Port Orchard city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Port Orchard city, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Port Orchard city, Washington has a total population of 16,398, the 86th largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $81,472, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Port Orchard city Quick Facts

Population 16,398

Median Household Income $81,472

Median Home Value $492,000

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 32.9 years

Homeownership Rate 58.9%

Affordability Ratio 6.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

High School Graduation Rate 94.5%

Diversity Index 45/100

Population 16,398 86th of 631

Median Income $81,472 average

Poverty Rate 13.8% 11% higher national

Median Home Value $492,000 above average

How Port Orchard city Compares

Median Household Income

Port Orchard city

$81,472

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Port Orchard city

$492,000

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 13.7%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 43.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.9%

Renter 41.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

27.9%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

19.2%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Port Orchard city Rankings in Washington

#86 Population of 631

#308 Median Income of 631

#213 Education of 631

#206 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Port Orchard city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ferndale city	15,447	$83,839	$492,400	32.8%	10.5%
Lake Stickney CDP	15,514	$85,762	$598,400	34.4%	12.6%
White Center CDP	15,017	$82,500	$591,500	34.2%	17.1%
Lynden city	16,025	$94,869	$546,400	28.2%	8.7%
Bryn Mawr-Skyway CDP	17,577	$90,258	$622,000	38.0%	12.9%

Population Overview

Port Orchard city is a small city located in Washington. The total population is 16,398. It ranks as the 86th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Orchard city is 32.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port Orchard city is $81,472. This is 14% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $492,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Port Orchard city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port Orchard city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Port Orchard city, Washington?

Port Orchard city, Washington has a population of 16,398 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Port Orchard city, WA?

The median household income in Port Orchard city is $81,472, which is 4% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Port Orchard city, WA?

The poverty rate in Port Orchard city is 13.8%. This means approximately 2,167 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Port Orchard city, Washington?

Port Orchard city's population is 71.4% White, 1.2% Black, 11.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Port Orchard city, WA?

The median home value in Port Orchard city is $492,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x.

How educated is Port Orchard city, Washington?

32.2% of adults (25+) in Port Orchard city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.