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.
As of 2026 the population of Kitsap County is 286,737. The population is expected to grow to 294,311 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.52%.
The median age of Kitsap County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Kitsap County is 54.6, meaning that there is a 55% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kitsap County is $143,164 and projected to be $161,688 in 2031. Per capita income is $56,010, projected to be $63,622 in 2031. 7.29% of households – 20,896 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,988,697 and the average disposable income is $111,483.
There are 120,881 housing units in Kitsap County; 78,190 are owner-occupied, 33,276 are rented, and 9,415 are vacant. The average home value is $727,306, with 13,856 homes built in 2010 or later, and 8,941 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 8,095 businesses in Kitsap County, employing 77,628 workers and pulling from a labor force of 133,025 age 16 and above. 18,263 workers commute into Kitsap County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
113,835 residents both live and work in/around Kitsap County. The average travel time is 28.4 minutes. 2.23% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 84,243 drive alone, 12,194 carpool, and 6,856 take public transportation. 8,397 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 21,272 residents work from home.
42,744 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 26,765 have associates degrees, 51,478 have bachelor’s degrees, and 31,533 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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