Population 6,112 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bangor Base
Household size in Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.35 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Bangor Base is a place of big households: 3.35 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.06 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have larger households.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Bangor Base is young: half of its residents are under 21.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Bangor Base has the youngest population of any Washington city with 5,000+ people.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.9% of households in Bangor Base, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Bangor Base
Renters in Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 100.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Bangor Base: 98.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 26.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only two of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bangor Base: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Washington as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Bangor Base was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Compared with other Washington cities, Bangor Base has older homes than most.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,174 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,297 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,639 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,369 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,195 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bangor Base pays $2,369 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,195 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Bangor Base
Bachelor's degrees in Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bangor Base: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bangor Base: 98.9% 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 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Washington city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Bangor Base
| Period | Bangor Base | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bangor Base runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Bangor Base 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Base | 3.35 | 21.7 | 3.9% | 98.7% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,369 | 24.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Silverdale | 2.47 | 42.0 | 7.8% | 43.1% | 8.2% | 1992 | $2,083 | 36.9% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Keyport | 2.35 | 47.9 | 12.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1984 | $3,017 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| Chico | 2.88 | 44.9 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,882 | 50.3% | 99.4% | 1.0% |
| Poulsbo | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 25.2% | 5.4% | 1991 | $2,282 | 46.6% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Bremerton | 2.51 | 37.2 | 12.5% | 38.3% | 7.2% | 1974 | $1,801 | 29.7% | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| Kitsap Lake | 2.74 | 43.2 | 9.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 1996 | $2,475 | 23.8% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| Suquamish | 2.49 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,444 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Seabeck | 3.01 | 42.4 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1988 | $2,409 | 27.2% | 92.3% | 6.5% |
| Bainbridge Island | 2.49 | 50.0 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 9.6% | 1989 | $2,345 | 76.8% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| Brinnon | 2.14 | 63.0 | 4.8% | 15.5% | 54.2% | 1984 | $1,267 | 25.0% | 94.8% | 7.2% |
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 Bangor Base. 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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