Stevens County, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Washington
The population of Stevens County, Washington is 47,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Washington. The median household income is $67,405, the median home value is $308,000, and the median age is 46.8.
The population of Stevens County has grown 12.8% since 2010 (43,472 → 49,015), a +0.86% annualized rate.
47,470
Population
+0.86%
Annual growth
19
People / sq mi
$67,405
Median Income
$308,000
Median Home Value
Stevens County covers 2,477 sq mi of land at 19.2 people per square mile.
About Stevens County, WA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Stevens County: the median home is valued at $308,000. Stevens County is a county in Washington with a population of 47,470. It ranks #22 among counties in Washington by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,405 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $308,000, with typical rent around $864.
Roughly 21.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.5%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Stevens County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Stevens County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Stevens County had a population of 43,472 in 2010 and 49,015 in 2024, a 12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,015 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.86%.
49,015
Population (2024)
43,472
Population (2010)
49,015
Peak (2024)
0.86%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,472 |
| 2011 | 43,457 |
| 2012 | 43,494 |
| 2013 | 43,287 |
| 2014 | 43,498 |
| 2015 | 43,576 |
| 2016 | 44,187 |
| 2017 | 44,679 |
| 2018 | 45,305 |
| 2019 | 45,815 |
| 2020 | 46,589 |
| 2021 | 47,620 |
| 2022 | 48,273 |
| 2023 | 48,838 |
| 2024 | 49,015 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.8
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
24.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 24.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,405$-27,547 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,291 |
| Per-capita income | $35,577 |
| Poverty rate | 8.2%+1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Stevens County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
79.0%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
29.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$308,000$-211,800 vs state
Median home value
$864
Median rent
79.2%
Homeownership rate
22,577
Total housing units
84.1%
Occupied
15.9%
Vacant
20.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
93.2%
With broadband internet
40.0%
Foreign-born
10.8%
Veterans (18+)
18.3%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.0%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stevens County, Washington has a population of 47,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Washington. Population density is 19 people per square mile.
The population of Stevens County has grown 12.8% since 2010 (43,472 → 49,015), a +0.86% annualized rate.
The median household income in Stevens County, Washington is $67,405, with mean (average) household income of $88,291 and per-capita income of $35,577. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Stevens County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.8%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Stevens County, Washington is 46.8 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Stevens County is $308,000 and median monthly rent is $864. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,577 total housing units, 15.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Stevens County, Washington is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Seattle is among the largest cities associated with Stevens County, Washington, with a population of 741,440.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.