County profile · Washington
Skamania County, WA market data
How Skamania County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,669
- +5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 5,019
- Median household income
- $93,265
- +43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $529,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,184
- Highest market score
- 94
- Auto repair and car care, #5 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Skamania County has an estimated 12,669 people and 5,019 households. Population estimates show Skamania County grew 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Skamania County is $93,265, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 43.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Skamania County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (94).
Of the business types scored in Skamania County, auto repair and car care businesses (94); salons, barbers and spas (91); and sit-down restaurants (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #5 of 2,401 scored counties.
Skamania County is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Skamania County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Skamania County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 94 | #5 of 2,401 | 9 | 17.9 | $756K | 282 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 91 | #6 of 2,385 | 8 | 15.9 | $675K | 317 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 89 | #33 of 2,405 | 19 | 37.9 | $1.1M | 169 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 88 | #10 of 2,394 | 14 | 27.9 | $495K | 325 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 79 | #41 of 2,176 | 7 | 13.9 | Index only | 248 | 3 |
| Real estate | 77 | #69 of 2,229 | 7 | 13.9 | Index only | 312 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #210 of 2,405 | 53 | 105.6 | $402K | 108 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #372 of 2,200 | 8 | 15.9 | $672K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #601 of 2,358 | 8 | 15.9 | $2.1M | 89 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 64 | #648 of 2,402 | 12 | 23.9 | $2.6M | 78 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,130 of 2,070 | 7 | 13.9 | $4.5M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,364 of 2,063 | 10 | 19.9 | $2.1M | 58 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 383 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.0 | $961K | 96 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 418 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $4M | 316 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 139 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $10.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $7.5M | Too few | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $3.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $21.3M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $21.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Skamania County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.8M | $1,356 | 142 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.9M | $3,376 | 130 |
| Food away from home | $21.3M | $4,248 | 104 |
| Groceries | $31.6M | $6,301 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $1,076 | 107 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $766 | 132 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.3M | $1,249 | 127 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.9M | $1,381 | 107 |
| Pets | $5.4M | $1,072 | 118 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.7M | $1,938 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.9M | $2,374 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15M | $2,995 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7M | $1,396 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.7M | $18,871 | 113 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Skamania County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,669+5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 5,019
- Median age
- 49.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.4
- Land area
- 1,658 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 7
- Median household income
- $93,265+43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $114,147
- Median home value
- $529,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,184
- Daytime population
- 8,513Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Skamania County?
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Questions
How fast is Skamania County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Skamania County at 12,669 people in 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,019 households. Median household income rose 43.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Skamania County, WA spend?
Households in Skamania County spend about $94.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $31.6M on groceries and $21.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Skamania County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (94).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Skamania County, WA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Skamania County are for auto repair and car care businesses (94); salons, barbers and spas (91); and sit-down restaurants (89). Skamania County ranks #5 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Skamania County, WA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Skamania County is $93,265 a year, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $529,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Skamania County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Skamania County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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