This was 8.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,303.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Port Orchard for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 691 | 7.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,170 | 22.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 305 | 3.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,274 | 13 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,633 | 16.7 |
Associate's degree | 980 | 10 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,837 | 18.8 |
Master's degree | 728 | 7.4 |
Professional school degree | 117 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 42 | 0.4 |