Kitsap County

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Located in the Central Puget Sound, Kitsap County offers all the benefits of the Seattle/Tacoma Market without the gridlock and high prices. Kitsap residents and visitors enjoy over 250 miles of scenic saltwater coastline, friendly, laid-back communities, award-winning golf courses, ready access to transportation for individuals and commerce, a countywide, high-speed fiber optic backbone, and more. Kitsap recently ranked 2nd only to Santa Clara, CA in America’s Most Innovative Communities report. Kitsap County ranks high in essential economic development indicators: educational attainment and skilled workforce; development of intellectual property; per capita economic output; and, median household incomes. Our businesses thrive and prosper in a highly competitive marketplace. 

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Population

Total Population

281,592

Population
Growth Rate

0.27%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

53.600

Housing & Income

Households

108,636

Total Housing Units

116,081


Owner Occupied

78,368

Renter Occupied

30,268

Vacant

7,445

Median Home Value

$496,442


Average Home Value

$596,967

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.42%

Income Projection

Median Household

$89,395 $105,254


Average Household

$126,439 $148,099


Per Capita

$49,124 $58,112

Workforce

Total Businesses

7,882

Total Employed

77,494

Workers 16+

129,750

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

836

Employed

14,319

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1,025

Employed

12,477

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

632

Employed

8,042

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

581

Employed

7,080

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

244

Employed

6,639

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

1,035

Employed

5,583

Some
High School

5,559

Graduated
High School

36,096

Associates
Degree

23,948

Bachelor's
Degree

49,811

Graduate
Degree

26,427

Average Commute Time

29 min.



Resident Commuters

108,164

Non-Resident Commuters

20,608

Drive Alone

85,895

Carpooled

10,517

Public

9,590

Work At Home

13,639