Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend: city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
About
Port Townsend is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,113. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,973 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Port Townsend
| Population | 9,973 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 98368 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.1170,-122.7605 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131, 40 meters |
| Capital city | Port Townsend is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 17:44:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Port Townsend is located at 48°7'1"N 122°45'38"W (48.1170400, -122.7604500).
Port Townsend map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Port Townsend increased by 8.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,113 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,106 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,091 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,153 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,203 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,262 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,418 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,540 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,706 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,831 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,973 | 1.42% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Port Townsend
1Fort Worden Historical State Park
200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603444400 | Website available
Where to Stay in Port Townsend
1WorldMark Discovery Bay
141 Orcas Dr, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603850524 | Website available
2The Tides Inn & Suites
1807 Water St #6909, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603850595 | Website available
3Manresa Castle Hotel
651 Cleveland St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603855750 | Website available
4Port Townsend Inn
2020 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603852211 | Website available
5Harborside Inn
330 Benedict St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States View details
Phone: +13603857909 | Website available
People born in Port Townsend (19)
People born in Port Townsend, including guitarist Parker Lundgren, jazz saxophonist Vince Wallace, German entrepreneur Jacob Jebsen, .
More notable people
- Alan James (Film director, Screenwriter) he was born in 23/03/1890
- Anita L. Allen (American lawyer) she was born in 24/03/1953
- Art McLarney (Professional baseball player; college baseball, basketball, and football coach) he was born in 20/12/1908
- Howard S. McGee (United States general) he was born in 04/10/1915
- Kimba Wood (American federal judge) she was born in 21/01/1944
- Marvin Glenn Shields (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 30/12/1939
- Tom Baker (American baseball player) he was born in 06/05/1934
- Wayne Bastrup (American actor) he was born in 20/01/1976
- Robert Force (musician and composer from the United States)
- Billy Mahan (actor (1930-2002)) he was born in 09/07/1930
- Harry Russell Ballinger (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1892
- Clyde Swendsen (American diver, water polo player and coach) he was born in 25/05/1895
- Laura Kiehl (daughter of H. Ambrose Kiehl) she was born in 01/01/1892
- Jack Nagel (American alpine skier) he was born in 30/01/1926
- Sue Morgan (American rower) she was born in 27/09/1952
- Ford K. Brown (American English professor) he was born in 25/02/1895
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Port Townsend, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458140 | Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building | Port Hadlock (WA) | 98339 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Port Townsend, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
| EDM | Edmonds station | 211 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Port Townsend.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Townsend Post Office | Port Townsend (WA) | 98368 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Port Ludlow | 2,603 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Townsend distances to largest Washington cities