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 2024 the population of Kitsap County is 283,073. The population is expected to grow to 288,870 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.41%.
The median age of Kitsap County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Kitsap County is 53.8, 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 $131,586 and projected to be $154,021 in 2029. Per capita income is $51,163, projected to be $60,240 in 2029. 5.94% of households – 16,825 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,840,331 and the average disposable income is $98,880.
There are 117,442 housing units in Kitsap County; 78,468 are owner-occupied, 30,874 are rented, and 8,100 are vacant. The average home value is $702,362, with 10,561 homes built in 2010 or later, and 8,655 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 8,302 businesses in Kitsap County, employing 80,538 workers and pulling from a labor force of 131,017 age 16 and above. 20,829 workers commute into Kitsap County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
109,479 residents both live and work in/around Kitsap County. The average travel time is 29.3 minutes. 2.4% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.84% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 86,609 drive alone, 11,023 carpool, and 8,385 take public transportation. 9,722 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 15,146 residents work from home.
44,119 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 25,165 have associates degrees, 49,618 have bachelor’s degrees, and 27,286 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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