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Kitsap County

Washington · 251,133 residents · 395.111 sq mi
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Kitsap County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251,133
+8%since 2000
from 231,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
181K207K234K260K287K1990201020202024Kitsap County
2024278K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,549
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,840 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,755
+33%since 2000
from $22,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+54%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(190,751)
Black2.8%(6,495)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9,609)
Asian4.3%(10,034)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(64,227)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(198,745)
Black2.5%(6,329)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(15,686)
Asian4.8%(12,082)
Other6.8%(17,032)
Diversity Score44.5%(111,692)
Diversity Score
44
+61%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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KITSAP COUNTY VS
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Home value$593,300+108%
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KITSAP COUNTY VS
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Home value$859,900+202%
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Home value$535,000+88%
Population33,970−88%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kitsap County, Washington?

Kitsap County, Washington has about 251,133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kitsap County, Washington?

The typical household in Kitsap County, Washington earns about $59,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kitsap County, Washington expensive?

In Kitsap County, Washington, the median home is worth about $284,700, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Kitsap County, Washington?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kitsap County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kitsap County, Washington?

About 9.4% of people in Kitsap County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kitsap County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kitsap County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61,402 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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