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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poulsbo

Washington · 4,848 residents · 4.771 sq mi
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Poulsbo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,385. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 1,965 residents. Median home value is $96,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,848
−29%vs 2000
vs 6,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,016 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Poulsbo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,385
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,267
−36%vs 2000
vs $20,649 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $154,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$422
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $613 in 2000
US average: $450
46.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
54.0% rent
3.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,566)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(133)
Asian1.8%(88)
Other3.7%(178)
Diversity Score19.7%(954)
20
−9%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poulsbo, Washington?

Poulsbo, Washington has about 4,848 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Poulsbo, Washington?

The typical household in Poulsbo, Washington earns about $25,385 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 $96,800, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Poulsbo, Washington?

About 20.3% 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 13.5% of people in Poulsbo, 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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