Hoodsport is a tiny coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 419 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hoodsport is the 302nd largest community in Washington. Hoodsport has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Hoodsport has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Another notable thing is that Hoodsport is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Hoodsport’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Hoodsport has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Hoodsport has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Hoodsport than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Hoodsport may be for you.
One of the nice things about Hoodsport is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
In Hoodsport, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 37.50 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Hoodsport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Hoodsport with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.67% of adults in Hoodsport have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Hoodsport in 2022 was $55,165, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $220,660 for a family of four. However, Hoodsport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Hoodsport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hoodsport residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Hoodsport include English, German, Dutch, Irish, and Yugoslavian.
The most common language spoken in Hoodsport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.