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Poulsbo

Washington · 12,749 residents (2025 est.) · 4.771 sq mi
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Poulsbo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $620,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,165
+79%since 2000
from 6,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,550 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,749 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Poulsbo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,418
+173%since 2000
from $20,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+6%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,100
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,886
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+34%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(5,849)
Black1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(330)
Asian2.9%(199)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(1,475)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(8,936)
Black2.3%(275)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,321)
Asian2.4%(289)
Other11%(1,344)
Diversity Score54.4%(6,620)
Diversity Score
54
+151%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poulsbo, Washington?

Poulsbo, Washington has about 12,165 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poulsbo, Washington?

The typical household in Poulsbo, Washington earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poulsbo, Washington expensive?

In Poulsbo, Washington, the median home is worth about $620,100, and the typical rent is about $1,886 a month.

How educated are people in Poulsbo, Washington?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Poulsbo, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poulsbo, Washington?

About 9.3% of people in Poulsbo, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poulsbo, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Poulsbo, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,317 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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

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