Island County Demographics

A map of Island County's Population by Race

Island County, Washington had a population of 86,857 in 2020. It was 75.8% White, 2.6% Black, 4.5% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Island County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Island County is the 15th most populous county of the 39 counties in Washington.

Island County's White Population

65,856 residents of Island County identify as White, or 75.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Island County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #18 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more White than neighboring Kitsap County (72.2% White), Skagit County (71.3% White), Snohomish County (63.8% White), and Whatcom County (75.1% White). Island County is less White than neighboring San Juan County (84.5% White).

Island County's Black Population

2,265 residents of Island County identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Island County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more Black than neighboring San Juan County (0.3% Black), Skagit County (0.6% Black), and Whatcom County (1% Black). Island County is less Black than neighboring Kitsap County (2.7% Black), and Snohomish County (3.4% Black).

Island County's Asian Population

3,916 residents of Island County identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Island County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more Asian than neighboring San Juan County (1.3% Asian), Skagit County (2.1% Asian), and Whatcom County (4.4% Asian). Island County is less Asian than neighboring Kitsap County (5.1% Asian), and Snohomish County (12.2% Asian).

Island County's Hispanic Population

7,118 residents of Island County identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Island County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more Hispanic than neighboring San Juan County (7.3% Hispanic). Island County is less Hispanic than neighboring Kitsap County (8.8% Hispanic), Skagit County (18.4% Hispanic), Snohomish County (11.6% Hispanic), and Whatcom County (10.1% Hispanic).

Island County's Native American/Other Population

1,519 residents of Island County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Island County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #26 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan County (1.3% Native American/Other). Island County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kitsap County (2.9% Native American/Other), Skagit County (2.4% Native American/Other), Snohomish County (2.1% Native American/Other), and Whatcom County (3.3% Native American/Other).

Island County's Multiracial Population

6,183 residents of Island County identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Island County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Island County is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Island County is more Multiracial than neighboring San Juan County (5.4% Multiracial), Skagit County (5.1% Multiracial), Snohomish County (6.9% Multiracial), and Whatcom County (6.2% Multiracial). Island County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kitsap County (8.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.