Clallam County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clallam County is located in Washington with a total population of 77,593. It is the 18th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clallam County is 51.8 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clallam County is $67,999. This is 28% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $385,600. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clallam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.