Poulsbo is a city located in Kitsap County Washington. Poulsbo has a 2024 population of 12,234. Poulsbo is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Poulsbo is $114,051 with a poverty rate of 9.49%. The median age in Poulsbo is 43.2 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poulsbo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,622 | 80.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,323 | 11.06% |
| Asian | 328 | 2.74% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 2.52% |
| Other race | 262 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.47% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,129 | 2.29 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 2,526 | 2.93 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 2,021 | 1.32 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Female | 475 | 2.95 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 107 | 2.72 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 644 | 7.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,567 | 29.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,676 | 19.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,794 | 20.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 1,686 | 19.17% |
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 | 7,202 | 6,915 | 3,617 |
| Hispanic | 733 | 593 | 273 |
| 2+ Races | 469 | 469 | 263 |
| Black | 233 | 233 | 54 |
| Asian | 202 | 202 | 82 |
| Other Race | 192 | 169 | 106 |
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,152 | $120,200 | $54,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,543 | $121,685 | $77,273 |
| High School Graduate | $60,509 | $70,145 | $37,692 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,149 | $80,813 | $52,594 |
| Some College | $47,302 | $48,083 | $47,247 |
$70,149
Average Earnings
$80,813
Average Male
$52,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.9% of Poulsbo residents speak only English, while 8.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,788 | 942 | 10.72% |
| Multiple | 1,315 | 155 | 11.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,402 | 154 | 10.98% |
| Other | 262 | 18 | 6.87% |
9.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.72%
Male Poverty Rate
9.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poulsbo is Multiple, with 11.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poulsbo is Other, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.19% |
| High School | 22.32% |
| Some College | 4.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,548 | $144,149 |
| Households | $95,774 | $114,051 |
| Married Families | $137,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,484 | $64,797 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,250
Number of Veterans
1,131
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 443 |
| Vietnam | 387 |
| Second Gulf War | 344 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 309 |
| 55 to 64 | 291 |
| 35 to 54 | 254 |
| 75+ | 208 |
| 18 to 34 | 188 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,088 | 13.65% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 6.49% |
| Black | 40 | 18.69% |
| Asian | 33 | 14.86% |
| Native American | 13 | 31.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
42.41%
Born in Poulsbo
93.68%
Native Born
6.32%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
93.68% of Poulsbo residents were born in the United States, with 42.41% having been born in Washington. 1.13% 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 | 12,552 | 63 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 12,489 | 64 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 12,425 | 64 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 12,361 | 63 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 12,298 | 64 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 12,234 | 63 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 12,171 | 122 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 12,049 | 120 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 11,929 | -51 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 11,980 | 788 | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 11,192 | 269 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 10,923 | 237 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 10,686 | 373 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 10,313 | 353 | 3.54% |
| 2015 | 9,960 | 311 | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 9,649 | 190 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 9,459 | 88 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 9,371 | 35 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 9,336 | 53 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 9,283 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,813 | 1,965 | 40.53% |
| 1990 | 4,848 | 1,395 | 40.4% |
| 1980 | 3,453 | -9,099 | -72.49% |