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Port Ludlow

Washington · 2,959 residents · 11.53 sq mi
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Port Ludlow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,153. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $402,700. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $402,700, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,959
+50%since 2000
from 1,968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
67.6
+10%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Port Ludlow
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.9%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(42)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 141.2%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 191.8%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(44)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.2%(123)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 445.5%(162)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.3%(215)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.8%(496)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7432%(948)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8422.2%(656)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.4%(130)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,153
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,340
+29%since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,953
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $971 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
8.8% rent
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,631)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(97)
Asian2.2%(66)
Other1.7%(49)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(167)
Colombian3.6%(105)
Asian origin
Filipino1.6%(47)
Taiwanese0.9%(26)
Ancestry
English18.8%(552)
German14.5%(427)
Irish13.5%(398)
Russian7.9%(231)
French6.6%(193)
American6.5%(191)
Scottish3.8%(111)
Norwegian3.7%(108)
Italian3.4%(100)
Danish3.2%(93)
British2.2%(64)
Welsh2.1%(62)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.7%(49)
Polish1.6%(46)
Portuguese1.2%(34)
Czech1.1%(33)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(32)
Canadian0.9%(27)
Austrian0.6%(19)
Croatian0.6%(17)
Hungarian0.6%(17)
Ukrainian0.5%(16)
Dutch0.5%(15)
Lebanese0.5%(14)
Swiss0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+138%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Ludlow, Washington earns about $72,153 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 $402,700, and the typical rent is about $1,953 a month.

How educated are people in Port Ludlow, Washington?

About 53.9% 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 15.9% of people in Port Ludlow, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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