Anacortes, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Anacortes, Washington is 17,837 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 80th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $89,788, the median home value is $647,700, and the median age is 49.5.
The population has grown 15.1% since 2010 (15,764 → 18,148).
17,837
Population
1525
People / sq mi
$89,788
Median Income
$647,700
Median Home Value
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Anacortes covers 11.7 sq mi of land at 1525 people per square mile.
About Anacortes, WA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Anacortes: a median age of 49.5, older than the national median. Anacortes is a city in Washington with a population of 17,837.
The typical household here earns about $89,788, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $647,700, with typical rent around $1,609.
About 45.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Around 14.1% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Anacortes — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Anacortes city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Anacortes city had a population of 15,764 in 2010 and 18,148 in 2024, a 15.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,148 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.01%.
18,148
Population (2024)
15,764
Population (2010)
18,148
Peak (2024)
1.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,764 |
| 2011 | 15,852 |
| 2012 | 15,877 |
| 2013 | 15,953 |
| 2014 | 16,186 |
| 2015 | 16,388 |
| 2016 | 16,657 |
| 2017 | 16,990 |
| 2018 | 17,246 |
| 2019 | 17,527 |
| 2020 | 17,683 |
| 2021 | 17,913 |
| 2022 | 18,036 |
| 2023 | 18,075 |
| 2024 | 18,148 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$89,788
Median Household Income
$53,930
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$647,700
Median Home Value
$1,609
Median Rent
69.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
45.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
72.0%
Public Transit
14.1%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.6%
Foreign Born
94.5%
Non-English at Home
12.2%
Veterans
14.2%
With Disability
96.3%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.8% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Anacortes, Washington has a population of 17,837 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 80th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Anacortes, Washington is $89,788, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Anacortes, Washington is $647,700, with median monthly rent at $1,609 and a homeownership rate of 69.9%.
The median age in Anacortes, Washington is 49.5 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 15.1% since 2010 (15,764 → 18,148).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.