Kitsap County Summary

Life in Kitsap County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kitsap County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kitsap County:

  • The population in Kitsap County is 275,411.

  • The median home value in Kitsap County is $538,014.

  • The median income in Kitsap County is $93,675.

  • The median rent in Kitsap County is $1,635.

  • The unemployment rate in Kitsap County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Kitsap County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Kitsap County is 60.3° and there are 128.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kitsap County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kitsap County

Bremerton, WA Population 43,983

Bainbridge Island, WA Population 24,681

Silverdale, WA Population 21,774

Port Orchard, WA Population 15,820

Poulsbo, WA Population 11,824

Parkwood, WA Population 7,303

Bangor Base, WA Population 6,045

Manchester, WA Population 6,033

Tracyton, WA Population 5,614

East Port Orchard, WA Population 5,501

Suquamish, WA Population 4,329

Bethel, WA Population 4,220

Indianola, WA Population 3,553

Hansville, WA Population 3,246

Chico, WA Population 3,076

Kingston, WA Population 2,999

Burley, WA Population 2,808

Navy Yard City, WA Population 2,643

Lofall, WA Population 2,038

Southworth, WA Population 1,953

Enetai, WA Population 1,869

Rocky Point, WA Population 1,546

Seabeck, WA Population 898

Port Gamble Tribal Community, WA Population 850

Gorst, WA Population 495

Keyport, WA Population 284

Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA Population 0

Map Of Kitsap County

Kitsap County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Kitsap County is 60.3°.

  • There are 97.5 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.1 inches of rain each year with 3.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:49 hours of sun each day in Kitsap County.

StatKitsap County
Mean High60.3
Nice Days97.5
Rainfall128.1
Snowfall3.8
Sunny_hours3:49
60.3°
Average High
128.1
Inches of Rain

Kitsap County Photos

Washington State Ferry Boat Landing At Bainbridge Island Terminal
Source: Wikipedia User Casey Yee | CC BY-SA 2.0
Ferry Wenatchee Enroute To Bainbridge Island Wa
Source: Wikipedia User Tobias Eigen from Bainbri | CC BY 2.0
Aerial View Of Bainbridge Island And Agate Passage In Olympic Peninsula
Source: Public Domain
Aerial View Of Bremerton
Source: Public Domain
Bremerton
Source: Wikipedia User Walter Siegmund; Flight 3 | GFDL
In The Navy Yard Of Puget Sound
Source: Public Domain

Kitsap County Demographics

Population over time in Kitsap County

The current population in Kitsap County is 275,411. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 273,072 1.5%
2021 268,945 1.2%
2020 265,882 -

Gender in Kitsap County

  • Kitsap County is 48.6% female with 133,746 female residents.

  • Kitsap County is 51.4% male with 141,664 male residents.

Female
48.6% (133,746)
Male
51.4% (141,664)
Gender Kitsap County WA USA
Female 48.6% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Kitsap County

Kitsap County is:

  • 74.6% White with 205,584 White residents.

  • 2.5% African American with 6,863 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 2,363 American Indian residents.

  • 4.7% Asian with 12,861 Asian residents.

  • 1.0% Hawaiian with 2,625 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,054 Other residents.

  • 7.5% Two Or More with 20,591 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.5% Hispanic with 23,470 Hispanic residents.

White
74.6% (205,584)
African American
2.5% (6,863)
American Indian
0.9% (2,363)
Asian
4.7% (12,861)
Hawaiian
1.0% (2,625)
Other
0.4% (1,054)
Two Or More
7.5% (20,591)
Hispanic
8.5% (23,470)

Table: Kitsap County By Race

Race Kitsap County WA USA
White 74.6% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 2.5% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 4.7% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.5% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.5% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Kitsap County, Washington

  • 3.4% of households in Kitsap County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Kitsap County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Kitsap County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Kitsap County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Kitsap County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Kitsap County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Kitsap County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Kitsap County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Kitsap County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Kitsap County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (9,298)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (6,555)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.8% (13,208)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.4% (12,039)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.2% (22,556)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (45,808)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (38,899)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (58,029)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.4% (31,494)
$200,000 or more
13.6% (37,520)
Income Kitsap County WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.8% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.2% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.6% 15.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kitsap County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kitsap County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (5,508)
9-12th Grade
3% (8,262)
High School / GED
21% (57,836)
Some College
27% (74,360)
Associate's Degree
12% (33,049)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (63,344)
Master's Degree
9% (24,786)
Professional Degree
2% (5,508)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,754)
Education Kitsap County WA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 22% 26%
Some College 27% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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