Total Population
12,392
Population
Growth Rate
0.66%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
37.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Skamania County, WA
Skamania County is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Within 45 minutes of Portland, you can enjoy the wild, open space of the Columbia River Gorge without sacrificing access to the metropolitan core. The magnificent beauty of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is unsurpassed and the scenery changes every day. Small business owners will greet you with a smile and remember your name the next time you return. Service providers are always happy to assist. Government workers keep everything running smoothly, no matter the season. Community & Government Services will give you all the pertinent information regarding the communities in Skamania County. Learn more here.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,043
Total Housing Units
6,156
Owner Occupied
3,915
Renter Occupied
1,128
Vacant
1,113
Median Home Value
$589,556
Average Home Value
$631,311
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.80%
Income Projection
Median Household
$89,568 $103,261
Average Household
$116,579 $133,912
Per Capita
$47,541 $54,574
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
419
Total Employed
2,937
Workers 16+
5,589
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
36
Employed
671
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
60
Employed
607
2026 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
538
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
335
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
252
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
35
Employed
187
Some
High School
494
Graduated
High School
2,057
Associates
Degree
1,265
Bachelor's
Degree
1,907
Graduate
Degree
1,096
Average Commute Time
33 min.
Resident Commuters
2,740
Non-Resident Commuters
1,584
Drive Alone
3,945
Carpooled
348
Public
32
Work At Home
972
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09