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Port Orchard

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.

Christmas paradeOur 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.

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Port Orchard10,98913,11516,00516,189

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-49349971,000
5-98721,0081,015
10-147809921,024
15-19823941938
20-24931896929
25-291,1571,1081,007
30-349691,2031,097
35-398481,2591,190
40-447751,0491,224
45-498729241,027
50-54834882883
55-59732960857
60-64710953911
65-69523844885
70-74410740753
75-79311526625
80-84270347428
85+364376399
18+10,05512,46212,610
Median Age363840

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Race

Port Orchard2022
Total16,005.00
White Alone71.86
Black Alone3.11
American Indian Alone1.29
Asian Alone6.20
Pacific Islander Alone1.67
Some Other Race2.56
Two or More Races13.31
Hispanic Origin9.25
Diversity Index55.10

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Growth Rate

Port Orchard2022 - 2027
Population0.23%
Households0.21%
Families0.27%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households4,1625,0785,9906,054
Housing Units4,4955,4926,3526,438
Owner Occupied Units3,9944,131
Renter Occupied Units1,9961,923
Vacant Units362384

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Home Value

Port Orchard20222027
Median Home Value$373,318$458,019
Average Home Value$410,998$527,421
<$50,0006420
$50,000 - $99,99962
$100,000 - $149,999312
$150,000 - $199,9997411
$200,000 - $249,99914932
$250,000 - $299,999387163
$300,000 - $399,9991,7541,296
$400,000 - $499,999919929
$500,000 - $749,9994421,165
$1,000,000 +20101

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later753
2000-2009995
1990-19991,036
1980-1989693
1970-1979483
1960-1969514
1950-1959306
1940-1949271
1939 or Before445

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Income
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Income

Port Orchard20222027
Median Household$80,412$99,129
Average Household$103,131$124,332
Per Capita$37,878$45,601

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Household Income Base

Port Orchard2022
<$15,000337
$15,000 - $24,999352
$25,000 - $34,999277
$35,000 - $49,999699
$50,000 - $74,9991,071
$75,000 - $99,999942
$100,000 - $149,9991,427
$150,000 - $199,999428
$200,000+456

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+6,085
In-County Residents4,413
Out-of-County Residents1,654
Drive Alone4,073
Carpooled823
Public Transport532
Work at Home445
Less than 5 minutes122
5-9 minutes382
10-14 minutes663
15-19 minutes563
20-24 minutes878
25-29 minutes484
30-34 minutes1,021
35-39 minutes141
40-44 minutes189
45-59 minutes523
60-89 minutes331
90+ minutes343
Average Travel Time31

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees9,035
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt7
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction269
Manufacturing49
Wholesale Trade64
  
Retail Trade1,824
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers172
Furn & Home Furnish Str6
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip302
Food & Beverage Stores639
Health/Pers Care Stores110
Gasoline Stations46
Clothing/Accessory Store17
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music145
General Merchandise Str195
Misc Store Retailers192
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse86
Information177
  
Finance & Insurance322
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn248
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv29
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other45
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing222
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv398
Legal Services158
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises36
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt161
Educational Services480
HealthCare/Social Assist1,572
Arts/Entertainment/Rec119
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,149
Accommodation46
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,103
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin494
Auto Repair/Maintenance105
Public Administration Emp1,576

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Educational Attainment (25+)

Port Orchard2022
Some High School619
Graduated High School2,657
Associates Degree1,286
Bachelor's Degree1,851
Graduate Degree1,055

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses852
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus47
Manufacturing Bus11
Wholesale Trade Bus9
  
Retail Trade Bus134
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus3
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus11
Food & Beverage Stores Bus15
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus16
Gasoline Stations Bus10
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus12
General Merchandise Str Bus6
Misc Store Retailers Bus30
Nonstore Retailers Bus13
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus9
Information Bus18
  
Finance & Insurance Bus58
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus30
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus16
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus39
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus82
Legal Services Bus41
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus18
Educational Services Bus16
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus100
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus19
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus92
Accommodation Bus4
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus88
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus112
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus18
Public Administration Bus54

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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