Population 48,067 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stevens County
Household size in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Stevens County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Spokane area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Stevens County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Stevens County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Stevens County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stevens County
Renters in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.2% of households in Stevens County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Stevens County: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Stevens County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $651 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $673 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,013 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stevens County costs $1,013 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $362 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stevens County
Bachelor's degrees in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stevens County: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Stevens County is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider Spokane area (94.5%). The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stevens County
| Period | Stevens County | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stevens County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stevens County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens County | 2.52 | 47.4 | 7.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1985 | $1,013 | 22.1% | 91.8% | 5.5% |
| Pend Oreille County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 8.9% | 19.2% | 22.7% | 1984 | $906 | 20.5% | 93.9% | 6.9% |
| Ferry County | 2.34 | 51.7 | 8.1% | 21.9% | 23.1% | 1984 | $683 | 16.1% | 91.1% | 12.2% |
| Bonner County | 2.52 | 48.2 | 7.1% | 21.7% | 19.2% | 1989 | $1,229 | 28.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| Kootenai County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 9.5% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,591 | 29.9% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| Boundary County | 2.59 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 24.7% | 10.7% | 1991 | $975 | 23.9% | 85.6% | 3.0% |
| Okanogan County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 1982 | $944 | 24.6% | 85.0% | 4.8% |
| Lincoln County | 2.43 | 51.6 | 7.1% | 22.4% | 17.3% | 1982 | $845 | 18.7% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| Flathead County | 2.53 | 43.7 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,358 | 36.7% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Snohomish County | 2.71 | 39.7 | 9.1% | 31.8% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,169 | 38.5% | 93.1% | 4.5% |
| Skagit County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 11.0% | 29.9% | 8.2% | 1984 | $1,625 | 29.2% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stevens County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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