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Kitsap County

Washington · 275,611 residents · 395.111 sq mi
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Kitsap County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,969. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275,611
+19%since 2000
from 231,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
181K207K234K260K287K1990201020202024Kitsap County
2024278K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,969
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,840 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,993
+79%since 2000
from $22,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+48%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(199,020)
Black2.7%(7,338)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(24,184)
Asian5.1%(14,015)
Other8.6%(23,838)
Diversity Score53.8%(148,370)
Segregation Score23.7%(65,196)
Diversity Score
54
+94%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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KITSAP COUNTY VS
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Home value$593,300+64%
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Income$74,048−6%
Home value$535,000+48%
Population33,970−88%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kitsap County, Washington?

Kitsap County, Washington has about 275,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kitsap County, Washington earns about $78,969 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 $362,700, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Kitsap County, Washington?

About 34.4% 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 8.2% 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 85,880 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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