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{{Short description|City in Washington, United States}}
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| official_name = Poulsbo, Washington
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| population_est = 11891
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| pop_est_as_of = 2022
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| pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEstimate2019">{{cite web |date=May 2020 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Washington: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-total-cities-and-towns.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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| population_density_km2 = 910.20
| population_density_km2 = 910.20
| population_density_sq_mi = 2528
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| website = {{URL|www.cityofpoulsbo.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://cityofpoulsbo.com}}
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| native_name = č̓uʔč̓uɬac
| native_name = č̓uʔč̓uɬac
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'''Poulsbo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|ɔː|l|z|b|oʊ}} {{respell|PAWLZ|boh}}) is a city on [[Liberty Bay]] in [[Kitsap County, Washington|Kitsap County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. It is the smallest of the four cities in Kitsap County. The population was 11,970 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Poulsbo city, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/poulsbocitywashington/PST045222 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> and an estimated 10,927 in 2018.<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2018/PEPANNRES/0400000US53.16200 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018 (PEPANNRES): Washington Incorporated Places |access-date=June 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191003/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2018/PEPANNRES/0400000US53.16200 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Poulsbo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|ɔː|l|z|b|oʊ}} {{respell|PAWLZ|boh}}) is a city on [[Liberty Bay]] in [[Kitsap County, Washington|Kitsap County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. It is the smallest of the four cities in Kitsap County. The population was 11,970 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Poulsbo city, Washington |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/poulsbocitywashington/PST045222 |access-date=August 1, 2023 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> and an estimated 10,927 in 2018.<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2018/PEPANNRES/0400000US53.16200 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018 (PEPANNRES): Washington Incorporated Places |access-date=June 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191003/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2018/PEPANNRES/0400000US53.16200 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The [[Suquamish]] people have inhabited the surrounding area, called {{Lang-lut|č̓uʔč̓uɬac|label=none}} 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 [[Midwest|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.
The [[Suquamish]] people have inhabited the surrounding area, called {{Langx|lut|č̓uʔč̓uɬac|label=none}} in [[Lushootseed]], for millennia.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} 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 [[Midwest|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 [[marina]]s near the town, and the town's harbor is an excellent anchorage.
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 [[marina]]s near the town, and the town's harbor is an excellent anchorage.
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[[File:First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo.jpg|thumb|left|First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo]]
[[File:First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo.jpg|thumb|left|First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo]]


The [[Suquamish]] people have inhabited [[Liberty Bay]] for millennia, hunting in local forests and floodplains, fishing in bays and streams, and harvesting shellfish along the shoreline. The site upon which the modern city is built is called {{Lang-lut|č̓uʔč̓uɬac|label=none}}, meaning "maple trees".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bates |first=Dawn |title=Lushootseed Dictionary |last2=Hess |first2=Thom |last3=Hilbert |first3=Vi |publisher=University of Washington Press |year=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/business/311052921.html |title=Viking Avenue business owner will replace trees he cut down |work=North Kitsap Herald |date=June 30, 2015 |first=Richard |last=Walker |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> The Suquamish had a winter village nearby, at the head of Liberty Bay, anglicized variously as "Ho-Cheeb"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/304004031.html |title=1 million Norwegians immigrated to U.S. between 1820 and 1920 {{!}} Viking Fest |work=North Kitsap Herald |date=May 16, 2015 |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> and "Xoyacid,"<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Waterman |first=T.T. |title=sdaʔdaʔ gʷəɬ dibəɬ ləšucid ʔacʔaciɬtalbixʷ - Puget Sound Geographical Names}}</ref> which consisted of two large houses and four smaller houses. It existed until the late 1800's until settlers began populating the area.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Suquamish Tribe – Home of the Suquamish People |url=https://suquamish.nsn.us/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>
The [[Suquamish]] people have inhabited [[Liberty Bay]] for millennia, hunting in local forests and floodplains, fishing in bays and streams, and harvesting shellfish along the shoreline. The site upon which the modern city is built is called {{Langx|lut|č̓uʔč̓uɬac|label=none}}, meaning "maple trees".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bates |first=Dawn |title=Lushootseed Dictionary |last2=Hess |first2=Thom |last3=Hilbert |first3=Vi |publisher=University of Washington Press |year=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/business/311052921.html |title=Viking Avenue business owner will replace trees he cut down |work=North Kitsap Herald |date=June 30, 2015 |first=Richard |last=Walker |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> The Suquamish had a winter village nearby, at the head of Liberty Bay, anglicized variously as "Ho-Cheeb"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/304004031.html |title=1 million Norwegians immigrated to U.S. between 1820 and 1920 |work=North Kitsap Herald |date=May 16, 2015 |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> and "Xoyacid,"<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Waterman |first=T.T. |title=sdaʔdaʔ gʷəɬ dibəɬ ləšucid ʔacʔaciɬtalbixʷ - Puget Sound Geographical Names}}</ref> which consisted of two large houses and four smaller houses. It existed until the late 1800s until settlers began populating the area.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Suquamish Tribe – Home of the Suquamish People |url=https://suquamish.nsn.us/ |access-date=July 8, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>


After the signing of the [[Treaty of Point Elliott]] in 1855, most of the Suquamish people living in the area were relocated to the [[Port Madison Indian Reservation]].
After the signing of the [[Treaty of Point Elliott]] in 1855, most of the Suquamish people living in the area were relocated to the [[Port Madison Indian Reservation]].
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Founded by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason in the 1880s, Poulsbo was settled in its early years by a large number of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] and other [[Scandinavia]]n immigrants because of its similarities to their native countries.<ref name=majors>{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 82 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}}</ref> In 1886, Iver Brynildsen Moe, one of the early Norwegian settlers, suggested that the community should have a post office. Moe suggested the town be named "Paulsbo", his hometown in [[Halden]], Norway.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Ott |first=Jennifer |date=November 5, 2007 |title=Poulsbo — Thumbnail History |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8359 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Meany |first=Edmond S. |author-link=Edmond S. Meany |year=1923 |title=Origin of Washington Geographic Names |page=230 |publisher=[[University of Washington Press]] |oclc=1963675 |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001444300 |via=[[HathiTrust]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> The community's petition for a post office was granted and Moe became the first postmaster, but authorities in Washington, D.C. misspelled the town's name, likely misreading Moe's handwriting,{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} and the community became known as "Poulsbo" thereafter. Poulsbo was incorporated on December 18, 1907.
Founded by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason in the 1880s, Poulsbo was settled in its early years by a large number of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] and other [[Scandinavia]]n immigrants because of its similarities to their native countries.<ref name=majors>{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 82 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}}</ref> In 1886, Iver Brynildsen Moe, one of the early Norwegian settlers, suggested that the community should have a post office. Moe suggested the town be named "Paulsbo", his hometown in [[Halden]], Norway.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Ott |first=Jennifer |date=November 5, 2007 |title=Poulsbo — Thumbnail History |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/8359 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Meany |first=Edmond S. |author-link=Edmond S. Meany |year=1923 |title=Origin of Washington Geographic Names |page=230 |publisher=[[University of Washington Press]] |oclc=1963675 |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001444300 |via=[[HathiTrust]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> The community's petition for a post office was granted and Moe became the first postmaster, but authorities in Washington, D.C. misspelled the town's name, likely misreading Moe's handwriting,{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} and the community became known as "Poulsbo" thereafter. Poulsbo was incorporated on December 18, 1907.

On September 15, 1914, after a dry summer with multiple previous brush fires, a large portion of the downtown business district was destroyed in a fire. Eight business buildings, an estimated third of the business section, were destroyed, with another damaged. The cause of the fire was never determined. Businessowners who lost their buildings continued business in undamaged buildings while downtown was rebuilt. After the fire, new buildings were constructed with cement rather than wood.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Driscoll |first=Judy |date=September 12, 2014 |title=Remembering the Great Fire of 1914 |url=https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/remembering-the-great-fire-of-1914/ |work=[[Kitsap Daily News]] |accessdate=May 7, 2024}}</ref>


Until [[World War II]], many Poulsbo residents retained [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]] as a primary language. However, during [[World War II]], the military constructed about 300 residential units to provide housing for workers at the nearby [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard]] in [[Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton]]. The population of Poulsbo almost tripled over three years, and the diversification of the population led to the dominance of [[English language|English]] as the primary language.
Until [[World War II]], many Poulsbo residents retained [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]] as a primary language. However, during [[World War II]], the military constructed about 300 residential units to provide housing for workers at the nearby [[Puget Sound Naval Shipyard]] in [[Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton]]. The population of Poulsbo almost tripled over three years, and the diversification of the population led to the dominance of [[English language|English]] as the primary language.
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Poulsbo is home to many different [[state school|public schools]] in the [[North Kitsap School District]]. North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo Middle School, Poulsbo Elementary School and Vinland Elementary School are located within the city limits, while Pearson Elementary School lies south of town. Private schools include Gateway Christian School and West Sound Academy. Post-secondary undergraduate education includes [[Olympic College]] Poulsbo.
Poulsbo is home to many different [[state school|public schools]] in the [[North Kitsap School District]]. North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo Middle School, Poulsbo Elementary School and Vinland Elementary School are located within the city limits, while Pearson Elementary School lies south of town. Private schools include Gateway Christian School and West Sound Academy. Post-secondary undergraduate education includes [[Olympic College]] Poulsbo.


[[Chief Kitsap Academy]] in [[Suquamish, Washington|Suquamish]] is outside of the Poulsbo city limits and has a Poulsbo postal address.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://suquamish.nsn.us/home/departments/education1/ckacademy/cka-about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=[[Chief Kitsap Academy]]|accessdate=2021-07-14|quote=15801 Creative Drive NE Poulsbo, WA 98370}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st53_wa/place/p5369170_suquamish/DC10BLK_P5369170_001.pdf 2010 US Census Bureau map of Suquamish CDP] - The site is not in the Poulsbo city limits. See [https://cityofpoulsbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2017_zoningmap_-1.pdf zoning map] and compare to the address.</ref>
[[Chief Kitsap Academy]] in [[Suquamish, Washington|Suquamish]] is outside of the Poulsbo city limits and has a Poulsbo postal address.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://suquamish.nsn.us/home/departments/education1/ckacademy/cka-about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=[[Chief Kitsap Academy]]|accessdate=July 14, 2021|quote=15801 Creative Drive NE Poulsbo, WA 98370}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st53_wa/place/p5369170_suquamish/DC10BLK_P5369170_001.pdf 2010 US Census Bureau map of Suquamish CDP] - The site is not in the Poulsbo city limits. See [https://cityofpoulsbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2017_zoningmap_-1.pdf zoning map] and compare to the address.</ref>


[[Northwest College of Art & Design]] was formerly in the Poulsbo area. The school, established in 1982 as the Northwest College of Art, was initially in Lemolo in Poulsbo.<ref name=Sooter>{{cite web|last=Sooter|first=Tad|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/money/blogs/minding-your-business/2017/03/26/poulsbo-art-college-announces-move-tacoma/99665624/|title=Poulsbo art college announces move to Tacoma|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=2017-03-26|accessdate=2021-07-15}}</ref> In 1991 the institution began leasing the former Mains Manor in Suquamish<!--The place name isn't in the source text, but based on https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st53_wa/place/p5369170_suquamish/DC10BLK_P5369170_001.pdf (map of Suquamish CDP), https://cityofpoulsbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2017_zoningmap_-1.pdf (zoning map for Poulsbo), and 15801 Creative Drive NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 (address of [[Chief Kitsap Academy]], which bought the former building-->, which was purchased in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|last=Edwards|first=Sue|url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/01-22/0051_northwest_college_of_art__the_fin.html<!--Former URL: https://web.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/01-22/0051_northwest_college_of_art__the_fin.html-->|title=NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART: The fine art of buying a campus|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=2000-01-22|accessdate=2021-07-15}}</ref> The Squamish tribe had purchased the former college building for $5.03 million on November 28, 2017 and made it into the current Chief Kitsap Building.<ref name=HenryChrismoves>{{cite web|last=Henry|first=Chris|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/2018/09/06/suquamish-tribes-chief-kitsap-academy-moves-new-campus-school-students/1214275002/|title=Suquamish Tribe's Chief Kitsap Academy moves to new campus|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=2018-09-06|accessdate=2021-07-14}}</ref> The college, at that time, moved to Tacoma, having purchased a building there.<ref name=Sooter/>
[[Northwest College of Art & Design]] was formerly in the Poulsbo area. The school, established in 1982 as the Northwest College of Art, was initially in Lemolo in Poulsbo.<ref name=Sooter>{{cite web|last=Sooter|first=Tad|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/money/blogs/minding-your-business/2017/03/26/poulsbo-art-college-announces-move-tacoma/99665624/|title=Poulsbo art college announces move to Tacoma|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=March 26, 2017|accessdate=July 15, 2021}}</ref> In 1991 the institution began leasing the former Mains Manor in Suquamish<!--The place name isn't in the source text, but based on https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st53_wa/place/p5369170_suquamish/DC10BLK_P5369170_001.pdf (map of Suquamish CDP), https://cityofpoulsbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2017_zoningmap_-1.pdf (zoning map for Poulsbo), and 15801 Creative Drive NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 (address of [[Chief Kitsap Academy]], which bought the former building-->, which was purchased in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|last=Edwards|first=Sue|url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/01-22/0051_northwest_college_of_art__the_fin.html<!--Former URL: https://web.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/01-22/0051_northwest_college_of_art__the_fin.html-->|title=NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART: The fine art of buying a campus|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=January 22, 2000|accessdate=July 15, 2021}}</ref> The Suquamish tribe had purchased the former college building for $5.03 million on November 28, 2017, and made it into the current Chief Kitsap Building.<ref name=HenryChrismoves>{{cite web|last=Henry|first=Chris|url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/2018/09/06/suquamish-tribes-chief-kitsap-academy-moves-new-campus-school-students/1214275002/|title=Suquamish Tribe's Chief Kitsap Academy moves to new campus|newspaper=[[Kitsap Sun]]|date=September 6, 2018|accessdate=July 14, 2021}}</ref> The college, at that time, moved to Tacoma, having purchased a building there.<ref name=Sooter/>


==Geography==
==Geography==


===Topography===
===Topography===
Poulsbo is located in northern Kitsap County at {{coord|47.739137|-122.639278|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (47.739137, -122.639278),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> at the north end of [[Liberty Bay]], a sheltered arm of [[Puget Sound]]. [[Washington State Route 305]] has its northwestern terminus in the northern part of the town at [[Washington State Route 3|State Route 3]] and leads southeast {{convert|13|mi}} to the ferry docks at [[Bainbridge Island, Washington|Bainbridge Island]]. SR 3 leads north {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Port Gamble, Washington|Port Gamble]] and south {{convert|16|mi}} to the western part of [[Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton]].
Poulsbo is located in northern Kitsap County at {{coord|47.739137|-122.639278|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (47.739137, -122.639278),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> at the north end of [[Liberty Bay]], a sheltered arm of [[Puget Sound]]. [[Washington State Route 305]] has its northwestern terminus in the northern part of the town at [[Washington State Route 3|State Route 3]] and leads southeast {{convert|13|mi}} to the ferry docks at [[Bainbridge Island, Washington|Bainbridge Island]]. SR 3 leads north {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Port Gamble, Washington|Port Gamble]] and south {{convert|16|mi}} to the western part of [[Bremerton, Washington|Bremerton]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Poulsbo has a total area of {{convert|5.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.67|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 11.43%, are water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Poulsbo has a total area of {{convert|5.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.67|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 11.43%, are water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref>


===Surrounding municipalities===
===Surrounding municipalities===
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| East = [[Suquamish, Washington|Suquamish]], [[Indianola, Washington|Indianola]]||
| East = [[Suquamish, Washington|Suquamish]], [[Indianola, Washington|Indianola]]||
| Southwest = [[Bangor, Washington|Bangor]], [[Silverdale, Washington|Silverdale]] |
| Southwest = [[Bangor, Washington|Bangor]], [[Silverdale, Washington|Silverdale]] |
| South = [[Keyport, Washington|Keyport]] |
| South = [[Scandia, Washington|Scandia]], [[Keyport, Washington|Keyport]] |
| Southeast = [[Bainbridge Island, Washington|Bainbridge Island]] |
| Southeast = [[Bainbridge Island, Washington|Bainbridge Island]] |
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[[File:Poulsbo Norseman Liberty Bay Moon.jpg|thumb|''The Norseman'' is a 12-foot Viking statue made of steel and concrete by artist Mark Gale of Tacoma. The statue sits at the southeast corner of the Viking Avenue-Lindvig Way.]]
[[File:Poulsbo Norseman Liberty Bay Moon.jpg|thumb|''The Norseman'' is a 12-foot Viking statue made of steel and concrete by artist Mark Gale of Tacoma. The statue sits at the southeast corner of the Viking Avenue-Lindvig Way.]]
[[File:Norseman Velkommen til Poulsbo.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Velkommen til Poulsbo]]
[[File:Norseman Velkommen til Poulsbo.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Velkommen til Poulsbo]]
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The '''Norseman Statue''' ({{Coord|47.74719|-122.65469|type:landmark_region:US-WA|display=inline}}), a {{convert|12|ft|adj=on}} statue by artist Mark Gale of [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], stands at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way.<ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman sculpture unveiled at Viking and Lindvig|url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/180690871.html|work=North Kitsap Herald|date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman stands tall in Poulsbo|url=http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local-news/norseman-stands-tall-in-poulsbo|publisher= kitsapsun.com}}</ref>


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The Norseman Statue ({{Coord|47.74719|-122.65469|type:landmark_region:US-WA|display=inline}}), a {{convert|12|ft|adj=on}} statue by artist Mark Gale of [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], stands at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way.<ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman sculpture unveiled at Viking and Lindvig|url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/180690871.html|work=North Kitsap Herald|date=November 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman stands tall in Poulsbo|url=http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local-news/norseman-stands-tall-in-poulsbo|publisher= kitsapsun.com}}</ref>
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The statue was commissioned by the city to replace a wooden sign at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way. The statue was created by [[Tacoma, Washington]] based artist Mark Gale. The project was coordinated by local businessman Bill Austin and Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Privately funded by the Bjorgen Beautification Fund, the statue cost $25,000. The statue was first unveiled November 23, 2012 at a traditional city tree lighting ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.northkitsapherald.com/community/189442951.html|title= Bill Austin receives Lifetime Achievement Award |date= February 2013 |publisher= North Kitsap Herald|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/election/202226381.html|title= Erickson's running for second term as Poulsbo mayor |date= 10 April 2013 |publisher= North Kitsap Herald|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/180690871.html|publisher=northkitsapherald.com|title= Norseman sculpture unveiled at Viking and Lindvig|date=24 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman recruited by local Girl Scouts|url=http://www.kingstoncommunitynews.com/community/294422551.html|website=kingstoncommunitynews.com|date=27 February 2015}}</ref>


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The statue was commissioned by the city to replace a wooden sign at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way. The statue was created by [[Tacoma, Washington]]-based artist Mark Gale. The project was coordinated by local businessman Bill Austin and Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Privately funded by the Bjorgen Beautification Fund, the statue cost $25,000. It was unveiled on November 23, 2012, at a traditional city tree lighting ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.northkitsapherald.com/community/189442951.html|title= Bill Austin receives Lifetime Achievement Award |date= February 2013 |publisher= North Kitsap Herald|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/election/202226381.html|title= Erickson's running for second term as Poulsbo mayor |date= April 10, 2013 |publisher= North Kitsap Herald|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northkitsapherald.com/news/180690871.html|publisher=northkitsapherald.com|title= Norseman sculpture unveiled at Viking and Lindvig|date=November 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Norseman recruited by local Girl Scouts|url=http://www.kingstoncommunitynews.com/community/294422551.html|website=kingstoncommunitynews.com|date=February 27, 2015}}</ref>
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The Norseman statue constitutes 500 pounds of rebar steel and 5,000 pounds of cement. The statue stands on a foundation engraved with the words ''Velkommen til Poulsbo''. It is located on the western edge of town, on the southeast corner of Viking Ave. NW and NW Lindvig Way.<ref>{{cite web

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The statue constitutes 500 pounds of rebar steel and 5,000 pounds of cement. It stands on a foundation engraved with the words ''Velkommen til Poulsbo''. It is located on the western edge of town, on the southeast corner of Viking Avenue NW and NW Lindvig Way.<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/36395|title= 12-Foot-Tall Concrete Viking |publisher=roadsideamerica.com|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref>
|url= http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/36395|title= 12-Foot-Tall Concrete Viking |publisher=roadsideamerica.com|access-date= February 10, 2016}}</ref>


===Parks===
===Parks===
[[File:Fish park south entrance boulder.jpg |thumb|Entrance to Poulsbo's Fish Park]]
[[File:Fish park south entrance boulder.jpg |thumb|Entrance to Poulsbo's Fish Park]]

'''Poulsbo's Fish Park''' ({{coord|47|44.862|N|122|39.190|W|type:landmark|name=Poulsbo's Fish Park}}) is a {{convert|40|acre|adj=on}} park in Poulsbo.<ref>{{cite book | last=Romano | first=Craig | title=Urban Trails: Kitsap: Bainbridge Island, Key Peninsula, Bremerton/Silverdale & Gig Harbor | publisher=[[Mountaineers Books]] | year=2016 | isbn=978-1-68051-023-2 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3HgeDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT101 | page=101 }}</ref> The park was started in 2002 by a group of community members and governments including the City of Poulsbo and the [[Suquamish Tribe]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Poulsbo's Fish Park — A Study in Community Leadership|date=September 10, 2015 |author=Cary Bozeman|work=Westsound Home and Garden|location=Port Orchard, Washington|url=https://wshg.net/featured/2015-09-10/poulsbos-fish-park-a-study-in-community-leadership/}}
Poulsbo's Fish Park ({{coord|47|44.862|N|122|39.190|W|type:landmark|name=Poulsbo's Fish Park}}) is a {{convert|40|acre|adj=on}} park in Poulsbo.<ref>{{cite book | last=Romano | first=Craig | title=Urban Trails: Kitsap: Bainbridge Island, Key Peninsula, Bremerton/Silverdale & Gig Harbor | publisher=[[Mountaineers Books]] | year=2016 | isbn=978-1-68051-023-2 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3HgeDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT101 | page=101 }}</ref> The park was started in 2002 by a group of community members and governments including the City of Poulsbo and the [[Suquamish Tribe]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Poulsbo's Fish Park — A Study in Community Leadership|date=September 10, 2015 |author=Cary Bozeman|work=Westsound Home and Garden|location=Port Orchard, Washington|url=https://wshg.net/featured/2015-09-10/poulsbos-fish-park-a-study-in-community-leadership/}}
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The park is centered on the Dogfish Creek [[estuary]] at the north end of [[Liberty Bay]]. {{As of|2015}}, the park had {{convert|1.5|miles}} of trails with the city planning to double that figure.<ref>{{cite news|title=More trails planned at Poulsbo's Fish Park|author=Rachel Anne Seymour|date=October 26, 2015|newspaper=Kitsap Sun|url=http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/local/more-trails-planned-at-poulsbos-fish-park-ep-1335378593-354066341.html}}</ref>
The park is centered on the Dogfish Creek [[estuary]] at the north end of [[Liberty Bay]]. {{As of|2015}}, the park had {{convert|1.5|miles}} of trails, with the city planning to double that figure.<ref>{{cite news|title=More trails planned at Poulsbo's Fish Park|author=Rachel Anne Seymour|date=October 26, 2015|newspaper=Kitsap Sun|url=http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/local/more-trails-planned-at-poulsbos-fish-park-ep-1335378593-354066341.html}}</ref>


During the fall [[salmon run]], [[Washington State University]]'s [[Agricultural extension|extension service]] conducts salmon tours at locations on Kitsap Peninsula including Fish Park.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Washington State University Extension|access-date=September 21, 2019|title=Kitsap Salmon Tours|url=https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/nrs/water-stewards/kitsap-salmon-tours/}}</ref>
During the fall [[salmon run]], [[Washington State University]]'s [[Agricultural extension|extension service]] conducts salmon tours at locations on Kitsap Peninsula including Fish Park.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Washington State University Extension|access-date=September 21, 2019|title=Kitsap Salmon Tours|url=https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/nrs/water-stewards/kitsap-salmon-tours/}}</ref>


==Sister cities==
==Sister cities==
Poulsbo has two [[sister cities]], both in Norway:<ref>{{cite web |title=Velkommen til Poulsbo… Welcome!|url=https://cityofpoulsbo.com/|publisher=City of Poulsbo|access-date=2021-01-31}}</ref>
Poulsbo has two [[sister cities]], both in Norway:<ref>{{cite web |title=Velkommen til Poulsbo… Welcome!|url=https://cityofpoulsbo.com/|publisher=City of Poulsbo|access-date=January 31, 2021}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Kautokeino]]
*{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Kautokeino Municipality]]
*{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Namsos]]
*{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Namsos Municipality]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-19}}</ref> of 2010, there were 9,200 people, 3,883 households, and 2,310 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1970.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,115 housing units at an average density of {{convert|881.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.2% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]], 5.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 5.4% from two or more races.
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref> there were 9,200 people, 3,883 households, and 2,310 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1970.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,115 housing units at an average density of {{convert|881.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.2% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]], 5.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 5.4% from two or more races.


There were 3,883 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.
There were 3,883 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 6,813 people, 2,845 households, and 1,772 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,121.5 people per square mile (819.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,992 housing units at an average density of 931.7 per square mile (359.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.8% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]], 3.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.9% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.6% from two or more races. 14.6% were of [[germans|German]], 10.6% [[irish people|Irish]], 10.0% [[english people|English]] and 9.5% [[norwegians|Norwegian]] ancestry. 95.3% spoke [[english language|English]] and 2.6% [[spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 6,813 people, 2,845 households, and 1,772 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,121.5 people per square mile (819.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,992 housing units at an average density of 931.7 per square mile (359.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.8% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]], 3.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.9% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.6% from two or more races. 14.6% were of [[germans|German]], 10.6% [[irish people|Irish]], 10.0% [[english people|English]] and 9.5% [[norwegians|Norwegian]] ancestry. 95.3% spoke [[english language|English]] and 2.6% [[spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.


There were 2,845 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and under, there are 78.7 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and under, there are 78.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $38,875 and the median income for a family was $51,353. Males had a median income of $40,482 versus $27,899 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,649. 9.1% of the population and 8.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. A large number of employed individuals work on the east side of Puget Sound, in Seattle or other King County cities, and commute to work by ferry.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,875 and the median income for a family was $51,353. Males had a median income of $40,482 versus $27,899 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,649. 9.1% of the population and 8.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. A large number of employed individuals work on the east side of Puget Sound, in Seattle or other King County cities, and commute to work by ferry.


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
* [[Tarn Adams]] — creator of ''[[Dwarf Fortress]]''
* [[Margaret Olofsson Bergman]], weaver
* [[Margaret Olofsson Bergman]] — weaver
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* [[James W. Douglass]], author, peace activist, and Gandhian nonviolent Christian theologian
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* [[Jack Colletto]] — American football player
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* [[Jason Everman]], former member of [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], U.S. Army [[Special Forces]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/02/magazine/evermans-war.html?_r=0 |title=The Rock n Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero|newspaper=The New York Times|date=2 July 2013|last1=Tarver|first1=Clay}}</ref>
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* [[James W. Douglass]] — author, peace activist, and Gandhian nonviolent Christian theologian
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* [[Richard F. Gordon Jr.]], [[Apollo 12]] astronaut<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=VisCal |title=Explorer Series: Capt. Richard F. Gordon Jr. |publisher=[[Museum of Flight]] |access-date=2007-09-22 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070701042734/http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=VisCal <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-07-01}}</ref>
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* [[Jason Everman]] — former member of [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]; U.S. Army [[Special Forces]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/02/magazine/evermans-war.html?_r=0 |title=The Rock n Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero|newspaper=The New York Times|date=July 2, 2013|last1=Tarver|first1=Clay}}</ref>
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* [[Aaron Sele]], [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher
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* [[Richard F. Gordon Jr.]] — [[Apollo 12]] astronaut<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=VisCal |title=Explorer Series: Capt. Richard F. Gordon Jr. |publisher=[[Museum of Flight]] |access-date=September 22, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070701042734/http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=VisCal <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = July 1, 2007}}</ref>
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* [[Scott Shipley]], Olympic canoeing medalist
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* [[Aaron Sele]] — [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher
* [[Harland Svare]], former NFL player and coach
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* [[Scott Shipley]] — Olympic canoeing medalist
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* [[Ryan Villopoto]], pro motocross rider
* [[Tarn Adams]], creator of [[Dwarf Fortress]]
* [[Harland Svare]] —former NFL player and coach
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* [[Ryan Villopoto]] — pro motocross rider
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*[[Jack Colletto]], American Football Player


== Major roads ==
== Major roads ==
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* [http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com City of Poulsbo official website]
* [http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com City of Poulsbo official website]
* [http://www.poulsbochamber.com Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.poulsbochamber.com Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://visitkitsap.com/cities.asp?ID=7 Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau]
* [http://visitkitsap.com/cities.asp?ID=7 Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau]

Latest revision as of 05:13, 13 December 2024

This article is about the city in Washington state. For the Intel Poulsbo chipset, see System Controller Hub.

Poulsbo, Washington
č̓uʔč̓uɬac
City
Front Street Northeast
Front Street Northeast
Nickname(s): 
Viking City, Little Norway
Location of Poulsbo, Washington
Location of Poulsbo, Washington
Coordinates: 47°44′21″N 122°38′21″W / 47.73917°N 122.63917°W / 47.73917; -122.63917
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKitsap
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorBecky Erickson
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.37 sq mi (13.91 km2)
 • Land4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2)
 • Water0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
11,275
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
11,891
 • Density2,528/sq mi (910.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98370
Area code360
FIPS code53-55995
GNIS feature ID1507605[4]
Websitecityofpoulsbo.com

Poulsbo (/ˈpɔːlzboʊ/ 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[5] and an estimated 10,927 in 2018.[6]

The Suquamish people have inhabited the surrounding area, called č̓uʔč̓uɬac in Lushootseed, for millennia.[citation needed] 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.

History

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First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo

The Suquamish people have inhabited Liberty Bay for millennia, hunting in local forests and floodplains, fishing in bays and streams, and harvesting shellfish along the shoreline. The site upon which the modern city is built is called č̓uʔč̓uɬac, meaning "maple trees".[7][8] The Suquamish had a winter village nearby, at the head of Liberty Bay, anglicized variously as "Ho-Cheeb"[9] and "Xoyacid,"[10] which consisted of two large houses and four smaller houses. It existed until the late 1800s until settlers began populating the area.[10][11]

After the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, most of the Suquamish people living in the area were relocated to the Port Madison Indian Reservation.

Oyster farming in Poulsbo, 1920

Founded by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason in the 1880s, Poulsbo was settled in its early years by a large number of Norwegian and other Scandinavian immigrants because of its similarities to their native countries.[12] In 1886, Iver Brynildsen Moe, one of the early Norwegian settlers, suggested that the community should have a post office. Moe suggested the town be named "Paulsbo", his hometown in Halden, Norway.[13][14] The community's petition for a post office was granted and Moe became the first postmaster, but authorities in Washington, D.C. misspelled the town's name, likely misreading Moe's handwriting,[citation needed] and the community became known as "Poulsbo" thereafter. Poulsbo was incorporated on December 18, 1907.

On September 15, 1914, after a dry summer with multiple previous brush fires, a large portion of the downtown business district was destroyed in a fire. Eight business buildings, an estimated third of the business section, were destroyed, with another damaged. The cause of the fire was never determined. Businessowners who lost their buildings continued business in undamaged buildings while downtown was rebuilt. After the fire, new buildings were constructed with cement rather than wood.[15]

Until World War II, many Poulsbo residents retained Norwegian as a primary language. However, during World War II, the military constructed about 300 residential units to provide housing for workers at the nearby Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. The population of Poulsbo almost tripled over three years, and the diversification of the population led to the dominance of English as the primary language.

On October 22, 1975, King Olav V of Norway visited Poulsbo as part of the celebration of 150 years of Norwegian immigration to the United States.[16] His son, Harald, visited 20 years later.

Education

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Poulsbo is home to many different public schools in the North Kitsap School District. North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo Middle School, Poulsbo Elementary School and Vinland Elementary School are located within the city limits, while Pearson Elementary School lies south of town. Private schools include Gateway Christian School and West Sound Academy. Post-secondary undergraduate education includes Olympic College Poulsbo.

Chief Kitsap Academy in Suquamish is outside of the Poulsbo city limits and has a Poulsbo postal address.[17]

Northwest College of Art & Design was formerly in the Poulsbo area. The school, established in 1982 as the Northwest College of Art, was initially in Lemolo in Poulsbo.[18] In 1991 the institution began leasing the former Mains Manor in Suquamish, which was purchased in 2000.[19] The Suquamish tribe had purchased the former college building for $5.03 million on November 28, 2017, and made it into the current Chief Kitsap Building.[20] The college, at that time, moved to Tacoma, having purchased a building there.[18]

Geography

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Topography

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Poulsbo is located in northern Kitsap County at 47°44′21″N 122°38′21″W / 47.739137°N 122.639278°W / 47.739137; -122.639278 (47.739137, -122.639278),[21] at the north end of Liberty Bay, a sheltered arm of Puget Sound. Washington State Route 305 has its northwestern terminus in the northern part of the town at State Route 3 and leads southeast 13 miles (21 km) to the ferry docks at Bainbridge Island. SR 3 leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Port Gamble and south 16 miles (26 km) to the western part of Bremerton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Poulsbo has a total area of 5.27 square miles (13.65 km2), of which 4.67 square miles (12.10 km2) are land and 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), or 11.43%, are water.[22]

Surrounding municipalities

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Climate

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Climate data for Poulsbo, Washington
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 62
(17) 		71
(22) 		80
(27) 		83
(28) 		92
(33) 		97
(36) 		99
(37) 		101
(38) 		97
(36) 		86
(30) 		70
(21) 		68
(20) 		101
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 47
(8) 		49
(9) 		54
(12) 		59
(15) 		65
(18) 		70
(21) 		76
(24) 		77
(25) 		71
(22) 		60
(16) 		51
(11) 		45
(7) 		60
(16)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 36
(2) 		35
(2) 		38
(3) 		41
(5) 		46
(8) 		51
(11) 		54
(12) 		55
(13) 		50
(10) 		44
(7) 		39
(4) 		34
(1) 		44
(7)
Record low °F (°C) 12
(−11) 		12
(−11) 		19
(−7) 		28
(−2) 		27
(−3) 		38
(3) 		41
(5) 		39
(4) 		33
(1) 		27
(−3) 		10
(−12) 		7
(−14) 		7
(−14)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 8.89
(226) 		6.22
(158) 		5.95
(151) 		3.57
(91) 		2.46
(62) 		1.69
(43) 		0.86
(22) 		1.03
(26) 		1.55
(39) 		4.89
(124) 		9.39
(239) 		10.07
(256) 		56.57
(1,437)
Source: [23]

Culture

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Media

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The North Kitsap Herald has published continuously since 1901, providing local news for Poulsbo as well as the greater Kitsap County area. The Herald was founded by Peter Iverson, who served as mayor of Poulsbo and state legislator. Today, the Herald is owned by Sound Publishing. In Kitsap, Sound also publishes the Bainbridge Island Review, Central Kitsap Reporter, and Port Orchard Independent (Fridays); Kingston Community News (monthly); as well as KitsapDailyNews.com and BainbridgeReview.com (daily online).

Landmarks

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First Lutheran Church opened in 1886 atop the hill, overlooking downtown Poulsbo, and was originally Førdefjord Lutheran.[24]

Norseman Statue

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The Norseman is a 12-foot Viking statue made of steel and concrete by artist Mark Gale of Tacoma. The statue sits at the southeast corner of the Viking Avenue-Lindvig Way.
Velkommen til Poulsbo

The Norseman Statue (47°44′50″N 122°39′17″W / 47.74719°N 122.65469°W / 47.74719; -122.65469), a 12-foot (3.7 m) statue by artist Mark Gale of Tacoma, stands at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way.[25][26]

The statue was commissioned by the city to replace a wooden sign at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way. The statue was created by Tacoma, Washington-based artist Mark Gale. The project was coordinated by local businessman Bill Austin and Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Privately funded by the Bjorgen Beautification Fund, the statue cost $25,000. It was unveiled on November 23, 2012, at a traditional city tree lighting ceremony.[27][28][29][30]

The statue constitutes 500 pounds of rebar steel and 5,000 pounds of cement. It stands on a foundation engraved with the words Velkommen til Poulsbo. It is located on the western edge of town, on the southeast corner of Viking Avenue NW and NW Lindvig Way.[31]

Parks

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Entrance to Poulsbo's Fish Park

Poulsbo's Fish Park (47°44.862′N 122°39.190′W / 47.747700°N 122.653167°W / 47.747700; -122.653167 (Poulsbo's Fish Park)) is a 40-acre (16 ha) park in Poulsbo.[32] The park was started in 2002 by a group of community members and governments including the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe.[33]

The park is centered on the Dogfish Creek estuary at the north end of Liberty Bay. As of 2015, the park had 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of trails, with the city planning to double that figure.[34]

During the fall salmon run, Washington State University's extension service conducts salmon tours at locations on Kitsap Peninsula including Fish Park.[35]

Sister cities

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Poulsbo has two sister cities, both in Norway:[36]

Demographics

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Sons of Norway Hall, Poulsbo
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910364—
192054650.0%
19305847.0%
19406399.4%
19501,01458.7%
19601,50548.4%
19701,85623.3%
19803,45386.0%
19904,84840.4%
20006,81340.5%
20109,20035.0%
202011,97030.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[37]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census,[2] there were 9,200 people, 3,883 households, and 2,310 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,970.0 inhabitants per square mile (760.6/km2). There were 4,115 housing units at an average density of 881.2 per square mile (340.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, 1.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races.

There were 3,883 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 6,813 people, 2,845 households, and 1,772 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,121.5 people per square mile (819.5/km2). There were 2,992 housing units at an average density of 931.7 per square mile (359.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. 14.6% were of German, 10.6% Irish, 10.0% English and 9.5% Norwegian ancestry. 95.3% spoke English and 2.6% Spanish as their first language.

There were 2,845 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and under, there are 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,875 and the median income for a family was $51,353. Males had a median income of $40,482 versus $27,899 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,649. 9.1% of the population and 8.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. A large number of employed individuals work on the east side of Puget Sound, in Seattle or other King County cities, and commute to work by ferry.

Notable residents

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Major roads

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