Port Orchard is a city located in Kitsap County Washington. Port Orchard has a 2024 population of 18,728. It is also the county seat of Kitsap County. Port Orchard is currently growing at a rate of 4.33% annually and its population has increased by 19.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,614 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Orchard is $98,991 with a poverty rate of 13.75%. The median age in Port Orchard is 32.9 years: 31.3 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Orchard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,073 | 73.62% |
| Two or more races | 2,515 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 735 | 4.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 388 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 370 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.31% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,557 | 2.41 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 3,421 | 2.88 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 2,116 | 1.33 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 585 | 2.99 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Male | 435 | 3.16 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 360 | 3.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,308 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,559 | 23.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,009 | 9.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,689 | 24.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 2,902 | 26.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,474 | 8,143 | 2,682 |
| 2+ Races | 1,104 | 1,028 | 367 |
| Hispanic | 980 | 905 | 380 |
| Asian | 657 | 580 | 297 |
| Black | 222 | 212 | 80 |
| Other Race | 206 | 177 | 52 |
| Islander | 169 | 95 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 38 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,154 | $68,750 | $63,967 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,850 | $119,327 | $78,778 |
| High School Graduate | $42,446 | $47,984 | $32,697 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,710 | $35,994 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,819 | $60,805 | $49,176 |
| Some College | $55,391 | $62,191 | $46,352 |
$55,819
Average Earnings
$60,805
Average Male
$49,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.53% of Port Orchard residents speak only English, while 9.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,347 | 1,604 | 14.14% |
| Multiple | 2,386 | 258 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,828 | 206 | 11.27% |
| Other | 311 | 145 | 46.62% |
| Islander | 377 | 123 | 32.63% |
| Black | 240 | 22 | 9.17% |
| Asian | 723 | 15 | 2.07% |
13.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.75%
Male Poverty Rate
13.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Orchard is Other, with 46.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Orchard is Asian, with 2.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.03% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.38% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 4.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,372 | $107,554 |
| Households | $81,472 | $98,991 |
| Married Families | $113,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,935 | $75,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,974
Number of Veterans
1,650
Male Veterans
324
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 927 |
| First Gulf War | 745 |
| Vietnam | 554 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 745 |
| 55 to 64 | 387 |
| 65 to 74 | 358 |
| 75+ | 276 |
| 18 to 34 | 208 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,520 | 16.99% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 24.61% |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 17.68% |
| Black | 117 | 52.7% |
| Asian | 84 | 12.79% |
| Other Race | 32 | 17.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.13%
Born in Port Orchard
93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
93.4% of Port Orchard residents were born in the United States, with 42.13% having been born in Washington. 3.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,622 | 779 | 3.57% |
| 2028 | 21,843 | 779 | 3.7% |
| 2027 | 21,064 | 778 | 3.84% |
| 2026 | 20,286 | 779 | 3.99% |
| 2025 | 19,507 | 779 | 4.16% |
| 2024 | 18,728 | 778 | 4.33% |
| 2023 | 17,950 | 860 | 5.03% |
| 2022 | 17,090 | 1,078 | 6.73% |
| 2021 | 16,012 | 398 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 15,614 | 1,012 | 6.93% |
| 2019 | 14,602 | 225 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 14,377 | 367 | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 14,010 | 180 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 13,830 | 341 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 13,489 | 310 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 13,179 | 313 | 2.43% |
| 2013 | 12,866 | 269 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 12,597 | 95 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 12,502 | 282 | 2.31% |
| 2010 | 12,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,693 | 2,709 | 54.35% |
| 1990 | 4,984 | 197 | 4.12% |
| 1980 | 4,787 | 883 | 22.62% |
| 1970 | 3,904 | 1,126 | 40.53% |
| 1960 | 2,778 | -19,844 | -87.72% |