Kitsap County, WA

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Kitsap County Overview

275,411
TOTAL POPULATION
141,665
MALE POPULATION
133,746
FEMALE POPULATION
105.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,713
PER CAPITA INCOME
$109,621
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,675
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,277
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
139,783
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kitsap County Area Codes

Race in Kitsap County

The most populous races in Kitsap County are White / Caucasian (213,401 | 77.5%), Two or more Races (28,607 | 10.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,470 | 8.5%).
Race in Kitsap County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,1884.8%
Black / African American7,4682.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,6731.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,4708.5%
Native / Alaskan2,8911.1%
White / Caucasian213,40177.5%
Two or more Races28,60710.4%
Some other Race7,1832.6%
Total275,411100.0%

Ancestry in Kitsap County

The most populous ancestries reported in Kitsap County are German (48,556 | 17.6%), English (37,879 | 13.8%), Irish (35,327 | 12.8%), European (16,950 | 6.1%), and Norwegian (14,361 | 5.2%), together accounting for 55.6% of all Kitsap County residents.
Ancestry in Kitsap County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5180.2%
Alaska Native360.0%
Alaskan Athabascan590.0%
Aleut1940.1%
Alsatian200.0%
American11,0994.0%
Apache1750.1%
Arab7340.3%
Argentinean930.0%
Armenian1910.1%
Australian590.0%
Austrian5280.2%
Bahamian280.0%
Bangladeshi340.0%
Barbadian380.0%
Basque3390.1%
Belgian1570.1%
Bermudan20.0%
Bhutanese4,7931.7%
Blackfeet3540.1%
Bolivian200.0%
Brazilian1070.0%
British3,0151.1%
British West Indian260.0%
Burmese1,6450.6%
Cajun230.0%
Canadian6500.2%
Celtic1140.0%
Central American2,2470.8%
Central American Indian1210.0%
Cherokee1,5500.6%
Cheyenne30.0%
Chickasaw1400.1%
Chilean880.0%
Chinese20.0%
Chippewa4090.2%
Choctaw1960.1%
Colombian2820.1%
Colville260.0%
Comanche120.0%
Costa Rican560.0%
Cree630.0%
Creek630.0%
Croatian3680.1%
Crow10.0%
Cuban4240.2%
Czech1,1440.4%
Czechoslovakian1970.1%
Danish2,5720.9%
Dominican650.0%
Dutch4,6401.7%
Eastern European7170.3%
Ecuadorian1660.1%
English37,87913.8%
Estonian470.0%
Ethiopian50.0%
European16,9506.1%
Fijian2140.1%
Filipino560.0%
Finnish1,9360.7%
French7,9672.9%
French American Indian1010.0%
French Canadian2,3450.9%
German48,55617.6%
German Russian110.0%
Ghanaian180.0%
Greek8010.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,1750.8%
Guatemalan1,1530.4%
Guyanese1180.0%
Haitian1710.1%
Honduran1140.0%
Hopi20.0%
Hungarian7150.3%
Icelander2220.1%
Indian (Asian)2,5040.9%
Indonesian130.0%
Inupiat440.0%
Iranian1170.0%
Irish35,32712.8%
Iroquois410.0%
Israeli400.0%
Italian10,5573.8%
Jamaican4030.2%
Japanese920.0%
Kenyan1420.1%
Kiowa200.0%
Korean12,6804.6%
Laotian3210.1%
Latvian1240.1%
Lebanese3500.1%
Liberian20.0%
Lithuanian3770.1%
Lumbee10.0%
Luxembourger170.0%
Macedonian1270.1%
Malaysian960.0%
Maltese10.0%
Marshallese2280.1%
Mexican14,3535.2%
Mexican American Indian2550.1%
Mongolian170.0%
Moroccan950.0%
Native Hawaiian1,2890.5%
Navajo1880.1%
New Zealander40.0%
Nicaraguan1090.0%
Nigerian1230.0%
Northern European1,5870.6%
Norwegian14,3615.2%
Okinawan70.0%
Osage50.0%
Ottawa310.0%
Pakistani2950.1%
Palestinian990.0%
Panamanian1980.1%
Pennsylvania German1080.0%
Peruvian650.0%
Polish4,5231.6%
Portuguese1,3490.5%
Potawatomi990.0%
Pueblo1910.1%
Puerto Rican2,3000.8%
Puget Sound Salish7310.3%
Romanian1690.1%
Russian2,0700.7%
Salvadoran6170.2%
Samoan5700.2%
Scandinavian3,1381.1%
Scotch-Irish3,7391.4%
Scottish7,9972.9%
Seminole770.0%
Serbian760.0%
Shoshone190.0%
Sierra Leonean60.0%
Sioux2130.1%
Slavic1650.1%
Slovak2940.1%
Slovene1910.1%
Somali280.0%
South African710.0%
South American8760.3%
South American Indian70.0%
Spaniard1,1690.4%
Spanish1,0100.4%
Spanish American260.0%
Sri Lankan1,3620.5%
Subsaharan African9920.4%
Swedish7,5102.7%
Swiss9340.3%
Thai1,0240.4%
Tlingit-Haida2760.1%
Tohono O'Odham540.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1360.1%
Tsimshian70.0%
Turkish860.0%
Ugandan320.0%
Ukrainian9070.3%
Ute80.0%
Venezuelan1490.1%
Welsh2,8211.0%
West Indian50.0%
Yakama590.0%
Yaqui370.0%
Yugoslavian3010.1%
Yup'ik670.0%
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Immigrants in Kitsap County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kitsap County came from Asia (9,475 | 3.4%), South Eastern Asia (6,215 | 2.3%), Philippines (5,160 | 1.9%), Latin America (4,198 | 1.5%), and Central America (3,304 | 1.2%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Kitsap County residents.
Immigrants in Kitsap County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4860.2%
Argentina1130.0%
Asia9,4753.4%
Australia1400.1%
Austria150.0%
Bahamas150.0%
Barbados120.0%
Belarus40.0%
Belgium30.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina170.0%
Brazil880.0%
Cambodia20.0%
Cameroon100.0%
Canada8170.3%
Caribbean4050.2%
Central America3,3041.2%
Chile140.0%
China8100.3%
Colombia1140.0%
Costa Rica40.0%
Croatia420.0%
Cuba790.0%
Czechoslovakia310.0%
Denmark170.0%
Dominican Republic280.0%
Eastern Africa2150.1%
Eastern Asia2,2320.8%
Eastern Europe7960.3%
Ecuador790.0%
Egypt90.0%
El Salvador2520.1%
England4280.2%
Ethiopia50.0%
Europe3,1621.1%
Fiji30.0%
France3850.1%
Germany3050.1%
Greece120.0%
Guatemala7750.3%
Guyana300.0%
Haiti290.0%
Hong Kong2110.1%
Hungary730.0%
India4350.2%
Indonesia2000.1%
Iran1520.1%
Iraq130.0%
Ireland1460.1%
Israel920.0%
Italy1550.1%
Jamaica1690.1%
Japan9080.3%
Jordan160.0%
Kazakhstan240.0%
Kenya1680.1%
Korea5140.2%
Laos350.0%
Latin America4,1981.5%
Latvia110.0%
Lebanon1050.0%
Liberia20.0%
Malaysia90.0%
Mexico2,2430.8%
Micronesia2860.1%
Middle Africa100.0%
Moldova120.0%
Morocco400.0%
Nepal210.0%
Netherlands960.0%
Nicaragua110.0%
Nigeria290.0%
North Macedonia1180.0%
Northern Africa840.0%
Northern Europe1,2590.5%
Norway1470.1%
Oceania5930.2%
Pakistan930.0%
Panama190.0%
Peru130.0%
Philippines5,1601.9%
Poland690.0%
Romania580.0%
Russia2100.1%
Scotland760.0%
Sierra Leone60.0%
Singapore180.0%
Somalia20.0%
South Africa1370.1%
South America4890.2%
South Central Asia7250.3%
South Eastern Asia6,2152.3%
Southern Europe2670.1%
Spain1000.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines150.0%
Sweden670.0%
Switzerland360.0%
Taiwan1380.1%
Thailand1680.1%
Trinidad and Tobago440.0%
Turkey490.0%
Uganda310.0%
Ukraine1380.1%
Venezuela350.0%
Vietnam6230.2%
Western Africa370.0%
Western Asia2750.1%
Western Europe8400.3%
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Sex and Age in Kitsap County

Sex and Age in Kitsap County

The most populous age groups in Kitsap County are 20 to 24 Years (12,425 | 8.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (9,676 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,656 (5.4%)7,161 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years7,810 (5.5%)7,775 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years8,017 (5.7%)7,292 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years7,923 (5.6%)7,120 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years12,425 (8.8%)7,850 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years11,316 (8.0%)9,023 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years10,493 (7.4%)9,144 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years9,224 (6.5%)8,580 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years8,920 (6.3%)8,076 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years7,675 (5.4%)7,237 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years8,102 (5.7%)8,055 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years9,697 (6.9%)9,135 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,613 (6.1%)9,676 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years8,210 (5.8%)9,168 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years6,931 (4.9%)7,467 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years4,723 (3.3%)5,319 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years2,242 (1.6%)2,801 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,688 (1.2%)2,867 (2.1%)
Total141,665 (100.0%)133,746 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kitsap County

Median Family Size in Kitsap County

The median family size in Kitsap County is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (57,104 | 79.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,335 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kitsap County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple57,104 (79.1%)3.00
Single Male/Father5,335 (7.4%)2.67
Single Female/Mother9,772 (13.5%)2.88
Total Families72,211 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Kitsap County

The median household size in Kitsap County is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (9,772 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (33,820 | 31.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kitsap County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple57,104 (53.9%)3.05
Single Male/Father5,335 (5.0%)3.09
Single Female/Mother9,772 (9.2%)3.21
Non-family33,820 (31.9%)1.35
Total Households106,031 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kitsap County

Out of a total of 106,031 households in Kitsap County, 72,211 (68.1%) are family households, while 33,820 (31.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,000, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,478.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kitsap County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-25,478 (24.0%)
2-Person Households34,000 (32.1%)6,509 (6.1%)
3-Person Households16,130 (15.2%)1,322 (1.3%)
4-Person Households13,060 (12.3%)368 (0.4%)
5-Person Households5,434 (5.1%)111 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,165 (2.0%)14 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,422 (1.3%)18 (0.0%)
Total72,211 (68.1%)33,820 (31.9%)

Female Fertility in Kitsap County

Fertility by Age in Kitsap County

Average fertility rate in Kitsap County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years59 (1.7%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,681 (78.9%)103.0
35 to 50 years656 (19.3%)26.0
Total3,396 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kitsap County

75.7% of women with births (3,396) in Kitsap County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kitsap County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years9 (15.2%)50 (84.8%)
20 to 34 years2,043 (76.2%)638 (23.8%)
35 to 50 years518 (79.0%)138 (21.0%)
Total2,571 (75.7%)825 (24.3%)

Fertility by Education in Kitsap County

Average fertility rate in Kitsap County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kitsap County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School180 (5.3%)24.0
High School Diploma524 (15.4%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree1,366 (40.2%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree960 (28.3%)77.0
Graduate Degree366 (10.8%)73.0
Total3,396 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kitsap County

24.3% of women with births in Kitsap County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 56.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kitsap County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School79 (43.9%)101 (56.1%)
High School Diploma313 (59.7%)211 (40.3%)
College or Associate's Degree941 (68.9%)425 (31.1%)
Bachelor's Degree872 (90.8%)88 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree366 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,571 (75.7%)825 (24.3%)

Income in Kitsap County

Income Overview in Kitsap County

Per Capita Income in Kitsap County is $47,713, while median incomes of families and households are $109,621 and $93,675 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income275,411$47,713
Median Family Income72,211$109,621
Mean Family Income72,211$135,922
Median Household Income106,031$93,675
Mean Household Income106,031$119,452
Income Deficit72,211$12,277
Wage / Income Gap (%)275,41134.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)275,41165.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index275,4110.43

Earnings by Sex in Kitsap County

Average Earnings in Kitsap County are $47,231, $57,608 for men and $37,819 for women, a difference of 34.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Kitsap County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,506 (57.1%)$57,608
Female62,880 (42.9%)$37,819
Total146,386 (100.0%)$47,231

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kitsap County

The most common earnings brackets in Kitsap County are $100,000+ for men (20,414 | 24.4%) and $100,000+ for women (7,173 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kitsap County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,254 (2.7%)3,853 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,656 (2.0%)2,147 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,744 (2.1%)2,235 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,469 (1.8%)1,898 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,675 (2.0%)2,205 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,086 (1.3%)1,304 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,400 (1.7%)1,752 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,552 (1.9%)1,269 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,613 (1.9%)2,060 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,440 (2.9%)2,531 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,103 (6.1%)4,045 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,380 (5.2%)3,918 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,439 (4.1%)3,838 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,640 (4.4%)3,184 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,303 (4.0%)3,312 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,351 (4.0%)2,507 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,080 (7.3%)4,582 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,554 (6.7%)3,106 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,353 (13.6%)5,961 (9.5%)
$100,000+20,414 (24.4%)7,173 (11.4%)
Total83,506 (100.0%)62,880 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County

Average earnings in Kitsap County are $68,951 for men and $42,758 for women, a difference of 38.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,490, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,155. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,278, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,010.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,155$27,010
High School Diploma$50,649$35,072
College or Associate's Degree$64,919$37,437
Bachelor's Degree$93,258$53,910
Graduate Degree$116,490$75,278
Total$68,951$42,758

Family Income in Kitsap County

Family Income Brackets in Kitsap County

According to the Kitsap County family income data, there are 17,547 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 722 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kitsap County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8052.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997221.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0222.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0942.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994,5496.3%
$50,000 to $74,99910,39814.4%
$75,000 to $99,99910,61514.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917,54724.3%
$150,000 to $199,99910,18214.1%
$200,000+12,27617.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kitsap County

7+ person families (1,033 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kitsap County with $165,561 per family, while 2-person families (36,608 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $49,364 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kitsap County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families36,608 (50.7%)$98,728
3-Person Families15,846 (21.9%)$110,011
4-Person Families12,074 (16.7%)$123,735
5-Person Families4,849 (6.7%)$130,777
6-Person Families1,801 (2.5%)$119,650
7+ Person Families1,033 (1.4%)$165,561
Total72,211 (100.0%)$109,621

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kitsap County

The median family income in Kitsap County is $109,621, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,269) having the highest median family income of $171,388, while families with no earners (12,837) have the lowest median family income of $77,813, accounting for 8.7% and 17.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kitsap County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,837 (17.8%)$77,813
1 Earner23,783 (32.9%)$85,594
2 Earners29,322 (40.6%)$133,065
3+ Earners6,269 (8.7%)$171,388
Total72,211 (100.0%)$109,621

Household Income in Kitsap County

Household Income Brackets in Kitsap County

With 22,373 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kitsap County, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,545 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kitsap County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6053.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5452.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995,0894.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994,6654.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998,6958.2%
$50,000 to $74,99917,60116.6%
$75,000 to $99,99914,95014.1%
$100,000 to $149,99922,37321.1%
$150,000 to $199,99912,08811.4%
$200,000+14,42013.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kitsap County

The median household income in Kitsap County is $93,675, with the highest median household income of $115,260 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 37,039 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $69,169, with 4,305 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kitsap County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,305 (4.1%)$69,169
25 to 44 Years33,805 (31.9%)$96,991
45 to 64 Years37,039 (34.9%)$115,260
65+ Years30,882 (29.1%)$72,597
Total106,031 (100.0%)$93,675

Poverty in Kitsap County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kitsap County

With 7.3% poverty level for males and 9.3% for females among the residents of Kitsap County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 275 males (16.4%) and 266 females (18.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years808 (10.7%)755 (10.6%)
5 Years141 (9.5%)144 (10.8%)
6 to 11 Years971 (10.3%)892 (9.7%)
12 to 14 Years557 (12.4%)353 (9.0%)
15 Years275 (16.4%)266 (18.1%)
16 and 17 Years139 (4.6%)360 (11.7%)
18 to 24 Years796 (6.7%)1,178 (12.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,469 (7.0%)1,978 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years888 (5.0%)1,649 (9.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,028 (6.6%)1,163 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,715 (9.4%)1,559 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years658 (4.4%)1,149 (7.0%)
75 Years and over430 (5.1%)780 (7.4%)
Total9,875 (7.3%)12,226 (9.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kitsap County

According to the poverty statistics in Kitsap County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.6% of males and 93.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,706 (89.2%)6,342 (89.4%)
5 Years1,340 (90.5%)1,194 (89.2%)
6 to 11 Years8,476 (89.7%)8,288 (90.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,939 (87.6%)3,566 (91.0%)
15 Years1,405 (83.6%)1,202 (81.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,911 (95.4%)2,705 (88.2%)
18 to 24 Years11,022 (93.3%)8,543 (87.9%)
25 to 34 Years19,428 (93.0%)16,017 (89.0%)
35 to 44 Years17,068 (95.1%)14,984 (90.1%)
45 to 54 Years14,649 (93.4%)14,091 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years16,574 (90.6%)17,210 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years14,358 (95.6%)15,318 (93.0%)
75 Years and over8,084 (95.0%)9,700 (92.6%)
Total125,960 (92.7%)119,160 (90.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kitsap County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kitsap County show that 2.3% or 1,297 of the total 57,104 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 46 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 728 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kitsap County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,642 (97.9%)728 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children16,971 (97.7%)397 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children3,917 (96.9%)126 (3.1%)
5 or more Children277 (85.8%)46 (14.2%)
Total55,807 (97.7%)1,297 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kitsap County

According to the poverty data in Kitsap County, 11.2% or 595 single-father households and 20.4% or 1,995 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kitsap County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children110 (5.1%)259 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children412 (14.8%)1,298 (24.9%)
3 or 4 Children71 (18.3%)394 (42.3%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total595 (11.2%)1,995 (20.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kitsap County

The poverty data for Kitsap County shows that 1,297 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 2,590 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kitsap County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children728 (2.1%)369 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children397 (2.3%)1,710 (21.4%)
3 or 4 Children126 (3.1%)465 (35.2%)
5 or more Children46 (14.2%)46 (100.0%)
Total1,297 (2.3%)2,590 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Kitsap County

Employment by Class of Employer in Kitsap County

Among the 131,017 employed individuals in Kitsap County, private company employees (63,501 | 48.5%), federal government employees (33,381 | 25.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (9,395 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kitsap County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees63,50148.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,5973.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,2154.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,3957.2%
Local Government Employees8,8396.8%
State Government Employees4,9073.7%
Federal Government Employees33,38125.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1820.1%
Total131,017100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kitsap County

According to the labor force statistics for Kitsap County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (226,552), 61.7% or 139,783 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 6,570 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.7% or 17,984 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.7% or 760 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,841 (40.7%)760 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Years17,984 (88.7%)1,511 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years16,637 (81.8%)832 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years15,749 (80.2%)787 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years28,814 (82.8%)1,008 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years24,513 (78.9%)760 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years13,503 (71.7%)500 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years9,693 (53.0%)368 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,737 (21.2%)256 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,257 (6.4%)20 (1.6%)
Total139,783 (61.7%)6,570 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County

According to labor force statistics for Kitsap County, 76.2% of individuals (108,940) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (142,966) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 4,249 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.8% or 40,103 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 1,569 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,152 (58.5%)440 (6.2%)
High School Diploma22,420 (70.0%)2,242 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree42,220 (76.2%)1,718 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40,103 (82.8%)1,259 (2.6%)
Total108,940 (76.2%)5,576 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kitsap County are Management (13,211 | 11.0%), Community & Social Service (12,190 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,338 | 9.5%), Business & Financial (7,200 | 6.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,173 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kitsap County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kitsap County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.1%), Computers & Mathematics (78.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.8%), Health Technologists (75.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,409 (63.6%)4,802 (36.3%)
Business & Financial3,530 (49.0%)3,670 (51.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,787 (77.5%)2,551 (22.5%)
Computers & Mathematics3,739 (78.3%)1,035 (21.7%)
Architecture & Engineering3,973 (84.1%)754 (16.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,075 (58.5%)762 (41.5%)
Community & Social Service 4,114 (33.8%)8,076 (66.2%)
Education, Arts & Media673 (34.3%)1,292 (65.7%)
Legal Services & Support824 (56.0%)648 (44.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,512 (24.2%)4,739 (75.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,105 (44.2%)1,397 (55.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,883 (26.3%)5,290 (73.8%)
Health Technologists1,193 (25.1%)3,570 (75.0%)
Total (Category)26,723 (52.3%)24,389 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kitsap County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,927 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (4,395 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,009 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (2,544 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (2,227 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Kitsap County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kitsap County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.6%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (83.7%), Healthcare Support (83.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support721 (16.4%)3,674 (83.6%)
Security & Protection1,695 (76.1%)532 (23.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,120 (74.0%)394 (26.0%)
Law Enforcement575 (80.6%)138 (19.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,129 (45.2%)3,798 (54.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,660 (66.3%)1,349 (33.7%)
Personal Care & Service416 (16.4%)2,128 (83.7%)
Total (Category)8,621 (42.9%)11,481 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kitsap County are Office & Administration (11,623 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (11,458 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kitsap County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,086 (44.4%)6,372 (55.6%)
Office & Administration3,333 (28.7%)8,290 (71.3%)
Total (Category)8,419 (36.5%)14,662 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kitsap County are Construction & Extraction (7,522 | 6.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,557 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (304 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kitsap County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry196 (64.5%)108 (35.5%)
Construction & Extraction6,978 (92.8%)544 (7.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,332 (95.1%)225 (4.9%)
Total (Category)11,506 (92.9%)877 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kitsap County are Production (5,700 | 4.8%), Material Moving (3,789 | 3.2%), and Transportation (3,585 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kitsap County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kitsap County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,565 (80.1%)1,135 (19.9%)
Transportation2,864 (79.9%)721 (20.1%)
Material Moving2,775 (73.2%)1,014 (26.8%)
Total (Category)10,204 (78.0%)2,870 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kitsap County

Employment Industries in Kitsap County

The major employment industries in Kitsap County include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,888 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (14,808 | 12.4%), Manufacturing (14,290 | 11.9%), Public Administration (12,289 | 10.3%), and Professional & Scientific (10,706 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Kitsap County

Employment Industries by Sex in Kitsap County

The Kitsap County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.1%), Construction (84.3%), and Manufacturing (77.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%), Educational Services (70.5%), and Enterprise Management (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kitsap County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting557 (73.0%)206 (27.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction62 (86.1%)10 (13.9%)
Construction7,041 (84.3%)1,312 (15.7%)
Manufacturing11,132 (77.9%)3,158 (22.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,226 (68.1%)575 (31.9%)
Retail Trade7,361 (49.7%)7,447 (50.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,845 (69.6%)1,243 (30.4%)
Utilities787 (73.2%)288 (26.8%)
Information1,249 (70.8%)515 (29.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,154 (39.1%)1,799 (60.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,210 (48.4%)1,292 (51.6%)
Professional & Scientific6,671 (62.3%)4,035 (37.7%)
Enterprise Management39 (37.9%)64 (62.1%)
Administrative & Support2,593 (62.6%)1,548 (37.4%)
Educational Services2,406 (29.5%)5,748 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,669 (23.1%)12,219 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,340 (41.8%)1,863 (58.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,605 (44.3%)4,531 (55.7%)
Public Administration8,420 (68.5%)3,869 (31.5%)
Total65,473 (54.7%)54,279 (45.3%)

Education in Kitsap County

School Enrollment in Kitsap County

The most common levels of schooling among the 57,188 students in Kitsap County are elementary school (12,368 | 21.6%), high school (12,347 | 21.6%), and middle school (12,067 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Kitsap County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,8456.7%
Kindergarten3,2405.7%
Elementary School12,36821.6%
Middle School12,06721.1%
High School12,34721.6%
College / Undergraduate10,93019.1%
Graduate / Professional2,3914.2%
Total57,188100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kitsap County

Out of a total of 57,188 students who are enrolled in schools in Kitsap County, 9,207 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47,981 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,654 (53.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,078 (90.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kitsap County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,464 (46.9%)1,654 (53.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,252 (83.7%)2,389 (16.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,339 (88.6%)1,713 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,078 (90.6%)834 (9.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,168 (89.7%)365 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,165 (86.1%)512 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,964 (86.6%)613 (13.4%)
35 Years and over2,548 (69.3%)1,130 (30.7%)
Total47,981 (83.9%)9,207 (16.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kitsap County

Business (10,488 | 13.9%), engineering (7,690 | 10.2%), education (7,437 | 9.9%), social sciences (7,178 | 9.5%), and science & technology (7,154 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 75,288 individuals in Kitsap County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kitsap County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,6644.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,4155.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,6193.5%
Psychology3,9785.3%
Social Sciences7,1789.5%
Engineering7,69010.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies5580.7%
Science & Technology7,1549.5%
Business10,48813.9%
Education7,4379.9%
Literature & Languages4,3015.7%
Liberal Arts & History4,4916.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3,7785.0%
Communications3,0504.1%
Arts & Humanities4,4876.0%
Total75,288100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kitsap County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kitsap County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kitsap County are males with 2 vehicles (28,314, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (20,734, making up 52.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kitsap County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle947 (1.3%)758 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle9,524 (13.2%)8,916 (16.6%)
2 Vehicles28,314 (39.4%)20,734 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles19,570 (27.2%)14,050 (26.2%)
4 Vehicles8,525 (11.9%)5,992 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,027 (7.0%)3,129 (5.8%)
Total71,907 (100.0%)53,579 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kitsap County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kitsap County are 15 to 19 minutes (18,882 commuters, 16.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (16,989 commuters, 14.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (16,260 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Kitsap County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6292.3%
5 to 9 Minutes10,5979.1%
10 to 14 Minutes16,26014.0%
15 to 19 Minutes18,88216.3%
20 to 24 Minutes16,98914.7%
25 to 29 Minutes7,8246.8%
30 to 34 Minutes13,63911.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2,8742.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3,6863.2%
45 to 59 Minutes7,3616.4%
60 to 89 Minutes7,6376.6%
90 or more Minutes7,4936.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Kitsap County

The most common commute times in Kitsap County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,021 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,861 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kitsap County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,329 (1.9%)1,300 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,082 (7.4%)5,515 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,736 (12.7%)7,524 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,021 (16.0%)7,861 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,013 (14.6%)6,976 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,156 (7.5%)2,668 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,267 (13.5%)4,372 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,594 (2.3%)1,280 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,044 (3.0%)1,642 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,700 (6.8%)2,661 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,064 (7.4%)2,573 (5.5%)
90 or more Minutes4,766 (6.9%)2,727 (5.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kitsap County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kitsap County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (9,450, 13.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,011, 12.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kitsap County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8,436 (12.3%)2,899 (6.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,841 (8.5%)1,558 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,725 (9.8%)2,946 (6.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,450 (13.7%)3,850 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,374 (10.7%)4,684 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,065 (10.3%)6,011 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,100 (7.4%)5,423 (11.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,222 (6.1%)4,342 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,024 (2.9%)3,421 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,794 (4.1%)3,432 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,532 (2.2%)1,952 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM789 (1.1%)709 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,622 (6.7%)3,199 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,798 (4.1%)2,673 (5.7%)
Total68,772 (100.0%)47,099 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Ownership in Kitsap County

Of the total 106,031 dwellings in Kitsap County, owner-occupied units account for 74,050 (69.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 31,981 (30.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kitsap County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74,05069.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31,98130.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units106,031100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Household Size in Kitsap County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25,47824.0%
2-Person Household40,50938.2%
3-Person Household17,45216.5%
4+ Person Household22,59221.3%
Total Housing Units106,031100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kitsap County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,895 (58.5%)10,583 (41.5%)
2-Person Household30,541 (75.4%)9,968 (24.6%)
3-Person Household11,859 (67.9%)5,593 (32.1%)
4+ Person Household16,755 (74.2%)5,837 (25.8%)
Total Housing Units74,050 (69.8%)31,981 (30.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kitsap County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,036 (52.7%)1,825 (47.3%)
High School Diploma10,825 (58.1%)7,801 (41.9%)
College/Associate Degree29,014 (66.0%)14,934 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,175 (81.3%)7,421 (18.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kitsap County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,47219.3%
35 to 44 Years17,63816.6%
45 to 54 Years16,09015.2%
55 to 64 Years20,94919.8%
65 to 74 Years18,66317.6%
75 to 84 Years9,4478.9%
85 Years and Over2,7722.6%
Total106,031100.0%

Housing Finances in Kitsap County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kitsap County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kitsap County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied74,050 (69.8%)$110,247
Renter-Occupied31,981 (30.2%)$63,089
Average106,031 (100.0%)$93,675

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kitsap County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kitsap County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,316 (1.8%)1,001 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999497 (0.7%)766 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999696 (0.9%)1,828 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,163 (1.6%)1,424 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,062 (1.4%)1,436 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,590 (3.5%)2,045 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,542 (6.1%)4,142 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,031 (14.9%)6,605 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,161 (13.7%)4,815 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,302 (23.4%)5,039 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more23,690 (32.0%)2,880 (9.0%)
Total74,050 (100.0%)31,981 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kitsap County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kitsap County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,407 (1.9%)815 (2.5%)
$300 to $4993,596 (4.9%)858 (2.7%)
$500 to $79910,924 (14.7%)1,499 (4.7%)
$800 to $9994,737 (6.4%)1,821 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49910,100 (13.6%)7,783 (24.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,019 (18.9%)9,740 (30.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,062 (16.3%)5,871 (18.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,669 (10.4%)1,383 (4.3%)
$3,000 or more9,536 (12.9%)1,023 (3.2%)
Total74,050 (100.0%)31,981 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kitsap County

Housing Structures in Kitsap County

Housing Structures in Kitsap County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached76,78872.4%
Single Unit, Attached4,1003.9%
2 Unit Apartments2,3952.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3933.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,5173.3%
10 or more Apartments9,7049.1%
Mobile Home / Other6,1345.8%
Total106,031100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kitsap County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kitsap County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached66,059 (86.0%)10,729 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,428 (34.8%)2,672 (65.2%)
2 Unit Apartments362 (15.1%)2,033 (84.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments200 (5.9%)3,193 (94.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments351 (10.0%)3,166 (90.0%)
10 or more Apartments801 (8.3%)8,903 (91.7%)
Mobile Home / Other4,849 (79.0%)1,285 (20.9%)
Total74,050 (69.8%)31,981 (30.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kitsap County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kitsap County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room209 (0.3%)1,270 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,236 (3.0%)6,874 (21.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,517 (23.7%)14,715 (46.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,409 (39.7%)6,714 (21.0%)
8 or more Rooms24,679 (33.3%)2,408 (7.5%)
Total74,050 (100.0%)31,981 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kitsap County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kitsap County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas22,805 (30.8%)5,513 (17.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,413 (7.3%)898 (2.8%)
Electricity37,892 (51.2%)23,467 (73.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,871 (3.9%)675 (2.1%)
Coal or Coke24 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,817 (6.5%)1,180 (3.7%)
No Fuel Used228 (0.3%)248 (0.8%)
Total74,050 (100.0%)31,981 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kitsap County

Household Vehicle Usage in Kitsap County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,388 (1.9%)3,207 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle14,266 (19.3%)12,712 (39.8%)
2 Vehicles29,876 (40.4%)11,501 (36.0%)
3 or more Vehicles28,520 (38.5%)4,561 (14.3%)
Total74,050 (100.0%)31,981 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kitsap County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kitsap County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,08750,963
Median Property Value$464,700$462,400
Median Household Income$83,648$18,647
Monthly Housing Costs$688$9,456
Real Estate Taxes$4,042$603

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,100 (4.8%)476 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999770 (3.3%)468 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,714 (16.1%)7,013 (13.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,323 (31.7%)21,824 (42.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,972 (25.9%)12,776 (25.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,722 (7.5%)4,710 (9.2%)
$1,000,000 or more2,486 (10.8%)3,696 (7.2%)
Total23,087 (100.0%)50,963 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000968 (4.2%)715 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,785 (7.7%)845 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,536 (6.7%)1,136 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,093 (9.1%)1,054 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,244 (18.4%)2,449 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,144 (13.6%)6,787 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,274 (18.5%)7,017 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more5,043 (21.8%)13,028 (25.6%)
Total23,087 (100.0%)50,963 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kitsap County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kitsap County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,794 (12.1%)122,187 (239.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,649 (11.5%)6,041 (11.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,042 (13.2%)10,472 (20.5%)
4.0x or more14,330 (62.1%)10,361 (20.3%)
Total23,087 (100.0%)50,963 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kitsap County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,456 (6.3%)224 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,007 (4.4%)1,474 (2.9%)
$800 to $1,49919,169 (83.0%)2,294 (4.5%)
Total23,087 (100.0%)50,963 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kitsap County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kitsap County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,098 (96.7%)591 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years38,751 (96.6%)1,376 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years17,498 (90.9%)1,756 (9.1%)
26 to 34 Years28,690 (89.7%)3,284 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years30,421 (93.4%)2,144 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years28,599 (93.5%)1,997 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years34,999 (94.5%)2,054 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years31,335 (99.5%)148 (0.5%)
75 Years and older18,992 (100.0%)2 (0.0%)
Total246,383 (94.9%)13,352 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kitsap County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kitsap County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,098 (96.7%)591 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen38,751 (96.6%)1,376 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,498 (90.9%)1,756 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kitsap County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kitsap County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00017,245 (92.4%)1,412 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99922,629 (92.2%)1,919 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99934,107 (93.2%)2,496 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,957 (94.3%)2,045 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over137,515 (96.2%)5,450 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kitsap County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,261 (29.7%)12,763 (72.2%)
6 to 18 Years11,878 (29.6%)30,373 (75.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,138 (21.5%)14,251 (74.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,978 (21.8%)23,522 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,220 (19.1%)26,130 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years6,613 (21.6%)24,396 (79.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,238 (22.2%)29,945 (80.8%)
65 to 74 Years29,915 (95.0%)22,852 (72.6%)
75 Years and over18,868 (99.3%)14,694 (77.4%)
Total98,109 (37.8%)198,926 (76.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kitsap County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kitsap County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (0.9%)17 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,716 (8.4%)814 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,934 (10.8%)2,775 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years6,664 (13.4%)7,013 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,862 (25.7%)3,828 (23.3%)
75 Years and over3,765 (44.2%)4,833 (46.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kitsap County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kitsap County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (0.6%)2 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years58 (0.3%)93 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years421 (1.5%)252 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,797 (3.6%)1,242 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,350 (15.7%)946 (5.7%)
75 Years and over2,257 (26.5%)1,830 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kitsap County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (0.3%)17 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years234 (1.1%)71 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years486 (1.8%)324 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years898 (1.8%)1,129 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years369 (2.5%)389 (2.4%)
75 Years and over445 (5.2%)878 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kitsap County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,534 (7.5%)643 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,961 (7.2%)2,057 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,400 (4.8%)3,174 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years550 (3.7%)571 (3.5%)
75 Years and over801 (9.4%)1,439 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kitsap County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years301 (1.5%)41 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years471 (1.7%)468 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,359 (6.8%)3,586 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,602 (10.7%)2,678 (16.3%)
75 Years and over2,038 (23.9%)3,435 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kitsap County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years398 (1.9%)83 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years235 (0.9%)177 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,099 (2.2%)1,123 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years472 (3.1%)520 (3.2%)
75 Years and over732 (8.6%)997 (9.5%)

Technology Access in Kitsap County

Computing Device Access in Kitsap County

Computing Device Access in Kitsap County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop94,32089.0%
Smartphone96,33790.9%
Tablet75,38071.1%
No Computing Device2,8882.7%
Total106,031100.0%

Internet Access in Kitsap County

Internet Access in Kitsap County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1990.2%
Broadband Home88,73383.7%
Cellular Data Only8,0727.6%
Satellite Internet5,3435.0%
No Internet5,8945.6%
Total106,031100.0%

Kitsap County Summary

Kitsap County is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, and is bordered by the Olympic Mountains to the west, the Hood Canal to the east, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The county is home to over 250,000 people, making it the third most populous county in the state. Kitsap County is known for its natural beauty, with its many parks, forests, and beaches, as well as its proximity to Seattle and other major cities in the region.

Geography

Kitsap County is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, and is bordered by the Olympic Mountains to the west, the Hood Canal to the east, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The county is home to over 250,000 people, making it the third most populous county in the state. Kitsap County is known for its natural beauty, with its many parks, forests, and beaches, as well as its proximity to Seattle and other major cities in the region. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula. The Kitsap Peninsula is the more populated of the two, and is home to the cities of Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo. The Olympic Peninsula is less populated, and is home to the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, and Port Townsend.

History

Kitsap County was first inhabited by the Suquamish and other Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1857. The county was named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe, who was known for his hospitality and friendship towards the settlers.
The county experienced rapid growth in the early 1900s, as the timber and fishing industries flourished. The county was also home to several military bases, including Naval Base Kitsap and Naval Submarine Base Bangor. The county’s economy was further bolstered by the construction of the Hood Canal Bridge in 1961, which connected the Kitsap Peninsula to the Olympic Peninsula.

Economy

Kitsap County’s economy is largely driven by the military, with Naval Base Kitsap and Naval Submarine Base Bangor providing a significant number of jobs. The county is also home to several major employers, including Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Keyport Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
The county is also home to a thriving tourism industry, with its many parks, forests, and beaches. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as a growing number of restaurants and shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kitsap County was 251,133. The population is largely white (83.3%), with smaller percentages of African American (4.2%), Asian (4.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%) residents. The median household income in the county is $60,845, and the median home value is $269,400.

Conclusion

Kitsap County is a beautiful and vibrant county located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. The county is home to over 250,000 people, and is known for its natural beauty, its thriving economy, and its diverse population. The county is home to several major employers, as well as a thriving tourism industry, and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kitsap County?
Total Population of Kitsap County is 275,411.
What is the Total Male Population of Kitsap County?
Total Male Population of Kitsap County is 141,665.
What is the Total Female Population of Kitsap County?
Total Female Population of Kitsap County is 133,746.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kitsap County?
There are 105.92 Males per 100 Females in Kitsap County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kitsap County?
There are 94.41 Females per 100 Males in Kitsap County.
What is the Median Population Age in Kitsap County?
Median Population Age in Kitsap County is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kitsap County
Average Family Size in Kitsap County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kitsap County
Average Household Size in Kitsap County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kitsap County?
Per Capita income in Kitsap County is $47,713.
What is the Median Family Income in Kitsap County?
Median Family Income in Kitsap County is $109,621.
What is the Median Household income in Kitsap County?
Median Household Income in Kitsap County is $93,675.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kitsap County?
Income or Wage Gap in Kitsap County is 34.4%.
Women in Kitsap County earn 65.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kitsap County?
Family Income Deficit in Kitsap County is $12,277.
Families that are below poverty line in Kitsap County earn $12,277 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kitsap County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kitsap County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kitsap County?
There are 139,783 People in the Labor Forcein in Kitsap County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kitsap County?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Kitsap County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kitsap County?
Unemployment Rate in Kitsap County is 4.7%.