Skamania County, WA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,492 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7.4 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.1 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,964 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Skamania County grew by 14.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,272 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Skamania County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,995 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.91% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Skamania County is about 6% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $530,502 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,024 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.6% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Skamania County is about 43.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,024 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Skamania County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 214 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.7 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.3 | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 214 | 188 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,630 | $5,842 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,759 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 680 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Washington:
Columbia County (11.6 min), Walla Walla County (12.0 min), San Juan County (12.7 min).
Slowest:
Mason County (32.4 min), Wahkiakum County (30.7 min), Snohomish County (28.7 min).
The average commute time in Skamania County is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Skamania County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.4), San Juan County (0.4), Jefferson County (0.4).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.2), Yakima County (0.2), Grant County (0.2).
Health
Skamania County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.8), Whitman County (0.8), San Juan County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Okanogan County (0.8), Pacific County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Skamania County, Washington.
What is the population of Skamania County, Washington?
The population of Skamania County, Washington is 12,492, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Skamania County, Washington?
The population density of Skamania County, Washington is 7.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Skamania County, Washington?
The median household income in Skamania County, Washington is $88,995, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Skamania County, Washington?
The median home price in Skamania County, Washington is $530,502, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Skamania County, Washington?
The unemployment rate in Skamania County, Washington is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.