Kitsap Review

Of the 273,072 citizens living in Kitsap County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Kitsap County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.7% or 215,001 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 5% and totaled 13,565 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kitsap County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Kitsap County.

	Estimated Total
White	215,001
Multiracial	24,935
Asian	13,565
African American	7,591
Some Other Race	6,393
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,974
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,613

Source: US Census Bureau