Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County: County in the state of Washington, United States
About
Skagit County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,901 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 130,789 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mount Vernon. The county was created 141 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Skagit County
Population : | 130,789 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Washington (United States) |
Area : | 4974 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 9.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 90.2% |
Named for : | Skagit tribes |
Altitude : | 3,878 feet / 1182 meters |
Capital : | Mount Vernon |
Establishment : | January 01, 1883 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 12:52:44 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 10.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Skagit County is located at 48°28'56"N 121°48'8"W (48.4821500, -121.8022700). It has 6 neighbors: Chelan County, Island County, Okanogan County, San Juan County, Snohomish County and Whatcom County.
Skagit County map
The largest city of Skagit County is Mount Vernon with a population of 36,336. Other cities include, Anacortes population 17,715, Sedro-Woolley population 12,182, Burlington population 9,543 and Lyman population 475. See all Skagit County cities & populated places.
Skagit County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Skagit County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Mount Vernon | 36,336 | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States |
Anacortes | 17,715 | City in Washington, United States |
Sedro-Woolley | 12,182 | City in Washington, United States |
Burlington | 9,543 | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States |
La Conner | 958 | Town of the United States |
Concrete | 743 | Town in Skagit County, Washington, United States |
Lyman | 475 | Human settlement in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America |
Hamilton | 310 | Town in Skagit County, Washington, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Skagit County
Skagit County has 6 neighbours.
- Chelan County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Island County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Okanogan County county in the state of Washington, United States
- San Juan County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Snohomish County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Whatcom County county in the state of Washington, United States
- Mount Vernon
Demographics
The population of Skagit County increased by 10.62% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 116,901 | - | census |
2011 | 117,578 | 0.58% | estimation process |
2012 | 117,714 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2013 | 118,255 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2014 | 119,966 | 1.43% | estimation process |
2015 | 121,559 | 1.31% | estimation process |
2016 | 123,603 | 1.65% | estimation process |
2017 | 125,860 | 1.79% | estimation process |
2018 | 127,835 | 1.54% | estimation process |
2019 | 129,205 | 1.06% | estimation process |
2020 | 130,789 | 1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Skagit County (2)
People born in Skagit County, including baseball player Rex Dawson, Native leader and activist Brian Cladoosby, .
List
Washington Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
King County | 2,274,315 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Pierce County | 913,890 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Snohomish County | 830,393 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Seattle | 769,714 | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. |
Spokane County | 528,225 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Clark County | 496,865 | County in Washington, United States |
Thurston County | 294,074 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Kitsap County | 272,787 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Yakima County | 251,879 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Whatcom County | 231,016 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
Spokane | 222,050 | The second most populous city in Washington. |
Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
Benton County | 206,426 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Vancouver | 186,192 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
Bellevue | 148,073 | The most populous city in Washington. |
Kent | 130,676 | The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington. |