Port Angeles, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Port Angeles, Washington is 20,087 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $61,640, the median home value is $324,800, and the median age is 41.5.
The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (19,059 → 20,112).
20,087
Population
1875
People / sq mi
$61,640
Median Income
$324,800
Median Home Value
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Port Angeles covers 10.7 sq mi of land at 1875 people per square mile.
About Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 45.4% of the population. With 20,087 residents, Port Angeles is a city in Washington.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $61,640, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $324,800, with typical rent around $1,134.
Roughly 31.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Port Angeles, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Port Angeles city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Port Angeles city had a population of 19,059 in 2010 and 20,112 in 2024, a 5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,293 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.
20,112
Population (2024)
19,059
Population (2010)
20,293
Peak (2021)
0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,059 |
| 2011 | 19,105 |
| 2012 | 19,049 |
| 2013 | 19,073 |
| 2014 | 19,170 |
| 2015 | 19,341 |
| 2016 | 19,599 |
| 2017 | 19,889 |
| 2018 | 20,097 |
| 2019 | 20,229 |
| 2020 | 20,002 |
| 2021 | 20,293 |
| 2022 | 20,143 |
| 2023 | 20,067 |
| 2024 | 20,112 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,640
Median Household Income
$34,383
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$324,800
Median Home Value
$1,134
Median Rent
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
31.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.5%
Drive Alone
72.7%
Public Transit
8.6%
Work From Home
18.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.4%
Foreign Born
93.5%
Non-English at Home
10.1%
Veterans
18.9%
With Disability
93.2%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 7.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.0% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Port Angeles, Washington has a population of 20,087 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Port Angeles, Washington is $61,640, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Port Angeles, Washington is $324,800, with median monthly rent at $1,134 and a homeownership rate of 54.3%.
The median age in Port Angeles, Washington is 41.5 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (19,059 → 20,112).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.