Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Port Townsend, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,438

Median Agei

60.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%9,293

Two or More

5.4%561

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%322

Other

1.1%119

Black

0.5%56

Asian

0.5%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%205

High School Diploma

11.2%972

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%534

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,405

Associate's Degree

7.5%655

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%2,651

Master's Degree

15.8%1,370

Professional Degree

3%263

Doctorate

3.9%336

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

53.2%

Graduate+

22.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$543,400

Median Renti

$1,578

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%3,861

Renter-Occupied

32.1%1,822

Total Units

6,225

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%72

$50K–$100K

0.3%10

$100K–$150K

0.2%9

$150K–$200K

5.1%198

$200K–$300K

7.5%291

$300K–$500K

30%1,159

$500K–$1M

44%1,700

$1M+

10.9%422

Rent Distribution

Under $500

272

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

114

$1,000–$1,250

192

$1,250–$1,500

106

$1,500–$2,000

590

$2,000+

381

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%105

2010–2019

9.4%584

2000–2009

15.8%986

1990–1999

11.9%740

1980–1989

12.2%757

1970–1979

13.1%816

1960–1969

5.6%349

1950–1959

3.1%194

1940–1949

4.1%255

1939 or earlier

23.1%1,439

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.7%4,361

Bottled/LP Gas

11%625

Wood

5.6%321

Fuel Oil

1.9%106

Utility Gas

1.5%84

Solar

1.4%78

Other

1.1%64

No Fuel

0.8%44

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,606

Mean Household Incomei

$82,353

Per Capita Incomei

$45,197

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

4,050

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%362

$10K–$15K

6.3%358

$15K–$20K

5.1%289

$20K–$25K

3.8%217

$25K–$30K

4.4%248

$30K–$35K

3.9%219

$35K–$40K

5%283

$40K–$45K

1.5%83

$45K–$50K

3%168

$50K–$60K

8.6%486

$60K–$75K

11.6%659

$75K–$100K

11.2%636

$100K–$125K

9.1%519

$125K–$150K

5.4%308

$150K–$200K

8.3%470

$200K+

6.7%378

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4394.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

121

Germany

Mexico

Philippines

Guatemala

Canada

India

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,598

Avg. Commutei

14.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,623

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

918(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured