Kitsap County Summary

Life in Kitsap County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kitsap County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kitsap County:

  • The population in Kitsap County is 276,581.

  • The median home value in Kitsap County is $573,128.

  • The median income in Kitsap County is $98,546.

  • The median rent in Kitsap County is $1,741.

  • The unemployment rate in Kitsap County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Kitsap County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Kitsap County is 60.3° and there are 128.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kitsap County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kitsap County

Bremerton, WA Population 44,531

Bainbridge Island, WA Population 24,607

Silverdale, WA Population 21,046

Port Orchard, WA Population 16,398

Poulsbo, WA Population 11,962

Parkwood, WA Population 6,976

Manchester, WA Population 6,018

Bangor Base, WA Population 5,931

Tracyton, WA Population 5,658

East Port Orchard, WA Population 5,581

Suquamish, WA Population 4,515

Bethel, WA Population 4,276

Hansville, WA Population 3,533

Indianola, WA Population 3,517

Chico, WA Population 3,016

Kingston, WA Population 2,585

Navy Yard City, WA Population 2,542

Burley, WA Population 2,516

Enetai, WA Population 2,135

Southworth, WA Population 2,109

Lofall, WA Population 2,018

Rocky Point, WA Population 1,648

Seabeck, WA Population 773

Port Gamble Tribal Community, WA Population 614

Gorst, WA Population 405

Keyport, WA Population 272

Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA Population 0

Map Of Kitsap County

Kitsap County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Kitsap County is 60.3°.

  • There are 97.5 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.1 inches of rain each year with 3.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:49 hours of sun each day in Kitsap County.

StatKitsap County
Mean High60.3
Nice Days97.5
Rainfall128.1
Snowfall3.8
Sunny Hours3:49
60.3°
Average High
128.1
Inches of Rain

Kitsap County Photos

Washington State Ferry Boat Landing At Bainbridge Island Terminal
Source: Wikipedia User Casey Yee | CC BY-SA 2.0
Ferry Wenatchee Enroute To Bainbridge Island Wa
Source: Wikipedia User Tobias Eigen from Bainbri | CC BY 2.0
Aerial View Of Bainbridge Island And Agate Passage In Olympic Peninsula
Source: Public Domain
Aerial View Of Bremerton
Source: Public Domain
Bremerton
Source: Wikipedia User Walter Siegmund; Flight 3 | GFDL
In The Navy Yard Of Puget Sound
Source: Public Domain

Kitsap County Demographics

Population over time in Kitsap County

The current population in Kitsap County is 276,581. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 273,072 1.5%
2022 268,945 1.2%
2021 265,882 -

Gender in Kitsap County

  • Kitsap County is 48.6% female with 134,495 female residents.

  • Kitsap County is 51.4% male with 142,086 male residents.

Female
48.6% (134,495)
Male
51.4% (142,086)
Gender Kitsap County WA USA
Female 48.6% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 51.4% 50.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Kitsap County

Kitsap County is:

  • 73.6% White with 203,638 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 6,687 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 2,271 American Indian residents.

  • 4.7% Asian with 13,006 Asian residents.

  • 0.9% Hawaiian with 2,466 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,359 Other residents.

  • 8.0% Two Or More with 22,136 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.0% Hispanic with 25,018 Hispanic residents.

White
73.6% (203,638)
African American
2.4% (6,687)
American Indian
0.8% (2,271)
Asian
4.7% (13,006)
Hawaiian
0.9% (2,466)
Other
0.5% (1,359)
Two Or More
8.0% (22,136)
Hispanic
9.0% (25,018)

Table: Kitsap County By Race

Race Kitsap County WA USA
White 73.6% 64.3% 58.2%
African American 2.4% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.8% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 4.7% 9.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 8.0% 6.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 9.0% 14.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Kitsap County, Washington

  • 3.4% of households in Kitsap County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Kitsap County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Kitsap County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Kitsap County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Kitsap County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Kitsap County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Kitsap County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.3% of households in Kitsap County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Kitsap County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Kitsap County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (9,419)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (6,100)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.2% (11,518)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (11,794)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.5% (20,865)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.5% (42,890)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (37,983)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.3% (58,988)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.1% (36,307)
$200,000 or more
14.7% (40,712)
Income Kitsap County WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 3.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.7% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.2% 4.9% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.5% 8.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.5% 14.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.3% 19.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.1% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 14.7% 17.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kitsap County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (8,297)
9-12th Grade
3% (8,297)
High School / GED
21% (58,082)
Some College
26% (71,911)
Associate's Degree
11% (30,423)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (63,613)
Master's Degree
10% (27,658)
Professional Degree
2% (5,531)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,765)
Education Kitsap County WA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 22% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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