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.
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As of 2025 the population of Kitsap County is 285,143. The population is expected to grow to 292,135 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.49%.
The median age of Kitsap County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Kitsap County is 54.2, meaning that there is a 54% 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 $133,743 and projected to be $149,179 in 2030. Per capita income is $51,836, projected to be $57,992 in 2030. 6.25% of households – 17,835 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,785,477 and the average disposable income is $104,786.
There are 118,165 housing units in Kitsap County; 78,058 are owner-occupied, 32,040 are rented, and 8,067 are vacant. The average home value is $721,547, with 12,112 homes built in 2010 or later, and 8,179 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 8,075 businesses in Kitsap County, employing 74,765 workers and pulling from a labor force of 131,800 age 16 and above. 20,140 workers commute into Kitsap County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
110,939 residents both live and work in/around Kitsap County. The average travel time is 29.5 minutes. 2.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.14% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 85,925 drive alone, 11,507 carpool, and 8,344 take public transportation. 8,606 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 17,348 residents work from home.
43,997 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 24,661 have associates degrees, 50,873 have bachelor’s degrees, and 29,653 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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