Samish Tribal Designated Statistical Area
Samish Tribal Designated Statistical Area is a tribal designated statistical area in San Juan County and Skagit County, Washington, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 42,442 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 225 sq mi (582 km²) of land. A tribal designated statistical area is drawn by a federally recognized tribe with the Census Bureau to report figures for the tribe.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 42,442 ± 348
- What it is
- Tribal designated statistical area
- Counties
- San Juan County81% of its landSkagit County19% of its land
- Land area
- 225 sq mi (582 km²)
- Median household income
- $91,497 ± $2,280
- Median home value
- $747,700 ± $12,741
- Water area
- 542 sq mi (1,403 km²)
- State
- Washington
- Census code
- 8750
- Coordinates (central point)
- 48.555359, -122.893979
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Communities in this area, largest first
- Anacortes (city)17,966 people
- Friday Harbor (town)2,728 people
- Roche Harbor (CDP)778 people
These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Before using this answer
These Census boundaries don’t decide tribal membership, jurisdiction or land status, and they aren’t a land acknowledgment. For services, enrollment or jurisdiction, ask the tribal government.