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Bainbridge Island

Washington · 23,025 residents · 27.614 sq mi
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Bainbridge Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $609,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,025
+13%since 2000
from 20,308 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,556
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,110 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,433
+37%since 2000
from $37,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+42%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(18,624)
Black0.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(440)
Asian2.3%(477)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(2,428)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(20,370)
Black0.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(887)
Asian3.2%(735)
Other5%(1,151)
Diversity Score28.3%(6,520)
Diversity Score
28
+137%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
45.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
26.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

Bainbridge Island, Washington has about 23,025 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

The typical household in Bainbridge Island, Washington earns about $93,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bainbridge Island, Washington expensive?

In Bainbridge Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $609,700, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

About 63.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bainbridge Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

About 4.7% of people in Bainbridge Island, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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