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Anacortes is a gathering of friendly and eclectic people whose lives reflect the natural beauty of islands, mountains and protected forest lands. Lattes in hand, they walk the waterfront quay and easily bid welcome to visitors. Tucked into the west corner of Skagit Valley, discordant notes of modern living are balanced by natural rhythms. There is the rise and fall of tides, the flow of farmland seasons. Time moves a little slower. Though relaxed in style, Anacortes is burgeoning with civic pride, and maintains balance between growth and protection of its resources. Culture abounds, with its art galleries and art walks, to its festivals and live theatre.
Around the Skagit Valley visitors discover historic towns bristling with intriguing shops and harbors dot a picturesque landscape. Fields blaze with tulip color, majestic peaks glisten in snow and rugged San Juan Islands toast blue-green waters. Moments of natural splendor are only one reason to make the Skagit Valley a treasured destination…for the rest of your life.
Anacortes (within city limits) has a population of 15, 110. Current Estimates predict 15,110 people in the city of Anacortes and 17,400 on Fidalgo Island. There are 736 firms in Anacortes providing 5,337 jobs for the residents, with the largest portion coming from the manufacturing sector, followed by the service industry and retail.
Skagit (pronounced "skajet") County is located in the northwest portion of Washington State, USA. between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The majestic Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. Running through the valley is the powerful Skagit River flowing westward toward the beautiful San Juan Islands. World famous tulip fields blanket the valley in the spring.
Flocks of Canadian geese, snow geese and trumpeter swans can be seen here in the winter. Bald eagles soar overhead year round and great blue herons stand along the shorelines. Skagit County is truly a wonderful place to be.
Skagit County Demographics
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