Anacortes is a city located in Skagit County Washington. Anacortes has a 2024 population of 18,121. Anacortes is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,683 in 2020.
The average household income in Anacortes is $109,851 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median age in Anacortes is 48.7 years: 46.2 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anacortes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,615 | 88.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,153 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 376 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 195 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 176 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,799 | 2.24 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 4,098 | 2.84 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 2,903 | 1.24 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 591 | 2.79 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 207 | 2.94 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 393 | 2.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,199 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,601 | 26.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,448 | 18.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,361 | 17.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 3,228 | 24.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,881 | 11,496 | 5,442 |
| Hispanic | 669 | 539 | 204 |
| 2+ Races | 648 | 585 | 268 |
| Asian | 300 | 284 | 175 |
| Native American | 112 | 82 | 37 |
| Other Race | 109 | 63 | 17 |
| Black | 76 | 70 | 29 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,898 | $92,260 | $44,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,031 | $110,357 | $63,958 |
| High School Graduate | $38,143 | $45,792 | $34,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,000 | $47,000 | $28,125 |
| Overall | $54,987 | $70,744 | $40,504 |
| Some College | $47,278 | $57,257 | $39,356 |
$54,987
Average Earnings
$70,744
Average Male
$40,504
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.82% of Anacortes residents speak only English, while 6.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,979 | 1,193 | 7.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,175 | 141 | 12% |
| Multiple | 1,139 | 132 | 11.59% |
| Native | 176 | 58 | 32.95% |
| Other | 190 | 35 | 18.42% |
| Black | 122 | 12 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 376 | 8 | 2.13% |
| Islander | 21 | 2 | 9.52% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.46%
Male Poverty Rate
9.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anacortes is Native, with 32.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anacortes is Asian, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.35% |
| High School | 12.74% |
| Some College | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.9% |
| Female Employed | 4.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,321 | $130,171 |
| Households | $86,911 | $109,851 |
| Married Families | $118,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,684 | $71,425 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,700
Number of Veterans
1,513
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 644 |
| First Gulf War | 440 |
| Second Gulf War | 405 |
| Korea | 122 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 538 |
| 65 to 74 | 430 |
| 35 to 54 | 373 |
| 55 to 64 | 280 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,574 | 12.5% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 12.59% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 8.93% |
| Asian | 21 | 6.77% |
| Black | 8 | 9.3% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.44% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.73%
Born in Anacortes
93.79%
Native Born
6.21%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
93.79% of Anacortes residents were born in the United States, with 40.73% having been born in Washington. 2.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,670 | 110 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 18,560 | 110 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 18,450 | 109 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 18,341 | 110 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 18,231 | 110 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 18,121 | 109 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 18,012 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 18,021 | 126 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 17,895 | 212 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 17,683 | 158 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 17,525 | 294 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 17,231 | 243 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 16,988 | 324 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 16,664 | 272 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 16,392 | 203 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 16,189 | 234 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 15,955 | 78 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 15,877 | 25 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 15,852 | 89 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 15,763 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,557 | 3,106 | 27.12% |
| 1990 | 11,451 | 2,438 | 27.05% |
| 1980 | 9,013 | 1,312 | 17.04% |
| 1970 | 7,701 | -713 | -8.47% |
| 1960 | 8,414 | 1,495 | 21.61% |
| 1950 | 6,919 | 1,044 | 17.77% |
| 1940 | 5,875 | -689 | -10.5% |
| 1930 | 6,564 | 1,280 | 24.22% |
| 1920 | 5,284 | 1,116 | 26.78% |
| 1910 | 4,168 | -14,502 | -77.68% |