Bremerton, WA Demographics

A map of Bremerton's Population by Race

Bremerton, Washington has an estimated population of 44,830, an increase from the 43,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.0% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 10.9% Multiracial, 6.3% Asian, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bremerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bremerton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bremerton, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bremerton is ranked the 28th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bremerton was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bremerton's White Population

28,264 residents of Bremerton, or 63.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bremerton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Bremerton ranks 498th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Bremerton's population has increased from 62.5% to 63.0%.

Bremerton is more White than neighboring Gorst (58% White). Bremerton is less White than neighboring Kitsap Lake (70.4% White), Navy Yard City (67% White), Port Orchard (73.5% White), and Erlands Point (69.1% White).

Bremerton's Black Population

1,399 residents of Bremerton, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bremerton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bremerton ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Black residents' share of Bremerton's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.1%.

Bremerton is more Black than neighboring Gorst (2% Black), Navy Yard City (1.5% Black), and Port Orchard (1.3% Black). Bremerton is less Black than neighboring Kitsap Lake (11.3% Black), and Erlands Point (11.9% Black).

Bremerton's Asian Population

2,841 residents of Bremerton, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bremerton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Bremerton ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Bremerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Bremerton is more Asian than neighboring Gorst (1.5% Asian), Kitsap Lake (1.2% Asian), Navy Yard City (0.6% Asian), Port Orchard (4.9% Asian), and Erlands Point (2.2% Asian).

Bremerton's Hispanic Population

5,943 residents of Bremerton, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bremerton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bremerton ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bremerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.3%.

Bremerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kitsap Lake (7.4% Hispanic), Port Orchard (10.6% Hispanic), and Erlands Point (9.5% Hispanic). Bremerton is less Hispanic than neighboring Gorst (35.6% Hispanic), and Navy Yard City (23.8% Hispanic).

Bremerton's Native American/Other Population

1,509 residents of Bremerton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bremerton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bremerton ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bremerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Bremerton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gorst (0% Native American/Other), Kitsap Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), Navy Yard City (1.5% Native American/Other), Port Orchard (2.3% Native American/Other), and Erlands Point (0% Native American/Other).

Bremerton's Multiracial Population

4,874 residents of Bremerton, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bremerton is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bremerton ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bremerton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bremerton's population has increased from 8.9% to 10.9%.

Bremerton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gorst (2.9% Multiracial), Kitsap Lake (8.4% Multiracial), Navy Yard City (5.6% Multiracial), Port Orchard (7.4% Multiracial), and Erlands Point (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.