Total Population
16,005
Population
Growth Rate
0.23%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
55.100
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
5,990
Total Housing Units
6,352
Owner Occupied
3,994
Renter Occupied
1,996
Vacant
362
Median Home Value
$373,318
Average Home Value
$410,998
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.78%
Median Household
$80,412 $99,129
Average Household
$103,131 $124,332
Per Capita
$37,878 $45,601
Total Businesses
852
Total Employed
9,035
Workers 16+
6,085
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
134
Employed
1,824
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
54
Employed
1,576
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
100
Employed
1,572
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
92
Employed
1,149
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
88
Employed
1,103
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
15
Employed
639
Some
High School
619
Graduated
High School
2,657
Associates
Degree
1,286
Bachelor's
Degree
1,851
Graduate
Degree
1,055
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
4,413
Non-Resident Commuters
1,654
Drive Alone
4,073
Carpooled
823
Public
532
Work At Home
445
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