Poulsbo

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Poulsbo

Located on beautiful Liberty Bay and known as “Little Norway on the Fjord”, this enchanting Norwegian heritage town (population 11,180), has blossomed into a visitor destination filled with recreation, shopping, and dining opportunities. With its stunning water and mountain views Poulsbo is as rich in natural beauty as it is in authentic Scandinavian charm. Poulsbo’s historic downtown captivates visitors with its wonderful old murals, world famous bakeries, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants and beautiful waterfront park and boardwalk along Liberty Bay. Poulsbo celebrates it's Nordic heritage with the annual Viking Fest, Jule Fest and Tree Lighting celebrations. Poulsbo also hosts an annual Arts Festival, and 3rd of July Celebration over Liberty Bay.

Christmas window display in Poulsbo

Poulsbo’s charm, and natural beauty appeal to many visitors who, tempted by the good schools, distinct neighborhoods, and sense of community, soon become residents. Poulsbo’s leaders are progressive and forward-looking and are conscientiously working to balance the needs of a growing 21st century city while maintaining the Scandinavian heritage that has earned Poulsbo the nickname “Little Norway”.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Poulsbo7,2739,23112,40313,636

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4563
5-9625
10-14659
15-19685
20-24683
25-29687
30-34817
35-39880
40-44803
45-49722
50-54738
55-59771
60-64812
65-69795
70-74714
75-79593
80-84388
85+468
18+10,140
Median Age44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Poulsbo2024
Total12,403.00
White Alone76.31%
Black Alone1.38%
American Indian Alone1.41%
Asian Alone5.66%
Pacific Islander Alone0.41%
Some Other Race3.46%
Two or More Races11.37%
Hispanic Origin10.59%
Diversity Index51.40

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Poulsbo2024 - 2029
Population1.91%
Households1.75%
Families2.23%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households3,0193,8945,0425,499
Housing Units3,1784,1265,2995,728
Owner Occupied Units3,4763,654
Renter Occupied Units1,5661,845
Vacant Units257229

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Poulsbo20242029
Median Home Value$622,699$700,521
Average Home Value$675,194$836,802
<$50,00082
$50,000 - $99,9996710
$100,000 - $149,99950
$150,000 - $199,99970
$200,000 - $249,99910
$250,000 - $299,99980
$300,000 - $399,99910310
$400,000 - $499,999579265
$500,000 - $749,9991,9561,920
$1,000,000 +201506

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later970
2000-20091,076
1990-1999924
1980-1989959
1970-1979740
1960-1969285
1950-195971
1940-1949106
1939 or Before157

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Poulsbo20242029
Median Household$97,958$110,323
Average Household$126,025$149,779
Per Capita$51,291$60,456

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Poulsbo2024
<$15,000527
$15,000 - $24,999238
$25,000 - $34,999144
$35,000 - $49,999358
$50,000 - $74,999674
$75,000 - $99,999620
$100,000 - $149,9991,159
$150,000 - $199,999519
$200,000+803

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,460
In-County Residents4,742
Out-of-County Residents718
Drive Alone3,319
Carpooled701
Public Transport341
Work at Home955
Motorcycle30
Bicycle22
Walked92
Other0
Less than 5 minutes192
5-9 minutes862
10-14 minutes649
15-19 minutes446
20-24 minutes460
25-29 minutes382
30-34 minutes535
35-39 minutes56
40-44 minutes256
45-59 minutes105
60-89 minutes266
90+ minutes296
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees8,450
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt5
Mining0
Utilities64
Construction210
Manufacturing311
Wholesale Trade79
  
Retail Trade1,065
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers143
Furn & Home Furnish Str28
Electronics & Appl Store23
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip205
Food & Beverage Stores262
Health/Pers Care Stores120
Gasoline Stations44
Clothing/Accessory Store13
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music201
General Merchandise Str26
  
Transportation/Warehouse70
Information121
  
Finance & Insurance340
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn164
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other141
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing328
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv887
Legal Services79
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt81
Educational Services772
HealthCare/Social Assist1,705
Arts/Entertainment/Rec154
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs933
Accommodation101
Food Srv/Drinking Places832
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin755
Auto Repair/Maintenance53
Public Administration Emp530

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Poulsbo2024
<9th Grade74
Some High School250
GED339
Graduated High School1,526
Some College/No Degree1,789
Associates Degree843
Bachelor's Degree2,699
Graduate Degree1,668

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses838
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus42
Manufacturing Bus30
Wholesale Trade Bus11
  
Retail Trade Bus107
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus15
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus9
Electronics & Appl Store Bus5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus9
Food & Beverage Stores Bus13
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus14
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus29
General Merchandise Str Bus4
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus8
Information Bus15
  
Finance & Insurance Bus57
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus24
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus14
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus19
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus37
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus85
Legal Services Bus19
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus24
Educational Services Bus28
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus158
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus15
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus86
Accommodation Bus5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus81
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus96
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus11
Public Administration Bus14

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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