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Poulsbo
A snapshot profile, compiled from information provided by the 1990 Census:

The numbers

Founded: 1883

Square miles: 4.2

Population: 6,590

Median income: $33,848

Median house value: $94,700

Median apartment rent: $365

Parks: 7

Housing units: 2,830

The people

Pie chart showing ethnic breakdown of population

Median age: 35

Enrolled in public school (K-12): 756

Completed four-year college or higher: 20.3 percent

Below poverty level: 13.5 percent

Home ownership: 46 percent

Renters: 54 percent

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Kellie Hanson teaches pets and owners the finer points of getting along

'Viking' is center of Norwegian heritage

Benson family serves up its individual specialties

Previously:

There's a lot to 'Little Norway'

In spite of growth, it's still a 'nice' place

Statistics don't tell whole story about population mix

Town celebrates its rich heritage

Impressions: A walk around town

Things to do while you're here

Scenes of Poulsbo

Poulsbo historical album

Poulsbo by the numbers

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