Port Orchard, WA

Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington, in Kitsap county, is 14 miles W of Seattle, Washington. The city is in the Bremerton area. There are 7,693 residents in Port Orchard.

The People and Families of Port Orchard

In Port Orchard, about 41% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Port Orchard. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Port Orchard than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Orchard had a median family income of $41,946.

Political Inclinations

Port Orchard folks tended to give their money ($3,500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Port Orchard Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Orchard that were owner-occupied was 44%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Port Orchard, 90% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Port Orchard use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Port Orchard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Port Orchard, WA

Comparing Port Orchard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Port Orchard Almanac

Port Orchard Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Port Orchard Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Port Orchard residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Orchard, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Port Orchard High Schools (2004)

SOUTH KITSAP HIGH SCHOOL
425 MITCHELL AVE
360-876-7318
Serves 2,473 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

DISCOVERY
2150 FIRCREST DR SE
360-876-7309
A Non-traditional School
Serves 181 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

EXPLORER ACADEMY
1962 HOOVER AVE SE
360-876-7341
A Non-traditional School
Serves 163 students.

MADRONA HEIGHTS SCHOOL
2150 FIRCREST DR SE
360-876-7333
A Special Education School
Serves 70 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

KITSAP CO DETENTION CTR
1338 SW OLD CLIFTON RD
360-337-5401
Serves 46 students.

Port Orchard Colleges

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