Anacortes, WA

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Anacortes Overview

17,667
TOTAL POPULATION
8,680
MALE POPULATION
8,987
FEMALE POPULATION
96.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,833
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,321
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,911
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,462
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,943
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Anacortes

The most populous races in Anacortes are White / Caucasian (15,615 | 88.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,188 | 6.7%), and Two or more Races (1,153 | 6.5%).
Race in Anacortes
Race# Population% Population
Asian3762.1%
Black / African American1310.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific210.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,1886.7%
Native / Alaskan1761.0%
White / Caucasian15,61588.4%
Two or more Races1,1536.5%
Some other Race1951.1%
Total17,667100.0%

Ancestry in Anacortes

The most populous ancestries reported in Anacortes are German (3,150 | 17.8%), English (2,850 | 16.1%), Irish (2,163 | 12.2%), Norwegian (1,120 | 6.3%), and Mexican (830 | 4.7%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Anacortes residents.
Ancestry in Anacortes
Ancestry# Population% Population
African60.0%
Alaska Native110.1%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian30.0%
Aleut190.1%
American7954.5%
Arab210.1%
Argentinean80.1%
Armenian60.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian120.1%
Austrian490.3%
Basque590.3%
Belgian400.2%
Bhutanese1240.7%
Blackfeet130.1%
British2181.2%
Bulgarian120.1%
Burmese850.5%
Canadian980.5%
Celtic160.1%
Central American740.4%
Cherokee760.4%
Cheyenne50.0%
Chickasaw80.1%
Chilean30.0%
Chippewa60.0%
Choctaw60.0%
Colombian40.0%
Colville190.1%
Cree40.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian1630.9%
Crow40.0%
Cuban900.5%
Czech840.5%
Czechoslovakian250.1%
Danish2831.6%
Dominican10.0%
Dutch3892.2%
Eastern European530.3%
Ecuadorian130.1%
English2,85016.1%
Estonian50.0%
European5273.0%
Fijian80.1%
Filipino100.1%
Finnish1190.7%
French4782.7%
French Canadian1060.6%
German3,15017.8%
Ghanaian20.0%
Greek590.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro50.0%
Guatemalan70.0%
Haitian10.0%
Honduran100.1%
Hungarian480.3%
Icelander340.2%
Indian (Asian)1701.0%
Inupiat40.0%
Iranian250.1%
Irish2,16312.2%
Iroquois130.1%
Italian7624.3%
Japanese50.0%
Kenyan50.0%
Korean2171.2%
Laotian150.1%
Latvian60.0%
Lebanese90.1%
Liberian30.0%
Lithuanian430.2%
Mexican8304.7%
Mexican American Indian120.1%
Native Hawaiian520.3%
Navajo50.0%
New Zealander40.0%
Nicaraguan410.2%
Northern European1911.1%
Norwegian1,1206.3%
Okinawan20.0%
Pakistani180.1%
Panamanian110.1%
Pennsylvania German50.0%
Peruvian80.1%
Polish2951.7%
Portuguese360.2%
Potawatomi130.1%
Puerto Rican480.3%
Puget Sound Salish280.2%
Romanian150.1%
Russian1230.7%
Salvadoran50.0%
Samoan90.1%
Scandinavian2161.2%
Scotch-Irish3111.8%
Scottish7364.2%
Serbian90.1%
Shoshone60.0%
Sioux60.0%
Slavic80.1%
Slovak270.2%
Slovene40.0%
South African70.0%
South American400.2%
Spaniard380.2%
Spanish380.2%
Sri Lankan260.2%
Subsaharan African250.1%
Swedish7144.0%
Swiss1120.6%
Syrian50.0%
Thai300.2%
Tlingit-Haida150.1%
Tsimshian80.1%
Turkish10.0%
Ukrainian250.1%
Venezuelan40.0%
Welsh2171.2%
Yakama20.0%
Yaqui130.1%
Yugoslavian40.0%
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Immigrants in Anacortes

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Anacortes came from Europe (341 | 1.9%), Asia (331 | 1.9%), Latin America (181 | 1.0%), Canada (179 | 1.0%), and Central America (165 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.8% of all Anacortes residents.
Immigrants in Anacortes
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa230.1%
Argentina80.1%
Asia3311.9%
Australia320.2%
Austria20.0%
Belarus80.1%
Belgium80.1%
Bulgaria30.0%
Canada1791.0%
Caribbean40.0%
Central America1650.9%
China800.4%
Cuba40.0%
Czechoslovakia60.0%
Denmark50.0%
Eastern Africa80.1%
Eastern Asia1540.9%
Eastern Europe590.3%
El Salvador50.0%
England480.3%
Europe3411.9%
France50.0%
Germany640.4%
Ghana20.0%
Greece30.0%
Guatemala70.0%
Honduras20.0%
Hong Kong350.2%
India190.1%
Iran100.1%
Ireland150.1%
Israel20.0%
Italy30.0%
Japan350.2%
Kenya80.1%
Korea390.2%
Latin America1811.0%
Lebanon20.0%
Malaysia90.1%
Mexico1510.9%
Morocco20.0%
Netherlands270.2%
Northern Africa20.0%
Northern Europe1550.9%
Norway10.0%
Oceania380.2%
Philippines1080.6%
Poland30.0%
Romania30.0%
Russia280.2%
Saudi Arabia20.0%
Scotland230.1%
Singapore20.0%
South Africa110.1%
South America120.1%
South Central Asia290.2%
South Eastern Asia1420.8%
Southern Europe80.1%
Spain20.0%
Sweden70.0%
Switzerland130.1%
Taiwan140.1%
Thailand70.0%
Ukraine40.0%
Venezuela40.0%
Vietnam160.1%
Western Africa20.0%
Western Asia60.0%
Western Europe1190.7%
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Sex and Age in Anacortes

Sex and Age in Anacortes

The most populous age groups in Anacortes are 65 to 69 Years (679 | 7.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (906 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Anacortes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years347 (4.0%)371 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years552 (6.4%)440 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years434 (5.0%)412 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years492 (5.7%)511 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years393 (4.5%)297 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years448 (5.2%)383 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years520 (6.0%)448 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years493 (5.7%)474 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years519 (6.0%)508 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years634 (7.3%)448 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years427 (4.9%)505 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years529 (6.1%)662 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years533 (6.1%)652 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years679 (7.8%)906 (10.1%)
70 to 74 Years633 (7.3%)766 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years448 (5.2%)525 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years286 (3.3%)346 (3.8%)
85 Years and over313 (3.6%)333 (3.7%)
Total8,680 (100.0%)8,987 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Anacortes

Median Family Size in Anacortes

The median family size in Anacortes is 2.77 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,098 | 83.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.81 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (207 | 4.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Anacortes
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,098 (83.7%)2.81
Single Male/Father207 (4.2%)2.44
Single Female/Mother591 (12.1%)2.59
Total Families4,896 (100.0%)2.77

Median Household Size in Anacortes

The median household size in Anacortes is 2.24 persons per household, with single male/father households (207 | 2.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.94 persons per household. non-family households (2,903 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Anacortes
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,098 (52.5%)2.84
Single Male/Father207 (2.6%)2.94
Single Female/Mother591 (7.6%)2.79
Non-family2,903 (37.2%)1.24
Total Households7,799 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Anacortes

Out of a total of 7,799 households in Anacortes, 4,896 (62.8%) are family households, while 2,903 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,732, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,350.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Anacortes
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,350 (30.1%)
2-Person Households2,732 (35.0%)459 (5.9%)
3-Person Households942 (12.1%)57 (0.7%)
4-Person Households698 (8.9%)33 (0.4%)
5-Person Households339 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households109 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households76 (1.0%)4 (0.1%)
Total4,896 (62.8%)2,903 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in Anacortes

Fertility by Age in Anacortes

Average fertility rate in Anacortes is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Anacortes
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years115 (82.1%)102.0
35 to 50 years25 (17.9%)17.0
Total140 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Anacortes

84.3% of women with births (140) in Anacortes are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Anacortes
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years101 (87.8%)14 (12.2%)
35 to 50 years17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Total118 (84.3%)22 (15.7%)

Fertility by Education in Anacortes

Average fertility rate in Anacortes is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 35.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Anacortes
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (5.0%)14.0
High School Diploma20 (14.3%)37.0
College or Associate's Degree44 (31.4%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree50 (35.7%)66.0
Graduate Degree19 (13.6%)42.0
Total140 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Anacortes

15.7% of women with births in Anacortes are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 71.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Anacortes
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
High School Diploma7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
College or Associate's Degree40 (90.9%)4 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (84.3%)22 (15.7%)

Income in Anacortes

Income Overview in Anacortes

Per Capita Income in Anacortes is $49,833, while median incomes of families and households are $108,321 and $86,911 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,667$49,833
Median Family Income4,896$108,321
Mean Family Income4,896$130,171
Median Household Income7,799$86,911
Mean Household Income7,799$109,851
Income Deficit4,896$11,462
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,66744.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,66755.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,6670.44

Earnings by Sex in Anacortes

Average Earnings in Anacortes are $47,500, $65,123 for men and $36,261 for women, a difference of 44.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Anacortes
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,617 (54.5%)$65,123
Female3,857 (45.5%)$36,261
Total8,474 (100.0%)$47,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Anacortes

The most common earnings brackets in Anacortes are $100,000+ for men (1,256 | 27.2%) and $100,000+ for women (393 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Anacortes
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less177 (3.8%)229 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999150 (3.3%)204 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499117 (2.5%)185 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999100 (2.2%)146 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49994 (2.0%)154 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99986 (1.9%)115 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49979 (1.7%)98 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (1.2%)50 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49942 (0.9%)98 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99989 (1.9%)118 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999197 (4.3%)230 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999171 (3.7%)242 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999130 (2.8%)205 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999203 (4.4%)206 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999235 (5.1%)168 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999153 (3.3%)116 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999226 (4.9%)299 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999451 (9.8%)278 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999605 (13.1%)323 (8.4%)
$100,000+1,256 (27.2%)393 (10.2%)
Total4,617 (100.0%)3,857 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Anacortes

Average earnings in Anacortes are $70,744 for men and $40,504 for women, a difference of 42.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,357, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,792. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,958, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Anacortes
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,000$28,125
High School Diploma$45,792$34,089
College or Associate's Degree$57,257$39,356
Bachelor's Degree$92,260$44,792
Graduate Degree$110,357$63,958
Total$70,744$40,504

Family Income in Anacortes

Family Income Brackets in Anacortes

According to the Anacortes family income data, there are 1,165 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 64 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Anacortes
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001322.7%
$10,000 to $14,999641.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991182.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991623.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993186.5%
$50,000 to $74,99972514.8%
$75,000 to $99,99969014.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,16523.8%
$150,000 to $199,99976415.6%
$200,000+75415.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Anacortes

5-person families (309 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Anacortes with $142,344 per family, while 2-person families (2,876 | 58.7%) have the highest median income of $48,005 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Anacortes
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,876 (58.7%)$96,010
3-Person Families899 (18.4%)$114,886
4-Person Families660 (13.5%)$136,667
5-Person Families309 (6.3%)$142,344
6-Person Families86 (1.8%)$132,813
7+ Person Families66 (1.3%)$115,714
Total4,896 (100.0%)$108,321

Family Income by Number of Earners in Anacortes

The median family income in Anacortes is $108,321, with families comprising 3+ earners (387) having the highest median family income of $174,375, while families with no earners (1,386) have the lowest median family income of $81,452, accounting for 7.9% and 28.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Anacortes
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,386 (28.3%)$81,452
1 Earner1,456 (29.7%)$89,300
2 Earners1,667 (34.1%)$138,550
3+ Earners387 (7.9%)$174,375
Total4,896 (100.0%)$108,321

Household Income in Anacortes

Household Income Brackets in Anacortes

With 1,513 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Anacortes, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 296 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Anacortes
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003824.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992963.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993674.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994916.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996558.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,21715.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,07613.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,51319.4%
$150,000 to $199,99988911.4%
$200,000+92011.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Anacortes

The median household income in Anacortes is $86,911, with the highest median household income of $107,772 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,479 households (31.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,961, with 3,281 households (42.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Anacortes
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years170 (2.2%)$77,500
25 to 44 Years1,869 (24.0%)$101,546
45 to 64 Years2,479 (31.8%)$107,772
65+ Years3,281 (42.1%)$63,961
Total7,799 (100.0%)$86,911

Poverty in Anacortes

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Anacortes

With 7.5% poverty level for males and 9.4% for females among the residents of Anacortes, 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (20.9%) and 141 females (17.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Anacortes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (9.4%)50 (13.9%)
5 Years29 (20.9%)3 (3.3%)
6 to 11 Years55 (9.6%)39 (8.0%)
12 to 14 Years29 (11.6%)7 (2.7%)
15 Years6 (8.5%)9 (8.2%)
16 and 17 Years21 (9.7%)11 (5.1%)
18 to 24 Years58 (9.9%)32 (6.8%)
25 to 34 Years41 (4.2%)141 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years36 (3.6%)109 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years100 (9.4%)50 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years99 (9.3%)120 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years71 (5.5%)161 (9.7%)
75 Years and over64 (6.2%)105 (9.0%)
Total641 (7.5%)837 (9.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Anacortes

According to the poverty statistics in Anacortes, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.4% of males and 97.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Anacortes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years309 (90.6%)311 (86.2%)
5 Years110 (79.1%)87 (96.7%)
6 to 11 Years521 (90.4%)449 (92.0%)
12 to 14 Years221 (88.4%)250 (97.3%)
15 Years65 (91.5%)101 (91.8%)
16 and 17 Years195 (90.3%)206 (94.9%)
18 to 24 Years529 (90.1%)436 (93.2%)
25 to 34 Years927 (95.8%)690 (83.0%)
35 to 44 Years976 (96.4%)865 (88.8%)
45 to 54 Years961 (90.6%)903 (94.8%)
55 to 64 Years963 (90.7%)1,194 (90.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,218 (94.5%)1,506 (90.3%)
75 Years and over960 (93.8%)1,065 (91.0%)
Total7,955 (92.5%)8,063 (90.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Anacortes

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Anacortes show that 2.8% or 116 of the total 4,098 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.5%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Anacortes
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,666 (97.2%)76 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,023 (96.5%)37 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children263 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
5 or more Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,982 (97.2%)116 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Anacortes

According to the poverty data in Anacortes, 9.2% or 19 single-father households and 24.5% or 145 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (38.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (37.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Anacortes
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (1.1%)13 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (12.8%)119 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children5 (38.5%)13 (37.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (9.2%)145 (24.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Anacortes

The poverty data for Anacortes shows that 116 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 164 of the single-parent households (20.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (3.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (37.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Anacortes
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children76 (2.8%)14 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children37 (3.5%)132 (28.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (1.1%)18 (37.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (2.8%)164 (20.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Anacortes

Employment by Class of Employer in Anacortes

Among the 7,487 employed individuals in Anacortes, private company employees (4,272 | 57.1%), local government employees (815 | 10.9%), and federal government employees (707 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Anacortes
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,27257.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3404.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6178.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4616.2%
Local Government Employees81510.9%
State Government Employees2693.6%
Federal Government Employees7079.4%
Unpaid Family Workers60.1%
Total7,487100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Anacortes

According to the labor force statistics for Anacortes, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,930), 53.2% or 7,943 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 334 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.0% or 607 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.8% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Anacortes
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years343 (41.7%)61 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Years607 (88.0%)69 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Years714 (85.9%)33 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years746 (77.1%)37 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,619 (81.2%)39 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,724 (85.6%)45 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years862 (72.4%)22 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years604 (51.0%)31 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years612 (20.5%)6 (1.0%)
75 Years and over115 (5.1%)2 (1.7%)
Total7,943 (53.2%)334 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Anacortes

According to labor force statistics for Anacortes, 76.6% of individuals (6,268) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,183) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 201 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.7% or 2,938 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Anacortes
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School255 (63.4%)33 (8.2%)
High School Diploma1,075 (73.9%)55 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,004 (74.6%)67 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,938 (80.7%)113 (3.1%)
Total6,268 (76.6%)262 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Anacortes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Anacortes are Management (853 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (837 | 11.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (485 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (447 | 6.3%), and Health Technologists (400 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Anacortes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Anacortes, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Anacortes
OccupationMaleFemale
Management544 (63.8%)309 (36.2%)
Business & Financial146 (43.4%)190 (56.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science292 (74.9%)98 (25.1%)
Computers & Mathematics91 (65.0%)49 (35.0%)
Architecture & Engineering137 (87.8%)19 (12.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science64 (68.1%)30 (31.9%)
Community & Social Service 283 (33.8%)554 (66.2%)
Education, Arts & Media39 (30.7%)88 (69.3%)
Legal Services & Support31 (36.5%)54 (63.5%)
Education Instruction & Library116 (26.0%)331 (74.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment97 (54.5%)81 (45.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating119 (24.5%)366 (75.5%)
Health Technologists91 (22.8%)309 (77.2%)
Total (Category)1,384 (47.7%)1,517 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Anacortes are Food Preparation & Serving (454 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (284 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (267 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (178 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (116 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Anacortes

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Anacortes, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.3%), Security & Protection (87.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.5%), Personal Care & Service (67.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Anacortes
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support47 (16.6%)237 (83.5%)
Security & Protection101 (87.1%)15 (12.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
Law Enforcement42 (93.3%)3 (6.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving227 (50.0%)227 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance157 (58.8%)110 (41.2%)
Personal Care & Service58 (32.6%)120 (67.4%)
Total (Category)590 (45.4%)709 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Anacortes are Office & Administration (675 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (633 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Anacortes

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Anacortes
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related311 (49.1%)322 (50.9%)
Office & Administration115 (17.0%)560 (83.0%)
Total (Category)426 (32.6%)882 (67.4%)
Total (Overall)3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Anacortes are Construction & Extraction (357 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (188 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Anacortes

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Anacortes
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
Construction & Extraction348 (97.5%)9 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair185 (98.4%)3 (1.6%)
Total (Category)557 (97.6%)14 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Anacortes are Production (415 | 5.8%), Transportation (392 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (232 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Anacortes

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Anacortes
OccupationMaleFemale
Production326 (78.5%)89 (21.4%)
Transportation347 (88.5%)45 (11.5%)
Material Moving169 (72.8%)63 (27.2%)
Total (Category)842 (81.0%)197 (19.0%)
Total (Overall)3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Anacortes

Employment Industries in Anacortes

The major employment industries in Anacortes include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,064 | 14.9%), Manufacturing (791 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (675 | 9.5%), Educational Services (582 | 8.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (576 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Anacortes

Employment Industries by Sex in Anacortes

The Anacortes industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (74.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Anacortes
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction431 (90.4%)46 (9.6%)
Manufacturing602 (76.1%)189 (23.9%)
Wholesale Trade116 (64.8%)63 (35.2%)
Retail Trade334 (49.5%)341 (50.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing359 (78.4%)99 (21.6%)
Utilities31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Information56 (65.1%)30 (34.9%)
Finance & Insurance79 (45.4%)95 (54.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing27 (25.2%)80 (74.8%)
Professional & Scientific277 (50.7%)269 (49.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support125 (57.9%)91 (42.1%)
Educational Services172 (29.5%)410 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance220 (20.7%)844 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation104 (47.7%)114 (52.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services289 (50.2%)287 (49.8%)
Public Administration299 (70.5%)125 (29.5%)
Total3,799 (53.4%)3,319 (46.6%)

Education in Anacortes

School Enrollment in Anacortes

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,249 students in Anacortes are high school (812 | 25.0%), elementary school (756 | 23.3%), and middle school (666 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Anacortes
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2156.6%
Kindergarten1554.8%
Elementary School75623.3%
Middle School66620.5%
High School81225.0%
College / Undergraduate45714.1%
Graduate / Professional1885.8%
Total3,249100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Anacortes

Out of a total of 3,249 students who are enrolled in schools in Anacortes, 510 (15.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,739 (84.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 90 (70.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 252 (96.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Anacortes
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds37 (29.1%)90 (70.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old751 (81.9%)166 (18.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds724 (89.4%)86 (10.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds526 (91.2%)51 (8.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds252 (96.2%)10 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds188 (85.5%)32 (14.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds91 (91.9%)8 (8.1%)
35 Years and over170 (71.7%)67 (28.3%)
Total2,739 (84.3%)510 (15.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Anacortes

Education (784 | 11.9%), business (754 | 11.5%), social sciences (646 | 9.8%), science & technology (622 | 9.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (599 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 6,569 individuals in Anacortes who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Anacortes
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2253.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5999.1%
Physical & Health Sciences2994.5%
Psychology3785.8%
Social Sciences6469.8%
Engineering5979.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies340.5%
Science & Technology6229.5%
Business75411.5%
Education78411.9%
Literature & Languages3565.4%
Liberal Arts & History4266.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2644.0%
Communications1973.0%
Arts & Humanities3885.9%
Total6,569100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Anacortes

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Anacortes

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Anacortes are males with 2 vehicles (1,722, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,286, making up 52.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Anacortes
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle75 (1.8%)27 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle474 (11.4%)642 (19.4%)
2 Vehicles1,722 (41.4%)1,286 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles1,238 (29.7%)839 (25.4%)
4 Vehicles483 (11.6%)347 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles171 (4.1%)167 (5.1%)
Total4,163 (100.0%)3,308 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Anacortes

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Anacortes are 5 to 9 minutes (1,310 commuters, 20.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,073 commuters, 16.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (873 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Anacortes
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4266.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,31020.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,07316.6%
15 to 19 Minutes74111.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4336.7%
25 to 29 Minutes5228.1%
30 to 34 Minutes87313.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1261.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1502.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2453.8%
60 to 89 Minutes2604.0%
90 or more Minutes3265.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Anacortes

The most common commute times in Anacortes are 30 to 34 minutes (587 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (747 commuters, 26.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Anacortes
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes168 (4.5%)258 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes563 (15.3%)747 (26.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes582 (15.8%)491 (17.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes388 (10.5%)353 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes237 (6.4%)196 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes375 (10.2%)147 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes587 (15.9%)286 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes55 (1.5%)71 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes103 (2.8%)47 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes169 (4.6%)76 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes206 (5.6%)54 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes256 (6.9%)70 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Anacortes

The most frequent times of departure to work in Anacortes are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (587, 15.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (396, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Anacortes
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM233 (6.3%)93 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM176 (4.8%)48 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM199 (5.4%)43 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM387 (10.5%)160 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM337 (9.1%)320 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM587 (15.9%)378 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM496 (13.5%)396 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM320 (8.7%)298 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM163 (4.4%)202 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM235 (6.4%)331 (11.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM84 (2.3%)155 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (0.4%)38 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM278 (7.5%)170 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM180 (4.9%)164 (5.9%)
Total3,689 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Anacortes

Occupancy by Ownership in Anacortes

Of the total 7,799 dwellings in Anacortes, owner-occupied units account for 5,345 (68.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,454 (31.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Anacortes
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,34568.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,45431.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,799100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Anacortes

Occupancy by Household Size in Anacortes
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,35030.1%
2-Person Household3,19140.9%
3-Person Household99912.8%
4+ Person Household1,25916.1%
Total Housing Units7,799100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Anacortes

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Anacortes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,324 (56.3%)1,026 (43.7%)
2-Person Household2,538 (79.5%)653 (20.5%)
3-Person Household650 (65.1%)349 (34.9%)
4+ Person Household833 (66.2%)426 (33.8%)
Total Housing Units5,345 (68.5%)2,454 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Anacortes

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Anacortes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School137 (47.6%)151 (52.4%)
High School Diploma676 (54.8%)558 (45.2%)
College/Associate Degree1,653 (65.2%)884 (34.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,879 (77.0%)861 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Anacortes

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Anacortes
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,03813.3%
35 to 44 Years1,00112.8%
45 to 54 Years1,11414.3%
55 to 64 Years1,36517.5%
65 to 74 Years1,75322.5%
75 to 84 Years1,07413.8%
85 Years and Over4545.8%
Total7,799100.0%

Housing Finances in Anacortes

Median Income by Occupancy in Anacortes

Median Income by Occupancy in Anacortes
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,345 (68.5%)$98,340
Renter-Occupied2,454 (31.5%)$62,553
Average7,799 (100.0%)$86,911

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Anacortes

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Anacortes
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000138 (2.6%)100 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (0.9%)96 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99999 (1.8%)194 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999105 (2.0%)87 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99997 (1.8%)78 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999281 (5.3%)210 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999399 (7.5%)254 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999785 (14.7%)431 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999767 (14.3%)308 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,138 (21.3%)372 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more1,490 (27.9%)324 (13.2%)
Total5,345 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Anacortes

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Anacortes
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30064 (1.2%)116 (4.7%)
$300 to $499307 (5.7%)89 (3.6%)
$500 to $799998 (18.7%)117 (4.8%)
$800 to $999500 (9.3%)191 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499727 (13.6%)653 (26.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999758 (14.2%)524 (21.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499746 (14.0%)356 (14.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999524 (9.8%)186 (7.6%)
$3,000 or more721 (13.5%)155 (6.3%)
Total5,345 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Anacortes

Housing Structures in Anacortes

Housing Structures in Anacortes
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,02177.2%
Single Unit, Attached3594.6%
2 Unit Apartments2383.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2753.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2613.4%
10 or more Apartments5136.6%
Mobile Home / Other1321.7%
Total7,799100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Anacortes

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Anacortes
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,894 (81.3%)1,127 (18.7%)
Single Unit, Attached193 (53.8%)166 (46.2%)
2 Unit Apartments43 (18.1%)195 (81.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9 (3.3%)266 (96.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments49 (18.8%)212 (81.2%)
10 or more Apartments70 (13.7%)443 (86.4%)
Mobile Home / Other87 (65.9%)45 (34.1%)
Total5,345 (68.5%)2,454 (31.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Anacortes

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Anacortes
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room17 (0.3%)160 (6.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms88 (1.7%)609 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,422 (26.6%)1,042 (42.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,081 (38.9%)437 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,737 (32.5%)206 (8.4%)
Total5,345 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Anacortes

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Anacortes
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,373 (81.8%)1,121 (45.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas60 (1.1%)11 (0.4%)
Electricity817 (15.3%)1,277 (52.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels81 (1.5%)26 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.1%)19 (0.8%)
Total5,345 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Anacortes

Household Vehicle Usage in Anacortes
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle61 (1.1%)304 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle1,336 (25.0%)933 (38.0%)
2 Vehicles2,337 (43.7%)833 (33.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,611 (30.1%)384 (15.7%)
Total5,345 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Anacortes

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Anacortes

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,1263,219
Median Property Value$599,300$585,400
Median Household Income$79,231$1,120
Monthly Housing Costs$719$708
Real Estate Taxes$4,376$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Anacortes

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Anacortes
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (1.4%)35 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (0.7%)3 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999120 (5.6%)122 (3.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999614 (28.9%)1,052 (32.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999715 (33.6%)1,163 (36.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999362 (17.0%)571 (17.7%)
$1,000,000 or more270 (12.7%)273 (8.5%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)3,219 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Anacortes

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Anacortes
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00081 (3.8%)48 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999158 (7.4%)103 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999204 (9.6%)143 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999238 (11.2%)77 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999345 (16.2%)161 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999312 (14.7%)440 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999418 (19.7%)455 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more370 (17.4%)720 (22.4%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)3,219 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Anacortes

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Anacortes
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x94 (4.4%)113,631 (3,530.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x118 (5.6%)189 (5.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x217 (10.2%)418 (13.0%)
4.0x or more1,686 (79.3%)623 (19.4%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)3,219 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Anacortes

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Anacortes
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800135 (6.4%)65 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49928 (1.3%)77 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,943 (91.4%)80 (2.5%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)3,219 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Anacortes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anacortes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anacortes
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years939 (99.2%)8 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years2,375 (97.1%)72 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years755 (91.0%)75 (9.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,232 (85.1%)215 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,729 (92.5%)140 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,876 (94.1%)117 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,292 (96.5%)84 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,954 (99.9%)2 (0.1%)
75 Years and older2,194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,346 (95.8%)713 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Anacortes

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Anacortes
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born939 (99.2%)8 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,375 (97.1%)72 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen755 (91.0%)75 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Anacortes

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Anacortes
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,410 (95.1%)72 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,784 (96.1%)72 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,318 (95.1%)119 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,241 (95.8%)98 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over8,528 (96.2%)336 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anacortes

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Anacortes
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6293 (30.9%)677 (71.5%)
6 to 18 Years753 (30.8%)1,757 (71.8%)
19 to 25 Years121 (14.6%)654 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Years375 (25.9%)905 (62.5%)
35 to 44 Years339 (18.1%)1,511 (80.8%)
45 to 54 Years397 (19.9%)1,607 (80.6%)
55 to 64 Years337 (14.2%)2,070 (87.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,874 (97.2%)1,840 (62.3%)
75 Years and over2,187 (99.7%)1,600 (72.9%)
Total7,676 (45.0%)12,621 (74.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Anacortes

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Anacortes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (0.6%)2 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years85 (6.7%)54 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years133 (10.6%)85 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years301 (10.0%)351 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years239 (18.5%)294 (17.6%)
75 Years and over442 (43.2%)407 (34.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Anacortes

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Anacortes: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (0.6%)2 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years6 (0.5%)8 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years15 (1.2%)4 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years113 (3.8%)69 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years154 (11.9%)89 (5.3%)
75 Years and over237 (23.1%)177 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Anacortes: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.7%)13 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (1.4%)33 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (2.6%)26 (1.6%)
75 Years and over74 (7.2%)50 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Anacortes: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years73 (5.7%)44 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years113 (9.0%)59 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years116 (3.9%)143 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years40 (3.1%)41 (2.5%)
75 Years and over109 (10.6%)92 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Anacortes: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.4%)8 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years26 (2.1%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years119 (4.0%)194 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years96 (7.4%)172 (10.3%)
75 Years and over221 (21.6%)277 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Anacortes: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (1.6%)12 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (1.1%)80 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (1.9%)58 (3.5%)
75 Years and over87 (8.5%)120 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Anacortes

Computing Device Access in Anacortes

Computing Device Access in Anacortes
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,89088.3%
Smartphone6,81887.4%
Tablet5,23467.1%
No Computing Device3714.8%
Total7,799100.0%

Internet Access in Anacortes

Internet Access in Anacortes
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.2%
Broadband Home6,11378.4%
Cellular Data Only81010.4%
Satellite Internet3304.2%
No Internet6968.9%
Total7,799100.0%

Anacortes Summary

Anacortes is a city located in Skagit County, Washington, United States. It is situated on Fidalgo Island, which is part of the San Juan Islands archipelago. The city is known for its picturesque views of the San Juan Islands, the Cascade Mountains, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. As of the 2010 census, the population of Anacortes was 15,778.

History

The area that is now Anacortes was first inhabited by the Samish people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1891. The city was named after Anna Curtis, the daughter of the first postmaster.
The city quickly grew in the early 1900s, and by the 1920s it had become a major port for the logging industry. The city was also home to a large fishing fleet, and it was a popular destination for tourists.
In the 1950s, the city began to diversify its economy, and it became a major center for the manufacturing of paper products. The city also became a popular destination for retirees, and it has continued to grow in population since then.

Geography

Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island, which is part of the San Juan Islands archipelago. The city is situated on the eastern shore of the island, and it is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north and the Skagit Bay to the south. The city is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west.
The city has a total area of 8.7 square miles, of which 8.3 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The city has a mild climate, with warm summers and mild winters.

Economy

Anacortes is a major center for the manufacturing of paper products, and it is home to several large paper mills. The city is also home to a large fishing fleet, and it is a popular destination for tourists.
The city is home to several large employers, including the Anacortes School District, the Anacortes Public Library, and the Anacortes Community Hospital. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Anacortes was 15,778. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median household income in Anacortes was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $27,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Anacortes?
Total Population of Anacortes is 17,667.
What is the Total Male Population of Anacortes?
Total Male Population of Anacortes is 8,680.
What is the Total Female Population of Anacortes?
Total Female Population of Anacortes is 8,987.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Anacortes?
There are 96.58 Males per 100 Females in Anacortes.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Anacortes?
There are 103.54 Females per 100 Males in Anacortes.
What is the Median Population Age in Anacortes?
Median Population Age in Anacortes is 48.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Anacortes
Average Family Size in Anacortes is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Anacortes
Average Household Size in Anacortes is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Anacortes?
Per Capita income in Anacortes is $49,833.
What is the Median Family Income in Anacortes?
Median Family Income in Anacortes is $108,321.
What is the Median Household income in Anacortes?
Median Household Income in Anacortes is $86,911.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Anacortes?
Income or Wage Gap in Anacortes is 44.3%.
Women in Anacortes earn 55.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Anacortes?
Family Income Deficit in Anacortes is $11,462.
Families that are below poverty line in Anacortes earn $11,462 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Anacortes?
Inequality or Gini Index in Anacortes is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Anacortes?
There are 7,943 People in the Labor Forcein in Anacortes.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Anacortes?
53.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Anacortes.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Anacortes?
Unemployment Rate in Anacortes is 4.2%.