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CITY · 2010 ACS

Port Ludlow

Washington · 2,603 residents · 11.53 sq mi
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Port Ludlow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,000. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $383,700. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,603
+32%since 2000
from 1,968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
65.3
+7%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Port Ludlow
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 51.9%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 91.9%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 142.7%(70)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 192%(52)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 241.7%(44)
US avg: 7%
25 to 343.8%(100)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 445%(130)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 548.5%(220)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6421.6%(561)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7431.7%(825)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8415.2%(396)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over4.1%(106)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,041
+12%since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $971 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
−11%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Port Ludlow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,878)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian1.4%(28)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,439)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other7.5%(195)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(65)
Ancestry
English28.2%(848)
German18.7%(562)
Irish15%(452)
Scottish8.6%(259)
Norwegian7.9%(237)
Italian6.2%(187)
American4%(120)
Scotch-Irish3.8%(114)
French3.6%(109)
Swedish3.2%(95)
Czech2.8%(84)
British2.7%(80)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh2.1%(62)
Dutch2%(59)
Polish1.6%(49)
Danish0.7%(20)
Austrian0.6%(18)
Portuguese0.6%(17)
Barbadian0.5%(14)
Arab0.4%(13)
Lebanese0.4%(13)
Canadian0.4%(13)
Slovak0.4%(13)
Slovene0.4%(12)
Lithuanian0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+134%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married19.2%(270)
Married66.4%(934)
Widowed3%(42)
Divorced11.4%(160)
Women 15+
Never married7.1%(91)
Married71.4%(912)
Widowed13.4%(171)
Divorced8.1%(103)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Ludlow, Washington?

Port Ludlow, Washington has about 2,603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Ludlow, Washington?

The typical household in Port Ludlow, Washington earns about $69,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Ludlow, Washington expensive?

In Port Ludlow, Washington, the median home is worth about $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.

How educated are people in Port Ludlow, Washington?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Port Ludlow, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Ludlow, Washington?

About 2.5% of people in Port Ludlow, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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