Hansville, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hansville is a small community located in Washington, within Kitsap County. The total population is 3,384. It ranks as the 243rd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hansville is 64.8 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hansville is $92,426. This is 6% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $597,000. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hansville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

46.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hansville, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.