Port Orchard CCD, Kitsap County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Port Orchard CCD, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Port Orchard CCD, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Port Orchard CCD, Washington. The estimated population of Port Orchard CCD, Washington is 73,674 people, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look at the total population in Port Orchard CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
73,674
+3.03%
+9.77%
2020
71,510
+1.67%
-
2019
70,335
+3.24%
-
2018
68,128
+1.51%
-
2017
67,116
- -

Population of Port Orchard CCD, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78%
80.3%
-2.86%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.8%
-16.67%
Native
0.8%
1%
-20.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
7.2%
+12.50%
Asian
3.8%
3.6%
+5.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.1%
0.9%
+22.22%
Two Or More Races
6.6%
5.1%
+29.41%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Port Orchard CCD, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +0.76% 39.3 +1.29% 40.6 +0.5%
2020 39.6 +0.76% 38.8 +1.57% 40.4 -1.7%
2019 39.3 -0.25% 38.2 +0.53% 41.1 -0.72%
2018 39.4 -2.72% 38 -1.04% 41.4 -3.5%
2017 40.5 - 38.4 - 42.9 -

The median age of Port Orchard CCD, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,852 +13.91% 3,646 +23.68% 4,398 4,557
10 to 19 4,523 -11.67% 3,940 +7.91% 4,008 4,247
20 to 29 4,544 +8.88% 3,508 +12.23% 4,949 3,929
30 to 39 4,903 +18.13% 4,273 +17.52% 5,828 5,068
40 to 49 3,932 +0.94% 4,142 +5.04% 3,967 4,320
50 to 59 4,886 +17.75% 4,934 0.32% 5,789 4,931
60 to 69 4,320 +10.06% 4,365 +16.3% 4,738 5,099
70+ 3,223 +15.06% 4,125 -0.01% 3,722 4,124

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Port Orchard CCD, Washington is $84,163.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Port Orchard CCD.

  • Under 25
    $66,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,138.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,299.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,902.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Port Orchard CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Port Orchard CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Port Orchard CCD, Washington is currently $99,664.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.42% of households in Port Orchard CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Port Orchard CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Port Orchard CCD is $38,866.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Port Orchard CCD by the total population of Port Orchard CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Port Orchard CCD, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Port Orchard CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Port Orchard CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Port Orchard CCD over the age of 16 is 59,475.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Port Orchard CCD is 55.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,011 40.60% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 3,746 82.40% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 5,132 74.50% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 5,227 82.50% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 9,991 78.00% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 9,082 78.70% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 5,603 70.70% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 5,742 45.80% 5.10%
65 to 74 years 7,692 18.80% 3.10%
75 years and over 4,249 6.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Port Orchard CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 49,822 59.60% 4.20%
Black or African American 934 63.90% 0.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 536 38.80% 0.00%
Asian 2,644 58.00% 4.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 634 51.90% 2.50%
Other 890 74.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 4,015 65.90% 10.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,206 72.10% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 47,636 59.20% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Port Orchard CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Port Orchard CCD is 32,690, with median earnings of $48,392.00.

Women in Port Orchard CCD, Washington earning approximately 61.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 32,690 $48,392.00
Male 18,316 $61,363.00
Female 14,374 $37,681.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,572 $73,452.00
Business and Financial 1,560 $77,174.00
Computer and Mathematical 843 $87,888.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,130 $93,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 258 $90,583.00
Community and Social Service 459 $62,350.00
Legal 122 $104,643.00
Educational and Library 1,606 $27,146.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 370 $41,282.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,089 $63,051.00
Healthcare Support 1,183 $26,713.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 474 $44,318.00
Law Enforcement 436 $73,782.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,648 $17,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,059 $25,488.00
Personal Care and Service 853 $25,274.00
Sales 3,647 $30,267.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,638 $41,164.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,454 $60,752.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,431 $60,842.00
Production 1,789 $62,140.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,120 $47,903.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,244 $82,474.00 1,328 $67,733.00
Business and Financial 931 $85,536.00 629 $72,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 696 $85,806.00 147 $102,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 931 $96,103.00 199 $52,330.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $91,722.00 93 $76,625.00
Community and Social Service 96 $93,750.00 363 $55,547.00
Legal 62 $106,250.00 60 $42,059.00
Educational and Library 429 $70,625.00 1,177 $24,841.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 151 $66,635.00 219 $7,349.00
Healthcare Practitioners 421 $77,697.00 1,668 $58,906.00
Healthcare Support 151 $47,633.00 1,032 $26,011.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 321 $66,993.00 153 $26,509.00
Law Enforcement 305 $74,135.00 131 $62,138.00
Food Preparation and Serving 768 $18,056.00 880 $16,680.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 727 $25,604.00 332 $24,815.00
Personal Care and Service 210 $26,250.00 643 $20,824.00
Sales 1,615 $43,281.00 2,032 $25,473.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,186 $47,430.00 2,452 $38,815.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,326 $61,266.00 128 $59,306.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,384 $59,130.00 47 $71,958.00
Production 1,548 $68,629.00 241 $27,092.00
Transportation and Material Moving 934 $53,241.00 186 $31,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 27,946 households in Port Orchard CCD, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 20,250 families in Port Orchard CCD with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 16,319 1,398 2,533 7,696
Average Household Size 3.07 3.16 3.14 1.33
Total Families 16,319 1,398 2,533 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.74 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 20,250 families in Port Orchard CCD, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Port Orchard CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 29,643 housing units in Port Orchard CCD, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 27,946 94.28%
Vacant 1,697 5.72%

22.37% of the total 29,643 housing units in Port Orchard CCD are rental units. This is approximately 6,630 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 20,948 are occupied by the owner - or 70.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Port Orchard CCD is $1,381.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Port Orchard CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    368
  • Less than $500
    315
  • $500 to $999
    894
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,878
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,925
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    483
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    120
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in Port Orchard CCD is $370,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Port Orchard CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    525
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    348
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    406
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    903
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,442
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10,155
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,749
  • $1,000,000 or more
    420

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Port Orchard CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Port Orchard CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,251
  • 1940 to 1949
    973
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,174
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,933
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,837
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,900
  • 1990 to 1999
    6,009
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,220
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,115
  • 2014 or later
    231

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Port Orchard CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,013
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,730
  • 2 vehicles available
    11,136
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    10,067

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Port Orchard CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Port Orchard CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Port Orchard CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    613
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,075
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,719
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,476
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,083
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,303
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,411
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,579
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,917
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,173
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,925

Summary

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