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 142 years ago in 1882.

Skagit County locator map
Location of Skagit County on Washington map.

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 : 09:42:24 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.62% (2010-2020)
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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.

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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

Skagit County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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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.