Port Angeles, WA Demographics

A map of Port Angeles's Population by Race

Port Angeles, Washington has an estimated population of 20,118, a less than 1% change from the 19,960 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Angeles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Angeles has become more 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 Port Angeles, that probability was 34.0% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Angeles is ranked the 75th 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). Port Angeles was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Angeles's White Population

15,843 residents of Port Angeles, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Angeles is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Port Angeles ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Port Angeles's population has decreased from 80.6% to 78.8%.

Port Angeles is less White than neighboring Port Angeles East (88.3% White), Carlsborg (83.7% White), River Road (84.4% White), Sequim (83.1% White), and Jamestown (92.1% White).

Port Angeles's Black Population

187 residents of Port Angeles, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Angeles is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Port Angeles ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Black residents' share of Port Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Port Angeles is more Black than neighboring Port Angeles East (0% Black), Carlsborg (0% Black), River Road (0% Black), and Jamestown (0% Black). Port Angeles is less Black than neighboring Sequim (2% Black).

Port Angeles's Asian Population

170 residents of Port Angeles, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Angeles is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Port Angeles ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Asian residents' share of Port Angeles's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.8%.

Port Angeles is more Asian than neighboring Port Angeles East (0% Asian), and Jamestown (0% Asian). Port Angeles is less Asian than neighboring Carlsborg (2.7% Asian), River Road (2.2% Asian), and Sequim (2.9% Asian).

Port Angeles's Hispanic Population

1,870 residents of Port Angeles, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Angeles is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Angeles ranks 444th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Angeles's population has increased from 5.6% to 9.3%.

Port Angeles is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Angeles East (0.5% Hispanic), Carlsborg (0.6% Hispanic), River Road (1.6% Hispanic), Sequim (4% Hispanic), and Jamestown (0% Hispanic).

Port Angeles's Native American/Other Population

524 residents of Port Angeles, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Angeles is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Angeles ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Angeles's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Port Angeles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Angeles East (0.8% Native American/Other), Carlsborg (0% Native American/Other), River Road (0% Native American/Other), and Sequim (1.5% Native American/Other). Port Angeles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (6.4% Native American/Other).

Port Angeles's Multiracial Population

1,524 residents of Port Angeles, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Angeles is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Angeles ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Angeles's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Port Angeles is more Multiracial than neighboring Sequim (6.5% Multiracial), and Jamestown (1.5% Multiracial). Port Angeles is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Angeles East (10.5% Multiracial), Carlsborg (13.1% Multiracial), and River Road (11.8% 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.