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Clallam County, Washington
Clallam County, Washington. Clallam County had 78,202 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 12 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 53009.
Clallam County is the county of the Port Angeles, WA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
78,202
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 77,155 · ACS 2020-2024: 77,813
Median household income
$70,370
±$2,176 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$421,800
±$11,747 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,152
±$32 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Clallam County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 77,155 residents in Clallam County. The Census Bureau estimates 78,202 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 77,813 over 1,739 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clallam County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 77,813 | 7,816,116 | +2,421 |
| Households | 35,046±426 | 3,064,820 | +2,088 |
| Average household size | 2.18±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 38,613±54 | 3,306,620 | +1,503 |
Clallam County's population since 2000
From 64,525 in 2000 to 78,202 in 2025: up 21.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clallam County?
Clallam County holds 12 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Port Angeles with 20,146 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Port Angeles | 19,960 | $62,606 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequim | 8,024 | $59,707 |
| Forks | 3,335 | $60,481 |
| Port Angeles East | 3,159 | $68,241 |
| Carlsborg | 1,100 | $50,787 |
| Neah Bay | 935 | $44,276 |
| Bell HillGEOID 5305245 | 875 | $79,084 |
| River RoadGEOID 5358777 | 495 | $132,841 |
| JamestownGEOID 5333890 | 412 | $80,833 |
| Clallam BayGEOID 5312525 | 386 | $48,260 |
| BlynGEOID 5306855 | 108 | $103,036 |
| SekiuGEOID 5363245 | 24 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clallam County?
The median resident of Clallam County is 52.1 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 32.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.8%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clallam County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1±0.3 | 38.3 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.2%±0.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% | 14.4% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2%±0.4 pts | 63.1% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | −0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±0.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.6%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7%±1.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±0.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.6%±1.4 pts | 39.6% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clallam County earn?
Half of Clallam County's 35,046 households earn less than $70,370 a year (±$2,176), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,232 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,138 after inflation. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clallam County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,370±$2,176 | $98,141 | +$6,138 |
| Mean household income | $93,407±$3,215 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,433±$1,449 | $53,744 | +$5,164 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2%±2.8 pts | 11.6% | −11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±1.1 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clallam County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Clallam County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $421,800 by its owner (±$11,747). The median renter pays $1,152 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clallam County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $421,800±$11,747 | $564,600 | +$109,450 |
| Median gross rent | $1,152±$32 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5%±4.1 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,857±$55 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±1.7 pts | 63.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Housing units | 38,613±54 | 3,306,620 | +1,503 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7%±1.6 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.8%±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clallam County building?
Builders took permits for 293 new housing units across Clallam County in 2025 (255 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clallam County get to work?
70.3% of Clallam County's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Clallam County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.6%±1.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3%±1.7 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5%±1.4 pts | 19.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±0.9 | 26.6 min | −2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Clallam County's census tracts?
Clallam County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,736 (Tract 10) to $100,208 (Tract 19.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clallam County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 39 |
| Median household income | 29th of 39 |
| Median home value | 17th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 39 |
| Median age | 6th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clallam County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.