Port Townsend, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Port Townsend, Washington Info Snack

Population
9,710
Unemployment
10.2%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$352,400
Median Income
$53,690
Median Rent
$969

Port Townsend SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
10
Commute
10

Port Townsend, WA Crime Report

225
Total Crimes
2,269.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-3.26%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Port Townsend
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 225 2,269.5 3,026.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 19 191.6 293.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.5
Robbery 4 40.3 67.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 13 131.1 187.6 279.7
Property Crime 206 2,077.9 2,732.4 1,958.2
Burglary 41 413.6 522.1 314.2
Larceny 151 1,523.1 1,854.2 1,398.0
Car Theft 14 141.2 356.1 246.0

Port Townsend, WA Cost Of Living

120
Port Townsend's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Port Townsend Washington National Average
Overall 120 119 100
Services 114 112 100
Groceries 124 110 100
Health 117 122 100
Housing 142 136 100
Transportation 117 123 100
Utilities 87 91 100

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Rankings for Port Townsend in Washington

Map Of Port Townsend, WA

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Population over time in Port Townsend

Year Population % Change
2020 9,710 3.0%
2019 9,428 1.2%
2018 9,315 0.3%
2017 9,286 0.8%
2016 9,208 0.4%
2015 9,168 0.4%
2014 9,136 0.3%
2013 9,106 0.2%
2012 9,091 0.2%
2011 9,074 -

Race / Ethnicity in Port Townsend

White
90.6% (8,800)
African American
0.9% (91)
American Indian
1.1% (108)
Asian
1.6% (151)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.3% (28)
Two Or More
1.4% (134)
Hispanic
4.1% (396)
Race Port Townsend WA USA
White 90.6% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 1.0% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.4% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.1% 12.9% 18.2%

Gender in Port Townsend

Female
52.7% (5,114)
Male
47.3% (4,596)
Gender Port Townsend WA USA
Female 52.7% 50.0% 50.8%
Male 47.3% 50.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Port Townsend for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
-1.0% (-97)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (97)
High School / GED
18.0% (1,747)
Some College
22.0% (2,136)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (485)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (2,718)
Master's Degree
20.0% (1,942)
Professional Degree
4.0% (388)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (291)
Education Port Townsend WA USA
< 9th Grade -1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 18.0% 22.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 20.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Port Townsend, Washington

Less than $10,000
6.4% (62,048)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (58,194)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.7% (84,015)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (118,701)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (109,451)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.2% (205,607)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (99,046)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (113,498)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (41,815)
$200,000 or more
8.1% (78,620)
Income Port Townsend WA USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.7% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.2% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 8.1% 10.5% 8.3%

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