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

283,073

Population
Growth Rate

0.41%

Median Age

41

Diversity Index

53.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

109,342

Total Housing Units

117,442


Owner Occupied

78,468

Renter Occupied

30,874

Vacant

8,100

Median Home Value

$617,771


Average Home Value

$702,362

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.32%

Income Projection

Median Household

$99,445 $110,816


Average Household

$131,586 $154,021


Per Capita

$51,163 $60,240

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

8,302

Total Employed

80,538

Workers 16+

131,017

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

1,038

Employed

13,982

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1,025

Employed

12,463

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

660

Employed

8,346

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

609

Employed

7,622

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

244

Employed

6,794

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

235

Employed

6,328

Some
High School

6,109

Graduated
High School

36,783

Associates
Degree

25,165

Bachelor's
Degree

49,618

Graduate
Degree

27,286

Average Commute Time

29 min.



Resident Commuters

109,479

Non-Resident Commuters

20,829

Drive Alone

86,609

Carpooled

11,023

Public

8,385

Work At Home

15,146

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18