Port Orchard, WA

City

Demographics of Port Orchard

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.8%

Households with Children

34.3%

School Enrollment K-12

2,152

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.4%
High School / GED: 22.5%
Some College or Associate's: 37.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.0%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 33.6%
Living Alone: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 4.9%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 45.5%
Puerto Rican: 6.0%
Cuban: 6.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 9.2%
South American: 3.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 28.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.6%
Spanish: 5.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Port Orchard

Navy Yard City / Sherman Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources