Population 20,921 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Silverdale
Household size in Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Silverdale has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.54, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Silverdale is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Silverdale, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Silverdale
Renters in Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Silverdale than nationally: 43.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Silverdale as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Silverdale is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Silverdale has newer homes than most Washington cities.
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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,192 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,302 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,572 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,083 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$891 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Silverdale costs $2,083 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $891 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Silverdale
Bachelor's degrees in Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Silverdale (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Silverdale: 95.5% 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 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Silverdale
| Period | Silverdale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Silverdale is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Silverdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale | 2.47 | 42.0 | 7.8% | 43.1% | 8.2% | 1992 | $2,083 | 36.9% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Bangor Base | 3.35 | 21.7 | 3.9% | 98.7% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,369 | 24.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Chico | 2.88 | 44.9 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,882 | 50.3% | 99.4% | 1.0% |
| 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% |
| Poulsbo | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 25.2% | 5.4% | 1991 | $2,282 | 46.6% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Kitsap Lake | 2.74 | 43.2 | 9.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 1996 | $2,475 | 23.8% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| Bainbridge Island | 2.49 | 50.0 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 9.6% | 1989 | $2,345 | 76.8% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| 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% |
| Navy Yard City | 2.46 | 46.1 | 24.8% | 25.6% | 2.5% | 1989 | $1,733 | 23.7% | 91.7% | 1.8% |
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 Silverdale. 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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