Anacortes Population 2026
Anacortes has a population of 18,103, making it the #2637 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 486× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,103
Rank in United States
#2637
Coordinates
48.51°N, 122.61°W
~7 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,755 km
2,332 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Washington
Cities near Anacortes
- Mount Vernon34,053 people · ~23 km away
- Oak Harbor22,693 people · ~25 km away
- Bellingham85,146 people · ~29 km away
- Marysville66,773 people · ~61 km away
- Everett108,010 people · ~67 km away
- Lake Stevens30,886 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anacortes?
Anacortes has a population of 18,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2637 biggest city in United States.
What state is Anacortes in?
Anacortes is located in Washington, United States.
Is Anacortes the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,755 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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