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Bremerton

Washington · 37,729 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 $38,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,729
+1%since 2000
from 37,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+3%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Bremerton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,531
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,441
+28%since 2000
from $16,724 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+74%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(26,950)
Black7.3%(2,723)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,457)
Asian5.4%(2,005)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(16,845)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(26,236)
Black6.3%(2,387)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(3,612)
Asian5.4%(2,029)
Other7.3%(2,762)
Diversity Score59.5%(22,433)
Diversity Score
59
+32%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremerton, Washington?

Bremerton, Washington has about 37,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremerton, Washington?

The typical household in Bremerton, Washington earns about $38,531 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 $219,300, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Bremerton, Washington?

About 19.5% 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 521 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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