Port Townsend, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Port Townsend, Washington is 10,290 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 129th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $60,015, the median home value is $502,500, and the median age is 59.4.
The population has grown 16.8% since 2010 (9,119 → 10,649).
10,290
Population
1482
People / sq mi
$60,015
Median Income
$502,500
Median Home Value
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Port Townsend covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 1482 people per square mile.
About Port Townsend, WA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Port Townsend: a median age of 59.4, older than the national median. With 10,290 residents, Port Townsend is a city in Washington.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $60,015, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $502,500, with typical rent around $1,151.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 52.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 28.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Port Townsend — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Port Townsend city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Port Townsend city had a population of 9,119 in 2010 and 10,649 in 2024, a 16.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,649 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.12%.
10,649
Population (2024)
9,119
Population (2010)
10,649
Peak (2024)
1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,119 |
| 2011 | 9,106 |
| 2012 | 9,091 |
| 2013 | 9,153 |
| 2014 | 9,203 |
| 2015 | 9,262 |
| 2016 | 9,418 |
| 2017 | 9,540 |
| 2018 | 9,706 |
| 2019 | 9,831 |
| 2020 | 10,171 |
| 2021 | 10,372 |
| 2022 | 10,445 |
| 2023 | 10,573 |
| 2024 | 10,649 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,015
Median Household Income
$43,518
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$502,500
Median Home Value
$1,151
Median Rent
70.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.9%
High School+
52.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
53.4%
Public Transit
28.5%
Work From Home
18.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
61.0%
Foreign Born
92.0%
Non-English at Home
10.6%
Veterans
23.4%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
94.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.9% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Port Townsend, Washington has a population of 10,290 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 129th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Port Townsend, Washington is $60,015, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Port Townsend, Washington is $502,500, with median monthly rent at $1,151 and a homeownership rate of 70.6%.
The median age in Port Townsend, Washington is 59.4 years. The population is 45.6% male and 54.4% female.
The population has grown 16.8% since 2010 (9,119 → 10,649).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.