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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bremerton

Washington · 37,259 residents · 28.43 sq mi
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Bremerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,950. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $101,500. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,259
−3%since 1990
from 38,250 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,311 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,345 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+10%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Bremerton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,950
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,610 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,724
+46%since 1990
from $11,418 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$554
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
41.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
58.6% rent
3.3
+17%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(32,057)
Black6.9%(2,658)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,835)
Asian5.6%(2,127)
Diversity Score43.7%(16,729)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(26,950)
Black7.3%(2,723)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,457)
Asian5.4%(2,005)
Diversity Score45.2%(16,845)
45
+3%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 31.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremerton, Washington?

Bremerton, Washington has about 37,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bremerton, Washington?

The typical household in Bremerton, Washington earns about $30,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremerton, Washington expensive?

In Bremerton, Washington, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Bremerton, Washington?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bremerton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremerton, Washington?

About 19.4% of people in Bremerton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremerton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremerton, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 991 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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