Port Orchard, Washington
Quick Statistics
Port Orchard is a community in Kitsap County, Washington, home to about 17,149 people spread across 9.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $55,105 a year, and a typical home is worth about $539,700. About 47.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 54 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Port Orchard ranks number 85 of 628 in population, number 270 in median household income, number 213 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Port Orchard typically top out near 77°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | East Port Orchard, WA | 1.5 mi. | 4,725 |
| 2. | Parkwood, WA | 1.6 mi. | 6,873 |
| 3. | Navy Yard City, WA | 1.7 mi. | 2,672 |
| 4. | Gorst, WA | 3.5 mi. | 550 |
| 5. | Enetai, WA | 3.6 mi. | 2,387 |
| 6. | Bethel, WA | 3.6 mi. | 4,394 |
| 7. | Bremerton, WA | 3.9 mi. | 44,830 |
| 8. | Rocky Point, WA | 4.2 mi. | 1,716 |
What is the population of Port Orchard, Washington?
Port Orchard has a population of about 17,149 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Port Orchard, Washington in?
Port Orchard is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Port Orchard, Washington?
The median home value in Port Orchard is about $539,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Port Orchard, Washington?
The median personal income in Port Orchard is about $55,105 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Port Orchard, Washington?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Kitsap County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Port Orchard, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 77 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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