Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington
Poulsbo is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, with 11,975 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Suquamish, 2.7 miles E.
- 11,975residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 2,510 / sq mipopulation density
- 98370ZIP code
About Poulsbo
Poulsbo ( PAWLZ-boh) is a city on Liberty Bay in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is the smallest of the four cities in Kitsap County. The population was 11,970 at the 2020 census and an estimated 10,927 in 2018.
The Suquamish people have inhabited the surrounding area, called č̓uʔč̓uɬac in Lushootseed, for millennia. After the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, many were moved to the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Poulsbo was then founded in the 1880s by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason, who was joined by other Scandinavians who relocated from the Midwestern states. They were drawn here by the availability of land, by the area's rich resources, and by a landscape similar to their native home. The settlement was connected by boats to other areas of the region, including the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, which was eventually usurped by highways built in the early 20th century.
Modern-day downtown Poulsbo maintains a Scandinavian theme to honor its early immigrant history and is a popular regional tourist destination. One of its local products, Poulsbo Bread, is made locally at Sluys Bakery and used to be sold internationally. Many visitors arrive by boat; there are three marinas near the town, and the town's harbor is an excellent anchorage.
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Living in Poulsbo
- Median household income
- $116,250
- Median home value
- $620,100
- Median rent
- $1,886/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Poulsbo had 11,975 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,975 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,510 per sq mi (969 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poulsbo at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kitsap County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,975 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.77 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7411° N, 122.6422° W |
| ZIP code | 98370 |
| Official website | cityofpoulsbo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5355995 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poulsbo
- Suquamish2.7 mi E
- Keyport2.9 mi S
- Bangor Base3.6 mi W
- Lofall4.8 mi N
- Silverdale5.4 mi S
- Indianola6.2 mi E
- Kingston7.3 mi NE
- Port Gamble Tribal Community8.3 mi NE
- Chico8.9 mi SW
- Tracyton9.1 mi S
- Bainbridge Island9.2 mi SE
- Erlands Point9.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Poulsbo
What county is Poulsbo in?
Poulsbo is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the population of Poulsbo, WA?
11,975 people lived in Poulsbo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poulsbo, WA?
The ZIP code of Poulsbo is 98370.
What is the elevation of Poulsbo?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poulsbo?
Suquamish (2.7 mi), Keyport (2.9 mi), Bangor Base (3.6 mi), Lofall (4.8 mi), Silverdale (5.4 mi).
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