Silverdale is situated in the geographic center of Kitsap County just north of Bremerton and South of Poulsbo. With 20,000 residents, it is Kitsap’s second largest community, a retail and services hub for both the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. Over the last few decades Silverdale has seen ongoing continued private investment, most recently in the $500 million dollar world-class St. Michel Medical Center opened in 2020 by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. The area also sees significant investment and support for civic initiatives, such as the $23 million YMCA opened in 2011 and the new $10 million Kitsap Regional Library opening in 2021.
Silverdale is best known for its retail options, anchored by the 300,000 square-foot legacy Kitsap Mall and the newer facility The Trails, a 212,000 square-foot modern outdoor shopping park opened in 2015. It is an unincorporated community that relies upon Kitsap County for governance. Silverdale is a waterfront community with maritime heritage, a redeveloping old town, and the urban Clear Creek Trail that winds its way through the community: From the water, next to a salmon stream, across the city.
As of 2026 the population of Silverdale is 23,356. The population is expected to grow to 24,419 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.89%.
The median age of Silverdale residents is 39.
The diversity index of Silverdale is 62.9, meaning that there is a 63% 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 Silverdale is $141,430 and projected to be $159,474 in 2031. Per capita income is $57,438, projected to be $65,031 in 2031. 7.11% of households – 1,661 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,790,138 and the average disposable income is $109,813.
There are 10,127 housing units in Silverdale; 5,166 are owner-occupied, 4,300 are rented, and 661 are vacant. The average home value is $692,719, with 804 homes built in 2010 or later, and 241 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,154 businesses in Silverdale, employing 18,023 workers and pulling from a labor force of 10,269 age 16 and above. 668 workers commute into Silverdale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,372 residents both live and work in/around Silverdale. The average travel time is 24.0 minutes. 2.67% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.7% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,722 drive alone, 1,058 carpool, and 297 take public transportation. 254 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 938 residents work from home.
3,309 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,326 have associates degrees, 4,094 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,909 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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