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.

Also of interest is that Hoodsport has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

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.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Hoodsport is worth considering.

Hoodsport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Hoodsport is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Hoodsport, the average commute to work is 34.54 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Being a small town, Hoodsport does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

If knowledge is power, Hoodsport is a pretty powerful place. 52.21% of the adults in Hoodsport have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Hoodsport in 2022 was $79,460, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $317,840 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 Irish, Northern European, European, Yugoslavian, and Other West Indian.

The most common language spoken in Hoodsport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.