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 2024 the population of Silverdale is 21,833. The population is expected to grow to 22,288 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.41%.
The median age of Silverdale residents is 38.
The diversity index of Silverdale is 62.8, 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 $125,979 and projected to be $146,894 in 2029. Per capita income is $50,714, projected to be $59,440 in 2029. 5.33% of households – 1,164 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,493,044 and the average disposable income is $96,853.
There are 9,289 housing units in Silverdale; 5,092 are owner-occupied, 3,694 are rented, and 503 are vacant. The average home value is $677,824, with 691 homes built in 2010 or later, and 234 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,236 businesses in Silverdale, employing 13,881 workers and pulling from a labor force of 10,644 age 16 and above. 885 workers commute into Silverdale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,634 residents both live and work in/around Silverdale. The average travel time is 27.2 minutes. 2.56% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.16% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,108 drive alone, 984 carpool, and 480 take public transportation. 284 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 788 residents work from home.
3,356 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,125 have associates degrees, 3,786 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,235 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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