Port Orchard, WA Demographics

A map of Port Orchard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,600	10,585	73.5%	67.9%
Hispanic	1,822	1,502	10.6%	9.6%
Multiracial	1,272	1,449	7.4%	9.3%
Asian	841	1,039	4.9%	6.7%
Native American/Other	394	531	2.3%	3.4%
Black	220	481	1.3%	3.1%

Port Orchard, Washington has an estimated population of 17,149, a large increase from the 15,587 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Orchard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Orchard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Port Orchard, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 44.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Orchard is ranked the 85th 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). Port Orchard was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Orchard's White Population

12,600 residents of Port Orchard, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Orchard is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Port Orchard ranks 450th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Port Orchard's population has increased from 67.9% to 73.5%.

Port Orchard is more White than neighboring Navy Yard City (67% White), East Port Orchard (54.1% White), Gorst (58% White), Bethel (67.9% White), and Bremerton (63% White).

Port Orchard's Black Population

220 residents of Port Orchard, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Orchard is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Port Orchard ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Black residents' share of Port Orchard's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.3%.

Port Orchard is more Black than neighboring Bethel (0.2% Black). Port Orchard is less Black than neighboring Navy Yard City (1.5% Black), East Port Orchard (3.8% Black), Gorst (2% Black), and Bremerton (3.1% Black).

Port Orchard's Asian Population

841 residents of Port Orchard, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Orchard is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Port Orchard ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Port Orchard's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.9%.

Port Orchard is more Asian than neighboring Navy Yard City (0.6% Asian), and Gorst (1.5% Asian). Port Orchard is less Asian than neighboring East Port Orchard (11.3% Asian), Bethel (6.6% Asian), and Bremerton (6.3% Asian).

Port Orchard's Hispanic Population

1,822 residents of Port Orchard, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Orchard is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Orchard ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Orchard's population has increased from 9.6% to 10.6%.

Port Orchard is less Hispanic than neighboring Navy Yard City (23.8% Hispanic), East Port Orchard (17.8% Hispanic), Gorst (35.6% Hispanic), Bethel (12.8% Hispanic), and Bremerton (13.3% Hispanic).

Port Orchard's Native American/Other Population

394 residents of Port Orchard, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Orchard is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Orchard ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Orchard's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.3%.

Port Orchard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navy Yard City (1.5% Native American/Other), East Port Orchard (1.9% Native American/Other), and Gorst (0% Native American/Other). Port Orchard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (3.7% Native American/Other), and Bremerton (3.4% Native American/Other).

Port Orchard's Multiracial Population

1,272 residents of Port Orchard, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Orchard is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Orchard ranks 49th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Orchard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Orchard's population has decreased from 9.3% to 7.4%.

Port Orchard is more Multiracial than neighboring Navy Yard City (5.6% Multiracial), and Gorst (2.9% Multiracial). Port Orchard is less Multiracial than neighboring East Port Orchard (11% Multiracial), Bethel (8.8% Multiracial), and Bremerton (10.9% 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.