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Port Orchard

Washington · 15,587 residents · 9.644 sq mi
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Port Orchard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,719. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,894 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $357,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,587
+103%since 2000
from 7,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K11K15K18K1990201020202024Port Orchard
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,719
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,757
+94%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,500
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,343
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(10,585)
Black3.1%(481)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,502)
Asian6.7%(1,039)
Other12.8%(1,991)
Diversity Score63.6%(9,908)
Diversity Score
64
+104%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Orchard, Washington?

Port Orchard, Washington has about 15,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Orchard, Washington earns about $71,719 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 $357,500, and the typical rent is about $1,343 a month.

How educated are people in Port Orchard, Washington?

About 27.9% 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 13.6% of people in Port Orchard, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Orchard, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Orchard, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,603 residents, a change of about 213 percent over that period.

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

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