Port Townsend is a city located in Jefferson County Washington. Port Townsend has a 2024 population of 10,611. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Port Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,173 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Townsend is $80,981 with a poverty rate of 13.98%. The median age in Port Townsend is 59.5 years: 57.3 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Townsend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,172 | 90.27% |
| Two or more races | 430 | 4.23% |
| Other race | 259 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 143 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,371 | 1.85 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Non Family | 2,862 | 1.17 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 2,089 | 2.53 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 263 | 3.49 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 157 | 2.59 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
2.55
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 0.29% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,557 | 30.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,094 | 24.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,197 | 14.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 1,973 | 23.21% |
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 | 7,662 | 7,609 | 4,372 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 299 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 241 | 42 |
| Other Race | 222 | 180 | 55 |
| Asian | 135 | 110 | 50 |
| Black | 81 | 79 | 16 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 57.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,667 | $40,573 | $36,034 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,110 | $54,453 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,384 | $24,286 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,247 | $41,406 | $31,650 |
| Some College | $29,179 | $48,295 | $27,044 |
$35,247
Average Earnings
$41,406
Average Male
$31,650
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.51% of Port Townsend residents speak only English, while 7.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,971 | 1,039 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 417 | 148 | 35.49% |
| Hispanic | 356 | 125 | 35.11% |
| Other | 259 | 60 | 23.17% |
| Native | 60 | 42 | 70% |
| Black | 95 | 37 | 38.95% |
| Asian | 137 | 8 | 5.84% |
13.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.5%
Male Poverty Rate
17.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Townsend is Native, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Townsend is Asian, with 5.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.03% |
| Some College | 18.94% |
| High School | 14.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.27% |
| Female Employed | 8.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,656 | $105,663 |
| Households | $59,193 | $80,981 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,932 | $56,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
987
Number of Veterans
910
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 525 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| Korea | 103 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 380 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 35 to 54 | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 10.96% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 18.79% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 16.35% |
| Black | 25 | 30.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
33%
Born in Port Townsend
95.2%
Native Born
4.8%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
95.2% of Port Townsend residents were born in the United States, with 33% having been born in Washington. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,159 | 109 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 11,050 | 110 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 10,940 | 110 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 10,830 | 109 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 10,721 | 110 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 10,611 | 109 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 10,502 | 121 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 10,381 | 55 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 10,326 | 153 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 10,173 | 306 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 9,867 | 126 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 9,741 | 186 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 9,555 | 127 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 9,428 | 156 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 9,272 | 63 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 9,209 | 53 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 9,156 | 64 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 9,092 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 9,105 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 9,117 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,334 | 1,333 | 19.04% |
| 1990 | 7,001 | 934 | 15.39% |
| 1980 | 6,067 | 826 | 15.76% |
| 1970 | 5,241 | 167 | 3.29% |
| 1960 | 5,074 | -1,814 | -26.34% |
| 1950 | 6,888 | 2,205 | 47.09% |
| 1940 | 4,683 | 704 | 17.69% |
| 1930 | 3,979 | 1,132 | 39.76% |
| 1920 | 2,847 | -1,334 | -31.91% |
| 1910 | 4,181 | 738 | 21.43% |
| 1900 | 3,443 | -1,115 | -24.46% |
| 1890 | 4,558 | -6,601 | -59.15% |