Poulsbo, WA Demographics

A map of Poulsbo's Population by Race

Poulsbo, Washington has an estimated population of 12,165, a slight increase from the 11,975 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.4% Asian, and 2.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poulsbo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poulsbo is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Poulsbo, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 44.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poulsbo is ranked the 113th 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). Poulsbo was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poulsbo's White Population

8,936 residents of Poulsbo, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poulsbo is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Poulsbo ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Poulsbo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.5%.

Poulsbo is more White than neighboring Keyport (66.1% White), Suquamish (67.2% White), Bangor Base (55.8% White), and Silverdale (67.4% White). Poulsbo is less White than neighboring Lofall (79.9% White).

Poulsbo's Black Population

275 residents of Poulsbo, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poulsbo is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Poulsbo ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Black residents' share of Poulsbo's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Poulsbo is more Black than neighboring Keyport (0% Black), Suquamish (1.2% Black), and Lofall (0% Black). Poulsbo is less Black than neighboring Bangor Base (8.1% Black), and Silverdale (4.6% Black).

Poulsbo's Asian Population

289 residents of Poulsbo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poulsbo is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Poulsbo ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Asian residents' share of Poulsbo's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.4%.

Poulsbo is more Asian than neighboring Lofall (0.9% Asian). Poulsbo is less Asian than neighboring Keyport (4.1% Asian), Suquamish (2.6% Asian), Bangor Base (2.8% Asian), and Silverdale (9.1% Asian).

Poulsbo's Hispanic Population

1,321 residents of Poulsbo, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poulsbo is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Poulsbo ranks 236th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poulsbo's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.9%.

Poulsbo is more Hispanic than neighboring Suquamish (8.3% Hispanic), Lofall (9.2% Hispanic), and Silverdale (9.6% Hispanic). Poulsbo is less Hispanic than neighboring Keyport (15.4% Hispanic), and Bangor Base (19.2% Hispanic).

Poulsbo's Native American/Other Population

358 residents of Poulsbo, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poulsbo is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Poulsbo ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 98.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poulsbo's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.9%.

Poulsbo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lofall (2.8% Native American/Other), Bangor Base (2.8% Native American/Other), and Silverdale (0.9% Native American/Other). Poulsbo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keyport (10% Native American/Other), and Suquamish (8.9% Native American/Other).

Poulsbo's Multiracial Population

986 residents of Poulsbo, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poulsbo is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poulsbo ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poulsbo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Poulsbo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Poulsbo is more Multiracial than neighboring Keyport (4.5% Multiracial), and Lofall (7.1% Multiracial). Poulsbo is less Multiracial than neighboring Suquamish (11.8% Multiracial), Bangor Base (11.4% Multiracial), and Silverdale (8.4% 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.