Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Port Angeles, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,118

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.8%15,843

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%1,870

Two or More

7.6%1,524

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%487

Black

0.9%187

Asian

0.8%170

Other

0.2%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%788

High School Diploma

18.1%2,709

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%1,460

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%2,294

Associate's Degree

14.6%2,191

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%2,592

Master's Degree

9%1,341

Professional Degree

2.3%351

Doctorate

1.6%246

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

30.3%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$370,200

Median Renti

$1,170

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.5%5,153

Renter-Occupied

44.5%4,134

Total Units

10,075

Homeownership

55.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%74

$50K–$100K

3.6%186

$100K–$150K

1%49

$150K–$200K

4.1%211

$200K–$300K

19.1%982

$300K–$500K

54.1%2,786

$500K–$1M

16%826

$1M+

0.8%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

363

$500–$750

317

$750–$1,000

575

$1,000–$1,250

1,082

$1,250–$1,500

597

$1,500–$2,000

621

$2,000+

423

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%121

2010–2019

5%503

2000–2009

6.2%626

1990–1999

10.9%1,100

1980–1989

8.2%830

1970–1979

16.5%1,664

1960–1969

8.7%872

1950–1959

14.2%1,429

1940–1949

11.7%1,179

1939 or earlier

17.4%1,751

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.2%8,567

Wood

3.5%323

Utility Gas

1.5%137

Fuel Oil

1%93

Other

0.7%66

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%41

No Fuel

0.3%31

Solar

0.3%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,606

Mean Household Incomei

$78,455

Per Capita Incomei

$36,697

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

9,470

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%477

$10K–$15K

4%370

$15K–$20K

4.8%447

$20K–$25K

4.8%447

$25K–$30K

4.7%436

$30K–$35K

5%462

$35K–$40K

4.7%437

$40K–$45K

3.6%336

$45K–$50K

5.3%493

$50K–$60K

5.4%498

$60K–$75K

12.6%1,168

$75K–$100K

14%1,296

$100K–$125K

8.8%818

$125K–$150K

4.8%447

$150K–$200K

6.3%589

$200K+

6.1%566

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9734.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

268

Canada

135

Germany

United Kingdom

Poland

Korea

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,846

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,776

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,664(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured