Kitsap County, Washington
Located in Washington, Kitsap County has a population of 277,881 residents and a median age of 40.2 years, making it the #259 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.2%. The median home value is $555,100, and the median household income is $104,158, which is 39% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Kitsap County, 37.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 12.6% above the national average, ranking #349 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Kitsap County is 79.5 years. 13.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
9.2% of adults in Kitsap County smoke , 31.4% are obese , and 21.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Kitsap County is 2.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.7% of children in Kitsap County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Kitsap County is 76.5%. The mean commute time is 30.7 min, which is 11.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Kitsap County voted Democratic with a margin of 20.9%. The vote was 58.8% Dem / 37.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.8 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
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.