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Ketchikan, AK vs Port Angeles, WA

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- Port Angeles is 0% more densely populated than Ketchikan.
- People are 3.3% less likely to be married in Port Angeles.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years older in Port Angeles.
 Ketchikan, AKPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,888329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 20108,080  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,397285,036,114
 Population - 19908,263  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,856.193.4
 Land Area3.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ketchikan, AKPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Ketchikan, AKPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 White52.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian13.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races9.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ketchikan, AKPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Married Population45.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.2%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households3,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,276  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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Reviews for Port Angeles    21 Reviews

I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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