Demographics & People — Anacortes, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,837 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
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| Median Age | 50.5 |
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| Total Households | 7,952 |
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| Family Households | 5,095 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1407 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,854 |
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| Black or African American | 94 |
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| Asian | 297 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 888 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,985 |
| German | 3,150 |
| Other groups | 2,987 |
| English | 2,850 |
| Irish | 2,163 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,188 |
| Norwegian | 1,120 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 830 |
| American | 795 |
| Italian | 762 |
Language
| English Only | 16,247 |
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| Spanish | 389 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,193 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,700 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,982 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anacortes, Washington.
