Anacortes, WA Demographics

A map of Anacortes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,276	14,705	85.0%	83.4%
Hispanic	1,053	1,069	5.9%	6.1%
Multiracial	1,040	1,081	5.8%	6.1%
Asian	282	411	1.6%	2.3%
Native American/Other	220	274	1.2%	1.6%
Black	95	97	0.5%	0.5%

Anacortes, Washington has an estimated population of 17,966, a slight increase from the 17,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anacortes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anacortes has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anacortes, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anacortes is ranked the 79th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anacortes was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anacortes's White Population

15,276 residents of Anacortes, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anacortes is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Anacortes ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Anacortes's population has increased from 83.4% to 85.0%.

Anacortes is more White than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (36.5% White), La Conner (78.4% White), and Oak Harbor (60.7% White). Anacortes is less White than neighboring Bay View (97.4% White), and Edison (100% White).

Anacortes's Black Population

95 residents of Anacortes, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anacortes is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Anacortes ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Anacortes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Anacortes is more Black than neighboring Bay View (0% Black), La Conner (0.2% Black), and Edison (0% Black). Anacortes is less Black than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (10% Black), and Oak Harbor (3.9% Black).

Anacortes's Asian Population

282 residents of Anacortes, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anacortes is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Anacortes ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Anacortes's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Anacortes is more Asian than neighboring Bay View (0.5% Asian), La Conner (1.4% Asian), and Edison (0% Asian). Anacortes is less Asian than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (8% Asian), and Oak Harbor (9.5% Asian).

Anacortes's Hispanic Population

1,053 residents of Anacortes, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anacortes is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anacortes ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Anacortes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Anacortes is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay View (0% Hispanic), and Edison (0% Hispanic). Anacortes is less Hispanic than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (31.5% Hispanic), La Conner (8% Hispanic), and Oak Harbor (14% Hispanic).

Anacortes's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Anacortes, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anacortes is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Anacortes ranks 384th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anacortes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Anacortes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay View (0% Native American/Other), Oak Harbor (1% Native American/Other), and Edison (0% Native American/Other). Anacortes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (8.7% Native American/Other), and La Conner (8.9% Native American/Other).

Anacortes's Multiracial Population

1,040 residents of Anacortes, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anacortes is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Anacortes ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anacortes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Anacortes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Anacortes is more Multiracial than neighboring Whidbey Island Station (5.3% Multiracial), Bay View (2.1% Multiracial), La Conner (3.1% Multiracial), and Edison (0% Multiracial). Anacortes is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Harbor (10.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.