Clallam County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Clallam County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clallam County, Washington has a population of 77,813, the 18th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $70,370 and the median home value is $421,800. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clallam County Quick Facts

Population 77,813

Median Household Income $70,370

Median Home Value $421,800

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 52.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 6.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.6%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 77,813 18th of 39

Median Income $70,370 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Clallam County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	77,593	77,813	+0.3%
Median household income	$67,999	$70,370	+3.5%
Median home value	$385,600	$421,800	+9.4%

Median Household Income

Clallam

$70,370

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clallam

$421,800

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 33.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

8.2%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

47.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,152/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.1%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

33.9%

75+

13.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clallam County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port Angeles	20,118	$62,606	11.5%	$370,200
Sequim	8,161	$59,707	12.9%	$408,700
Forks	3,400	$60,481	19.6%	$227,200
Port Angeles East	3,137	$68,241	4.7%	$347,600
Carlsborg	1,231	$50,787	13.6%	$317,000
Bell Hill	1,041	$79,084	1.3%	$847,300
Neah Bay	955	$44,276	21.0%	$151,200
River Road	756	$132,841	4.8%	$388,900
Clallam Bay	602	$48,260	12.3%	$233,000
Jamestown	390	$80,833	2.1%	$481,100
Blyn	134	$103,036	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Clallam County is located in Washington with a total population of 77,813. It is the 18th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clallam County is 52.1 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 13.2% 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 $70,370. This is 28% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $421,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clallam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clallam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clallam County, Washington?

Clallam County has a population of 77,813, making it the 18th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Clallam County?

The median household income in Clallam County is $70,370 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Clallam County, Washington?

Clallam County contains 11 Census-designated places.