Kitsap County, Washington

Kitsap County: County in the state of Washington, United States

About

Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 251,133 and a population density of 171 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 272,787 inhabitants. Its county seat is Port Orchard. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.

Kitsap County locator map
Location of Kitsap County on Washington map.

Quick Facts about Kitsap County

Population : 272,787 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Washington (United States)
Twitter username : kitsapwa
Area : 1466 km2
Water as percent of area : 30%
Land as percent of area : 70%
Named for : Chief Kitsap
Capital : Port Orchard
Establishment : January 01, 1857
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 09:21:11 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 186 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.94% (2010-2020)
Kitsap County Courthouse image
Kitsap County Courthouse
Kitsap County Courthouse image
Kitsap County Courthouse image

Geography

Kitsap County is located at 47°38'23"N 122°38'56"W (47.6398300, -122.6490000). It has 6 neighbors: Island County, Jefferson County, King County, Mason County, Pierce County and Snohomish County.

Kitsap County map

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The largest city of Kitsap County is Bremerton with a population of 42,322. Other cities include, Bainbridge Island population 25,358, Port Orchard population 14,718 and Poulsbo population 11,211. See all Kitsap County cities & populated places.

Kitsap County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kitsap County.

City Name Population Title
Bremerton 42,322 A city in Kitsap County, Washington.
Bainbridge Island 25,358 City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
Silverdale 19,204 Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA
Port Orchard 14,718 City in Washington, United States
Poulsbo 11,211 City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
Parkwood 7,126 Census-designated place in Madera County, California
East Port Orchard 5,919 Census designated place
Tracyton 5,233 Census designated place
Suquamish 4,140 Census designated place
Navy Yard City 2,477 Census designated place
Seabeck 1,105 Ghost town in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Kitsap County has 6 neighbours.

  • Port Orchard

Demographics

The population of Kitsap County increased by 7.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 251,133 - census
2011 254,297 1.24% estimation process
2012 254,339 0.02% estimation process
2013 252,401 -0.77% estimation process
2014 253,387 0.39% estimation process
2015 259,232 2.25% estimation process
2016 263,142 1.49% estimation process
2017 266,289 1.18% estimation process
2018 269,276 1.11% estimation process
2019 271,473 0.81% estimation process
2020 272,787 0.48% estimation process

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People born in Kitsap County (1)

American archer Edwin Eliason was born in Kitsap County

Washington Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
King County 2,274,315 County in the state of Washington, United States
Pierce County 913,890 County in the state of Washington, United States
Snohomish County 830,393 County in the state of Washington, United States
Seattle 769,714 The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Spokane County 528,225 County in the state of Washington, United States
Clark County 496,865 County in Washington, United States
Thurston County 294,074 County in the state of Washington, United States
Yakima County 251,879 County in the state of Washington, United States
Whatcom County 231,016 County in the state of Washington, United States
Spokane 222,050 The second most populous city in Washington.
Tacoma 219,945 The third most populous city in Washington.
Benton County 206,426 County in Arkansas, United States
Vancouver 186,192 The third most populous city in Washington.
Bellevue 148,073 The most populous city in Washington.
Skagit County 130,789 County in the state of Washington, United States
Kent 130,676 The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.