Total Population
16,740
Population
Growth Rate
1.22%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
56.500
Situated against the Sinclair Inlet with the Cascade and Olympic Mountains in the distance, Port Orchard (population 14,770) is the county seat and the commercial center for South Kitsap. Port Orchard is a historic ‘port’ discovered and named by early Puget Sound explorers, with one of Puget Sound’s largest marinas – owned and operated by the Port of Bremerton. The community is completely oriented toward the water with miles of winding, scenic roadways passing beautiful inlets and hidden coves.
Our downtown corridor offers shopping, museums, entertainment, galleries and dining. Port Orchard residents enjoy a true sense of community and enjoy a thriving Farmer’s Market, weekly Artwalk, the annual Fathom’s O’ Fun Parade in June, and the Jingle Bell Run and Festival of Chimes and Lights every December. Amenities include a beautiful waterfront park, nearby Manchester State Park and premier golf courses. With ferry access from Bremerton and Seattle, an excursion to or from Port Orchard is an easy day trip or a weekend getaway. When visiting our city, it is hard to miss the majestic view of the Olympic Mountains and the pride of military heritage just across the water at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
Households
6,241
Owner Occupied
4,213
Renter Occupied
2,028
Vacant
370
Median Household
$81,133 $101,745
Average Household
$107,528 $131,287
Per Capita
$40,160 $49,903
Total Businesses
808
Total Employed
8,931
Workers 16+
6,684
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
118
Employed
1,670
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
56
Employed
1,575
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
101
Employed
1,331
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
89
Employed
1,085
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
86
Employed
1,055
2023 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
53
Employed
654
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,210
Non-Resident Commuters
1,358
Drive Alone
4,394
Carpooled
879
Public
607
Work At Home
512
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