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.

Anacortes, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,966

Median Agei

50.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85%15,276

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%1,053

Two or More

5.8%1,040

Asian

1.6%282

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%121

Black

0.5%95

Other

0.3%59

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%341

High School Diploma

15.2%2,104

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%925

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%2,227

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,284

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%3,832

Master's Degree

14.1%1,956

Professional Degree

3.3%462

Doctorate

2.2%304

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

47.2%

Graduate+

19.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$696,700

Median Renti

$1,702

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%5,667

Renter-Occupied

30.1%2,442

Total Units

8,801

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%57

$50K–$100K

0.8%45

$100K–$150K

0.3%19

$150K–$200K

0.2%13

$200K–$300K

1.4%81

$300K–$500K

17.7%1,001

$500K–$1M

61.1%3,464

$1M+

17.4%987

Rent Distribution

Under $500

195

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

197

$1,000–$1,250

259

$1,250–$1,500

244

$1,500–$2,000

596

$2,000+

822

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%164

2010–2019

10%880

2000–2009

17.7%1,554

1990–1999

18.9%1,659

1980–1989

11.9%1,043

1970–1979

12.9%1,137

1960–1969

3.5%311

1950–1959

7.4%649

1940–1949

2.8%249

1939 or earlier

13.1%1,155

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.7%5,655

Electricity

26.9%2,181

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%124

Wood

0.6%47

Solar

0.5%40

Other

0.4%29

No Fuel

0.3%22

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,951

Mean Household Incomei

$124,252

Per Capita Incomei

$57,662

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

8,120

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%373

$10K–$15K

3.1%252

$15K–$20K

2.1%167

$20K–$25K

2.2%182

$25K–$30K

2.2%178

$30K–$35K

3.6%292

$35K–$40K

2.6%209

$40K–$45K

2.6%211

$45K–$50K

2.7%221

$50K–$60K

5.4%437

$60K–$75K

8.8%713

$75K–$100K

14%1,132

$100K–$125K

10.9%882

$125K–$150K

8.1%658

$150K–$200K

11%892

$200K+

16.2%1,310

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0455.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

200

Mexico

122

United Kingdom

109

Philippines

Germany

China

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,608

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,305

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,760(12.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured