Port Townsend, WA is a charming town with a population of 15,473 people and a population density of 313 people per square mile. Located in the Northwest corner of the state, it's known for its Victorian-style buildings and picturesque views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. It has an array of year-round outdoor activities such as kayaking, beachcombing, hiking, fishing, biking, boating and wildlife viewing. Businesses in Port Townsend include Galway Bay Irish Pub & Restaurant, The Food Co-Op Grocery Store, Gourmet Avenue Coffee Shop & Bakery, Silverwater Cafe & Wine Bar and more.
Organizations in Port Townsend that encourage community involvement are the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Port Townsend Main Street Program. There are also several popular local sporting events throughout the year including Alpenrose International Youth Cycling Classic in June and Tour de Rocks in July which is a bicycle tour to benefit cancer research.
The population in Port Townsend (zip 98368) is 15,473. There are 291 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Port Townsend (zip 98368) is 59.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Port Townsend (zip 98368) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Port Townsend (zip 98368)
- 50.5% are married
- 19.4% are divorced
- 22.5% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Port Townsend (zip 98368)
- 91.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander