Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bainbridge Island, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,631

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%20,202

Two or More

7.2%1,774

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%1,123

Asian

3.8%943

Other

1.7%418

Black

0.4%94

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%73

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%266

High School Diploma

5.4%1,002

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%614

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%1,604

Associate's Degree

4.2%772

Bachelor's Degree

40.1%7,448

Master's Degree

22.8%4,235

Professional Degree

9.3%1,728

Doctorate

4.2%777

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

76.4%

Graduate+

36.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,155,900

Median Renti

$2,194

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%8,045

Renter-Occupied

18.6%1,842

Total Units

10,900

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%37

$50K–$100K

0.4%33

$100K–$150K

0.5%44

$150K–$200K

0.1%10

$200K–$300K

0.6%45

$300K–$500K

3.7%300

$500K–$1M

33%2,657

$1M+

61.1%4,919

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

215

$1,000–$1,250

101

$1,250–$1,500

160

$1,500–$2,000

221

$2,000+

1,041

Year Built

2020 or later

2%222

2010–2019

9.7%1,052

2000–2009

16.8%1,833

1990–1999

20.2%2,207

1980–1989

15.6%1,697

1970–1979

16%1,740

1960–1969

5%548

1950–1959

3.8%417

1940–1949

4%439

1939 or earlier

6.8%745

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.8%7,696

Bottled/LP Gas

11.6%1,147

Fuel Oil

3.8%371

Utility Gas

3.3%322

Wood

1.8%179

Other

0.9%88

No Fuel

0.5%45

Solar

0.3%34

Coal

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$172,188

Mean Household Incomei

$246,751

Per Capita Incomei

$99,714

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

11,728

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%179

$10K–$15K

1.4%137

$15K–$20K

1.3%125

$20K–$25K

0.7%74

$25K–$30K

0.7%71

$30K–$35K

1.6%155

$35K–$40K

1.5%152

$40K–$45K

0.6%55

$45K–$50K

1%97

$50K–$60K

4.7%462

$60K–$75K

3.3%325

$75K–$100K

7.6%751

$100K–$125K

9.9%975

$125K–$150K

8.2%812

$150K–$200K

12.3%1,214

$200K+

43.5%4,303

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9097.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

307

Canada

292

India

136

Mexico

112

Germany

Philippines

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,114

Avg. Commutei

37.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,323

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,460(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured