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Clallam County

Washington · 77,155 residents · 1,738.773 sq mi
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Clallam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,090. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,900. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,155
+20%since 2000
from 64,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+21%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K61K67K74K80K1990201020202024Clallam County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,090
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,449 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,601
+62%since 2000
from $19,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+42%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(61,164)
Black0.7%(571)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(4,732)
Asian1.6%(1,234)
Other8.8%(6,782)
Diversity Score39.1%(30,187)
Segregation Score31.6%(24,385)
Diversity Score
39
+184%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clallam County, Washington?

Clallam County, Washington has about 77,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clallam County, Washington earns about $55,090 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 $267,900, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Clallam County, Washington?

About 28.8% 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 13.4% 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 20,691 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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