$885	20.3%
Tract 950853065950800	Addy (8%)	3,427	3,405±418	$82,333	$408,100	$646	4.7%
Tract 950953065950900	–	1,659	1,906±205	$50,481	$310,000	$820	14.1%
Tract 951153065951100	Springdale (9%)	3,931	3,789±550	$60,083	$270,300	$883	13.9%
Tract 9513.0153065951301	Clayton (16%)	3,061	2,980±539	$81,563	$481,500	$1,693	11.5%
Tract 9513.0253065951302	Loon Lake (5%)	1,578	2,050±351	$58,438	$444,000	$1,063	10.5%
Tract 9514.0153065951401	Suncrest (21%)	3,488	4,671±792	$79,444	$456,300	not published	7.9%
Tract 9514.0253065951402	Suncrest (74%)	4,773	4,723±373	$99,375	$531,500	$1,588	4.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Stevens County compare with Washington's other counties?

Stevens County's rank among Washington's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	22nd of 39
Growth 2020-2025	10th of 39
Residents per square mile	28th of 39
Median household income	30th of 39
Median home value	28th of 39
Median gross rent	32nd of 39
Poverty rate	20th of 39
Bachelor's degree or higher	27th of 39
Median age	11th of 39

Every county in Washington

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 Stevens 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.