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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Anacortes

Washington · 11,451 residents · 11.697 sq mi
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Anacortes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,919. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 3,106 residents. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,451
−21%vs 2000
vs 14,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
979 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Anacortes
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,919
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,930 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,373
−36%vs 2000
vs $22,297 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $169,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $736 in 2000
US average: $450
68.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
2.9
−27%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(13,279)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(459)
Asian1.6%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(1,832)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(10,978)
Black0.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(223)
Asian0.9%(101)
Other2.7%(314)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,639)
14
+14%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anacortes, Washington?

Anacortes, Washington has about 11,451 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Anacortes, Washington?

The typical household in Anacortes, Washington earns about $28,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anacortes, Washington expensive?

In Anacortes, Washington, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Anacortes, Washington?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anacortes, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anacortes, Washington?

About 11.6% of people in Anacortes, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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