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Population Review

Clallam County, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Washington

The population of Clallam County, Washington is 77,593 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Washington. The median household income is $67,999, the median home value is $385,600, and the median age is 51.8.

The population of Clallam County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (71,505 → 77,958), a +0.62% annualized rate.

Clallam County within Washington · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

77,593

Population

+0.62%

Annual growth

45

People / sq mi

$67,999

Median Income

$385,600

Median Home Value

Clallam County covers 1,739 sq mi of land at 44.6 people per square mile.

About Clallam County, WA

Clallam County is a county in Washington with a population of 77,593. It ranks #18 among counties in Washington by population. The median age is 51.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Clallam County is $67,999, below the US median of $74,580. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $385,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,110. The homeownership rate of 72.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clallam County reflects 30.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.1 minutes each way.

Clallam County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clallam County had a population of 71,505 in 2010 and 77,958 in 2024, a 9.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 78,476 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.

2021 · 78K20102024

77,958

Population (2024)

71,505

Population (2010)

78,476

Peak (2021)

0.62%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201071,505
201171,778
201271,791
201372,091
201472,518
201573,261
201674,351
201775,741
201876,792
201977,457
202077,365
202178,476
202277,675
202377,589
202477,958

Race & Ethnicity

White82.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)7.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

51.8

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

31.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
9.7%
55–59
5.9%
60–64
9.4%
65–74
18.8%
75–84
9.8%
85+
2.9%

Children (under 15): 13.4% · Seniors (65+): 31.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$67,999$-26,953 vs state
Mean household income$89,116
Per-capita income$40,133
Poverty rate6.3%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate2.8%
Employment-to-population44.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.4%
Education & health care
11.2%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Public administration
8.2%
Construction
8.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Information
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Clallam County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

70.8%

Public transit

12.5%

Work from home

20.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$385,600$-134,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,110

Median rent

72.8%

Homeownership rate

38,295

Total housing units

89.8%

Occupied

10.2%

Vacant

27.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.5%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

47.0%

Foreign-born

12.3%

Veterans (18+)

20.7%

With a disability

94.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.0%

High School+

30.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clallam County, Washington has a population of 77,593 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Washington. Population density is 45 people per square mile.

The population of Clallam County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (71,505 → 77,958), a +0.62% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clallam County, Washington is $67,999, with mean (average) household income of $89,116 and per-capita income of $40,133. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clallam County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.8%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clallam County, Washington is 51.8 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Clallam County is $385,600 and median monthly rent is $1,110. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 38,295 total housing units, 10.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clallam County, Washington is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Seattle is among the largest cities associated with Clallam County, Washington, with a population of 741,440.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.