Population 24,631 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bainbridge Island
Household size in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Bainbridge Island has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Bainbridge Island skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.3, as it has nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bainbridge Island: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Bainbridge Island has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bainbridge Island
Renters in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.6% of households in Bainbridge Island rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Bainbridge Island is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. The rate is higher than in Washington as a whole (7.6%). Bainbridge Island has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Bainbridge Island has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,125 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,125 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,121 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,345 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,220 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bainbridge Island costs $2,345 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,220 a month from 2006–10, a 108% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bainbridge Island
Bachelor's degrees in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bainbridge Island: 76.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 13.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bainbridge Island: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Bainbridge Island has the highest share of high school graduates of any Washington city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bainbridge Island
| Period | Bainbridge Island | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Bainbridge Island has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bainbridge Island compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island | 2.49 | 50.0 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 9.6% | 1989 | $2,345 | 76.8% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| Keyport | 2.35 | 47.9 | 12.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1984 | $3,017 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| Bremerton | 2.51 | 37.2 | 12.5% | 38.3% | 7.2% | 1974 | $1,801 | 29.7% | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| Suquamish | 2.49 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,444 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Manchester | 2.48 | 44.6 | 1.8% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 1988 | $2,500 | 47.2% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Silverdale | 2.47 | 42.0 | 7.8% | 43.1% | 8.2% | 1992 | $2,083 | 36.9% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Indianola | 2.39 | 50.5 | 7.4% | 17.4% | 14.6% | 1993 | $1,478 | 47.2% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Poulsbo | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 25.2% | 5.4% | 1991 | $2,282 | 46.6% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Chico | 2.88 | 44.9 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,882 | 50.3% | 99.4% | 1.0% |
| Bangor Base | 3.35 | 21.7 | 3.9% | 98.7% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,369 | 24.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Seattle area | 2.60 | 38.8 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1983 | $2,193 | 46.3% | 93.1% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bainbridge Island. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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