Bremerton

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Bremerton

A one hour ferry ride - or thirty minute fast ferry ride - from downtown Seattle, Bremerton is the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula, famous for its historic naval and maritime heritage. Bremerton is home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) which is the city’s major employer. Residents and visitors enjoy shopping, dining, and recreating in Bremerton’s beautiful downtown harborside area. Amenities include the Bremerton Naval Museum, downtown waterfront promenade and the Navy destroyer, USS Turner Joy Harborside Fountain Park and PSNS Memorial Plaza, and the historic Arts District. 

Vibrant street scene downtown BremertonThe city is undergoing a renaissance with new publicly and privately funded buildings emerging along the waterfront. Waterfront condos provide residents easy access to new parks and a newly expanded marina, planned boardwalk, and more downtown development. A new, multi-modal transportation center has been built for Washington State Ferries, which has been connecting the peninsula to Seattle for more than a century. New fast ferry routes have created a renewed interest in Bremerton drawn to by home affordability and a sense of community. Bremerton has nine unique neighborhoods with new affordable housing, excellent schools, 35 parks and many recreation programs. It will be easy to see why people are experiencing Bremerton and what a great place it is to live, work and play.

 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Bremerton37,39737,81344,63346,382

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-42,737
5-92,387
10-142,016
15-192,292
20-244,626
25-294,580
30-344,506
35-393,397
40-442,818
45-492,076
50-541,933
55-592,044
60-642,333
65-692,167
70-741,774
75-791,279
80-84803
85+865
18+36,393
Median Age34

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Bremerton2024
Total44,633.00
White Alone65.36%
Black Alone6.78%
American Indian Alone1.65%
Asian Alone6.71%
Pacific Islander Alone1.55%
Some Other Race4.89%
Two or More Races13.06%
Hispanic Origin13.93%
Diversity Index65.30

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Bremerton2024 - 2029
Population0.77%
Households1.03%
Families0.79%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households15,15714,96617,70318,635
Housing Units16,69417,30919,58020,566
Owner Occupied Units8,6798,884
Renter Occupied Units9,0249,751
Vacant Units1,8771,931

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Bremerton20242029
Median Home Value$480,442$611,017
Average Home Value$531,937$731,400
<$50,000274115
$50,000 - $99,99931280
$100,000 - $149,99921437
$150,000 - $199,99923123
$200,000 - $249,99919526
$250,000 - $299,99930077
$300,000 - $399,9991,006461
$400,000 - $499,9992,2421,987
$500,000 - $749,9992,8383,674
$1,000,000 +105297

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,553
2000-20091,105
1990-19991,574
1980-19891,867
1970-19792,679
1960-19691,642
1950-19591,623
1940-19493,002
1939 or Before3,751

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Bremerton20242029
Median Household$70,194$81,780
Average Household$93,817$111,668
Per Capita$37,968$45,593

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Bremerton2024
<$15,0002,273
$15,000 - $24,9991,038
$25,000 - $34,999906
$35,000 - $49,9991,820
$50,000 - $74,9993,279
$75,000 - $99,9992,621
$100,000 - $149,9993,053
$150,000 - $199,9991,326
$200,000+1,387

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+23,124
In-County Residents20,220
Out-of-County Residents2,837
Drive Alone13,063
Carpooled2,405
Public Transport1,560
Work at Home1,772
Motorcycle30
Bicycle272
Walked3,769
Other188
Less than 5 minutes399
5-9 minutes2,500
10-14 minutes3,359
15-19 minutes4,444
20-24 minutes3,521
25-29 minutes1,175
30-34 minutes2,143
35-39 minutes329
40-44 minutes334
45-59 minutes698
60-89 minutes1,102
90+ minutes1,348
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees19,136
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt13
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction892
Manufacturing533
Wholesale Trade332
  
Retail Trade2,063
  
Transportation/Warehouse658
Information207
  
Finance & Insurance774
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing461
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,413
Legal Services96
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt480
Educational Services1,119
HealthCare/Social Assist4,897
Arts/Entertainment/Rec311
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,993
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,212
Auto Repair/Maintenance248
Public Administration Emp1,730

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bremerton2024
<9th Grade635
Some High School1,237
GED1,265
Graduated High School6,321
Some College/No Degree8,127
Associates Degree4,505
Bachelor's Degree5,733
Graduate Degree2,752

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,506
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus85
Manufacturing Bus45
Wholesale Trade Bus29
  
Retail Trade Bus188
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus32
Information Bus30
  
Finance & Insurance Bus57
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus81
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus124
Legal Services Bus23
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus52
Educational Services Bus46
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus199
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus33
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus155
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus225
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus39
Public Administration Bus59

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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