East Port Orchard, WA Demographics

A map of East Port Orchard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,558	3,678	54.1%	69.9%
Hispanic	839	448	17.8%	8.5%
Asian	535	282	11.3%	5.4%
Multiracial	521	523	11.0%	9.9%
Black	180	130	3.8%	2.5%
Native American/Other	92	201	1.9%	3.8%

East Port Orchard, Washington has an estimated population of 4,725, a large decrease from the 5,262 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 11.3% Asian, 11.0% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Port Orchard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Port Orchard has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Port Orchard, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Port Orchard is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Port Orchard was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Port Orchard's White Population

2,558 residents of East Port Orchard, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Port Orchard is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. East Port Orchard ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's White population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. White residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has decreased from 69.9% to 54.1%.

East Port Orchard is less White than neighboring Parkwood (69.5% White), Bethel (67.9% White), Port Orchard (73.5% White), Navy Yard City (67% White), and Enetai (66.6% White).

East Port Orchard's Black Population

180 residents of East Port Orchard, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Port Orchard is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. East Port Orchard ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.8%.

East Port Orchard is more Black than neighboring Parkwood (1.9% Black), Bethel (0.2% Black), Port Orchard (1.3% Black), Navy Yard City (1.5% Black), and Enetai (3.2% Black).

East Port Orchard's Asian Population

535 residents of East Port Orchard, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Port Orchard is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. East Port Orchard ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's Asian population has grown by an estimated 89.7%. Asian residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has increased from 5.4% to 11.3%.

East Port Orchard is more Asian than neighboring Parkwood (3.2% Asian), Bethel (6.6% Asian), Port Orchard (4.9% Asian), Navy Yard City (0.6% Asian), and Enetai (2.6% Asian).

East Port Orchard's Hispanic Population

839 residents of East Port Orchard, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Port Orchard is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Port Orchard ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has increased from 8.5% to 17.8%.

East Port Orchard is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkwood (13.1% Hispanic), Bethel (12.8% Hispanic), Port Orchard (10.6% Hispanic), and Enetai (12.9% Hispanic). East Port Orchard is less Hispanic than neighboring Navy Yard City (23.8% Hispanic).

East Port Orchard's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of East Port Orchard, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Port Orchard is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Port Orchard ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.9%.

East Port Orchard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navy Yard City (1.5% Native American/Other), and Enetai (0% Native American/Other). East Port Orchard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parkwood (2.8% Native American/Other), Bethel (3.7% Native American/Other), and Port Orchard (2.3% Native American/Other).

East Port Orchard's Multiracial Population

521 residents of East Port Orchard, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Port Orchard is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Port Orchard ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Port Orchard's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of East Port Orchard's population has increased from 9.9% to 11.0%.

East Port Orchard is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkwood (9.5% Multiracial), Bethel (8.8% Multiracial), Port Orchard (7.4% Multiracial), and Navy Yard City (5.6% Multiracial). East Port Orchard is less Multiracial than neighboring Enetai (14.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.