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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Port Orchard

Washington · 4,984 residents · 9.644 sq mi
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Port Orchard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,984. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 2,709 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $67,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,984
−35%vs 2000
vs 7,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
517 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K7K11K15K18K1990201020202024Port Orchard
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,984
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,020 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,807
−28%vs 2000
vs $16,382 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$67,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$437
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $676 in 2000
US average: $450
48.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.2% in 2000
51.1% rent
3.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(6,120)
Black3.9%(301)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(395)
Asian3.6%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(2,399)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(4,630)
Black2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(86)
Asian2.9%(146)
Other2.2%(110)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,022)
21
−34%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Orchard, Washington?

Port Orchard, Washington has about 4,984 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Orchard, Washington earns about $22,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Orchard, Washington expensive?

In Port Orchard, Washington, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Port Orchard, Washington?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Orchard, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Orchard, Washington?

About 16.4% of people in Port Orchard, 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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