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Poulsbo

Washington · 9,200 residents · 4.771 sq mi
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Poulsbo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,200
+35%since 2000
from 6,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,928 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Poulsbo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,565
+38%since 2000
from $20,649 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,203)
Black1.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(844)
Asian5.6%(512)
Other3.9%(363)
Diversity Score43.6%(4,010)
Diversity Score
44
+101%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poulsbo, Washington?

Poulsbo, Washington has about 9,200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poulsbo, Washington?

The typical household in Poulsbo, Washington earns about $59,464 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 $305,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Poulsbo, Washington?

About 37.1% 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 3.5% 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 4,352 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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