Bainbridge Island, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bainbridge Island, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,631 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 378.5 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,887 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bainbridge Island declined by 1.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,631 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bainbridge Island is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 25.8% of residents. That is 9.6 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,428 13.9% -7.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,252 17.3% -6.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,133 24.9% +5.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,357 25.8% +9.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Bainbridge Island and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.5% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Bainbridge Island has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $173,619 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.69% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bainbridge Island is about 77% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,257,814 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,194 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bainbridge Island is about 47.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,194 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bainbridge Island spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,784 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 40.3% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,748 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bainbridge Island is about the same as in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bainbridge Island has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.3% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Bainbridge Island has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bainbridge Island, Washington.
How big is Bainbridge Island, Washington by population?
About 24,631 people live in Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 9,887 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 48.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Bainbridge Island, Washington mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bainbridge Island, Washington has 378 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 4.4 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
The median home costs 7.2 times the median household income ($1,257,814 against $173,619), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,194 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
Unemployment in Bainbridge Island, Washington is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
70.3% of adults in Bainbridge Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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