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Clallam County

Washington · 71,404 residents · 1,738.773 sq mi
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Clallam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,404
+11%since 2000
from 64,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+12%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K61K67K74K80K1990201020202024Clallam County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,398
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,449 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,449
+25%since 2000
from $19,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+58%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(56,413)
Black0.8%(517)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,203)
Asian1.1%(728)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(8,897)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(60,400)
Black0.8%(558)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(3,627)
Asian1.4%(993)
Other7.4%(5,272)
Diversity Score33.1%(23,636)
Diversity Score
33
+140%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clallam County, Washington?

Clallam County, Washington has about 71,404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clallam County, Washington?

The typical household in Clallam County, Washington earns about $44,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clallam County, Washington expensive?

In Clallam County, Washington, the median home is worth about $241,500, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Clallam County, Washington?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clallam County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clallam County, Washington?

About 14.3% of people in Clallam County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clallam County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Clallam County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,940 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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