Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County
Stevens County Courthouse in Colville
Stevens County Courthouse in Colville
Flag of Stevens County
Map of Washington highlighting Stevens County
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Map of the United States highlighting Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°24′N 117°51′W / 48.4°N 117.85°W / 48.4; -117.85
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedJanuary 20, 1863
Named forIsaac Stevens
SeatColville
Largest cityColville
Area
 • Total2,541 sq mi (6,580 km2)
 • Land2,478 sq mi (6,420 km2)
 • Water63 sq mi (160 km2)  2.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total46,445
 • Estimate 
(2022)
48,229 Increase
 • Density18/sq mi (7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.stevenscountywa.gov

Stevens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington along the Canada–US border. At the 2020 census, its population was 46,445.[1] As of July 2021, the population was estimated to be 47,426. The county seat and largest city is Colville.[2] The county was created in 1863[3] and named after Isaac Stevens, the first governor of Washington Territory.

Stevens County is included in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Most of the Spokane Indian Reservation is within the borders of the county.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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