Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA

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2020 Population

228,582

1.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.7

0.229% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.53%

7.84% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$70,471

4.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$368,600

8.38% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

97,305

1.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 229k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $70,471. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA grew from 225,266 to 228,582, a 1.47% increase and its median household income grew from $67,269 to $70,471, a 4.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.24%), Other (Hispanic) (5.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%).

12.5% of the households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are Skagit Valley College (1,289 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was $368,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA borders Bellingham City PUMA, WA, Chelan & Douglas Counties PUMA, WA, Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, Marysville & Arlington Cities PUMA, WA, Bainbridge Island City & Silverdale PUMA, WA, and Clallam & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 229k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 9% of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (20k people).

In 2020, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k White (Hispanic) and 13k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (18,680 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,213 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (643 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

115,318

Women

50.5%

113,220

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 228,538 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

95.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.8% of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
175k ± 323
White (Hispanic)
14.3k ± 1.24k
Other (Hispanic)
13k ± 1.18k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

31.7k people

13.9% of the people in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (31.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,636 ± 2,109 people
Philippines
2,774 ± 1,285 people
Canada
1,683 ± 1,003 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,636 Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 2,774 and Canada with 1,683.

Foreign-Born Population

2018 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

8.64%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

As of 2018, 9% of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA residents (20k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was 8.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,680 households (8.65%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,213 households (1.03%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
643 households (0.298%)

12.5% of the households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 8.65% of the households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,840 ± 479
Gulf War (2001-)
6,075 ± 519
Gulf War (1990s)
2,787 ± 306

Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA employs 97.3k people. The largest industries in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are Construction (7,875 people), U. S. Navy (7,143 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($257,110), Data processing, hosting & related services ($175,069), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($150,634).

Males in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,852. The income inequality in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,991

Women

45.2%

53,314

Men

54.8%

The workforce of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 97,305 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

97.3k

2020 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 95.8k employees to 97.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA, are Military, rank not specified (2,906 people), Other managers (2,657 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,383 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.3k

2020 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 95.8k employees to 97.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA, are Construction (7,875 people), U. S. Navy (7,143 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,090

Median earning men ± $1,257

$31,192

Median earning women ± $655

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($66,319), Wholesale Trade ($65,541), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,859).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,622), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,970), and Construction ($42,155).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA awarded 1,289 degrees. The student population of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,396 male students and 4,386 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are White (810 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (255 and 20.2%), Two or More Races (88 and 6.96%), and Asian (55 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Skagit Valley College (1,289 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (429 and 33.3%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (88 and 6.83%), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (88 and 6.83%).

The median tuition cost in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,826 for in-state students and $6,902 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,782 students enrolled in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,466 records, of which 53% were women and 47% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
55 degree-majors awarded
General Business
30 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
429 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was Registered Nursing with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Skagit Valley College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,289 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Skagit Valley College with 1,289 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 468 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.57 times less than the 821 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 810 degrees mean that there were 3.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 255 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,826) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($605) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.597% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.628% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 were Some college (50.3k), High School or Equivalent (45k), and Bachelors Degree (34k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was $368,600 in 2020, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $340,100 to $368,600, a 8.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA is $70,471. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

Housing

Property

$368,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,274

$65,888

Median Property Taxes

±$1,487

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2020

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.8% of the housing units in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,471

Median Household Income

± $1,199

93k

Number of Households

± 1,970

In 2020, the median household income of the 93k households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA grew to $70,471 from the previous year's value of $67,269.

The following chart displays the households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA

0.436

2019 Wage GINI in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA

In 2020, the income inequality in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.161% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (8.88%)

In 2020, 74.3% of workers in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (8.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.63% of the workforce in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA (21.3k out of 224k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 5.9% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.11%

Uninsured

37.2%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

5.9%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA declined by 3.63% from 6.34% to 6.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Skagit, Island & San Juan Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.