Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington

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Population in July 2007: 3,715.
Males: 2,407  (64.8%)
Females: 1,308  (35.2%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Washington median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 98326

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,844 (it was $29,673 in 2000)
Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

$53,844
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,961 (it was $15,379 in 2000)

Clallam Bay-Neah Bay CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $292,194 (it was $84,800 in 2000)
Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

$292,194
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $459,016; detached houses: $506,716; townhouses or other attached units: $497,618; in 2-unit structures: $248,005; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $251,324; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $440,931; mobile homes: $206,962; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $91,136
March 2022 cost of living index in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA (2000)
    • 1,60047.1%White alone
    • 1,12133.0%American Indian alone
    • 2517.4%Hispanic
    • 2477.3%Black alone
    • 1163.4%Two or more races
    • 310.9%Asian alone
    • 230.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 100.3%Other race alone

Races in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 401.5 square miles.

Population density: 9.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Clallam Bay-Neah Bay CCD:

1.1% ($974)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bellingham, WA (99.0 miles , pop. 67,171).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (108.0 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1027.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Sekiu, WA (3.0 miles),
Clallam Bay, WA (3.3 miles ),
Neah Bay, WA (3.4 miles ),
Forks, WA (4.4 miles ),
Crescent, WA (6.0 miles ),
West End, WA (6.1 miles ),
Queets, WA (6.9 miles),
Port Angeles, WA (7.0 miles )

Latitude: 48.23 N, Longitude: 124.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

Distribution of median household income in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.3%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (30.9%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.1%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (31.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.6%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.6%)
  • Wood products (2.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (30.2%)
  • Educational services (26.0%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (13.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (21.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (17.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
  • Construction laborers (3.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (2.8%)
  • Bus drivers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington average temperatures Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington average precipitation Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington humidity Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington wind speed Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington snowfall Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington sunshine Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.6. This is about average.

City:

62.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0785. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0785
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0339. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0339
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.07. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

3.07
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Clallam Bay-Neah Bay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 927% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 114.3 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from Clallam Bay-Neah Bay center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 118.1 miles away from Clallam Bay-Neah Bay center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from Clallam Bay-Neah Bay center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 523.2 miles away from Clallam Bay-Neah Bay center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clallam County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Mudslides: 10, Storms: 10, Landslides: 9, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

  • Peninsula College (about 51 miles; Port Angeles, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • Olympic College (about 97 miles; Bremerton, WA; FT enrollment: 6,158)
  • Western Washington University (about 99 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 100 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 102 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 104 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Shoreline Community College (about 104 miles; Shoreline, WA; FT enrollment: 5,026)

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Notable locations in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay: Makah National Salmon Hatchery (A), Clallam Honor Camp (B), Ozette Campground (C), Clallam Bay Spit (D), Indian Village (E), Iverson Ranch (F), Hoko (G), Person Ranch (H), Makah Cultural and Research Center (I), Hoko Camp (J), Gibson Farm (K), Washburn Ranch (L), Wesseler Ranch (M), Sooes (N), Clallam River Campground (O), Makah Marina (P), Olson's Resort Marina (Q), Ericksons Bay Campground (R), Clallam Bay Correction Center Sewage Treatment Plant (S), Clallam Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay include: Neah Bay Assembly of God Church (A), Clallam Bay Presbyterian Church (B), Apostolic Faith Church (C), Makah Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Cemetery (1), Old Clallam Bay Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Dickey Lake (A), Ozette Lake (B), Seafield Lake (C), Lizard Lake (D), Elk Lake (E), Pysht Millpond (F), Willoughby Lake (G), Hobuck Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big River (A), Blowder Creek (B), Boe Creek (C), Brown Creek (D), Brownes Creek (E), Carpenters Creek (F), Charley Creek (G), Clallam River (H), Coke Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay include: Norwegian Memorial (1), Olympic National Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Yellow Banks (A), Shi-Shi Beach (B), Chito Beach (C), Hobuck Beach (D), Warmhouse Beach (E), Sooes Beach (F), First Beach (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Clallam County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

12.9%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.9%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.3%
Whole state:

4.6%

People in group quarters in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay in 2010:

  • 896 people in state prisons
  • 5 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 5 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary)

People in group quarters in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay in 2000:

  • 858 people in state prisons
  • 13 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

For population 15 years and over in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

Marital status in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

  • High school or higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 17.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.6
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA (based on Clallam County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,80359
Catholic4,5814
Other3,48718
Mainline Protestant3,03513
None50,498-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Clallam County:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Clallam County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
This county:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Clallam County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 78
This county:

11.09 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Clallam County:

8.9%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.6%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.1%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay:

  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KARI (550 AM; 25 kW; BLAINE, WA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KRPI (1550 AM; 50 kW; FERNDALE, WA; Owner: BBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKO (1380 AM; 50 kW; EVERETT, WA; Owner: S-R BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • KVAC (1490 AM; 1 kW; FORKS, WA; Owner: ALCO SERVICES, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA
  • 47.7%Electricity
  • 39.4%Wood
  • 11.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clallam Bay-Neah Bay, WA
  • 62.8%Electricity
  • 31.1%Wood
  • 3.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Clallam Bay-Neah Bay compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Clallam Bay-Neah Bay on our top lists:

  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons (population 1,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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