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Locating Your Business in Coupeville
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Whether you’re looking to start a business, relocate, or expand, the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce is here to help businesses grow to success. We’ve gathered key data below, but if we can help you directly, contact us for free.
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Demographics
Population Demographics
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| Total Population | 5,936 | 6,839 | 7,714 | 8,082 | 15.2% |
| Total Households | 2,512 | 3,026 | 3,454 | 3,651 | 20.4% |
| Population by Gender: | |||||
| Male | 2,825 47.6% | 3,258 47.6% | 3,630 47.1% | 3,790 46.9% | 15.3% |
| Female | 3,111 52.4% | 3,581 52.4% | 4,085 53.0% | 4,292 53.1% | 5.1% |
Population by Race
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| White | 5,507 92.8% | 6,238 91.2% | 6,897 89.4% | 7,121 88.1% | 13.3% |
| Black | 63 1.1% | 64 0.9% | 90 1.2% | 100 1.2% | 1.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 0.7% | 55 0.8% | 68 0.9% | 73 0.9% | 24.2% |
| Asian/Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 120 2.0% | 132 1.9% | 159 2.1% | 180 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Some Other Race | 65 1.1% | 109 1.6% | 181 2.4% | 214 2.7% | 67.2% |
| Two or More Races | 137 2.3% | 241 3.5% | 319 4.1% | 394 4.9% | 76.0% |
Population by Age
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| 0 to 4 | 314 5.3% | 280 4.1% | 312 4.0% | 332 4.1% | -10.9% |
| 5 to 14 | 703 11.8% | 629 9.2% | 624 8.1% | 631 7.8% | -10.5% |
| 15 to 19 | 335 5.6% | 317 4.6% | 310 4.0% | 306 3.8% | -5.2% |
| 20 to 24 | 215 3.6% | 226 3.3% | 290 3.8% | 310 3.8% | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 | 585 9.8% | 588 8.6% | 746 9.7% | 780 9.7% | 0.5% |
| 35 to 44 | 810 13.6% | 665 9.7% | 701 9.1% | 752 9.3% | -17.9% |
| 45 to 54 | 927 15.6% | 957 14.0% | 755 9.8% | 737 9.1% | -2.3% |
| 55 to 64 | 781 13.2% | 1,369 20.0% | 1,301 16.9% | 1,201 14.9% | 75.3% |
| 65 to 74 | 612 10.3% | 1,042 15.2% | 1,606 20.8% | 1,696 21.0% | 70.2% |
| 75 to 84 | 514 8.7% | 531 7.8% | 768 10.0% | 989 12.2% | 3.3% |
| 85+ | 140 2.4% | 235 3.4% | 303 3.9% | 347 4.3% | 67.9% |
| Median Age: | |||||
| Total Population | 45.1 | 52.9 | 56.1 | 56.9 |
Households by Income
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| $0 – $15,000 | 263 10.4% | 271 9.0% | 244 7.1% | 249 6.8% | 3.3% |
| $15,000 – $24,999 | 300 12.0% | 313 10.3% | 241 7.0% | 249 6.8% | 4.2% |
| $25,000 – $34,999 | 307 12.2% | 276 9.1% | 222 6.4% | 229 6.3% | -10.2% |
| $35,000 – $49,999 | 483 19.2% | 345 11.4% | 350 10.1% | 359 9.8% | -28.6% |
| $50,000 – $74,999 | 663 26.4% | 800 26.4% | 733 21.2% | 740 20.3% | 20.3% |
| $75,000 – $99,999 | 269 10.7% | 377 12.5% | 522 15.1% | 565 15.5% | 40.5% |
| $100,000 – $149,999 | 139 5.5% | 415 13.7% | 647 18.7% | 712 19.5% | 199.4% |
| $150,000+ | 59 2.4% | 229 7.6% | 496 14.4% | 548 15.0% | 285.6% |
| Average Hhld Income | $51,362 | $73,043 | $91,880 | $94,233 | 42.2% |
| Median Hhld Income | $46,943 | $57,723 | $72,674 | $74,986 | 23.0% |
| Per Capita Income | $21,737 | $32,741 | $41,921 | $43,052 | 50.6% |
Educational Attainment
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| Grade K-8 | 96 2.2% | 17 0.3% | 40 0.7% | 42 0.6% | -82.5% |
| Grade 9-11 | 221 5.0% | 254 4.7% | 225 3.6% | 231 3.5% | 14.6% |
| High School Graduate | 904 20.5% | 1,234 22.9% | 1,370 22.2%% | 1,438 22.1% | 36.5% |
| Some College, No Degree | 1,269 28.8% | 1,550 28.8% | 1,609 26.0% | 1,683 25.9% | 22.1% |
| Associates Degree | 451 10.2% | 440 8.2% | 530 8.6% | 562 8.6% | -2.4% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 906 20.6% | 934 17.4% | 1,233 20.0% | 1,310 20.1% | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 544 12.4% | 923 17.1% | 1,122 18.2% | 1,187 18.2% | 69.7% |
| No Schooling Completed | 10 0.2% | 34 0.6% | 49 0.8% | 52 0.8% | 231.5% |
| Age 25+ Population | 4,401 | 5,386 | 6,180 | 6,504 | 22.4% |
Seasonal Population by Quarter
| 2021 Estimates | |
| Q4 2018 | 1,060 |
| Q1 2019 | 1,301 |
| Q2 2019 | 1,458 |
| Q3 2019 | 1,463 |
| Q4 2019 | 1,363 |
| Q1 2020 | 1,247 |
| Q2 2020 | 1,247 |
| Q3 2020 | 1,308 |
| Q4 2020 | 1,350 |
Housing Units
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,980 | 3,822 | 4,254 | 4,509 | 28.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | n/a | 3,026 79.2% | 3,454 81.2% | 3,651 81.0% | n/a |
| Owner Occupied: Owned with a mortgage or loan | n/a | 1,559 51.5% | 1,637 47.4% | 1,716 47.0% | n/a |
| Owner Occupied: Owned free and clear | n/a | 829 27.4% | 1,074 31.1% | 1,146 31.4% | n/a |
| Renter Occupied | n/a | 638 21.1% | 742 21.5% | 789 21.6% | n/a |
| Vacant | 468 15.7% | 796 20.8% | 800 18.8% | 858 19.0% | 70.0% |
Data from Experian Information Solutions, retrieved through Gale Business DemograhpicsNow
Industries
Coupeville has a unique business landscape compared to the rest of Island County. While tourism does play a major factor in local economics, with many shops, restaurants, and lodging to support seasonal visitors, there’s a diversity unique to Central Whidbey.
Central Whidbey is largely contained within Ebey’s National Reserve, a unique mix of federal, state, county, and private property full of still active and thriving agriculture. Additionally, Coupeville houses both the county hospital and county governmental and justice offices. Many related businesses have sprung up throughout town in support of these major industries.
Data from Gale Business DemographicsNow.
Last updated 1/11/2022
Central Whidbey is largely contained within Ebey’s National Reserve, a unique mix of federal, state, county, and private property full of still active and thriving agriculture. Additionally, Coupeville houses both the county hospital and county governmental and justice offices. Many related businesses have sprung up throughout town in support of these major industries.
Employment
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2021 Estimates | 2026 Projections | Percent Change 2000 to 2010 | Percent Change 2021 to 2026 | |
| Total Population 16+ | 4,839 | 5,861 | 6,718 | 7,055 | 21.1% | 5.0% |
| Total Labor Force | 2,689 55.6% | 2,956 50.4% | 3,386 50.4% | 3,543 50.2% | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Civilian, Employed | 2,335 86.8% | 2,566 86.8% | 3,028 89.4% | 3,222 91.0% | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| Civilian, Unemployed | 173 6.4% | 296 10.0% | 255 7.5% | 217 6.1% | 70.9% | -15.1% |
| In Armed Forces | 182 6.8% | 94 3.2% | 103 3.1% | 104 2.9% | -48.3% | 0.5% |
| Not in Labor Force | 2,150 44.4% | 2,905 49.6% | 3,332 49.6% | 3,513 49.8% | 35.1% | 5.4% |
| % Blue Collar | 946 40.0% | 884 34.5% | 1,085 35.8% | 1,159 38.3% | -6.5% | 6.8% |
| % White Collar | 1,420 60.0% | 1,682 65.5% | 1,942 64.2% | 2,064 68.2% | 18.4% | 6.2% |
Business Major Industry Summary
| Q3 2021 Major SIC Division | Employees | Establishments | Average Size |
| Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing (SIC 01-09) | 57 2.3% | 21 6.6% | 3 |
| Construction (SIC 15-17) | 212 8.6% | 20 6.2% | 11 |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (SIC 60-69) | 75 3.1% | 24 7.4% | 3 |
| Manufacturing (SIC 20-39) | 49 2.0% | 11 3.3% | 5 |
| Mining (SIC 10-14) | 0 0.0% | 0 0.0% | N/A |
| Public Administration (SIC 90-98) | 529 21.6% | 22 6.8% | 24 |
| Retail Trade (SIC 52-59) | 279 11.4% | 53 16.5% | 5 |
| Services (SIC 52-59) | 1,152 47.0% | 177 47.2% | 7 |
| Transportation & Communications | 71 2.9% | 14 4.3% | 5 |
| Wholesale Trade (SIC 50-51) | 28 1.1% | 5 1.6% | 5 |
| Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing (SIC 01-09) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Agricultural Production-Crops (01) | 22 38.1% | 6 29.2% | 3 |
| Agricultural Production-Livestock, Animal Specialties (02) | 3 4.6% | 1 4.1% | 3 |
| Agricultural Services (07) | 32 55.7% | 13 62.5% | 2 |
| Forestry (08) | 1 1.5% | 1 4.1% | 1 |
| Total Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing (SIC 01-09) | 57 | 21 | 3 |
| Construction (SIC 15-17) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Building Construction-General Contractors, Operative Builders (15) | 25 11.7% | 10 51.4% | 2 |
| Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction-Contractors (16) | 152 71.8% | 1 7.0% | 109 |
| Construction-Special Trade Contractors (17) | 35 16.5% | 8 41.6% | 4 |
| Total Construction (SIC 15-17) | 212 | 20 | 11 |
| Manufacturing (SIC 20-39) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Food & Kindred Products (20) | 3 7.2% | 1 8.2% | 4 |
| Printing, Publishing & Allied Industries (27) | 31 64.3% | 5 49.1% | 6 |
| Stone, Clay, Glass & Concrete Products (32) | 4 8.9% | 0 3.7% | 11 |
| Industrial & Commercial Machinery, Computer Equipment (35) | 1 2.0% | 1 9.1% | 1 |
| Industrial & Commercial Machinery, Computer Equipment (35) | 1 2.0% | 1 9.1% | 1 |
| Transportation Equipment (37) | 4 8.2% | 1 9.4% | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Mfg Industries (39) | 5 9.3% | 2 20.6% | 2 |
| Total manufacturing (SIC 20-39) | 46 | 11 | 5 |
| <b>Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (SIC 40-49)</b> | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Local, Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Transport (41) | 2 2.8% | 1 7.3% | 2 |
| Motor Freight Transportation (42) | 5 7.0% | 3 21.7% | 2 |
| United States Postal Service (43) | 14 19.8% | 1 7.3% | 14 |
| Water Transportation (44) | 7 9.9% | 1 7.3% | 7 |
| Transportation Services (47) | 3 4.2% | 2 12.1% | 2 |
| Communications (48) | 3 4.2% | 1 7.3% | 3 |
| Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (49) | 37 52.0% | 5 36.9% | 7 |
| Total Transport/Comm/Utilities (SIC 40-49) | 71 | 14 | 5 |
| Wholesale Trade (SIC 50-51) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods (50) | 12 42.7% | 2 47.1% | 5 |
| Wholesale Trade-Nondurables Goods (51) | 16 57.3% | 3 52.9% | 7 |
| Total Wholesale Trade (SIC 50-51) | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| Retail Trade (SIC 52-59) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Building Materials, Hrdwr, Garden Supply & Mobile Home Dealers (52) | 9 3.1% | 4 7.3% | 2 |
| Food Stores (54) | 42 15.0% | 4 7.0% | 11 |
| Automotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations (55) | 9 3.2% | 2 3.8% | 5 |
| Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (57) | 12 4.4% | 5 9.4% | 2 |
| Eating & Drinking Places (58) | 163 58.3% | 20 38.0% | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Retail (59) | 45 16.1% | 18 34.5% | 2 |
| Total Retail Trade (SIC 52-59) | 279 | 53 | 5 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate (SIC 60-69 | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Depository Institutions (60) | 15 19.9% | 2 8.4% | 8 |
| Nonepository Institutions (61) | 3 4.1% | 1 5.7% | 2 |
| Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (62) | 6 8.0% | 2 8.4% | 3 |
| Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (64) | 4 5.3% | 2 8.4% | 2 |
| Real Estate (65) | 38 50.0% | 12 51.2% | 3 |
| Holding & Other Investment Offices (67) | 10 12.7% | 4 17.9% | 5 |
| Total Finance / Insurance / Real Estate (SIC) 60-69) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Services (SIC 70-89) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (70) | 34 2.9% | 8 5.1% | 4 |
| Personal Services (72) | 8 0.7% | 5 3.4% | 2 |
| Business Services (73) | 47 4.1% | 19 12.6% | 2 |
| Automotive Repair, Services, Parking (75) | 13 1.1% | 4 2.6% | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Repair Services (76) | 9 0.8% | 4 2.8% | 2 |
| Motion Pictures (78) | 3 0.2% | 1 0.5% | 4 |
| Amusement & Recreation Services (79) | 17 1.5% | 6 3.9% | 3 |
| Health Services (80) | 707 61.4% | 32 21.1% | 22 |
| Legal Services (81) | 12 1.1% | 5 3.5% | 2 |
| Educational Services (82) | 111 9.6% | 10 6.8% | 11 |
| Social Services (82) | 66 5.7% | 9 6.2% | 7 |
| Museums, Art Galleries, Botanical & Zoological Gardens (84) | 12 1.0% | 4 2.8% | 3 |
| Membership Organizations (86) | 84 7.3% | 29 19.3% | 3 |
| Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management & Related Svcs (87) | 28 2.5% | 13 8.8% | 2 |
| Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (89) | 3 0.3% | 1 0.7% | 3 |
| Total Services (SIC 70-89) | 1,150 | 151 | 8 |
| Public Administration (SIC 90-98) | Employees | Establishments | Avg Size |
| Executive, Legislative & General Government Except Finance (91) | 280 53.0% | 6 27.5% | 47 |
| Justice, Public Order & Safety (92) | 156 29.4% | 9 41.1% | 17 |
| Public Finance, Taxation & Monetary Policy (93) | 9 1.7% | 2 9.2% | 5 |
| Administration of Human Resources Programs (94) | 55 10.4% | 1 4.6% | 55 |
| Administration of Environmental Quality & Housing Programs (95) | 29 5.5% | 4 17.7% | 8 |
| Total Public Administration (SIC 90-98) | 529 | 22 | 24 |
Data from Gale Business DemographicsNow.
Last updated 1/11/2022
Reports & Other Resources
We’re here to help! Is there specific information, data, or statistics you need? Contact our Chamber staff for assistance.
Below are some additional resources provided by other organizations:
- Island County reports by the Economic Development Council of Island County
- Dean Runyan Travel Impacts 2015-2020
- Bankrate Cost of Living Calculator
- US Census Data