Skagit County
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- Population
- 131,328
- Area
- 1,730.23 sq mi (4,481.28 km²), 186.8 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.1
- Households
- 52,329
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $89,263
- Median house value
- $545,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Public Comment Period: Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation (CAPER)
The City of Anacortes 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant will be available for review and comment by any interested parties through September 28, 2026, at 8:00 AM
Community Invited to Budget Open House: September 30
The City of Anacortes invites the community to participate in a budget open house on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers.
City and Lopez Island Creamery Announce Partnership to Support Local Business Growth
The City of Anacortes and Lopez Island Creamery jointly announce a new partnership that will support the company’s continued growth while generating a return on the City’s investment in its Molly Lane property.
Residential Clean-up Day: September 19, 2026
Bring your residential garbage and yard waste to our operations facility for free on Saturday, September 19, 2026
New Safety Requirements for E-Bikes, Scooters, and Personal Transportation Devices
The City of Anacortes is reminding residents of new safety requirements and regulations for personal transportation devices.