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Port Angeles

Washington · 19,960 residents · 10.711 sq mi
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Port Angeles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,960
+8%since 2000
from 18,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,864 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K20K1990201020202024Port Angeles
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,567
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,044
+57%since 2000
from $17,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+44%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(16,572)
Black0.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(430)
Asian1.3%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,028)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(16,092)
Black0.8%(155)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,115)
Asian2.1%(416)
Other7%(1,393)
Diversity Score35.8%(7,142)
Diversity Score
36
+225%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Angeles, Washington?

Port Angeles, Washington has about 19,960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Angeles, Washington?

The typical household in Port Angeles, Washington earns about $48,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Angeles, Washington expensive?

In Port Angeles, Washington, the median home is worth about $231,900, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Port Angeles, Washington?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Port Angeles, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Angeles, Washington?

About 14.6% of people in Port Angeles, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Angeles, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Angeles, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,250 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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