Port Angeles, WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
76,727
0.32% 1-year growth
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
50.8
0.196% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.3%
8.53% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$60,044
8.99% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$290,700
8.51% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
29,591
0.0372% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Port Angeles, WA had a population of 76.7k people with a median age of 50.8 and a median household income of $60,044. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Port Angeles, WA grew from 76,482 to 76,727, a 0.32% increase and its median household income grew from $55,090 to $60,044, a 8.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Port Angeles, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.27%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.91%), White (Hispanic) (3.71%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Port Angeles, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Port Angeles, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Port Angeles, WA are Peninsula College (414 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Port Angeles, WA was $290,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Port Angeles, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Port Angeles, WA was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Port Angeles, WA is home to a population of 76.7k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.25% of Port Angeles, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.03k people).

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.3k people) in Port Angeles, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.1%
2021 Citizenship
98.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Port Angeles, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Port Angeles, WA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Port Angeles, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62.3k ± 180
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.04k ± 412
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    3k ± 259
7.01%
Hispanic Population
5.38k people

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.3k people) in Port Angeles, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.01% of the people in Port Angeles, WA are hispanic (5.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Port Angeles, WA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    242,407 ± 11,894 people
  2. India
    95,173 ± 7,527 people
  3. China
    81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.25%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.03k people
5.17%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.95k people

As of 2021, 5.25% of Port Angeles, WA residents (4.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Port Angeles, WA was 5.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,545 ± 350
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,382 ± 384
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    816 ± 184

Port Angeles, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Port Angeles, WA employs 29.6k people. The largest industries in Port Angeles, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,850 people), Retail Trade (3,586 people), and Construction (2,463 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,552), Utilities ($57,150), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,688).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

29.6k
2021 Value
± 1,307
−0.0372%
1 Year decline
± 6.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Port Angeles, WA declined at a rate of −0.0372%, from 29.6k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Port Angeles, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,113 people), Management Occupations (2,868 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,516 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Port Angeles, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

29.6k
2021 Value
± 1,307
−0.0372%
1 Year decline
± 6.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Port Angeles, WA declined at a rate of −0.0372%, from 29.6k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Port Angeles, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,850 people), Retail Trade (3,586 people), and Construction (2,463 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Port Angeles, WA, though some of these residents may live in Port Angeles, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,202
Median earning men ± $2,354
$32,290
Median earning women ± $2,255

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,909), Public Administration ($63,594), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,275), Public Administration ($50,855), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,938).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 799
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 412
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 382
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $249k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $202k
    Manufacturing
  3. $135k
    Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $42.2B
  2. $36.4B
  3. $33.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B
2020 Value in Washington
$982B
Projected 2050 Value in Washington
136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $34.7B
  2. $26.5B
  3. $12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Port Angeles, WA awarded 414 degrees. The student population of Port Angeles, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 606 male students and 1,096 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Port Angeles, WA are White (262 and 67.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 9.07%), Unknown (28 and 7.25%), and Two or More Races (26 and 6.74%).

The largest universities in Port Angeles, WA by number of degrees awarded are Peninsula College (414 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Port Angeles, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 and 48.8%), General Business Administration & Management (38 and 9.18%), and Registered Nursing (29 and 7%).

The median tuition cost in Port Angeles, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,826 for in-state students and $4,288 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,702 students enrolled in Port Angeles, WA, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,012 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 14 degrees awarded
  2. 202 degrees awarded
  3. 29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Port Angeles, WA was General Business Administration & Management with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Port Angeles, WA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
414 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Peninsula College with 414 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 166 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Port Angeles, WA, which is 0.669 times less than the 248 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 262 degrees mean that there were 7.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,826) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($491) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Port Angeles, WA was $290,700 in 2021, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,900 to $290,700, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Port Angeles, WA is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Port Angeles, WA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Port Angeles, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Port Angeles, WA is $60,044. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Port Angeles, WA was King County, WA with a value of $106,326, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $95,618 and $84,600.

Property

$290,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,569
$24,188
Median Property Taxes
±$1,029

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Port Angeles, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Port Angeles, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2021
66.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Port Angeles, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Port Angeles, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Port Angeles, WA was King County, WA with a value of $106,326, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $95,618 and $84,600.

The following map shows all of the counties in Port Angeles, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,044
Median Household Income
± $2,571
33.6k
Number of Households
± 1,259

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.6k households in Port Angeles, WA grew to $60,044 from the previous year's value of $55,090.

The following chart displays the households in Port Angeles, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Port Angeles, WA is from Washington.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Washington
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (73%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.89%)
  3. Carpooled (9.42%)

In 2021, 73% of workers in Port Angeles, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.89%) and those who carpooled to work (9.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Port Angeles, WA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Port Angeles, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Port Angeles, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Port Angeles, WA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Port Angeles, WA (9.29k out of 75.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Port Angeles, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92.7% of the population of Port Angeles, WA has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 21.4% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.33%
Uninsured
30.8%
Employer Coverage
21.7%
Medicaid
21.4%
Medicare
16.1%
Non-Group
2.66%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Port Angeles, WA declined by 2.71% from 7.53% to 7.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Port Angeles, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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