Puget Island, WA Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Puget Island?

Per Capita income in Puget Island is $35,996.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Puget Island?

Median Family Income in Puget Island is $64,844.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Puget Island?

Median Household Income in Puget Island is $64,593.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Puget Island?

Family Income Deficit in Puget Island is $13,819.Families that are below poverty line in Puget Island earn $13,819 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Puget Island?

Inequality or Gini Index in Puget Island is 0.40.

Q: What is the Total Population of Puget Island?

Total Population of Puget Island is 1,057.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Puget Island?

Total Male Population of Puget Island is 476.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Puget Island?

Total Female Population of Puget Island is 581.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Puget Island?

There are 81.93 Males per 100 Females in Puget Island.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Puget Island?

There are 122.06 Females per 100 Males in Puget Island.

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Map Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Puget Island Map

Puget Island Overview

$35,996

PER CAPITA INCOME

$64,844

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$64,593

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$13,819

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.40

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,057

TOTAL POPULATION

476

MALE POPULATION

581

FEMALE POPULATION

81.93

MALES / 100 FEMALES

122.06

FEMALES / 100 MALES

58.8

MEDIAN AGE

2.9

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

361

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

43.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

5.3%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Income in Puget Island

Income Overview in Puget Island

Per Capita Income in Puget Island is $35,996, while median incomes of families and households are $64,844 and $64,593 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,057	$35,996
Median Family Income	322	$64,844
Mean Family Income	322	$90,026
Median Household Income	412	$64,593
Mean Household Income	412	$92,252
Income Deficit	322	$13,819
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,057	0.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,057	100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,057	0.40

Earnings by Sex in Puget Island

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	208 (52.8%)	$63,750
Female	186 (47.2%)	$0
Total	394 (100.0%)	$27,188

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Puget Island

The most common earnings brackets in Puget Island are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (65 | 31.2%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (79 | 42.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	9 (4.3%)	6 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	9 (4.3%)	8 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	9 (4.3%)	79 (42.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499	14 (6.7%)	23 (12.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	19 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	38 (20.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	47 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	65 (31.2%)	6 (3.2%)
$100,000+	29 (13.9%)	19 (10.2%)
Total	208 (100.0%)	186 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Puget Island

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	$84,167	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$63,750	$0

Family Income in Puget Island

Family Income Brackets in Puget Island

According to the Puget Island family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	24	7.5%
$15,000 to $24,999	15	4.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	75	23.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	97	30.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	16	5.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	40	12.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	21	6.5%
$200,000+	34	10.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Puget Island

2-person families (189 | 58.7%) account for the highest median family income in Puget Island with $74,837 per family, while 2-person families (189 | 58.7%) have the highest median income of $37,418 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	189 (58.7%)	$74,837
3-Person Families	60 (18.6%)	$0
4-Person Families	50 (15.5%)	$0
5-Person Families	14 (4.3%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	9 (2.8%)	$0
Total	322 (100.0%)	$64,844

Family Income by Number of Earners in Puget Island

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	94 (29.2%)	$0
1 Earner	166 (51.5%)	$62,734
2 Earners	62 (19.3%)	$74,615
3+ Earners	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	322 (100.0%)	$64,844

Household Income in Puget Island

Household Income Brackets in Puget Island

With 132 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Puget Island, accounting for 32.0% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	24	5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	15	3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	7	1.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	83	20.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	132	32.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	35	8.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	40	9.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	21	5.1%
$200,000+	55	13.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Puget Island

The median household income in Puget Island is $64,593, with the highest median household income of $98,684 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 118 households (28.6%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	55 (13.4%)	$63,555
45 to 64 Years	118 (28.6%)	$98,684
65+ Years	239 (58.0%)	$60,469
Total	412 (100.0%)	$64,593

Poverty in Puget Island

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Puget Island

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 11.2% for females among the residents of Puget Island, 35 to 44 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (60.9%) and 12 females (32.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (32.4%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	25 (29.1%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	14 (60.9%)	13 (28.9%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (8.3%)	15 (13.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	26 (5.5%)	65 (11.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Puget Island

According to the poverty statistics in Puget Island, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	25 (67.6%)
5 Years	11 (100.0%)	30 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	41 (100.0%)	61 (70.9%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	32 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	9 (39.1%)	32 (71.1%)
45 to 54 Years	90 (100.0%)	28 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	59 (100.0%)	141 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	132 (91.7%)	94 (86.2%)
75 Years and over	71 (100.0%)	73 (100.0%)
Total	450 (94.5%)	516 (88.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Puget Island

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Puget Island show that 8.1% or 26 of the total 322 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	180 (93.8%)	12 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children	107 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	296 (91.9%)	26 (8.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Puget Island

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Puget Island

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	26 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)

Race in Puget Island

The most populous races in Puget Island are White / Caucasian (759 | 71.8%), Some other Race (202 | 19.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (173 | 16.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	17	1.6%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	173	16.4%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	759	71.8%
Two or more Races	79	7.5%
Some other Race	202	19.1%
Total	1,057	100.0%

Ancestry in Puget Island

The most populous ancestries reported in Puget Island are English (186 | 17.6%), South American (150 | 14.2%), Venezuelan (150 | 14.2%), German (119 | 11.3%), and Welsh (91 | 8.6%), together accounting for 65.8% of all Puget Island residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	76	7.2%
Bhutanese	17	1.6%
British	6	0.6%
Cherokee	24	2.3%
Dutch	32	3.0%
English	186	17.6%
European	51	4.8%
Finnish	15	1.4%
German	119	11.3%
Irish	82	7.8%
Korean	16	1.5%
Mexican	23	2.2%
Native Hawaiian	16	1.5%
Northern European	11	1.0%
Norwegian	63	6.0%
Osage	6	0.6%
Russian	24	2.3%
Scandinavian	15	1.4%
Scotch-Irish	3	0.3%
Scottish	20	1.9%
South American	150	14.2%
Swedish	62	5.9%
Swiss	27	2.5%
Venezuelan	150	14.2%
Welsh	91	8.6%
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Immigrants in Puget Island

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Puget Island came from Central America (57 | 5.4%), Latin America (57 | 5.4%), Mexico (57 | 5.4%), Europe (56 | 5.3%), and Northern Europe (34 | 3.2%), together accounting for 24.7% of all Puget Island residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	17	1.6%
Central America	57	5.4%
Eastern Asia	17	1.6%
Europe	56	5.3%
Japan	17	1.6%
Latin America	57	5.4%
Mexico	57	5.4%
Netherlands	22	2.1%
Northern Europe	34	3.2%
Western Europe	22	2.1%
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Sex and Age in Puget Island

The most populous age groups in Puget Island are 65 to 69 Years (87 | 18.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (73 | 12.6%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years	52 (10.9%)	50 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Years	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years	14 (2.9%)	13 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Years	9 (1.9%)	32 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years	59 (12.4%)	28 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years	31 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	9 (1.9%)	68 (11.7%)
60 to 64 Years	50 (10.5%)	73 (12.6%)
65 to 69 Years	87 (18.3%)	68 (11.7%)
70 to 74 Years	57 (12.0%)	41 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years	24 (5.0%)	24 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years	19 (4.0%)	35 (6.0%)
85 Years and over	28 (5.9%)	14 (2.4%)
Total	476 (100.0%)	581 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Puget Island

Median Family Size in Puget Island

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	322 (100.0%)	2.90
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Total Families	322 (100.0%)	2.90

Median Household Size in Puget Island

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	322 (78.2%)	2.90
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Non-family	90 (21.8%)	1.38
Total Households	412 (100.0%)	2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Puget Island

Out of a total of 412 households in Puget Island, 322 (78.2%) are family households, while 90 (21.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 189, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	45 (10.9%)
2-Person Households	189 (45.9%)	45 (10.9%)
3-Person Households	60 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	50 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	322 (78.2%)	90 (21.8%)

Female Fertility in Puget Island

Fertility by Age in Puget Island

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Puget Island

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Puget Island

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Puget Island

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Puget Island

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Puget Island

Employment by Class of Employer in Puget Island

Among the 342 employed individuals in Puget Island, private company employees (190 | 55.6%), not-for-profit organizations (43 | 12.6%), and local government employees (43 | 12.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	190	55.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	6	1.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	24	7.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	43	12.6%
Local Government Employees	43	12.6%
State Government Employees	36	10.5%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	342	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Puget Island

According to the labor force statistics for Puget Island, out of the total population over 16 years of age (834), 43.3% or 361 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 19 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.1% or 19 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	23 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	118 (100.0%)	19 (16.1%)
55 to 59 Years	70 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	97 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	34 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	361 (43.3%)	19 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Puget Island

According to labor force statistics for Puget Island, 80.7% of individuals (327) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (405) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 35 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 54.3% or 19 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	35 (100.0%)	19 (54.3%)
High School Diploma	97 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	139 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	56 (55.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	327 (80.7%)	23 (5.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Puget Island

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puget Island are Management (48 | 14.0%), Business & Financial (27 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 6.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 4.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (16 | 4.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puget Island, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (62.5%), Architecture & Engineering (62.5%), and Management (18.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Business & Financial (88.9%), and Management (81.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	9 (18.8%)	39 (81.2%)
Business & Financial	3 (11.1%)	24 (88.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	22 (19.5%)	91 (80.5%)
Total (Overall)	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Puget Island are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (34 | 9.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Puget Island are Sales & Related (55 | 16.1%), and Office & Administration (55 | 16.1%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	55 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	55 (50.0%)	55 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Puget Island are , and Construction & Extraction (54 | 15.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	39 (72.2%)	15 (27.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	39 (72.2%)	15 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Puget Island are , and Transportation (31 | 9.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	12 (38.7%)	19 (61.3%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	12 (38.7%)	19 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Puget Island

Employment Industries in Puget Island

Employment Industries by Sex in Puget Island

The Puget Island industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (77.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (85.9%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	39 (55.7%)	31 (44.3%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	9 (14.1%)	55 (85.9%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	14 (77.8%)	4 (22.2%)
Educational Services	20 (74.1%)	7 (25.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	45 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	15 (65.2%)	8 (34.8%)
Total	162 (47.4%)	180 (52.6%)

Education in Puget Island

School Enrollment in Puget Island

The most common levels of schooling among the 172 students in Puget Island are elementary school (53 | 30.8%), middle school (51 | 29.6%), and nursery / preschool (30 | 17.4%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	30	17.4%
Kindergarten	12	7.0%
Elementary School	53	30.8%
Middle School	51	29.6%
High School	0	0.0%
College / Undergraduate	16	9.3%
Graduate / Professional	10	5.8%
Total	172	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Puget Island

Out of a total of 172 students who are enrolled in schools in Puget Island, 85 (49.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 87 (50.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 71 (85.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	71 (85.5%)	12 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	51 (100.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	16 (61.5%)	10 (38.5%)
Total	87 (50.6%)	85 (49.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Puget Island

Science & technology (132 | 46.3%), communications (32 | 11.2%), social sciences (30 | 10.5%), engineering (24 | 8.4%), and liberal arts & history (16 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 285 individuals in Puget Island who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	3	1.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	13	4.6%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	30	10.5%
Engineering	24	8.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	132	46.3%
Business	0	0.0%
Education	9	3.2%
Literature & Languages	11	3.9%
Liberal Arts & History	16	5.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	32	11.2%
Arts & Humanities	15	5.3%
Total	285	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Puget Island

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Puget Island

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Puget Island are males with 3 vehicles (51, accounting for 31.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (27, making up 28.3%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	21 (13.0%)	7 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)
2 Vehicles	50 (30.9%)	45 (25.0%)
3 Vehicles	51 (31.5%)	27 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles	21 (13.0%)	22 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	19 (11.7%)	71 (39.4%)
Total	162 (100.0%)	180 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Puget Island

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Puget Island are 90 or more minutes (84 commuters, 27.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (36 commuters, 11.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (32 commuters, 10.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	9	3.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	28	9.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	12	4.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	28	9.3%
20 to 24 Minutes	0	0.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	0	0.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	36	11.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	22	7.3%
40 to 44 Minutes	27	8.9%
45 to 59 Minutes	24	8.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	32	10.6%
90 or more Minutes	84	27.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Puget Island

The most common commute times in Puget Island are 60 to 89 minutes (32 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 90 or more minutes (65 commuters, 43.3%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	9 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	12 (7.9%)	16 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes	12 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	20 (13.2%)	8 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	21 (13.8%)	15 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	22 (14.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes	27 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	32 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	19 (12.5%)	65 (43.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Puget Island

The most frequent times of departure to work in Puget Island are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (70, 46.1%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (59, 39.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	12 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	39 (25.7%)	15 (10.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	70 (46.1%)	24 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	19 (12.5%)	16 (10.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	22 (14.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	9 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	59 (39.3%)
Total	152 (100.0%)	150 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Puget Island

Occupancy by Ownership in Puget Island

Of the total 412 dwellings in Puget Island, owner-occupied units account for 383 (93.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 29 (7.0%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	383	93.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	29	7.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	412	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Puget Island

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	45	10.9%
2-Person Household	234	56.8%
3-Person Household	60	14.6%
4+ Person Household	73	17.7%
Total Housing Units	412	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Puget Island

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	38 (84.4%)	7 (15.6%)
2-Person Household	212 (90.6%)	22 (9.4%)
3-Person Household	60 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	383 (93.0%)	29 (7.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Puget Island

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	19 (67.9%)	9 (32.1%)
High School Diploma	35 (63.6%)	20 (36.4%)
College/Associate Degree	172 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	157 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Puget Island

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	0	0.0%
35 to 44 Years	55	13.4%
45 to 54 Years	58	14.1%
55 to 64 Years	60	14.6%
65 to 74 Years	170	41.3%
75 to 84 Years	48	11.7%
85 Years and Over	21	5.1%
Total	412	100.0%

Housing Finances in Puget Island

Median Income by Occupancy in Puget Island

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	383 (93.0%)	$66,705
Renter-Occupied	29 (7.0%)	$25,536
Average	412 (100.0%)	$64,593

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Puget Island

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (44.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	7 (24.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	74 (19.3%)	9 (31.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	132 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	35 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	40 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	76 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	383 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Puget Island

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	57 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	78 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	98 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	31 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	59 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	41 (10.7%)	7 (24.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	383 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Puget Island

Housing Structures in Puget Island

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	342	83.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	70	17.0%
Total	412	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Puget Island

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	313 (91.5%)	29 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	383 (93.0%)	29 (7.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Puget Island

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	44 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	111 (29.0%)	9 (31.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	57 (14.9%)	20 (69.0%)
8 or more Rooms	171 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	383 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Puget Island

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	252 (65.8%)	20 (69.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	57 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	63 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	9 (31.0%)
Total	383 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Puget Island

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	7 (1.8%)	9 (31.0%)
1 Vehicle	40 (10.4%)	7 (24.1%)
2 Vehicles	147 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	189 (49.3%)	13 (44.8%)
Total	383 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Puget Island

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Puget Island

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	274	109
Median Property Value	$292,700	$355,700
Median Household Income	$64,922	$17
Monthly Housing Costs	$505	$11
Real Estate Taxes	$2,456	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Puget Island

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	57 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	86 (31.4%)	35 (32.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999	80 (29.2%)	46 (42.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	34 (12.4%)	11 (10.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.6%)
Total	274 (100.0%)	109 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Puget Island

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	16 (14.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	66 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	110 (40.2%)	8 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	7 (2.5%)	22 (20.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999	22 (8.0%)	28 (25.7%)
$150,000 or more	59 (21.5%)	18 (16.5%)
Total	274 (100.0%)	109 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Puget Island

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	113 (41.2%)	84,861 (77,854.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	10 (3.6%)	18 (16.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.1%)
4.0x or more	151 (55.1%)	28 (25.7%)
Total	274 (100.0%)	109 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Puget Island

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	57 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	24 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	193 (70.4%)	27 (24.8%)
Total	274 (100.0%)	109 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Puget Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puget Island

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	67 (85.9%)	11 (14.1%)
6 to 18 Years	104 (71.7%)	41 (28.3%)
19 to 25 Years	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	118 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	200 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	253 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	144 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,005 (95.1%)	52 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Puget Island

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	67 (85.9%)	11 (14.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	104 (71.7%)	41 (28.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Puget Island

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	113 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	200 (79.4%)	52 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	348 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	291 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puget Island

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	67 (85.9%)	30 (38.5%)
6 to 18 Years	66 (45.5%)	79 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years	32 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	27 (39.7%)	41 (60.3%)
45 to 54 Years	19 (16.1%)	99 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years	19 (9.5%)	191 (95.5%)
65 to 74 Years	253 (100.0%)	168 (66.4%)
75 Years and over	144 (100.0%)	101 (70.1%)
Total	646 (61.1%)	741 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Puget Island

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	25 (67.6%)
5 to 17 Years	59 (84.3%)	8 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	30 (17.4%)	13 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (5.6%)	33 (30.3%)
75 Years and over	41 (57.8%)	38 (52.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Puget Island

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Puget Island: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	25 (67.6%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	18 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	31 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Puget Island: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	25 (67.6%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Puget Island: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	41 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.2%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Puget Island: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (7.0%)	7 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (1.4%)	23 (21.1%)
75 Years and over	10 (14.1%)	38 (52.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Puget Island: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	41 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	9 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (19.2%)

Technology Access in Puget Island

Computing Device Access in Puget Island

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	358	86.9%
Smartphone	313	76.0%
Tablet	277	67.2%
No Computing Device	0	0.0%
Total	412	100.0%

Internet Access in Puget Island

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	176	42.7%
Cellular Data Only	44	10.7%
Satellite Internet	114	27.7%
No Internet	84	20.4%
Total	412	100.0%

Puget Island Summary

Puget Island is a small island located in the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Wahkiakum County, and is part of the Puget Island-Skamokawa Historic District. The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, and is home to a population of approximately 200 people.

History

Puget Island has a long and varied history. The island was first inhabited by the Chinook people, who used the island as a fishing and hunting ground. The island was also used as a trading post by the Hudson's Bay Company in the early 1800s. In 1851, the island was claimed by the United States government and was used as a military post during the Indian Wars.

In the late 1800s, the island was settled by European immigrants, primarily from Scandinavia. These settlers established farms and fishing businesses, and the island became a popular destination for tourists. In the early 1900s, the island was connected to the mainland by a bridge, and the island's population began to grow.

In the 1950s, the island was used as a site for a nuclear power plant. The plant was never built, but the island's population continued to grow, reaching a peak of over 500 people in the 1970s.

Geography

Puget Island is located in the Columbia River, approximately 30 miles upstream from the mouth of the river. The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, and is surrounded by the Columbia River on all sides. The island is mostly flat, with an elevation of approximately 20 feet above sea level.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, herons, and other waterfowl. The island is also home to a variety of plant life, including alder, cottonwood, and willow trees.

Economy

The economy of Puget Island is largely based on fishing and tourism. The island is home to several commercial fishing operations, and the island's population is largely employed in the fishing industry. The island is also a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the island's natural beauty and wildlife.

In addition to fishing and tourism, the island is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a gas station, and a post office. The island also has a small marina, which provides access to the Columbia River.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Puget Island was approximately 200 people. The population is largely white (95%), with a small minority of Native Americans (3%) and African Americans (2%). The median age of the population is 44 years, and the median household income is $45,000.

Conclusion

Puget Island is a small island located in the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington. It has a long and varied history, and is home to a population of approximately 200 people. The island's economy is largely based on fishing and tourism, and the population is largely white. The island is a popular destination for tourists, and is home to a variety of wildlife and plant life.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Puget Island?

Per Capita income in Puget Island is $35,996.

What is the Median Family Income in Puget Island?

Median Family Income in Puget Island is $64,844.

What is the Median Household income in Puget Island?

Median Household Income in Puget Island is $64,593.

What is Family Income Deficit in Puget Island?

Family Income Deficit in Puget Island is $13,819.

Families that are below poverty line in Puget Island earn $13,819 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Puget Island?

Inequality or Gini Index in Puget Island is 0.40.

What is the Total Population of Puget Island?

Total Population of Puget Island is 1,057.

What is the Total Male Population of Puget Island?

Total Male Population of Puget Island is 476.

What is the Total Female Population of Puget Island?

Total Female Population of Puget Island is 581.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Puget Island?

There are 81.93 Males per 100 Females in Puget Island.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Puget Island?

There are 122.06 Females per 100 Males in Puget Island.

What is the Median Population Age in Puget Island?

Median Population Age in Puget Island is 58.8 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Puget Island

Average Family Size in Puget Island is 2.9 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Puget Island

Average Household Size in Puget Island is 2.6 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Puget Island?

There are 361 People in the Labor Forcein in Puget Island.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Puget Island?

43.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Puget Island.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Puget Island?

Unemployment Rate in Puget Island is 5.3%.