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 $93,011 with a poverty rate of 13.49%. The median age in Bremerton is 33 years: 31.1 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bremerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,588 | 68.69% |
| Two or more races | 6,163 | 13.84% |
| Asian | 2,410 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 2,095 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,859 | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 833 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 583 | 1.31% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,658 | 2.32 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 8,511 | 1.4 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Married | 6,139 | 3.08 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 1,950 | 3.12 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 1,058 | 3.85 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,042 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 4,032 | 13.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,370 | 17.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,703 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 7,276 | 24.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 669 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 8,909 | 29.7% |
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 | 20,729 | 19,799 | 6,068 |
| 2+ Races | 3,346 | 3,176 | 664 |
| Hispanic | 2,791 | 2,389 | 380 |
| Asian | 1,797 | 1,650 | 578 |
| Black | 1,393 | 1,365 | 256 |
| Other Race | 1,055 | 765 | 191 |
| Islander | 436 | 400 | 107 |
| Native American | 392 | 327 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,158 | $84,541 | $55,245 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,628 | $103,320 | $75,556 |
| High School Graduate | $42,118 | $48,336 | $37,510 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,112 | $28,242 | $38,333 |
| Overall | $52,413 | $60,612 | $41,838 |
| Some College | $46,477 | $55,560 | $37,211 |
$52,413
Average Earnings
$60,612
Average Male
$41,838
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.94% of Bremerton residents speak only English, while 11.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,347 | 3,292 | 12.49% |
| Hispanic | 5,075 | 966 | 19.03% |
| Multiple | 5,660 | 952 | 16.82% |
| Black | 1,920 | 318 | 16.56% |
| Other | 1,741 | 254 | 14.59% |
| Asian | 2,203 | 181 | 8.22% |
| Islander | 816 | 126 | 15.44% |
| Native | 494 | 80 | 16.19% |
13.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bremerton is Hispanic, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bremerton is Asian, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.37% |
| High School | 18.4% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.31% |
| Female Employed | 10.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,305 | $108,167 |
| Households | $74,399 | $93,011 |
| Married Families | $109,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,663 | $69,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
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
4,378
Number of Veterans
3,719
Male Veterans
659
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,098 |
| First Gulf War | 1,512 |
| Vietnam | 818 |
| Korea | 139 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,445 |
| 18 to 34 | 881 |
| 55 to 64 | 836 |
| 65 to 74 | 640 |
| 75+ | 576 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,073 | 13.75% |
| Black | 495 | 33.11% |
| 2+ Races | 393 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 9.91% |
| Asian | 234 | 11.96% |
| Other Race | 158 | 12.45% |
| Native American | 25 | 6.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
41.93%
Born in Bremerton
92.64%
Native Born
7.36%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
92.64% of Bremerton residents were born in the United States, with 41.93% having been born in Washington. 3.7% 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% |