Skamania County, WA

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Skamania County, WA

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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

Total Population

12,061

Population
Growth Rate

0.58%

Median Age

48

Diversity Index

36.200

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

4,933

Total Housing Units

5,982


Owner Occupied

3,890

Renter Occupied

1,043

Vacant

1,049

Median Home Value

$562,086


Average Home Value

$619,891

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.53%

Income Projection

Median Household

$89,170 $102,604


Average Household

$115,350 $136,629


Per Capita

$47,188 $56,124

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

375

Total Employed

2,966

Workers 16+

5,511

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

629

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

543

2024 Accommodation Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

535

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

58

Employed

507

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

272

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

205

Some
High School

456

Graduated
High School

2,421

Associates
Degree

806

Bachelor's
Degree

1,503

Graduate
Degree

1,029

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

2,793

Non-Resident Commuters

1,553

Drive Alone

4,137

Carpooled

219

Public

0

Work At Home

799

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27