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

Population2000201020232028
Poulsbo7,86210,03512,35313,574

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4595606681
5-9690660720
10-14657734798
15-19633719733
20-24535606651
25-29571700692
30-34582726830
35-39595740847
40-44648725824
45-49686719828
50-54686775793
55-59669792859
60-64624852819
65-69496836874
70-74358756839
75-79290569714
80-84283366545
85+432472527
18+7,6829,89810,916
Median Age414545

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Poulsbo2023
Total12,353.00
White Alone76.63
Black Alone1.32
American Indian Alone1.35
Asian Alone5.75
Pacific Islander Alone0.40
Some Other Race3.34
Two or More Races11.22
Hispanic Origin10.26
Diversity Index50.70

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Poulsbo2023 - 2028
Population1.90%
Households1.86%
Families2.31%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households3,1964,1745,0355,522
Housing Units3,3564,4205,2565,726
Owner Occupied Units3,5433,676
Renter Occupied Units1,4921,846
Vacant Units221204

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Poulsbo20232028
Median Home Value$493,133$671,249
Average Home Value$563,188$744,627
<$50,00091
$50,000 - $99,999512
$100,000 - $149,99960
$150,000 - $199,999110
$200,000 - $249,999220
$250,000 - $299,999281
$300,000 - $399,99948582
$400,000 - $499,9991,245743
$500,000 - $749,9991,2001,473
$1,000,000 +137475

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later560
2000-20091,178
1990-19991,033
1980-1989952
1970-1979844
1960-1969248
1950-195989
1940-194989
1939 or Before163

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Poulsbo20232028
Median Household$87,390$104,691
Average Household$125,821$150,029
Per Capita$51,341$61,085

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Poulsbo2023
<$15,000450
$15,000 - $24,999320
$25,000 - $34,999202
$35,000 - $49,999425
$50,000 - $74,999787
$75,000 - $99,999595
$100,000 - $149,999952
$150,000 - $199,999525
$200,000+779

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,600
In-County Residents4,912
Out-of-County Residents679
Drive Alone3,800
Carpooled674
Public Transport318
Work at Home664
Less than 5 minutes157
5-9 minutes834
10-14 minutes664
15-19 minutes520
20-24 minutes737
25-29 minutes392
30-34 minutes622
35-39 minutes99
40-44 minutes260
45-59 minutes160
60-89 minutes187
90+ minutes304
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees7,875
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt5
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction194
Manufacturing214
Wholesale Trade79
  
Retail Trade1,051
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers138
Furn & Home Furnish Str32
Electronics & Appl Store19
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip205
Food & Beverage Stores267
Health/Pers Care Stores120
Gasoline Stations44
Clothing/Accessory Store13
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music187
General Merchandise Str26
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse79
Information95
  
Finance & Insurance349
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn158
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv30
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other161
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing331
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv686
Legal Services75
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt69
Educational Services945
HealthCare/Social Assist1,613
Arts/Entertainment/Rec151
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs917
Accommodation99
Food Srv/Drinking Places818
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin759
Auto Repair/Maintenance77
Public Administration Emp296

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Poulsbo2023
Some High School233
Graduated High School1,505
Associates Degree635
Bachelor's Degree2,596
Graduate Degree1,522

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses788
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus40
Manufacturing Bus25
Wholesale Trade Bus11
  
Retail Trade Bus103
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus10
Electronics & Appl Store Bus4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus9
Food & Beverage Stores Bus13
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus13
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus28
General Merchandise Str Bus4
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus8
Information Bus14
  
Finance & Insurance Bus55
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus23
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus20
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus36
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus81
Legal Services Bus17
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus23
Educational Services Bus28
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus130
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus15
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus80
Accommodation Bus4
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus76
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus96
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus12
Public Administration Bus12

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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