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Anacortes, Washington, in Skagit county, is 18 miles S of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 64 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 14,557.
In Anacortes, about 61% of adults are married.
Anacortes boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Anacortes had a median family income of $49,531. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Anacortes.
Political donors in Anacortes favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,077. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Anacortes has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Anacortes are newer than those found in most places.
In Anacortes, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Anacortes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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