The Town FilesKitsap County, Washington
277,881 people. The median home is worth $555,100 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $104,158.
Towns in Kitsap County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | 43,505 | $439,400 | $74,940 | 33.2 |
| Bainbridge Island | 24,825 | $1,155,900 | $172,188 | 49.0 |
| Silverdale | 20,733 | $555,300 | $105,483 | 40.3 |
| Port Orchard | 15,587 | $539,700 | $89,795 | 35.0 |
| Poulsbo | 11,975 | $620,100 | $116,250 | 43.3 |
| Parkwood | 7,635 | $441,400 | $88,625 | 37.3 |
| Tracyton | 5,967 | $470,200 | $103,935 | 38.7 |
| Manchester | 5,714 | $478,200 | $126,371 | 39.7 |
| Bangor Base | 5,482 | — | $79,918 | 22.0 |
| East Port Orchard | 5,262 | $435,900 | $75,320 | 36.3 |
| Suquamish | 4,266 | $456,100 | $86,224 | 45.0 |
| Bethel | 4,073 | $473,900 | $79,583 | 42.1 |
| Indianola | 3,664 | $503,800 | $98,684 | 45.7 |
| Hansville | 3,410 | $597,000 | $92,426 | 64.8 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,759 | $342,600 | $69,852 | 34.3 |
| Chico | 2,723 | $672,600 | $140,500 | 44.5 |
| Kingston | 2,515 | $585,300 | $90,625 | 43.6 |
People and housing
| Kitsap County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $555,100 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,822 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $104,158 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
93,571 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,579 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 16 storm events in Kitsap County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kitsap County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| December 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1734: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 17, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1641: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3227: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| November 7, 2003 | Severe Storm | DR-1499: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).