Neah Bay, Washington

Neah Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Makah Reservation in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 865 at the 2010 census. It is across from the Canadian border of British Columbia.

Geography

Neah Bay is located at 48°21′56″N 124°36′56″W / 48.36556°N 124.61556°W / 48.36556; -124.61556 (48.365436, −124.615672).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.1 km²), all of it land.

It is approximately one hundred and sixty miles northwest of Seattle.

Climate

Neah Bay has an oceanic climate (Cfb), common in the peninsula, but rare in its populated areas. The warmest month is August and the coldest month is December.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 865 people, 282 households, and 181 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 335.8 people per square mile (129.9/km²). There were 322 housing units at an average density of 136.2/sq mi (52.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.1% White, 0.2% African American, 77.1% Native American, .7% from other races, and 9.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.42% of the population.