Bremerton is a city located in Kitsap County Washington. Bremerton has a 2024 population of 46,058. Bremerton is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Bremerton is $88,089 with a poverty rate of 14.3%. The median age in Bremerton is 33.5 years: 31.5 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bremerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,492 | 69.33% |
| Two or more races | 5,419 | 12.32% |
| Black or African American | 2,415 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 2,276 | 5.17% |
| Other race | 2,014 | 4.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 794 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 573 | 1.3% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,740 | 2.27 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 8,779 | 1.4 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 6,123 | 3.06 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 1,836 | 3.16 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 1,002 | 3.44 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,195 | 3.96% |
| Associates Degree | 4,150 | 13.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,397 | 17.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,410 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 7,372 | 24.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 758 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 8,902 | 29.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,730 | 19,632 | 5,798 |
| 2+ Races | 3,058 | 2,902 | 722 |
| Hispanic | 2,886 | 2,409 | 450 |
| Asian | 1,849 | 1,721 | 507 |
| Black | 1,639 | 1,614 | 316 |
| Other Race | 1,113 | 775 | 203 |
| Islander | 464 | 423 | 111 |
| Native American | 372 | 245 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,137 | $79,013 | $55,108 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,472 | $99,255 | $72,986 |
| High School Graduate | $37,356 | $41,632 | $35,377 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $29,148 | $25,924 |
| Overall | $48,061 | $56,396 | $39,536 |
| Some College | $43,993 | $51,636 | $37,019 |
$48,061
Average Earnings
$56,396
Average Male
$39,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.17% of Bremerton residents speak only English, while 10.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,185 | 3,414 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 5,137 | 1,037 | 20.19% |
| Multiple | 4,958 | 695 | 14.02% |
| Black | 2,258 | 471 | 20.86% |
| Other | 1,839 | 438 | 23.82% |
| Asian | 2,049 | 232 | 11.32% |
| Islander | 766 | 117 | 15.27% |
| Native | 493 | 46 | 9.33% |
14.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
16.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bremerton is Other, with 23.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bremerton is Native, with 9.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.48% |
| High School | 20.61% |
| Some College | 12.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.42% |
| Female Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Employed | 4.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,330 | $101,719 |
| Households | $68,556 | $88,089 |
| Married Families | $96,162 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,436 | $65,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,749
Number of Veterans
4,159
Male Veterans
590
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,377 |
| First Gulf War | 1,602 |
| Vietnam | 990 |
| Korea | 98 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,402 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,058 |
| 55 to 64 | 995 |
| 65 to 74 | 664 |
| 75+ | 630 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,426 | 15.05% |
| Black | 581 | 33.96% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 11.01% |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 9.97% |
| Asian | 193 | 10.24% |
| Other Race | 147 | 11.1% |
| Islander | 33 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 26 | 6.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.83%
Born in Bremerton
92.21%
Native Born
7.79%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
3.82%
Naturalized
92.21% of Bremerton residents were born in the United States, with 39.83% having been born in Washington. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 49,101 | 608 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 48,493 | 609 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 47,884 | 609 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 47,275 | 608 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 46,667 | 609 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 46,058 | 608 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 45,450 | 96 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 45,354 | 405 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 44,949 | 1,325 | 3.04% |
| 2020 | 43,624 | 1,724 | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 41,900 | 997 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 40,903 | 217 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 40,686 | 236 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 40,450 | 581 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 39,869 | 1,436 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 38,433 | 208 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 38,225 | -954 | -2.43% |
| 2012 | 39,179 | 34 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 39,145 | 1,248 | 3.29% |
| 2010 | 37,897 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,259 | -883 | -2.32% |
| 1990 | 38,142 | 1,934 | 5.34% |
| 1980 | 36,208 | 901 | 2.55% |
| 1970 | 35,307 | 6,385 | 22.08% |
| 1960 | 28,922 | 1,244 | 4.49% |
| 1950 | 27,678 | 12,544 | 82.89% |
| 1940 | 15,134 | 4,964 | 48.81% |
| 1930 | 10,170 | 1,252 | 14.04% |
| 1920 | 8,918 | 5,925 | 197.96% |
| 1910 | 2,993 | -46,108 | -93.9% |