Voter file loaded June 9, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Kitsap County, Washington has 202,032 active registered voters across 239 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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How Kitsap County voted for president
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Kitsap County at a glance.
Kitsap County had an estimated 281,420 residents in July 2024, the seventh most populous of Washington's 39 counties, up 2.1% since the 2020 census. Of those, 227,388 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.7% are 65 or older. Its 202,032 active registered voters equal about 88.8% of that voting-age population.
It covers 395 square miles of land (712 people per square mile), and 63.9% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Bremerton (45,291), Bainbridge Island (24,618), Port Orchard (19,122) and Poulsbo (12,562). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.2, a median household income of $104,158, 37.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 70.1% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 155,893 votes were cast for president, about 68.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 58.8% and the Republican ticket 37.9%. The two-party margin moved from D+12.3 in 2008 to D+20.9 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 281,420
- Population (2020 census base)
- 275,618
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 227,388
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 88.8
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.7%
- People per square mile
- 712
- Living outside incorporated places
- 63.9%
- Land area
- 395 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.2
- Median household income
- $104,158
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 37.9%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70.1%
Largest cities and towns
- Bremerton 45,291
- Bainbridge Island 24,618
- Port Orchard 19,122
- Poulsbo 12,562
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.8% | 37.9% | D+20.9 | 155,893 |
| 2020 | 56.9% | 38.8% | D+18.1 | 158,672 |
| 2016 | 51.1% | 39.4% | D+11.7 | 118,625 |
| 2012 | 54.3% | 43.2% | D+11.1 | 109,919 |
| 2008 | 55.2% | 42.9% | D+12.3 | 124,337 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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