Clallam County, Washington

Clallam County at a glance.

Clallam County had an estimated 77,958 residents in July 2024, the 18th most populous of Washington's 39 counties, up 1.0% since the 2020 census. Of those, 65,843 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 33.5% are 65 or older. Its 59,458 active registered voters equal about 90.3% of that voting-age population.

It covers 1,739 square miles of land (45 people per square mile), and 59.3% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Port Angeles (20,112), Sequim (8,199) and Forks (3,433). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 52.1, a median household income of $70,370, 31.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 73.7% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.

In 2024, 48,390 votes were cast for president, about 73.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 52.6% and the Republican ticket 44.7%. The two-party margin moved from D+3.3 in 2008 to D+7.9 in 2024.

Population (2024 estimate)

77,958

Population (2020 census base)

77,159

Voting-age population (18+)

65,843

Active voters per 100 adults

90.3

Residents 65 and older

33.5%

People per square mile

45

Living outside incorporated places

59.3%

Land area

1,739 sq mi

Median age

52.1

Median household income

$70,370

Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree

31.6%

Owner-occupied homes

73.7%

Largest cities and towns

1. Port Angeles 20,112
2. Sequim 8,199
3. Forks 3,433

Presidential vote, 2008–2024

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.