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Puget Island

Washington · 1,008 residents · 7.572 sq mi
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Puget Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,438. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $484,800. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,008
−11%since 2023
from 1,136 in 2023
2010 – 2024
133 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7638699761K1K201020202024Puget Island
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,438
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,395 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$37,667
+5%since 2023
from $35,847 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.546
+28%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$484,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $398,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
74.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
25.9% rent
4.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
33.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
81.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
9.8
+61%since 2023
from 6.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(165)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(88)
Diversity Score46.1%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(873)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(94)
Diversity Score29.9%(302)
30
−35%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.7 min
−38%since 2023
from 60.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
36.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
53.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
2.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
70.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puget Island, Washington?

Puget Island, Washington has about 1,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puget Island, Washington?

The typical household in Puget Island, Washington earns about $49,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puget Island, Washington expensive?

In Puget Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $484,800.

How educated are people in Puget Island, Washington?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Puget Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puget Island, Washington?

About 25.0% of people in Puget Island, 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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