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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%.

2021 · 20K20102024
Port Angeles city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,112

Population (2024)

19,059

Population (2010)

20,293

Peak (2021)

0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201019,059
201119,105
201219,049
201319,073
201419,170
201519,341
201619,599
201719,889
201820,097
201920,229
202020,002
202120,293
202220,143
202320,067
202420,112

Race & Ethnicity

White83.7%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management29.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.0%
Public Administration7.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.0%
Construction6.5%
Retail Trade5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Manufacturing5.2%
Information4.6%
Agriculture & Mining3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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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.