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Bremerton, WA

Founded 1891Kitsap CountyElev. 12 m
Population
44,531
Median home
$409,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Bremerton

With about 44,531 residents, Bremerton is one of Washington's notable places. Bremerton was founded in 1891 and sits in Kitsap County. The median age is 33 and the median household income is $74,399. Homes carry a median value of $409,500, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,531
Median age
33
Median household income
$74,399
Per-capita income
$40,201
Poverty rate
13.5%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
27.9 min
Work from home
9.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Black4.4%
Asian5.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.4%
Sales & office20.6%
Service19.5%
Production, transportation & material moving14.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$409,500
Median gross rent
$1,535/mo
Owner-occupied
49%
Median year built
1967
Households
17,658
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Bremerton has 24 public schools — 13 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading58%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bremerton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Morgan Center SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Olympic High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Renaissance Alternative High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Washington Youth AcademyHighGrades 9–12
West Sound Technical Skills CenterHighGrades 11–12
Fairview Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mountain View Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Armin Jahr ElementaryElementary
Bremerton Homelink ProgramElementary
Catalyst Public SchoolsElementarycharter
Crownhill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Esquire Hills ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Green Mountain ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% above national
Bremerton404
Washington365
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% above national
Bremerton2,695
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bremerton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bremerton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kitsap County
EarthquakeRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bremerton is in Kitsap County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bremerton was founded in 1891 and sits in Kitsap County. Elevation ~12 m.

Map of Bremerton
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Building 50USS HORNETUS Post Office--Bremerton MainBremerton Elks Temple Lodge No. 1181 BuildingBremerton Elks Temple Lodge No. 1181 BuildingShelbanksCoder-Coleman HouseMarine Reservation Historic District
Notable people from Bremerton
Mike EnziNathan AdrianMarvin WilliamsSteven HollBen GibbardBill Gates Sr.Alex SmithHoward DuffLogan OwenJoe Pichler
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Registered sex offenders in Bremerton, WA (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bremerton, Washington.

Kenneth David Melton, 45
Bremerton · Kitsap County
AKA David Kenneth Melton, Steven D Jordan
Joshua Dulatre Brown, 39
Bremerton · 98312
Stacy Leemont Lewis, 55
Bremerton · 98310
AKA Jim Holt, Steve Kingley
Stacy Leemont Lewis, 55
Bremerton · 98310
AKA Jim Leemont Holt, Steven Leemont Kingsly
Brian Allen Schweitzer, 46
Bremerton · Kitsap County · 98312
AKA Brian Clark
Anthony Craig Davis, 43
Bremerton · 98337
AKA Anthony Graig Davis
Daniel Kenneth Walker, 45
Bremerton · Kitsap County · 98312
AKA Daniel Davis Walker Santos, Daniel Kennety Santos
Robert Floyd Vanguilder, 53
Bremerton · Kitsap County · 98312
AKA Robert Thompson, Raven F Thomas
Anthony Brent Castle, 58
Bremerton · Kitsap County · 98311
AKA Anthony Castle, James Charles Moore
Francisco James Smith, 45
Bremerton · Kitsap County · 98312
AKA James Francisco Smith, James Fransico Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bremerton — frequently asked

What is the population of Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton has a population of about 44,531, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bremerton?
The median home value in Bremerton is $409,500, and the median gross rent is $1,535/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bremerton safe? What is the crime rate?
Bremerton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 404 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bremerton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kitsap County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, landslide, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Bremerton?
Bremerton has 24 public schools (13 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bremerton?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Bremerton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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