Bremerton, Washington Income Statistics
Bremerton Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Bremerton Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,251 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $55,028 | $73,370 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.7% | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.6% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bremerton is about 19% lower than in Washington. Income has been growing faster in Bremerton (5.9%/yr) than in Washington (5.6%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Bremerton earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Washington average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bremerton, Washington grew by 92.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $79,251 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bremerton
| Metric | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.511 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,890 | $86,137 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $56,091 | $68,506 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.6% | 20.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bremerton, it is 0.511, lower than Washington's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 16% more than women's income in Bremerton, Washington. Over a 35-year career, a 16% wage gap accumulates to roughly $307,965 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bremerton, Washington has narrowed from about 25% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,385 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.7% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,227 people are unemployed in Bremerton, Washington.
The average commute time in Bremerton is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bremerton, Washington has fallen from 10.9% to 4.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.9% in 2012 and fell as low as 4.3% in 2023.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bremerton, Washington has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Washington, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bremerton, Washington.
How Rich Is Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $79,251, about 19% lower than the Washington average of $98,224.
Are incomes growing in Bremerton, Washington?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bremerton, Washington rose 93%, from $41,154 to $79,251. Over the same years, income here outpaced Washington as a whole: +93% against +73%.
What was the median household income in Bremerton in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bremerton, Washington was $77,225, up 9% from $70,875 in 2022. The Washington median that year was $95,216.
What was the median household income in Bremerton in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bremerton, Washington was $60,586. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $79,251.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bremerton, Washington?
The Gini coefficient in Bremerton is 0.511. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bremerton, Washington?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bremerton, Washington has narrowed from about 25% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 9% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,385 since 2009.
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