Clallam County, Washington: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks
No data center or power plant project is on record in Clallam County, but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Clallam County is home to Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks. Unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, against 6.4% in 2019. Construction employs 1,177, down 4.3% since 2019. 13 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly other technologies. Employers here counted 24,454 jobs in 2025, up 4.5% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Clallam County
Clallam County is home to Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Bell Hill, Blyn, Carlsborg, Clallam Bay, Jamestown, Neah Bay, Port Angeles East, River Road, Sekiu.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Clallam County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 77,356 | 78,202 | ▲ 1.1% | 18th of 39 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 23,406 | 24,454 | ▲ 4.5% | 12th of 39 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $42,052 | $58,055 | ▲ 38.1% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,230 | 1,177 | ▼ 4.3% | 27th of 33 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 6.4% | 4.4% | ▼ 2.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 13 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
Its power plants have 13 MW of capacity, 100% of it other technologies. Electrical contractors employ 206, at an average $97,975 a year. PUD No 1 of Clallam County is the largest utility serving Clallam County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 11.85¢/kWh in 2024, above the 10.07¢ median for Washington utilities. 78,202 people live here, up 1.1% since 2020.
Who powers Clallam County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +13 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Clallam County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Clallam County | Political Subdivision | Bundled | 30,585 | 11.85¢ | 27% |
| City of Port Angeles - (WA) | Municipal | Bundled | 9,321 | 9.13¢ | 28% |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | Bundled | — | — | 56% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 1
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other technologies | 13 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill | McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill | Other technologies | 13 MW | 2022 |
The Clallam County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 24,454 | $58,055 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,177 | $66,590 | 0.91 |
| Electrical contractors | 206 | $97,975 | 1.17 |
| Data processing and hosting | 7 | $147,427 | 0.09 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Clallam County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Clallam County. Washington has 21 local measures on record statewide.
Clallam County and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Clallam County, Jefferson County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam County | 78,202 | ▲ 4.5% | 13 MW | — | — | — |
| Jefferson County | 33,970 | ▲ 0.6% | 9 MW | — | — | — |
More of Washington
Clallam County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Clallam County, Washington?
3 utilities have service territory in Clallam County in the EIA-861 2024 report: PUD No 1 of Clallam County, City of Port Angeles - (WA), Bonneville Power Administration. The largest, PUD No 1 of Clallam County, charged residential customers 11.85¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Port Angeles, WA in?
Port Angeles is in Clallam County, Washington. About 20,146 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Clallam County?
1 operating plant with 13 MW of capacity. The largest is McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill (13 MW, other technologies).
Are there data centers in Clallam County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Clallam County.
Is Clallam County adding jobs?
Employers counted 24,454 jobs in 2025 against 23,406 in 2019 (+4.5%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,230 to 1,177.
Does Clallam County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Clallam County. Washington has 21 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.