Kitsap County Demographics
A map of Kitsap County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 199,020 | 72.2% |
Hispanic | 24,184 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 22,967 | 8.3% |
Asian | 14,015 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 8,087 | 2.9% |
Black | 7,338 | 2.7% |
Kitsap County, Washington had a population of 275,611 in 2020. It was 72.2% White, 2.7% Black, 5.1% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 8.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kitsap County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Kitsap County is the 7th most populous county of the 39 counties in Washington.
Kitsap County's White Population
199,020 residents of Kitsap County identify as White, or 72.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Kitsap County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #24 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more White than neighboring Thurston County (70.6% White), Pierce County (61.9% White), and King County (54.2% White). Kitsap County is less White than neighboring Island County (75.8% White), and Mason County (75.5% White).
Kitsap County's Black Population
7,338 residents of Kitsap County identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kitsap County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more Black than neighboring Island County (2.6% Black), and Mason County (1% Black). Kitsap County is less Black than neighboring Thurston County (3% Black), Pierce County (6.8% Black), and King County (6.5% Black).
Kitsap County's Asian Population
14,015 residents of Kitsap County identify as Asian, or 5.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kitsap County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more Asian than neighboring Island County (4.5% Asian), and Mason County (1.2% Asian). Kitsap County is less Asian than neighboring Thurston County (5.7% Asian), Pierce County (6.7% Asian), and King County (19.8% Asian).
Kitsap County's Hispanic Population
24,184 residents of Kitsap County identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kitsap County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more Hispanic than neighboring Island County (8.2% Hispanic). Kitsap County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mason County (11.6% Hispanic), Thurston County (9.8% Hispanic), Pierce County (12.1% Hispanic), and King County (10.7% Hispanic).
Kitsap County's Native American/Other Population
8,087 residents of Kitsap County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kitsap County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Island County (1.7% Native American/Other), and King County (2% Native American/Other). Kitsap County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mason County (4% Native American/Other), and Pierce County (3.6% Native American/Other).
Kitsap County's Multiracial Population
22,967 residents of Kitsap County identify as Multiracial, or 8.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kitsap County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Kitsap County is ranked #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kitsap County is more Multiracial than neighboring Island County (7.1% Multiracial), Mason County (6.8% Multiracial), Thurston County (7.9% Multiracial), and King County (6.8% Multiracial). Kitsap County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pierce County (8.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.