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Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA · 1 counties · 283,374 residents (2025 est.) · 395.111 sq mi
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#21Highest median household incomeof 925$104,158#32Highest median rentof 925$1,822#33Most densely populatedof 925717#43Lowest poverty rateof 9258.2%
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Bremerton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,158. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $555,100. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277,881
+20%since 2000
from 231,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:283,374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
181K207K234K260K287K1990201020202024Bremerton
2024278K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,158
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,840 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,544
+140%since 2000
from $22,317 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+4%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,100
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,822
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+72%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(201,834)
Black2.2%(6,055)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(26,018)
Asian4.8%(13,337)
Other11%(30,637)
Diversity Score56.1%(155,871)
Segregation Score20.1%(55,930)
Diversity Score
56
+103%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−15%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BremertonCENTRAL45,482SilverdaleCENTRAL20,685Port OrchardCENTRAL19,839
What's inside

1 component county

Kitsap CountyCENTRAL283,374
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA?

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA has about 277,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA?

The typical household in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA earns about $104,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA expensive?

In Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, the median home is worth about $555,100, and the typical rent is about $1,822 a month.

How educated are people in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA?

About 8.2% of people in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,150 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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