Kitsap County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kitsap County, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Kitsap County, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kitsap County, Washington. The estimated population of Kitsap County, Washington is 273,072 people, with a median age of 39.4.

We can look at the total population in Kitsap County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
273,072
+1.53%
+5.47%
2020
268,945
+1.15%
-
2019
265,882
+1.3%
-
2018
262,475
+1.38%
-
2017
258,903
 - -

Population of Kitsap County, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.3%
77.4%
 -2.71%
Black/African American
2.5%
2.5%
 0.00%
Native
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.3%
7.3%
 +13.70%
Asian
4.8%
4.7%
 +2.13%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Two Or More Races
6.9%
6.3%
 +9.52%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Kitsap County, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.4 +0.51% 37.5 +1.35% 41.6 +0.24%
2020 39.2 +0.26% 37 +0.27% 41.5 0%
2019 39.1 +0.26% 36.9 +0.54% 41.5 -0.24%
2018 39 -0.26% 36.7 0% 41.6 -0.24%
2017 39.1 - 36.7 - 41.7 -

The median age of Kitsap County, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 15,493 +2.14% 14,150 +5.75% 15,824 14,975
10 to 19 15,421 +4.24% 14,775 -1.52% 16,074 14,542
20 to 29 23,113 +1.53% 16,631 +2.14% 23,451 16,986
30 to 39 17,102 +15.14% 15,453 +12.19% 19,839 17,423
40 to 49 14,600 +6.8% 14,875 +2.3% 15,602 15,210
50 to 59 18,544 -4.55% 19,313 -9.27% 17,709 17,584
60 to 69 15,784 +8.33% 16,667 +12.22% 17,132 18,788
70+ 12,047 +20.26% 14,935 +14.79% 14,675 17,258

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kitsap County, Washington is $84,600.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Kitsap County.

  • Under 25
    $60,173.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,741.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,123.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,534.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Kitsap County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kitsap County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Kitsap County, Washington is currently $107,645.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.64% of households in Kitsap County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Kitsap County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kitsap County is $43,034.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Kitsap County by the total population of Kitsap County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kitsap County, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kitsap County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Kitsap County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Kitsap County over the age of 16 is 223,446.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Kitsap County is 52.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 11,789 42.40% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 20,102 88.00% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 20,335 81.20% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 19,186 81.50% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 33,714 81.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 31,553 79.50% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 18,914 71.20% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 18,651 50.60% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 31,112 21.40% 3.10%
75 years and over 18,090 6.40% 1.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kitsap County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 179,787 60.60% 4.20%
Black or African American 5,951 70.50% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,386 61.20% 5.60%
Asian 11,781 61.80% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2,127 59.80% 5.10%
Other 4,838 76.80% 5.60%
Two or more races 16,576 68.50% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 16,164 72.30% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 172,981 60.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kitsap County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kitsap County is 118,007, with median earnings of $48,626.00.

Women in Kitsap County, Washington earning approximately 60.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 118,007 $48,626.00
Male 63,432 $61,805.00
Female 54,575 $37,412.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 12,930 $81,038.00
Business and Financial 7,107 $69,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 4,349 $104,651.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,403 $90,182.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,714 $70,821.00
Community and Social Service 2,020 $55,896.00
Legal 1,203 $103,791.00
Educational and Library 6,517 $48,246.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2,556 $39,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7,250 $68,037.00
Healthcare Support 4,283 $27,384.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,427 $42,093.00
Law Enforcement 794 $74,390.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7,266 $19,379.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,920 $27,655.00
Personal Care and Service 2,761 $19,524.00
Sales 11,887 $31,569.00
Office and Administrative Support 11,374 $39,307.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 276 $30,162.00
Construction and Extraction 7,127 $52,308.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4,527 $62,202.00
Production 5,486 $62,111.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3,418 $48,254.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 8,205 $93,949.00 4,725 $65,733.00
Business and Financial 3,501 $83,201.00 3,606 $60,121.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,275 $107,813.00 1,074 $90,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 3,665 $92,682.00 738 $85,278.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 951 $76,856.00 763 $69,344.00
Community and Social Service 681 $65,781.00 1,339 $50,709.00
Legal 695 $116,484.00 508 $66,328.00
Educational and Library 1,681 $64,859.00 4,836 $40,459.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,067 $48,203.00 1,489 $29,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,750 $77,033.00 5,500 $64,515.00
Healthcare Support 668 $35,954.00 3,615 $26,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,020 $65,111.00 407 $36,027.00
Law Enforcement 610 $77,500.00 184 $61,615.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3,295 $19,495.00 3,971 $19,277.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,559 $29,568.00 1,361 $20,057.00
Personal Care and Service 501 $26,200.00 2,260 $18,103.00
Sales 5,069 $42,489.00 6,818 $25,191.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,162 $49,094.00 8,212 $36,953.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 169 $31,031.00 107 $23,083.00
Construction and Extraction 6,722 $52,727.00 405 $48,508.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4,314 $62,231.00 213 $59,861.00
Production 4,574 $65,515.00 912 $31,494.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,767 $51,114.00 651 $35,335.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 104,977 households in Kitsap County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 71,368 families in Kitsap County with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 56,786 4,795 9,787 33,609
Average Household Size 3.07 3.12 3.17 1.34
Total Families 56,786 4,795 9,787 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.69 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 71,368 families in Kitsap County, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kitsap County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 112,718 housing units in Kitsap County, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 104,977 93.13%
Vacant 7,741 6.87%

27.55% of the total 112,718 housing units in Kitsap County are rental units. This is approximately 31,052 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 72,519 are occupied by the owner - or 64.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kitsap County is $1,444.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kitsap County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1,406
  • Less than $500
    2,088
  • $500 to $999
    4,463
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10,169
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9,490
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3,218
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    940
  • $3,000 or more
    684

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kitsap County is $392,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Kitsap County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,750
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,219
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,296
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,946
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    13,472
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    30,181
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17,478
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4,177

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Kitsap County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Kitsap County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,560
  • 1940 to 1949
    6,337
  • 1950 to 1959
    5,038
  • 1960 to 1969
    7,199
  • 1970 to 1979
    19,679
  • 1980 to 1989
    18,864
  • 1990 to 1999
    22,581
  • 2000 to 2009
    15,422
  • 2010 to 2013
    8,617
  • 2014 or later
    421

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Kitsap County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,630
  • 1 vehicle available
    26,948
  • 2 vehicles available
    41,756
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    31,643

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Kitsap County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Kitsap County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kitsap County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    2,485
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    9,671
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    16,908
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    19,336
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17,191
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    7,424
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    14,033
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2,913
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3,709
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    7,506
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7,459
  • 90 or more minutes
    7,476

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Kitsap County, Washington in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Kitsap County, Washington

We have data for 32 places in Kitsap County, Washington. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.