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Bainbridge Island

Washington · 24,825 residents · 27.614 sq mi
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Bainbridge Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,861. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $783,600. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,825
+22%since 2000
from 20,308 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+18%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,861
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,110 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,883
+78%since 2000
from $37,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$783,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,612
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(20,899)
Black0.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,140)
Asian3.3%(824)
Other5.3%(1,324)
Diversity Score31.8%(7,899)
Diversity Score
32
+166%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

Bainbridge Island, Washington has about 24,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bainbridge Island, Washington earns about $125,861 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 $783,600, and the typical rent is about $1,612 a month.

How educated are people in Bainbridge Island, Washington?

About 72.9% 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 3.7% of people in Bainbridge Island, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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