Companies rely on good information to make the right decisions - whether to expand, re-locate, downsize, increase employment, even to start a new business. Connections to the right resources is very important and KEDA strives to get you everything you need to create jobs and thrive.

Research: We offer economic impact analysis, detailed company data and custom research reports, Why do you need this information?

Q. How can data help my clients or my business?

• Expansion planning
• Competitive analysis
• Identifying customers
• Site evaluations
• Feasibility analysis for start-ups and acquisitions
• Data for loan justification
• Locating capital
• Human resource allocation, compliance and management
• Marketing plans and strategy.

Q. What kind of information is available?

A. Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, utilizing online databases and partner resources, has access to research tools and products. With these tools and partnerships, we are able to provide:

• Local, regional and national demographics
• Industry trends and outlooks
• Market research (limited)
• Consumer profiles
• Import and export information
• Competitive environment and trends
• Wage and benefits data and comparison

If the data you are seeking is not listed above, please contact us for additonal options.

Population

Kitsap County: 243,400
Puget Sound Region: 3.5 million

Growth Stays Ahead of State, National Trends

• Of the 39 counties in Washington State, Kitsap County ranks as the third most densely populated at 605 people per square mile, behind King County with a density of 841 and Clark County at 610. The state average is 93 people per square mile.
• Kitsap residents Population: 243,400 (Estimated as of December 31, 2006 data from The State of Washington Office of Financial Management)
• High Schools: 7
• Olympic College: 6,700
• Median household was projected to be $55,587 according to the Office of Financial Management
• Kitsap County is part of a four-county, Puget Sound economic region with a population of 3.5 million. Together with King (Greater Seattle), Pierce (Greater Tacoma area), and Snohomish (Greater Everett area) counties, the central Puget Sound region makes up about 55% of the entire state’s population.

Kitsap County, sixth largest in population of the state’s 39 counties, outpaced the state of Washington’s growth rate between 1990 and 2003. While the county grew by 22% in ten years, the state increased population by 21%. The county ranks 17^th of the 39 counties as the fastest percentage rate of growth during the 10 year period.

Visit the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) site for more detailed information.

How Kitsap Ranks

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