Neah Bay, WA is a small town located on the Olympic Peninsula at the northwestern-most point of the contiguous United States. With a population of 1,079 and a population density of 451 people per square mile, it is much lower than the US average. Home to the Makah Tribe, Neah Bay offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, whale watching, hiking, kayaking and more. There are several local businesses in Neah Bay including The Makah Museum, Cedar Bark Canoe Factory and Makah Cultural and Research Center. Other organizations include the Makah Tribal Council and tribal departments along with a variety of programs serving youth to elders. Area sporting events include traditional native games such as canoe races along with basketball tournaments at Chief Mashell Park. With its beautiful scenery and cultural heritage, Neah Bay is definitely worth visiting!
The population in Neah Bay is 1,079. There are 459 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Neah Bay is 28.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Neah Bay is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Neah Bay
- 27.4% are married
- 16.2% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 36.2% have children, but are single
Race in Neah Bay
- 9.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 73.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 11.0% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander