Kitsap County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 277,881 | — | #259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $104,158 | +38.6% | #130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $555,100 | +96.9% | #100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,822 | +56.7% | #90 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -35.0% | #402 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kitsap County has a population of 277,881, making it the #259 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kitsap County is $104,158, ranking #130 out of 3,222 counties — 38.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Kitsap County is $555,100 (+96.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,822/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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94.9% of residents in Kitsap County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County, Washington has a total population of 277,881, making it the 259th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kitsap County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kitsap County is $104,158, which ranks #130 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Kitsap County is $555,100, 96.9% above the national median. Renters in Kitsap County pay a median gross rent of $1,822 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kitsap County, 37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Kitsap County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Two or More Races (8.6%).
All data for Kitsap County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.