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Kitsap County, WA

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Kitsap County has a population of 275.4 thousand and a total area (land and water combined) of 565.8 square miles.

Total GDP for the county increased 29%, in the five years ending in 2022, to reach $15.5 billion.

Between 2000 and 2024 presidential elections, Kitsap County voted for Democratic candidates every time and never voted for Republicans.

Kitsap County comprises Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metropolitan area.

The largest city in the county is Bremerton.

Surrounding counties and county equivalents include: Island County, Jefferson County, King County, Mason County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County.

Presidential Election

🔵 Democrat    🔴 Republican

Election Year
Candidates (Party)*
Votes (% Total)Landslide
Scale**
🔵🔴
2000
🔴George W. Bush
🔵Al Gore
48.9%45.14%+
2004
🔴George W. Bush
🔵John Kerry
51.32%46.95%+
2008
🔵Barack Obama
🔴John McCain
55.19%42.86%+
2012
🔵Barack Obama
🔴Mitt Romney
54.53%42.84%+
2016
🔴Donald Trump
🔵Hillary Clinton
50.8%39.43%+
2020
🔵Joe Biden
🔴Donald Trump
56.9%38.8%+
2024
🔴Donald Trump
🔵Kamala Harris
Notes:
*Presidential Tickets
2000 (R) George W. Bush & Dick Cheney; (D) Al Gore & Joe Lieberman
2004 (R) George W. Bush & Dick Cheney; (D)John Kerry & John Edwards
2008 (D) Barack Obama & Joe Biden; (R) John McCain & Sarah Palin
2012 (D) Barack Obama & Joe Biden; (R) Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan
2016 (R) Donald Trump & Mike Pence; (D) Hillary Clinton & Tim Kaine
2020 (D) Joe Biden & Kamala Harris; (R) Donald Trump & Mike Pence
2024 (R) Donald Trump & JD Vance; (D) Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz
**Landslide Scale (county)
+ Victory margin was less than 20 percent
++ Victory margin was between 20 to 49 percentage points of more votes
+++ Victory margin was more than half but below three quarters
++++ Victory margin was three quarters or more

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Economic Significance

Key IndustryAs %
County GDP
GDP
Growth*
County GDP1100%29%
Government
Enterprises
41%20%
Private Industries59%37%
Agriculture<1%-5%
Mining<1%96%
Utilities<1%43%
Construction4%39%
Manufacturing2%12%
– Durable2%7%
– Nondurable<1%53%
Trade8%31%
– Wholesale2%29%
– Retail6%32%
Transportation1%58%
Information1%8%
Finance & Insurance3%55%
Real Estate17%28%
Professional &
Business Services
8%57%
Educational Services<1%22%
Healthcare &
Social Services
7%27%
Arts, Recreation &
Entertainment
1%208%
Accommodation &
Food Services
3%52%
Other Services22%31%
Notes:
*Growth rates are based on most recent five-year value available and are updated dynamically
1. All industry total.
2. Includes various repairs, maintenance, personal care, religious organizations, social and professional organizations etc.

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Local Vibrancy

Total*Vibrancy
Indicator
(1-100)**
🚙 Automobile Dealers2584
🪑 Furniture &
Home Furnishings
3986
📺 Electronics & Appliance1581
🛒 Grocery Stores9292
🍾 Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores1071
⚕️ Health & Personal Care4385
⛽ Gasoline Stations5589
👕 Clothing Stores4081
👠 Shoe Stores1475
🧳 Luggage, Leather Goods & Jewelry966
🏸 Sporting Goods2185
📚 Book Stores & News Dealers978
🏬 Department Stores2080
💐 Florists777
🎁 Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Shops2285
🐕 Pet & Pet Supplies 1682
🍺 Bars & Taverns2787
🍽️ Full-service restaurants21493
🍔 Limited-service restaurants16490
🏠 Offices of Real Estate Agents & Brokers22994
🛏️ Traveler Accommodation2784
Notes:
* Total counts of establishments are places of business.
** Vibrancy score is based on comparisons of relevant establishments per square mile of land area among all counties and county equivalents in the United States; A score of 100 means the county is in the top one percentile.

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Wealth Indicators

Household Income by Distribution
As % County’s
Total Household Income
Average Household Income
Maximum Household Income
Top 5%122%$724,100 N/A
Top 20%51%$411,800 More than $250,000
Next highest 20%23%$183,400 $231,900
Middle 20%14%$116,700 $144,500
Second lowest 20%9%$69,300 $91,100
Bottom 20%3%$24,900 $48,300
Notes:
1. Households with aggregate income above 95% of all households in the county
% Total
Households
Average Household
Income*
Wages & Salaries82%$159,100
Self-Employment13%$56,200
Investment Income130%$33,100
Social Security22%$24,800
Supplemental Security3%$11,200
Public Assistance3%Below $10,000
Retirement18%$35,600
Notes:
* Calculation based on households claim to have specific source of income; Households may have more than one source of income
1Includes interest, dividends, and net rental income

Under
25*
Age 25
to 49*
Age 50
to 64*
Age 65
& Older*
Below
$25K
<1%2%4%4%
$25K
– $49K
1%3%3%5%
$50K
– $99K
2%11%8%10%
$100K
– $199K
1%12%13%7%
$200K
& more
<1%4%8%2%
Notes:
* Age of heads of households

 

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Median Earnings by Worker Characteristics
Race/EthnicityMaleFemale
Non-Hispanic White$84,700 $56,200
African-American$43,100 $36,600
Hispanic$47,100 $34,500
Asian$96,700 $57,500
Level of Education MaleFemale
Below Highschool$41,600 $29,200
Highschool & GED$50,000 $36,800
Some College to
Associate’s
$59,400 $44,900
College/Bachelor’s
Degree
$108,600 $69,100
Graduate Degree$147,200 $91,400
OccupationMaleFemale
White-Collar1$124,000 $81,900
STEM2$141,900 $109,300
Gray-Collar3$58,500 $30,500
Pink-Collar4$26,200 $25,800
Sales5$66,400 $40,900
Blue-Collar6$45,000 $34,800
Notes:
1. Management, business, science, and arts occupations
2. Computer, engineering, and science occupations
3. Protective service occupations including firefighters and law enforcement
4. Personal care and service occupations
5. Sales and sales related
6.Production, transportation, and material moving occupations

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Climate Risks

Disaster CategoryNatural Hazard
Risk Rating
Annual Loss
Per Capita
Avalanche+
Coastal Flooding+$
Cold Waves
Drought
Earthquake++$$
Hail+
Heat Waves+$
Hurricane
Ice Storm+$
Landslide+$
Lightning+
Riverine Flooding+
Strong Wind+
Tornado+$
Tsunami
Volcanic Activity+$
Wildfires+
Winter Weather+
Notes:
Locations with insufficient data or not rated are left blank.
+: Very low to Relatively low risk ratings
++: Relatively moderate
+++: Relatively high
++++: Very high
$: Expected per capita annual loss from the natural disaster is below $100
$$: $100-499
$$$: $500-999
$$$$: $1,000 and more

 

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