Port Townsend
Port Townsend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,536. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $145,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Port Townsend, Washington?
Port Townsend, Washington has about 8,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Port Townsend, Washington?
The typical household in Port Townsend, Washington earns about $34,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Port Townsend, Washington expensive?
In Port Townsend, Washington, the median home is worth about $145,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.
How educated are people in Port Townsend, Washington?
About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Townsend, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Port Townsend, Washington?
About 14.0% of people in Port Townsend, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
Has Port Townsend, Washington grown since 1990?
Yes, Port Townsend, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,333 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024