Bremerton-Silverdale, WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

273,072

1.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.51% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.97%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$84,600

7.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$392,700

8.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

118,007

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bremerton-Silverdale, WA had a population of 273k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $84,600. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA grew from 268,945 to 273,072, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $78,969 to $84,600, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.84%), White (Hispanic) (3.43%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%).

None of the households in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are Olympic College (2,534 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was $392,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was 2 cars per household.

Bremerton-Silverdale, WA borders Oak Harbor, WA, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, and Shelton, WA.

Photo by Jonathan Miske

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Population & Diversity

Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is home to a population of 273k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.76% of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (206k people) in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 13.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
206k ± 402
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18.9k ± 1.05k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 675

8.27%

Hispanic Population

22.6k people

8.27% of the people in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are hispanic (22.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,407 ± 11,894 people
India
95,173 ± 7,527 people
China
81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

6.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

As of 2021, 6.76% of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was 6.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,882 ± 807
Vietnam
8,589 ± 560
Gulf War (1990s)
5,815 ± 747

Bremerton-Silverdale, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA employs 118k people. The largest industries in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,424 people), Retail Trade (14,158 people), and Manufacturing (13,162 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,388), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,019), and Public Administration ($76,407).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

118k

2021 Value

± 2,690

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 116k employees to 118k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, are Management Occupations (12,930 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,887 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

118k

2021 Value

± 2,690

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 116k employees to 118k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,424 people), Retail Trade (14,158 people), and Manufacturing (13,162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, though some of these residents may live in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,805

Median earning men ± $2,068

$37,412

Median earning women ± $1,172

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,640), Information ($82,195), and Public Administration ($81,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,010), Manufacturing ($58,243), and Construction ($47,957).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,622
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,539
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,271
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.53M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$484k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$445k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA awarded 2,534 degrees. The student population of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,116 male students and 2,883 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are White (1,686 and 67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (229 and 9.12%), Two or More Races (220 and 8.76%), and Asian (152 and 6.06%).

The largest universities in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA by number of degrees awarded are Olympic College (2,534 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA are Industrial Technology (790 and 31.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (694 and 27.4%), and General Drafting & Design Technology (205 and 8.09%).

The median tuition cost in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,826 for in-state students and $9,363 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,999 students enrolled in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,047 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
694 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
238 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
83 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 694 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Olympic College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,534 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Olympic College with 2,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,257 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA, which is 0.984 times less than the 1,277 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,686 degrees mean that there were 7.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 229 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,826) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($275) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,275) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was $392,700 in 2021, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $362,700 to $392,700, a 8.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is $84,600. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was King County, WA with a value of $106,326, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $95,618 and $84,600.

Housing

Property

$392,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,604

$72,519

Median Property Taxes

±$1,738

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bremerton-Silverdale, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.1% of the housing units in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA was King County, WA with a value of $106,326, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $95,618 and $84,600.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,600

Median Household Income

± $2,221

105k

Number of Households

± 2,449

In 2021, the median household income of the 105k households in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA grew to $84,600 from the previous year's value of $78,969.

The following chart displays the households in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (8.11%)

In 2021, 66.2% of workers in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.44% of the workforce in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA (21.1k out of 264k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Bremerton-Silverdale, WA has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 7.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.67%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

19.3%

Non-Group

7.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA declined by 1.04% from 4.72% to 4.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bremerton-Silverdale, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.