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Silverdale, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Silverdale, Washington had a total population of 20,685, the 74th largest community in Washington, with a median household income of $105,483, which is 7% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Silverdale Quick Facts

Population 20,685
Median Household Income $105,483
Median Home Value $555,300
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 40.3 years
Homeownership Rate 52.2%
Affordability Ratio 5.3x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%
High School Graduation Rate 93.9%
Diversity Index 52/100
Population 20,685 74th of 628
Median Income $105,483 above average
Poverty Rate 6.2% 50% lower than national
Median Home Value $555,300 above average

How Silverdale Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population21,04620,685-1.7%
Median household income$101,445$105,483+4.0%
Median home value$507,600$555,300+9.4%

How Silverdale Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.6%
$25K-$50K 13.5%
$50K-$100K 24.4%
$100K+ 54.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.4%
$10K-$15K
1.7%
$15K-$20K
1.4%
$20K-$25K
1.1%
$25K-$30K
1.9%
$30K-$35K
2.4%
$35K-$40K
2.4%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
4.2%
$60K-$75K
8.7%
$75K-$100K
11.5%
$100K-$125K
15.6%
$125K-$150K
10.3%
$150K-$200K
14.1%
$200K+
14.5%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $2,143/mo 24.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

52out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Silverdale Rankings in Washington

#74 Population of 628
#174 Median Income of 570
#177 Education of 628
#193 Home Value of 584

Other Cities in Kitsap County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Bremerton 44,830 $74,940 13.8% $439,400
Bainbridge Island 24,631 $172,188 3.5% $1,155,900
Port Orchard 17,149 $89,795 9.7% $539,700
Poulsbo 12,165 $116,250 9.3% $620,100
Parkwood 6,873 $88,625 7.6% $441,400
Tracyton 6,137 $103,935 9.1% $470,200
Bangor Base 6,112 $79,918 5.4% N/A
Manchester 5,956 $126,371 11.9% $478,200
East Port Orchard 4,725 $75,320 10.4% $435,900
Bethel 4,394 $79,583 16.2% $473,900

Cities Similar to Silverdale

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Five Corners21,194$106,192$459,60025.7%8.6%
Battle Ground21,886$104,977$485,10026.7%5.9%
Salmon Creek20,017$111,631$530,10036.4%6.1%
Monroe19,755$110,461$668,40030.0%7.3%
Mill Creek20,956$124,364$903,80056.0%6.4%

Population Overview

Silverdale is a small city located in Washington, within Kitsap County. The total population is 20,685. It ranks as the 74th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silverdale is 40.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silverdale is $105,483. This is 7% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 31% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $555,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silverdale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%.

Education

36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower 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 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silverdale, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Silverdale, Washington?

Silverdale, Washington has a population of 20,685 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Silverdale, WA?

The median household income in Silverdale is $105,483, which is 31% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Silverdale, WA?

The poverty rate in Silverdale is 6.2%. This means approximately 1,274 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Silverdale, Washington?

Silverdale's population is 67.4% White, 4.6% Black, 9.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 9.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Silverdale, WA?

The median home value in Silverdale is $555,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Silverdale, Washington?

36.3% of adults (25+) in Silverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.