State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,558.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.47%
Growth Since 2010
34.90%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Port Orchard is a city located in Kitsap County Washington. It is also the county seat of Kitsap County. With a 2020 population of 15,033, it is the 69th largest city in Washington and the 2312th largest city in the United States . Port Orchard is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 34.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,144 in 2010. Port Orchard reached it's highest population of 15,033 in 2021. Spanning over 11 miles, Port Orchard has a population density of 1,559 people per square mile.
The average household income in Port Orchard is $79,671 with a poverty rate of 14.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,225 per month, and the median house value is $324,200. The median age in Port Orchard is 35.7 years, 33.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Orchard was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,380 | 73.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1,427 | 10.15% |
| Asian | 978 | 6.95% |
| Black or African American | 641 | 4.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 304 | 2.16% |
| Some Other Race | 253 | 1.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 79 | 0.56% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,175 | 2.55 | 59.4 |
| Married | 2,557 | 3.04 | 77.4 |
| Non Family | 1,676 | 1.51 | 41.9 |
| Female | 587 | 3.08 | 34.9 |
| Male | 355 | 3.15 | 52.1 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 1.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,456 | 25.39% |
| Some College | 2,915 | 30.14% |
| Associates Degree | 879 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,634 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 991 | 10.25% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,291 | 6,839 | 2,219 |
| Hispanic | 779 | 732 | 132 |
| Asian | 687 | 597 | 228 |
| 2+ Races | 457 | 356 | 59 |
| Black | 371 | 319 | 7 |
| Islander | 190 | 124 | 19 |
| Other Race | 185 | 185 | 45 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.19%.
$40,954
Average Earnings
$45,632
Average Male
$35,690
Average Female
90.35% of Port Orchard residents speak only English, while 9.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.25% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,100 | 870 | 9.56% |
| Multiple | 1,201 | 401 | 33.39% |
| Black | 568 | 219 | 38.56% |
| Islander | 296 | 192 | 64.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 175 | 11.55% |
| Asian | 968 | 67 | 6.92% |
14.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.70%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Orchard is Islander, with 64.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Orchard is Asian, with 6.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.41%.
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 16.59% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 30.71% |
| Asian | 125 | 16.47% |
| Black | 109 | 28.61% |
| Other Race | 45 | 32.37% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 4.00% |
| Islander | 15 | 7.94% |
| Native American | 11 | 13.92% |
1.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
60%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
92.09%
Native Born
7.91%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
5.63%
Naturalized
92.09% of Port Orchard residents were born in the United States, with 37.28% having been born in Washington. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,033 | 218 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 14,815 | 218 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 14,597 | 218 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 14,379 | 368 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 14,011 | 176 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 13,835 | 341 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 13,494 | 307 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 13,187 | 308 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 12,879 | 267 | 2.12% |
| 2012 | 12,612 | 95 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 12,517 | 279 | 2.28% |
| 2010 | 12,238 | 4,545 | 4.75% |
| 2000 | 7,693 | 2,709 | 4.44% |
| 1990 | 4,984 | 197 | 0.40% |
| 1980 | 4,787 | 883 | 2.06% |
| 1970 | 3,904 | 1,126 | 3.46% |
| 1960 | 2,778 | 0.00% |