Voter file loaded June 5, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Island County, Washington has 65,641 active registered voters across 90 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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How Island County voted for president
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Island County at a glance.
Island County had an estimated 86,478 residents in July 2024, the 16th most populous of Washington's 39 counties, down 0.4% since the 2020 census. Of those, 71,854 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 28.3% are 65 or older. Its 65,641 active registered voters equal about 91.4% of that voting-age population.
It covers 208 square miles of land (415 people per square mile), and 68.5% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Oak Harbor (24,163), Coupeville (1,935) and Langley (1,139). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 44.8, a median household income of $90,551, 36.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 74.7% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 52,075 votes were cast for president, about 72.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 56.8% and the Republican ticket 40.3%. The two-party margin moved from D+6.2 in 2008 to D+16.5 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 86,478
- Population (2020 census base)
- 86,859
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 71,854
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 91.4
- Residents 65 and older
- 28.3%
- People per square mile
- 415
- Living outside incorporated places
- 68.5%
- Land area
- 208 sq mi
- Median age
- 44.8
- Median household income
- $90,551
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 36.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74.7%
Largest cities and towns
- Oak Harbor 24,163
- Coupeville 1,935
- Langley 1,139
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.8% | 40.3% | D+16.5 | 52,075 |
| 2020 | 54.2% | 42.2% | D+12.0 | 53,925 |
| 2016 | 48.9% | 43.0% | D+5.9 | 42,425 |
| 2012 | 51.0% | 46.6% | D+4.4 | 41,319 |
| 2008 | 52.3% | 46.1% | D+6.2 | 42,159 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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