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Clallam County, Washington had an estimated 77,958 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.0 percent since the 2020 census base of 77,159, across 1,738 square miles. County output reached $3.82 bn in 2024, 2,114 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 78 7(a) approvals worth $66.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Clallam County
How many people live in Clallam County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202477,813
- Households35,046
- Average household size2.22
- Median household income$70,370
- Median age52.1
- Median gross rent$1,152 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$421,800
- Home value to household income6.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income19.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher31.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree12.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over61,116
- Population under 1812,527
- Share under 1816.1 percent
- Population 65 and over25,067
- Share 65 and over32.2 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6440,219
- Civilian labor force31,442
- Unemployment rate5.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over48.2 percent
- Rank by population among Washington counties18th of 39
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included742nd of 3,222
Clallam County is the 18th largest of 39 Washington counties by population. A median home costs 6.0 times median household income, which is severely unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 32.2 percent against 16.1 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Clallam County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202477,958
- Census 2020 base population77,159
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.04 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024369
- Births, 2024500
- Deaths, 20241,272
- Natural change, 2024-772
- Net domestic migration, 2024970
- Net international migration, 2024171
- Total net migration, 20241,141
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20243,134
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1475th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.04 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Clallam County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,228
- People arriving, from those returns3,687
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,951
- Net household movement277
- Adjusted gross income arriving$222.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$89.1 m
- Average income of an arriving household$100,026
- Average income of a leaving household$68,559
- Largest single originKing County (271 households)
- Largest single destinationKing County (171 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 271 | 417 | $32.7 m |
| Snohomish County | 126 | 195 | $11.8 m |
| Pierce County | 99 | 170 | $7.1 m |
| Kitsap County | 97 | 158 | $7.2 m |
| Jefferson County | 95 | 160 | $5.9 m |
| Los Angeles County | 50 | 78 | $7.4 m |
| Thurston County | 50 | 83 | $3.7 m |
| Maricopa County | 33 | 57 | $2.4 m |
Households arriving report $31,467 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is King County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Clallam County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.82 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.55 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.8 percent
- GDP change over five years40.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Washington areas BEA publishes20th of 39
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes837th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$49,155
Output grew 7.8 percent in the latest year and 40.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Clallam County
- Covered employment, annual average24,680
- Establishments reporting2,286
- Average annual pay$55,860
- Average weekly wage$1,074
- Retail trade, employment3,456
- Retail trade, average annual pay$40,430
- Health care and social assistance, employment2,976
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$49,252
- Accommodation and food services, employment2,672
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$27,530
- Construction, employment1,188
- Construction, average annual pay$63,528
- Manufacturing, employment1,056
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment999
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3,456 | 228 | $40,430 |
| Health care and social assistance | 2,976 | 220 | $49,252 |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,672 | 230 | $27,530 |
| Construction | 1,188 | 357 | $63,528 |
| Manufacturing | 1,056 | 78 | $67,336 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 999 | 157 | $57,197 |
| Other services, except public administration | 736 | 172 | $36,792 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 734 | 231 | $73,164 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 3,456 jobs, 14.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Clallam County?
- Establishments, all industries2,114
- Employment at those establishments18,884
- Annual payroll$944.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents27.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Clallam County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024166
- Declared construction value permitted$41.0 m
- Single family units authorized142
- Multifamily units authorized24
- Multifamily share of units14.5 percent
- Average declared value per unit$247,058
- Units authorized per 1,000 households4.7
Single-family homes are 85.5 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Clallam County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded78
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$66.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$857,985
- Median 7(a) approval$417,500
- 10th percentile approval$43,380
- 90th percentile approval$2,541,500
- Largest single approval$4,727,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)889
- Jobs per approval11.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active36
- Distinct industries receiving approvals43
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer35.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms28
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter48
- Franchise loans12
- Franchise share of approvals15.4 percent
- Leading industry by approval countFull-Service Restaurants (7)
- Most active lenderU.S. Bank, National Association (10)
- 504 approvals recorded26
- 504 gross approval dollars$16.0 m
- Average 504 approval$615,115
- Median 504 approval$338,500
- Distinct CDCs active4
- 504 jobs per approval6.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved11.1
- Most active CDCEvergreen Business Capital (16)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$82.9 m
The average approval of $857,985 sits well above the median of $417,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 35.9 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Clallam County
Do SBA loans in Clallam County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded15
- Paid in full15
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full15
- Status: Exempt from disclosure49
- Status: Cancelled9
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed5
Only 15 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Clallam County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- Sequim, approvals37
- Port Angeles, approvals32
- Forks, approvals6
- Clallam Bay, approvals2
- Sekiu, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Sequim | 37 | $35,566,600 |
| Port Angeles | 32 | $20,394,700 |
| Forks | 6 | $2,900,000 |
| Clallam Bay | 2 | $7,222,000 |
| Sekiu | 1 | $839,500 |
Sequim accounts for 37 approvals against 32 in Port Angeles. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Clallam County?
- Land area1,738 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Washington counties20th of 39
- Width, east to west83.7 mi
- Height, north to south36.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary1
- Residents per square mile of land45
- Establishments per square mile1.22
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Clallam County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Clallam County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 530021
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate83.3 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 10
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Clallam County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Clallam County (community 530021), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Clallam County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 10, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 83.3 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202477,813
- Households35,046
- Average household size2.22
- Median household income$70,370
- Median age52.1
Common questions
Clallam County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Clallam County, Washington?
The Census Bureau estimates 77,958 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 77,813, in 35,046 households, ranking 18th of 39 Washington counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Clallam County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.04 percent since the 2020 census base of 77,159, to 77,958 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 500 births against 1,272 deaths, with net migration of 1,141. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Clallam County?
$70,370. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $421,800, which is 6.0 times income, and median gross rent is $1,152 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Clallam County?
2,114 establishments, employing 18,884 people with an annual payroll of $944.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Clallam County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 3,456 jobs, 14.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 24,680 jobs at an average annual pay of $55,860, or $1,074 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Clallam County?
78 7(a) approvals totaling $66.9 m since FY2020, across 36 lenders, with a median approval of $417,500, plus 26 504 approvals worth $16.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Clallam County?
166 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $41.0 m. Multifamily was 14.5 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Clallam County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Clallam County come from?
The largest single origin is King County, with 271 households. Arriving households report an average income of $100,026 against $68,559 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Clallam County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Clallam County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Clallam.
12 Census places lie wholly or partly in Clallam County. All 12 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles | city | 20,118 | 32 | Wholly in this county |
| Sequim | city | 8,161 | 37 | Wholly in this county |
| Forks | city | 3,400 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Port Angeles East | CDP | 3,137 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Carlsborg | CDP | 1,231 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bell Hill | CDP | 1,041 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Neah Bay | CDP | 955 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| River Road | CDP | 756 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Clallam Bay | CDP | 602 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Jamestown | CDP | 390 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Blyn | CDP | 134 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Sekiu | CDP | 0 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
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