Skagit County Summary

Life in Skagit County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Skagit County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Skagit County:

  • The population in Skagit County is 129,480.

  • The median home value in Skagit County is $545,355.

  • The median income in Skagit County is $82,029.

  • The median rent in Skagit County is $1,350.

  • The unemployment rate in Skagit County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Skagit County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Skagit County is 57.7° and there are 164.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Skagit County

List Of Cities & Towns in Skagit County

Mount Vernon, WA Population 35,120

Anacortes, WA Population 17,667

Sedro-Woolley, WA Population 12,470

Burlington, WA Population 9,361

Big Lake, WA Population 2,267

Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County), WA Population 1,121

La Conner, WA Population 1,000

Concrete, WA Population 792

Bay View, WA Population 635

Lake McMurray, WA Population 473

Lyman, WA Population 386

Hamilton, WA Population 376

Alger, WA Population 364

Lake Cavanaugh, WA Population 341

Edison, WA Population 200

Marblemount, WA Population 198

Rockport, WA Population 59

Conway, WA Population 45

Map Of Skagit County

Skagit County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Skagit County is 57.7°.

  • There are 93.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 164.4 inches of rain each year with 11.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:59 hours of sun each day in Skagit County.

StatSkagit County
Mean High57.7
Nice Days93.01
Rainfall164.4
Snowfall11.2
Sunny_hours3:59
57.7°
Average High
164.4
Inches of Rain

Skagit County Photos

Anacortes
Source: Wikipedia User Walter Siegmund | GFDL
Anacortes
Source: Wikipedia User Walter Siegmund | GFDL
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Burlingtonc Wa   South Side  Block Of E Fairhaven Ave
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Mount Vernon Wa
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Mount Vernon Wa
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL

Skagit County Demographics

Population over time in Skagit County

The current population in Skagit County is 129,480. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 128,228 0.6%
2021 127,442 1.5%
2020 125,612 -

Gender in Skagit County

  • Skagit County is 50.1% female with 64,866 female residents.

  • Skagit County is 49.9% male with 64,613 male residents.

Female
50.1% (64,866)
Male
49.9% (64,613)
Gender Skagit County WA USA
Female 50.1% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Skagit County

Skagit County is:

  • 72.1% White with 93,322 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 882 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 1,562 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 2,636 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 195 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 648 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 5,307 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.3% Hispanic with 24,928 Hispanic residents.

White
72.1% (93,322)
African American
0.7% (882)
American Indian
1.2% (1,562)
Asian
2.0% (2,636)
Hawaiian
0.2% (195)
Other
0.5% (648)
Two Or More
4.1% (5,307)
Hispanic
19.3% (24,928)

Table: Skagit County By Race

Race Skagit County WA USA
White 72.1% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 19.3% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Skagit County, Washington

  • 4.1% of households in Skagit County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Skagit County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Skagit County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Skagit County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Skagit County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Skagit County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Skagit County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Skagit County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Skagit County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Skagit County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (5,253)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (3,492)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (7,760)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (8,414)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (13,599)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (21,366)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (18,778)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.9% (25,812)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (12,850)
$200,000 or more
9.4% (12,152)
Income Skagit County WA USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.9% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.4% 15.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Skagit County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Skagit County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Skagit County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Skagit County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Skagit County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Skagit County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Skagit County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Skagit County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Skagit County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Skagit County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,884)
9-12th Grade
6% (7,768)
High School / GED
26% (33,664)
Some College
25% (32,370)
Associate's Degree
11% (14,242)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (23,306)
Master's Degree
8% (10,358)
Professional Degree
2% (2,589)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,294)
Education Skagit County WA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 26% 22% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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