City · Washington
Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton, city, in Kitsap County, Washington. Bremerton had 45,482 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,505 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 44,830 (±46). GEOID 5307695.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,482
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,505 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,830 ±46
Median household income
$74,940
±$3,707 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$439,400
±$10,772 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,641
±$42 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Bremerton and what county is it in?
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington. It covers 28.4 square miles of land, 1,530 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bremerton is in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bremerton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 45,482 people lived in Bremerton on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 43,505 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 44,830 (±46).
| Measure | Bremerton | Kitsap County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,830 ±46 | 277,881 | +4,199 |
| Households | 18,272 ±451 | 108,537 | +1,539 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.06 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,735 ±406 | 116,970 | +1,252 |
Bremerton's population since 2000
From 37,259 in 2000 to 45,482 in 2025: up 22.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bremerton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bremerton?
The median resident of Bremerton is 33.2 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.3%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bremerton | Kitsap County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 ±1.0 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.1% ±1.2 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±1.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±1.4 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.3% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.0% ±2.7 pts | 72.6% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | −3.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.6% ±1.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5% ±2.6 pts | 37.9% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.2% ±2.5 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bremerton earn?
Half of Bremerton's 18,272 households earn less than $74,940 a year (±$3,707), against $104,158 in Kitsap County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,877 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,063 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bremerton | Kitsap County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,940 ±$3,707 | $104,158 | +$10,063 |
| Mean household income | $94,361 ±$3,961 | $132,745 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,685 ±$1,634 | $53,544 | +$4,080 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±1.7 pts | 8.2% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±4.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±0.9 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±1.5 pts | 95.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bremerton?
Owners occupy 48.1% of Bremerton's occupied homes and renters 51.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $439,400 by its owner (±$10,772). The median renter pays $1,641 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bremerton | Kitsap County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $439,400 ±$10,772 | $555,100 | +$145,756 |
| Median gross rent | $1,641 ±$42 | $1,822 | +$370 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1% ±4.4 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,994 ±$76 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.1% ±2.6 pts | 70.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.9% ±2.6 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 19,735 ±406 | 116,970 | +1,252 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.7% ±2.7 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bremerton building?
Builders took permits for 273 new housing units in Bremerton in 2025 (80 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bremerton work and get to work?
53.8% of Bremerton's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Bremerton | Kitsap County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±1.6 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 53.8% ±2.4 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±2.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.4% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 12.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±1.8 pts | 16.0% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.5 | 28.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bremerton?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Bremerton, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,250 (Tract 805) to $91,563 (Tract 812).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 801.02Kitsap County | 6,019 | $80,972 |
| Tract 806Kitsap County | 5,267 | $82,989 |
| Tract 803Kitsap County | 4,404 | $73,727 |
| Tract 811Kitsap County | 3,343 | $76,610 |
| Tract 804Kitsap County | 3,680 | $84,602 |
| Tract 805Kitsap County | 2,907 | $59,250 |
| Tract 812Kitsap County | 2,903 | $91,563 |
| Tract 809Kitsap County | 5,698 | $81,133 |
| Tract 814Kitsap County | 2,568 | $126,250 |
| Tract 808Kitsap County | 2,462 | $79,572 |
| Tract 802Kitsap County | 4,172 | $68,900 |
| Tract 801.01Kitsap County | 2,837 | $75,725 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bremerton) · Census block assignment files
How does Bremerton compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bremerton is the 912th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Bremerton ranks 288th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 92nd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 394 |
| Median household income | 288th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 230th | 393 |
| Median home value | 249th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 183rd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 201st | 382 |
| Median age | 346th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 369th | 388 |
| Work from home | 220th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 231st | 394 |
Bremerton's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Bremerton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bremerton?
1 of the 57 figures for Bremerton on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bremerton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bremerton.