Stevens County | |
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Coordinates: 48°24′N 117°51′W / 48.4°N 117.85°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Founded | January 20, 1863 |
Named for | Isaac Stevens |
Seat | Colville |
Largest city | Colville |
Area | |
• Total | 2,541 sq mi (6,580 km2) |
• Land | 2,478 sq mi (6,420 km2) |
• Water | 63 sq mi (160 km2) 2.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 46,445 |
• Estimate (2023) | 48,837 |
• Density | 18/sq mi (7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | 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 2023, the population was estimated to be 48,837. 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.