Island County, Washington Income Statistics
Island County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Island County Around averageWealthier than 82% of counties in Washington
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Island County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,129 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $61,609 | $73,370 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.0% | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.3% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Island County is about 6% lower than in Washington. Income has been growing slower in Island County (5.5%/yr) than in Washington (5.6%/yr).
About 15% of adults in Island County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Washington average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Island County, Washington grew by 63.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $92,129 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.5% per year.
Island County has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2017, at 7.3% higher. The gap has widened from 10% in 2009 to 15% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Island County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 16,348 households (45.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 15.7% of households in Island County had an income under $35,000 and 23.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Island County has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (22.2% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.5% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,439 | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 694 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,893 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,627 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,119 | 8.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,649 | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,203 | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,997 | 22.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,299 | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 4,052 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 35,972 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 11,147 residents (15.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 16.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.5% of Island County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 24.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Island County has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (16.9% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.5% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,751 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,807 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,299 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,300 | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8,087 | 10.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,508 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12,568 | 16.9% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,687 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 11,147 | 15.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 74,154 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Island County
| Metric | Island County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.518 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $69,567 | $86,137 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $58,069 | $68,506 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.5% | 20.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Island County, it is 0.518, lower than Washington's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 20% more than women's income in Island County, Washington. Over a 35-year career, a 20% wage gap accumulates to roughly $402,430 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Island County, Washington has narrowed from about 24% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 16% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $570 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Island County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.1% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,471 people are unemployed in Island County, Washington.
The average commute time in Island County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Island County, Washington has fallen from 7.3% to 3.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.7% in 2014.
Island County has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2015, at 0.4 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Island County, WA Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Island County, WA is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 86,836 residents against a local median of 230,493. Where Island County, WA breaks from the counties next to it is unemployment, sitting 19% below the local median of 4.4% at 3.6%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 1.1% on unemployment, so Island County, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Island County, WA has the lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island County, WA | 86,836 | $92,129 #3/6 | 5.5%/yr #3/6 | 3.6% #1/6 | 0.518 #1/6 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 276,921 | $104,681 | 6.0%/yr | 4.2% | 0.519 |
| San Juan County, WA | 18,478 | $85,574 | 5.0%/yr | 3.7% | 0.524 |
| Skagit County, WA | 131,328 | $88,887 | 5.8%/yr | 4.8% | 0.527 |
| Snohomish County, WA | 843,136 | $111,921 | 5.3%/yr | 4.4% | 0.527 |
| Whatcom County, WA | 230,493 | $82,153 | 5.2%/yr | 4.8% | 0.535 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Island County, Washington has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Island County, Washington.
How Wealthy Is Island County, Washington?
Island County has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $92,129, about 6% lower than the Washington average of $98,224.
How has median household income changed in Island County, Washington?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Island County, Washington rose 64%, from $56,288 to $92,129. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Washington as a whole: +64% against +73%.
What was the median household income in Island County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Island County, Washington was $88,697, up 7% from $82,935 in 2022. The Washington median that year was $95,216.
What was the median household income in Island County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Island County, Washington was $70,808. By 2024 it had risen 30% to $92,129.
Is it hard to find a job in Island County, Washington?
Unemployment in Island County, Washington is only 3.6%, well below the Washington rate of 5.0%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Island County, Washington?
The Gini coefficient in Island County is 0.518. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Island County, Washington?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Island County, Washington has narrowed from about 24% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 16% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $570 since 2009.
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